GENERAL NEWS

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Justina Nelson as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF). Her appointment which takes immediate effect comes less than 24 hours after the President revoked Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng’s appointment. Justina Nelson is currently a Group Head at …

Offinso South concerned NDC Youth has recommended Vincent Asare Bediako to President John Dramani Mahama and the NDC hierarchy for recognition and appointment to a key position. According to the group, the 2024 parliamentary candidate of the National Democratic Congress in the Offinso South constituency, Mr. Vincent Asare Bediako, made …

President John Dramani Mahama has sought approval from Parliament for the consideration of 10 regional Ministers. Communication from the presidency has been sent to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin seeking their vetting and approval. The Regional Ministers include: Northern – Adolf John Oti – John Kwadwo Gyapong Volta – …

The Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS) has criticized the Ministry of Education (MoE) for its handling of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, stating that the autocratic leadership style and refusal to accept alternative viewpoints worsened the problems surrounding the program. The National Executive Director of GNACOPS, …

Teddy Osei, the Celebrated Ghanaian musician and saxophonist who co-founded the legendary Afro-rock band Osibisa, has passed away at 88 The unfortunate event occurred on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in London. President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Bessa Simons confirmed the sad news to Citi News, describing Teddy …

The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) Sammy Awuku has announced his resignation from the role effective January 13, 2025. In a letter addressed to President John Dramani Mahama, Sammy Awuku cited his election as the Member of Parliament for Akuapem North as the reason for his decision. The …

The police have launched a manhunt for two suspected armed robbers who escaped with gold and other valuables at Manso Watreso in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region. The incident occurred at about 8 pm on January 13, 2025. The search operation follows the lynching of two accomplices …

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced the commencement of “Operation Keep the Lights On” from January 15 to January 31, 2025, across all its operational areas. The initiative aims to recover arrears, inspect prepaid meters, and enforce compliance with disconnection regulations. ECG emphasized that self-reconnection is illegal, citing …

The Constituency Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Atwima Nwabiagya South, Mr. John Kwame Duodu, popularly known as Sir John has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to take responsibility for their actions and inactions ahead of the just concluded 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections …

A delegation from the Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari, has ordered the closure of St. Vicente Nursing College’s offices following a dispute over the selection of a new principal for the institution. The previous principal of the college recently retired, creating the need for a successor. While Yaa …