The Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has issued a one-month ultimatum to owners of excavators and mining equipment operating along the banks of the Birim River to remove their machinery from the area or face confiscation. This directive comes after a report from the Ghana Water Company Limited revealed a …
Read More »EC-Branded Bags Contained Ballot Papers, Not Dollars – EC Clears Air
The Electoral Commission (EC) has discredited a viral video alleging some bags branded in the name of the elections management body contained dollars that were being smuggled out of the country by the New Patriotic Party. According to the EC in a statement signed by Mr. Samuel Tettey, Deputy Chairman …
Read More »EC Sets Dates For Council of State Regional Representatives Elections
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced plans to conduct elections to elect Regional Representatives for the Council of State, in accordance with Paragraph (C), Clause (2) of Article 89 of the 1992 Constitution. According to the EC, the elections are scheduled to take place in all regional capitals on Tuesday, …
Read More »Delay Tactics On Conditions Of Service Won’t Be Entertained – TEWU Warns New Gov’t
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, …
Read More »President Mahama Begins ‘Thank You Tour’ In Volta Region On January 24
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 …
Read More »Ghana’s Young Innovators Shine At Robofest 2025 National Qualifiers
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 …
Read More »President Mahama Swears In Six New Ministers
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 …
Read More »Mahama Appoints Anthony Kwasi Sarpong As Acting GRA Commissioner-General
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 …
Read More »Ghana: Today’s Newspaper Headlines; Wednesday, January 22, 2025
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 …
Read More »President Mahama Appoints Dr Randy Abbey As Acting CEO Of COCOBOD
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 …
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