The Parliamentary Service has announced with deep sorrow the passing of His Royal Majesty, Yaa‑Naa Mahama Abukari II, the 41st Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom and President of the Northern Regional House of Chiefs. He died on Saturday, July 11, 2026. In a statement issued from Parliament House, Accra, the Service extended condolences to the...
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Vice President Commends Finance Ministry for Driving Economic Reforms
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku‑Agyemang has lauded the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, his deputies, and staff of the Ministry of Finance for their commitment to reforms aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability and advancing Government’s Reset Agenda. The commendation came during her working visit to the Ministry, part of a series of...
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GoldBod Signs GH¢8.4m Agreement with Ghana Water Limited to Rehabilitate Key Supply Systems
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has entered into a GH¢8.4 million partnership with Ghana Water Limited (GWL) to rehabilitate the Bonsa, Daboase, and Sekyere Heman Water Supply Systems in the Western and Central Regions. At the signing ceremony, GoldBod Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, Esq., explained that the Board had conducted an independent technical assessment...
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“Science Is Universal”: Vice President Commends MESTI, Urges Public Education and Stronger Climate Action
The Vice President of the Republic, H.E. Prof. Jane Naana Opoku‑Agyemang, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to harnessing science, technology, and innovation for national development during a working visit to the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI). Received by Acting Minister Hon. Emmanuel Armah‑Kofi Buah, alongside the Chief Director, management, and agency heads, the...
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Curfew Imposed on Nkwanta South Municipality
The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed‑Mubarak (MP), has announced a review of curfew hours in several communities within the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region. By Executive Instrument and on the advice of the National Security Council, the curfew will now run from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily, effective Monday, July...
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Vice President Visits Interior Ministry, Calls for Public Trust and Education to Strengthen Security
The Vice President of the Republic, H.E. Prof. Jane Naana Opoku‑Agyemang, has underscored the importance of public trust and education in strengthening Ghana’s security architecture during a working visit to the Ministry of the Interior. The visit, part of her ongoing tour of government ministries, was aimed at bridging communication between the Presidency and key...
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Parliament to Honour First Speaker of Fourth Republic, Justice D. F. Annan
The Parliament of Ghana has announced a two-day commemoration to mark 20 years since the passing of Rt. Hon. Justice Daniel Francis Annan, the first Speaker of the Fourth Republic. The programme, scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, 2026, and Thursday, July 16, 2026, will be held under the auspices of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Alban...
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Minister Commends Young Guinness World Record Holders
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has lauded four Ghanaian pupils for their remarkable achievements in setting Guinness World Records, describing their success as a source of national pride and inspiration to children across the country. The commendation was made when the Executive Director of the Sophia...
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Minister Flags Collapse of 1D1F Factories, Some Converted into Churches
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has disclosed that certain factories established under the One District, One Factory (1D1F) programme have shut down and, in some cases, been turned into churches. Appearing before Parliament’s Assurance Committee, Mr. Ibrahim attributed the collapse of some facilities to poor siting decisions, noting that...
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Dutch Referee Dies Weeks After Being Dropped From World Cup
Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died weeks after he was dropped from officiating at the World Cup following a police investigation in the UK. Dieperink had been selected to be a video assistant referee (VAR) official at this summer’s tournament, but was removed from Fifa’s list of World Cup officials in May. The 38-year-old...