The Appointments Committee of Parliament is set to continue the vetting of ministerial nominees on Monday, January 20, 2025. The nominees scheduled for vetting today include: Kwame Governs Agbodza, Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways Haruna Iddrisu, Minister-Designate for Education Eric Opoku, Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture The vetting process will …

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed that military personnel returned fire in self-defense after a group of illegal miners attacked soldiers on patrol at the Anglo Gold Ashanti mine in Obuasi on Saturday night. On Saturday, January 18, a violent clash between small-scale miners and military personnel guarding the …

Former First Lady Ernestina Naadu Mills recently paid a visit to President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama to congratulate them on their historic return to the Jubilee House. Mrs. Mills, who met the First Family at their residence in Accra, extended her heartfelt congratulations to President Mahama …

President John Dramani Mahama has established a Constitutional Review Committee, fulfilling his promise to advance the implementation of the Constitutional Review Process. The committee includes notable members such as the former Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Charlotte Osei, and is chaired by Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh. A statement issued …

AngloGold Ashanti Schools has announced a temporary closure following a wave of security concerns in Obuasi. The town has witnessed incidents involving the burning of vehicles belonging to private entities and individuals, as well as damage to private properties. This comes after violent clashes between small-scale miners and military personnel …

A violent clash between small-scale miners and military personnel guarding the AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi Mine has left eight people reportedly dead. Four vehicles were burnt in the confrontation in the Ashanti Regional town.       The incident which occurred last night, has heightened tensions in the area. According …

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed the rising respiratory infections, particularly those caused by the Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV). In a statement, GHS noted the infection is currently spreading across China and other parts of the Northern Hemisphere. Given this, the Service has put heightened monitoring measures in place, emphasising …

Smivic Communications Limited has officially announced the opening of nominations for the highly anticipated Ghana Youth Leaders Awards 2025, a prestigious platform that celebrates and honors the exceptional contributions of young leaders across various sectors in Ghana. The event, scheduled to take place later this year, aims to spotlight and …

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a list of confirmed appointments for Managing Directors and Chief Executive Officers to assist in steering the affairs of his government.   This follows the appointment of several ministers as part of the ongoing process to fill key leadership positions. The list of confirmed …

The newly appointed Acting Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mohammed Abdul-Salam, has addressed criticisms surrounding his religious background following his recent appointment. Abdul-Salam, a practising Muslim, emphasised that his selection was based on competence, not religious affiliation, in line with Ghana’s secular governance principles. In an interview on …