John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, has announced plans to dissolve the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources due to its perceived ineffectiveness if he becomes president in 2025. In addition, he has suggested consolidating several other underperforming ministries, including the Aviation and Railways Ministries, into the Transport Ministry. During a […] The post Sanitation

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to promptly convene an emergency Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting to address concerns regarding the purported scarcity of Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) and the reported disappearance of one component of Biometric Verification registration kits. “The NDC therefore wishes to request for an emergency […] The post NDC

Former Manager in charge of Commercial Operations at the Ghana National Gas Company, Dr. Riverson Oppong has assumed the role of Chief Executive of the Association of Oil Marketing Companies (AOMCs) and LPG Marketing Companies, He succeeds Kweku Agyeman-Duah who held the position for over eight years and retired on March 31, 2024. Dr. Oppong […] The post Riverson

Access Bank has partnered indigenous Shoe Manufacturer, Horseman Shoes, to empower over 500 shoemakers in the country. A statement issued by the bank said that the empowerment of the artisans would be done through financial and non-financial aid, including workshops, SME engagement sessions, access to finance, and other tailored-made initiatives. The partnership seeks to provide […] The post Access

The Ministry of Education has refuted former President John Dramani Mahama’s claims that the government’s ‘1 Student 1 Laptop’ policy is merely a ploy for vote-buying. Kwasi Kwarteng, spokesperson for the Education Ministry, emphasized that the initiative serves a strategic purpose in bolstering educational delivery and equipping Ghanaian students for the challenges of the digital […] The post Free

The Ministry of Education has refuted former President John Dramani Mahama’s claims that the government’s ‘1 Student 1 Laptop’ policy is merely a ploy for vote-buying. Kwasi Kwarteng, spokesperson for the Education Ministry, emphasized that the initiative serves a strategic purpose in bolstering educational delivery and equipping Ghanaian students for the challenges of the digital […] The post Free

A man only identified as Rev Dr Ezekiel, a purported trustee of approximately two acres of Parks and Gardens’ lands near the Russian Embassy in Accra, alleges that he was subjected to an assault and threatened by the Director of Parks and Gardens and his staff. This incident unfolded following accusations levelled against Rev Dr […] The post Alleged trustee

Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has sworn in Herbert Krapa as the new Board Chairman of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). According to the Minister, the appointment of Herbert Krapa signifies the President’s renewed commitment to the company, emphasizing the need for a culture of accountability, professionalism, and innovation within the ECG. “We […] The post NAPO

The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has asked oil marketing companies and Bulk Oil Import, Distribution, and Export Companies (BIDECs) to take legal action against the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) over the planned implementation of the amended petroleum pricing guidelines. The new pricing guidelines, among other provisions, set a price floor for petroleum products, […] The post Drag

Access Bank Ghana Plc, a leading retail Bank in Ghana, has published its robust financial performance for the fiscal year ending 2023, marking a significant milestone in its journey of growth and resilience, further solidifying its path towards achieving its strategic goals. The bank recorded an outstanding increase in Profit Before Tax (PBT) compared to […] The post Access

Independent presidential candidate Alan John Kyerematen has announced a strategic partnership with the National Interest Movement, led by former Convention People’s Party (CPP) flagbearer Abu Sakara, ahead of the 2024 elections. This collaboration, operating under the banner ‘Alliance for Revolutionary Change (ARC),’ was unveiled through a statement released on Thursday, April 4, 2024. In the […] The post 2024

The Ghana Refugee Board has clarified that Buduburam is no longer categorized as a refugee camp and that many of its inhabitants are not refugees. This clarification comes in the wake of the demolition of several homes belonging to individuals living in the area. As bulldozers razed their homes, residents were forced to salvage their […] The post Buduburam

The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has expressed concerns over the Electricity Company of Ghana’s failure to provide a load-shedding timetable for customers amidst ongoing power outages. For several months now, parts of Ghana have been experiencing intermittent power supply, commonly known as ‘Dumsor’. There has been an ongoing dispute between ECG and GRIDCo regarding […] The post GRIDCo

The first man to receive a genetically modified kidney transplant from a pig has been discharged from the hospital. The 62-year-old was sent home on Wednesday, two weeks after the ground-breaking surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Organ transplants from genetically modified pigs have failed in the past. However, the success of this procedure so […] The post Pig kidney

President Akufo-Addo has appointed Joseph Abuabu Dadzie as the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC). Prior to his appointment, Dadzie served as the deputy chief executive (DCE) responsible for Commerce, Strategy, and Business Development within the corporation. He assumes the role following the tenure of Opoku-Ahweneeh Danquah, who assumed […] The post Akufo-Addo

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has issued a directive to reinstate the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy in the price build-up for petroleum products, effective April 4, 2024. This decision was communicated through a letter to industry players obtained by Citi Business News, signed by the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the NPA, Curtis Perry […] The post NPA

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged political actors to consider their actions carefully as the 2024 polls approach. He emphasized that political differences should not result in loss of lives. There has been a heated exchange between the two main political parties, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and […] The post 2024

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has swapped the Upper East and Upper West regional ministers. In a statement signed by the Communications Director at the Presidency Eugene Arhin, the Upper East Regional Minister, Hon. Stephen Yakubu, will assume the role of Upper West Regional Minister. Similarly, the Upper West Regional Minister, Hafiz Bin Salih, will […] The post Akufo-Addo

The Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has challenged religious stereotypes by asserting that Ghana will prosper under the leadership of a Muslim President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. This statement comes in response to comments made by independent presidential aspirant, Alan Kyerematen, who urged Ghanaians to elect a Christian leader. Speaking to […] The post Ghana

The Chief of Wassa Old Subri, Nana Twumasi Ampaakwaw II, has been deeply concerned since 2022 about the encroachment of trees near the transmission lines in his community. “Every day while leaving our farms, we feared that we would come back home to no lights because a tree had fallen on the lines,” he said. […] The post Transmission lines reliability