President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled another batch of ministerial appointments, with notable figures such as Haruna Iddrisu, Kwame Governs Agbodza, and George Opare-Addo taking center stage. In a statement released by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Acting Spokesperson to the President, the appointments include nine cabinet-level positions alongside three regional ministerial nominations. This announcement marks…

Minister-designate for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has pledged to prioritize abolishing the controversial betting tax upon assuming office. He argues that the tax has failed to address the concerns it was designed to mitigate, particularly claims about its impact on youth morality. Speaking during his vetting in parliament on January 13, 2024, Dr. Forson…

John Dramani Mahama has officially assumed office as the sixth President of Ghana’s Fourth Republic. On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, he took the oath of allegiance and the presidential oath in a ceremony held in parliament at the Black Star Square, Accra. The swearing-in was conducted by the Chief Justice of Ghana, Gertrude Torkornoo. Following…

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45-year-old herbalist and farmer from Plotso,Nana Kwaku Dum, a suburb of Asankrangwa in the Western Region, has been sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment with hard labor by the Tarkwa circuit court for sodomizing a 10-year-old boy three times. Dum, charged with sodomy, pleaded guilty, and the court, presided over by Mrs Hathia Ama Manu, convicted…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has expressed concern over delays in releasing the results of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), attributing the situation to financial difficulties. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Thursday, December 19, John Kapi, WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, revealed that unresolved financial obligations have hindered the…

The embattled CEO of defunct gold dealership firm Menzgold, Nana Appiah Mensah (NAM1), has requested additional time from his trial judge to hire new legal representation. NAM1 expressed his need for this extension to ensure a robust defense in his ongoing legal battle, emphasizing his aim to prove his innocence before the court and the…

The Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) has announced that by December 2024, approximately 500,000 business names and 5,000 companies are at risk of being removed from its official register due to non-compliance with annual filing requirements. Despite being granted a one-year extension and receiving continuous reminders, many businesses and professional entities have failed…

Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Dr. Benjamin Agordzo, has alleged that many police officers voted against the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the December 7, 2024, elections due to dissatisfaction with the leadership of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare. Speaking in an interview with TV3 on December 11, 2024,…

The Member of Parliament-elect for Okaikwei Central, Baba Sadiq, has called on his opponent, Patrick Boamah, to gracefully accept the results of the 2024 general elections. Speaking in an interview on Hitz FM on December 10, 2024, Baba Sadiq emphasized the need for unity and progress following the Electoral Commission’s declaration of the results. Acknowledging…

Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is a Ghanaian academic, author, and politician. She currently serves as the Vice President-elect of Ghana, making history as the first female Vice President of the country. Previously, she was the Minister for Education from February 2013 to January 2017 and became the first female Vice-Chancellor of a state university in Ghana…

The NPP flagbearer and current Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has conceded defeat to the NDC’s John Dramani Mahama. Addressing members of the press at his residence, Dr. Bawumia acknowledged that the election results, based on yesterday’s polling data, indicate a victory for the NDC.

Leading member of Democracy Hub, Oliver Barker-Vormawor has claimed that the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) government would require significant rigging to influence the outcome of Ghana’s 2024 elections. According to Barker-Vormawor, the political climate favors the National Democratic Congress (NDC), with Ghanaians increasingly yearning for change and improved governance. He expressed his views in…

Rosemond Obeng, the former personal assistant to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the presidential candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), has harshly criticized the Vice President’s leadership abilities. In an interview on Accra-based GhOne TV, Obeng claimed that Dr. Bawumia lacks assertiveness and problem-solving skills, rendering him unqualified to lead Ghana as its next president.…