In a significant move to ease the financial burden on Ghanaian Muslims, President John Dramani Mahama has announced a reduction in Hajj pilgrimage fees for 2025. The cost has been slashed from GHC 75,000 to GHC 62,000, a decision aimed at making the sacred journey to Mecca more affordable for prospective pilgrims. The announcement was […]
Parliament has approved five ministerial nominations to be sworn in by President Mahama. On February 4, the House considered and approved the nominations. They are:
President John Dramani Mahama has taken a pivotal step in fulfilling his commitment to engage Ghanaians in shaping the future of the education sector. He has appointed an eight-member committee, led by Professor George K.T. Oduro, the former Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, to organize the National Education Forum. The committee has […]
The Ministry of Local Governance, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, in collaboration with the Office of the President, has established a seven-member committee to evaluate candidates from various districts vying for the positions of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) for presidential appointment. According to a statement, the vetting process will begin on February 6, […]
The Greaer Accra Regional National Democratic Congress (NDC) Coordinators Forum sends its heartfelt congratulations to the President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama on his victory during the 2024 general elections. The group pledged their support to ensure his government and the party succeed in delivering their promises made to the people […]
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has taken swift action to address the chaotic events that unfolded on January 30, 2025, during a vetting process in Parliament. In a decisive move, Bagbin has established a seven-member committee, chaired by Ho West MP Emmanuel Bedzrah, to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident. The Speaker’s declaration on […]
Minister-Designate for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, has announced plans to implement a new SIM card registration process to address issues encountered during the previous exercise. In 2022, the previous government conducted a SIM card re-registration, requiring cardholders to visit various NMO offices to link their SIM cards with their Ghana Cards. […]
The indegens of Central region are readily ready to give a warm and grand welcome to H.E John Dramani Mahama, the President of Ghana, and Her Excellency Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the Vice President, on their thank-you visit to the Central Region on Thursday, February 6, 2025. The people of Central Region are eagerly anticipating […]
Ghana is set to host over 3,000 delegates from 46 countries, including seven African Heads of State, at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) from January 30 to February 1. This announcement was made by Rui Pedro Afonso Livramento, Chief of Staff at the AfCFTA Secretariat, during a press conference. He emphasized the crucial role […]
The Minister-Designate for the Central Region,Hon. Ekow Panyin Okyere Aduamoah, has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) family for their overwhelming support during his mother’s funeral. The funeral, which took place on January 28, 2025, at Gomoa Potsin, was attended by a massive crowd of sympathizers. The NDC family, led by […]