POLITICS

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 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 …

The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo has officially stepped down from his position, effective January 7, 2025. His resignation follows a directive issued on January 13, 2025 regarding the cessation of all board memberships of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). In a letter to President John …

Kofi Adomah’s wife, Nana Abena Etruba, has provided an in-depth account of the shooting incident involving her husband in Dormaa. The concerned wife stated that her husband was shot in the face in a video that was initially posted on her official social media accounts. She said that Mr. Adomah …

Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Commission by President John Dramani Mahama. The announcement, dated January 17, was issued in a statement by Dr. Callistus Mahama, the Executive Secretary to the President. Her appointment, made in accordance with Article 195(1) of …

The Appointments Committee of Parliament is scheduled to hold a series of vetting sessions for ministerial nominees selected by President John Dramani Mahama. The vetting process will commence on Thursday, January 23, 2025, and run until Monday, January 27, 2025. Sessions will begin at 8:30 a.m. daily and will be …

The Communications Team of the Presidency has refuted claims of releasing a third batch of ministerial nominees, describing the reports as ‘false and misleading.’ The claims featured names of several prominent members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), including some serving Members of Parliament. Notable mentions included Rashid Pelpuo, allegedly …

The immediate past First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Joseph Osei Owusu, has expressed concerns over the demeanour of his successor during committee proceedings. In an interview on Joy News’ Upfront on Thursday, January 16, he described Bernard Ahiafor’s approach as unnecessarily aggressive and contrary …

  Below  are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today.        The Daily Searchlight             The Daily Dispatch         Daily Graphic           New Weekend Crusading Guide   …