President John Dramani Mahama has announced that cleanliness of cities and towns will become a crucial metric for evaluating the performance of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs). This new benchmark will determine whether they retain their positions or are removed from office. Speaking at a grand durbar of chiefs and people of the […]
The integrity of Ntim Fordjour, Member of Parliament for Assin South and Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, has been severely compromised amidst allegations of money laundering and cocaine trafficking. Ntim Fordjour’s claims linking two foreign aircraft to cocaine trafficking activities in Ghana have fueled intense reactions from Ghanaians, yet he has failed […]
President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a transformative healthcare plan for the Greater Accra Region, centered on upgrading the Ridge Hospital into a fully-fledged teaching hospital. This ambitious initiative aims to significantly enhance healthcare delivery in the region, addressing the growing demand for sophisticated medical services. Speaking at the Old Ghanata Astroturf in Dodowa, Mahama […]
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed optimism that the mid-year budget review, slated for presentation in August, will bring even more positive tidings for Ghanaians. Addressing a durbar in Wa as part of his thank-you tour, President Mahama highlighted the government’s concerted efforts to stabilize the economy, asserting that the initiatives have begun to yield […]
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has announced a substantial reduction in fuel prices, effective today, May 16. According to Paul Eric Ofori, Head of Research at COPEC, diesel prices are expected to plummet by 8.3% to 8.5%, marking one of the most significant single-window reductions in recent months. “Cumulatively, we have witnessed about a […]
The National Service Authority (NSA) has successfully purged over 2,000 ghost names from its payroll, a move projected to save the state in excess of GH¢1 million. According to Felix Gyamfi, the NSA’s Director-General, this rigorous cleanup exercise is part of the authority’s ongoing efforts to enhance transparency and eliminate fraudulent activities within the scheme. […]
The Country’s economy is exhibiting promising signs of stabilization, thanks to the concerted efforts of Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and Bank of Ghana Governor Mr. Johnson Asiama. President John Dramani Mahama lauded their collaborative endeavors, commending the symbiotic relationship between the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank. During a grand durbar of […]
By: Iddrissu A. Jara The National DRIP Coordinator, Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has impounded and handed over to the Obuasi police a back- hoe machine belonging to the Obuasi West Municipal assembly which was being used for an authorised activity. The equipment was impounded by the National Coordinator on the Obuasi-Kumasi highway with a broken hydraulic […]
By: Iddrissu A. Jara An operation led by the National Security Officials has led to the arrest of six Indians for trading gold illegally. Three of them were arrested at Enyinam in the Eastern Region while the other three at Adiembra in the Ashanti Region. Thousands of cedis and hundreds of gold bars as well […]
A presidential committee is set to commence public hearings on petitions filed against the Chief Justice, following the submission of three separate petitions calling for an inquiry into their conduct. The five-member committee, chaired by Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang of the Supreme Court, was established in accordance with Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution after […]