GENERAL NEWS

The Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Ghana, has cautioned the new government against tolerating what they describe as delay tactics by state agencies in addressing unresolved labour issues. According to TEWU, the new administration must act swiftly to meet the expectations of Ghanaians, …

President John Dramani Mahama will embark on a nationwide Thank You Tour starting this Friday, January 24, with the first stop in the Volta Region. This tour is part of the President’s commitment to express gratitude to the people of Ghana for their unwavering support and trust in him during …

The halls of Christ the King in Accra buzzed with excitement this past Saturday as young robotics enthusiasts from across Ghana gathered for the highly anticipated Robofest 2025 National Qualifiers, organized by the Ghana Robotics Academy Foundation. This prestigious event, which determines the country’s representatives for the upcoming Robofest World …

President John Mahama has sworn in six ministerial nominees. This follows their parliamentary approval on Tuesday, January 21 after appearing before the Appointments Committee. The ceremony, held at the Jubilee House, marked the official commencement of their roles in key government positions.       The nominees, who underwent rigorous …

President John Mahama has appointed Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, the senior partner of the KPMG, as acting commissioner-general of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The appointment was made in accordance with Article 195(1) of the Constitution and Section 13(1) of the Ghana Revenue Act, 2009 (Act 791). This was contained in …

Below  are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today.          The Daily Searchlight         The Ghanaian Observer       Daily Analyst             The National Voice         …

Dr. Ransford Anertey Abbey has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) by President John Dramani Mahama. The appointment was formally announced in a letter dated January 21, 2025, in accordance with Article 195(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 12(2) of …

The Members of Parliament (MPs) from the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) took to the chamber on Tuesday afternoon, following ministerial vetting proceedings, to demand government action against what they described as increasing violence in the country. The MPs were seen singing in the chamber as a form of protest, …

Parliament has approved the first batch of ministers nominated by President John Mahama following their vetting by the Appointments Committee. The approval follows the Committee’s unanimous recommendation of Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Member of Parliament (MP) for Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam and Majority Leader; John Jinapor, MP for Yapei-Kusawgu; and Dr Dominic Ayine, …

The Crusaders Against Corruption, Ghana (CACG) are urging President John Dramani Mahama to prioritize the enforcement of Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution. This article requires certain public officeholders to declare their assets and liabilities before taking office, promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity within the government. According to Article 286, …