The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has told the Mahama administration to repeal the Legislative Instrument (LI) that allows mining in the forests, rather than the proposed amendment. UTAG urged the government to intensify its efforts to eradicate illegal mining, including increased deployment of more security forces to enforce the security red zones in […] The post Don’t

The Disciplinary Committee of the New Patriotic Party has postponed its scheduled hearing for former Dome-Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Safo. The Committee had earlier in a letter dated March 24 scheduled Adwoa Safo to appear for a hearing on Monday, April 7, 2025. Her invitation was due to alleged violation of a directive barring party […] The post NPP’s Disciplinary Committee postpones Adwoa

Ghana’s former High Commissioner to India, Ambassador Sam Pee Yalley has died. He died on Sunday, April 6, 2025, after a short illness. His death was announced by the National Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi. Sammy Gyamfi wrote on his Facebook page that “A great Man has fallen; a man […] The post Ambassador Sam Pee Yalley is dead first appeared on

 The Black Queens secured a 1-0 win over Senegal’s Teranga Lionesses in an international friendly match on Sat­urday at Senegal’s Stade Lat-Dior. Evelyn Badu scored the decisive goal with a header in the 24th min­ute, following a precise cross from Princess Marfo. Despite being down to 10 players after Anasthesia Achiaa’s red card in the … The post Black Queens pip Senegal in

 A former Minister of Youth and Sports, Mus­tapha Ussif, is scheduled to meet investigators from the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) for questioning today on the precincts of Parliament. Mustapha Ussif A plus Also expected to meet the investigators is Member of Parliament (MP) for the Gomoa Central Constituency, Mr Kwame Asare Obeng, aka A-Plus, for … The post  2 MPs to face NIB Investigators

 Football returned to the Accra Sports Stadium yesterday with Accra Hearts of Oak honouring their match day 26 Ghana Premier League (GPL) encounter against Medeama. However, their (Hearts) con­tinuous stay at the facility remains uncertain, following conditions of the facility at present. Gates (left) leading the Independence Square area stands (right) remained under lock and … The post NSA

An Economist, Dr Theo Acheampong, believes that the immediate past Government Statistician, Professor Samuel Annim, should have been allowed by President John Dramani Mahama to stay in office for at least a year or two under his administration before his removal. Dr Acheampong said that although the new appointee, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, is equally qualified, […] The post Prof

 Mr Stephen Blewett, the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, has emphasised the importance of promoting local digital innovation in the country. Speaking during a media engagement dubbed: ‘Time with Stephen,’ he reaffirmed the company’s commitment to digital transformation, local entrepreneur­ship, and network improvements, amongst others. The gathering was held to cele­brate his first anniversary … The post TN

A private legal practitioner, Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers is unhappy with the way and manner the government has handled the alleged suspicious aircraft containing cocaine substances which landed at the Kotoka International Airport by Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev John Ntim Fordjour. He described the government’s handling of this matter as disappointing. “John Dramani […] The post Aircraft

 A joint oper­ation between the Korle Bu District Police Command and the National Security has led to the retrieval of electrical cables and other equipment, suspected to be part of the missing containers belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) at the Tema Port. The operation, which was triggered by a tip-off on Sunday … The post Missing ECG containers:

 The recent 10 per cent tariff imposed by the United States of America (USA) on goods entering that country must compel Africa to accelerate efforts at developing a sustainable continental market, the Secretary-General of the Afri­can Continental Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, has stated. He said Africa could not rely on markets in other parts of … The post US 10% tariff

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The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that GHS 3.8 billion is being freed up by adjusting the tax refund ceiling, allowing these funds to be redirected to critical social programs. He assured that the government is investing in priority areas that touch the lives of the people. In a statement, he […] The post We are investing in areas that

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 Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936) has nominated 81 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives for consideration by the assemblies. The nominations are across nine regions, namely, Bono East, 1, Bono, 2, Upper West, 11, Western, 14, Central, 22, Upper East, 15, Northern, 14, Ashanti, 1 and Savannah, 1. The latest nomination, announced by Secretary to … The post  President nominates 81 more MMDCES

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