President John Dramani Mahama has submitted new ministerial nominations and reassignments to Parliament in accordance with Article 78(1) of the Constitution. The nominations include Dr. Zanetor Agyemang‑Rawlings, MP, for the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, and Mahama Ayariga, MP, for the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. In addition, President Mahama has...
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We must end “the you do me, I do you politics” — Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called for an end to what he describes as a cycle of political retaliation in Ghana, urging political actors to focus on issues rather than engage in actions driven by revenge. Speaking during the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration on Thursday, August 6, he said the country...
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President Mahama Urges Unity at Helicopter Crash Memorial
One year after the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight state officials and military personnel, President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to transform remembrance into a renewed commitment to service, unity, and national responsibility. Speaking at the National Inter‑Faith Memorial Service in Accra, the President described remembrance as a...
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Murtala Mohammed’s plastics advocacy must live on through legislation — Prof. Ayamga
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Prof. Michael Ayamga, has called for any future legislation aimed at tackling plastic pollution in Ghana to be named after the late Environment Minister, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. According to him, such recognition would preserve the memory of Dr Murtala Mohammed’s commitment to addressing...
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NPP Petitions Supreme Court and Presidency Over ‘Democracy Under Attack’
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has presented petitions to both the Supreme Court and the Presidency, accusing the Mahama administration of eroding Ghana’s democratic foundations through arbitrary arrests, intimidation of political opponents, and selective justice. The protest march began at the Supreme Court, where party leaders submitted a petition highlighting what they described as growing...
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Mahama urges Ghanaians to preserve legacy of ‘Departed 8’ through service and patriotism
President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to preserve the memory of the eight distinguished public servants who lost their lives in last year’s military helicopter crash by embracing the values of sacrifice, patriotism and selfless service that defined their lives. Speaking at the National Inter-Faith Memorial Service held in Accra on Thursday, August...
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Inflation Eases to 4.6% in July After Three-Month Rise
Ghana’s inflation rate slowed to 4.6 percent in July, marking the first decline after three consecutive monthly increases and signaling renewed relief for households and businesses facing rising costs. Data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) show headline inflation fell by 0.7 percentage points, down from 5.3 percent in June. The moderation suggests that...
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NPP Holds ‘Democracy Under Attack’ Protest Today
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will today, Thursday, August 6, stage its “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration, which the party says is a rallying call to defend constitutional governance, democratic accountability, and the rule of law. The protest forms part of the NPP’s campaign against what it describes as escalating political persecution, selective justice, and misuse...
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“Grief Has No Party Colours”: NPP Demands Accountability on Helicopter Tragedy
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has marked the first anniversary of the Adansi helicopter crash with a solemn call for national unity in grief and accountability in governance. The tragedy, which occurred on August 6, 2025, claimed eight lives, including senior government officials and members of the Ghana Armed Forces. Among the departed were Defence...
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GES Condemns Assault on Obuasi SHTS Headmaster
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has strongly condemned the assault on Mr. Abdulai Zackaria, Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, describing the incident as unacceptable and contrary to the values of discipline and peaceful coexistence in schools. In a statement issued on August 5, 2026, the Service confirmed that Mr. Zackaria was attacked in...