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 Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, is calling on the Indonesian government to establish an Islamic Medical University in Northern Ghana. This institution, according to the minister would help bridge the development gap between the northern and southern parts of the country, while strengthening educational and diplomatic ties between Ghana and Indonesia. The education minister believes that...

President John Dramani Mahama has defended the government’s decision to scale down Ghana’s 68th Independence Day celebration, citing the country’s severe economic crisis. Speaking at the Jubilee House, where the event was held instead of the traditional Black Star Square, Mahama emphasized the need for fiscal prudence in the face of financial challenges. The President...

President John Dramani Mahama has made a passionate appeal for lasting peace to prevail in Bawku and its surrounding areas. Speaking at Ghana’s 68th Independence Day celebration at the Jubilee House, Mahama emphasized that the time for peace is now, urging all factions to work towards reconciliation. The President lamented the devastating impact of the...

Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has made a significant announcement that’s set to bring relief to prospective Hajj pilgrims. During a meeting with the Hajj Task Force and other stakeholders at the Hajj Village on Tuesday, March 4, 2025,  Mr. Ablakwa revealed that passports for Hajj pilgrims will now be issued within an...

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has scheduled planned maintenance works for Tuesday, March 4, and Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in parts of the Greater Accra Region. The exercise aims to enhance service delivery, but will result in temporary power outages in affected areas. Areas Affected on Tuesday, March 4: – Dome Pillar 2 –...

As the holy month of Ramadan commences, Alhaji Said Sinare, former Ghana Ambassador to Egypt and Saudi Arabia, has urged Muslims across Ghana to dedicate their prayers to President John Dramani Mahama. Alhaji Sinare, who serves as the National Chairman of the Zongo Caucus Working Committee of the NDC, emphasized the need for divine intervention...

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting Muslim communities and Zongo areas in Ghana. In his 2025 State of the Nation Address, he outlined several initiatives aimed at improving the lives of Muslims and Zongo residents. Enhancing Islamic Education Mahama announced plans to resource the Islamic Education Unit, recruit more Islamic and...

President John Dramani Mahama has delivered his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) since returning to office for a second term, marking his comeback to Parliament after nearly a decade. He expressed gratitude to Ghanaians for their historic electoral mandate and acknowledged the unpredictability of life. Mahama reaffirmed his commitment to resetting Ghana’s economy,...

The Director General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Felix Gyamfi, has urged The Fourth Estate to allow state agencies to complete their investigations into the ghost names scandal before drawing conclusions. His remarks follow President John Dramani Mahama’s directive for an inquiry into 81,885 suspected ghost names on the NSA payroll. Presidential Spokesperson and...

President John Dramani Mahama’s administration has decided to scale back this year’s Independence Day celebrations, hosting the event exclusively at Jubilee House as part of an effort to cut costs. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State for Government Communications, announced the change, explaining that the previously planned regional rotational celebrations have been suspended. The...