Nana Yaa Jantuah, a former Director of Public Relations and External Affairs at the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) and General Secretary of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) has been appointed as a Presidential Staffer by President John Dramani Mahama. This was announced as part of a series of key …
Read More »58 NPP Members Suspended In Tatale Sanguli
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Tatale Sanguli constituency in the Northern region has suspended 58 members from the party on allegations that they did not support the official candidate of the party in just-ended elections. In a letter signed by the constituency chairman addressed to the National and …
Read More »Pressure Mounts On Mahama To Declare State Of Emergency Over Galamsey
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAG) has renewed the call on President John Dramani Mahama to declare a state of emergency over the heavy pollution of water bodies by illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey. The coalition stressed the need for the government to immediately deploy the military to …
Read More »Donald Trump Pardons Nearly 1,600 Capitol Riot Defendants As He Signs First Orders Of Presidency
US President Donald Trump issued pardons or commutations for more than 1,500 people convicted or charged in connection with the US Capitol riot four years ago. Fourteen members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, two far-right groups, are among those whose sentences were commuted by the new Republican president …
Read More »US President Declares Border Emergency And Scraps Asylum App In Immigration Crackdown
From behind his desk in the Oval Office, The president of the United States Donald Trump signed a flurry of executive orders and decrees aimed at cracking down on immigration. From an order tackling the definition of birthright citizenship to an order declaring illegal immigration at the border a national …
Read More »Joyce Bawah, Seth Terkper, Shamima Muslim Named In President Mahama’s New Appointments
President John Mahama has announced key appointments to his office, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to strong governance and operational excellence. The new appointees, drawn from diverse backgrounds, are expected to bring their wealth of experience and dedication to their respective roles, driving national progress and effective leadership. Among the notable …
Read More »Ghana: Today’s Newspaper Headlines; Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Below are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today. The Daily Searchlight The Chronicle Daily Graphic The Daily Dispatch The …
Read More »1st Year Tertiary Students’ Admission Fees Will Be Refunded – Education Minister-designate
Education Minister-designate Haruna Iddrisu has announced that the admission fees of first-year public tertiary students will be refunded. This, he said, forms part of President John Mahama’s plan to make higher education more accessible. Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, the Tamale South MP revealed that …
Read More »Minority Threatens Non-cooperation In Parliament
The Minority in Parliament has issued an ultimatum, threatening to withdraw their cooperation with government business unless President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) take immediate and decisive action to curb the violence allegedly instigated by their supporters across the country. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) pointed …
Read More »Steps Needed To Amend Ghana’s Constitution
1. Establishment of a Committee: A committee of experts is appointed to assess the existing constitution. The committee must consist of professionals with expertise in law, governance, and policy, as seen in the example provided. The new committee should have a clear mandate to identify gaps, outdated provisions, and areas …
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