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The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) President, Mr. Angel Carbonu, has listed the major issues facing the education sector that need to be addressed immediately by Haruna Iddrisu, the Education Minister-designate. This follows the nomination of the Tamale South MP as the Minister-designate for Education by President John Dramani …

The second list of ministerial nominees will be vetted by the Appointment Committee of Parliament between Thursday, January 23, and Monday, January 27, 2025. On Thursday, January 17, President John Mahama announced his second group of appointees, which consisted of four women and five men. Committee Rooms 1, 2, and …

Former Deputy Minister of Education and Assin South Member of Parliament Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has accused President John Dramani Mahama of reversing his support for the contentious Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, also referred to as the anti-gay bill. Rev. Fordjour’s remarks come after President …

Tensions erupted at the old Electoral Commission (EC) headquarters in Ridge, Greater Accra, earlier today, disrupting the re-collation of the Ablekuma North Constituency’s parliamentary election results. The process was once again suspended as National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters disrupted the proceedings by breaking glass louvers. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) …

Edward Bawa has been named the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation’s (GNPC) acting CEO by President John Dramani Mahama. In compliance with Section 10(2) of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation Act, 1983 (P.N.D.C.L.64) and Article 195(1) of the Constitution, this appointment will take effect on Friday, January 17, 2025. The appointment …

The Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), which is owned by the state, has appointed Mr. Sammy Gyamfi Esq. as its acting managing director by President John Dramani Mahama. The Presidency announced the appointment in a press release on Thursday, January 17. The creation of the Ghana Gold Board, a major …

The National Lottery Authority’s (NLA) new Acting Director-General is Mohammed Abdul-Salam. His role is to direct the authority’s operations, and his appointment will take effect on January 15, 2025. “His Excellency John Dramanl Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana has in accordance with Article IPS (1) of the Constitution …

The present GH₵ 7.50p meal charge for senior high school pupils is inadequate, according to Primus Baro, national secretary of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS). On Thursday, January 16, Kojo Yankson asked if the sum was sufficient to feed a child on Joy FM’s Super Morning …

Dr. Clement Apaak, the MP for Builsa South, has reiterated the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) pledge to implement its free first-year university tuition policy, highlighting the fact that the program is still a major commitment of the administration of President John Dramani Mahama. Dr. Apaak explained that parents and pupils …

The Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee will shortly submit its findings to President John Dramani Mahama, according to Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the committee’s chairman. According to Ablakwa, the committee is currently working on over 700 public petitions. The North Tongu MP stated in an interview with Citi News that …

Abdoulaye Maïga, Mali’s acting prime minister, has come to Accra to meet with President John Dramani Mahama. On Wednesday night, he landed in the capital city to deliver a message from Malian President Assimi Goïta to President John Mahama. Prosper Bani, the National Security Advisor, Marietta Agyeiwaa Brew, the President’s …

Twelve nominees have been sent to Parliament by President John Dramani Mahama for review and vetting by the Appointments Committee. Nine Sector Ministers and three Regional Ministers are among the nominees, representing a mix of seasoned public officials, professionals, and politicians dedicated to furthering the country’s development objectives. It is …

The second group of regional ministry nominations has been revealed by President John Dramani Mahama in an effort to improve governance and further the development goals of his administration. Nominees for the Western, Western North, and Central regions are included in the updated list, which supplements the 10 previously announced. …

Over the weekend, three large trucks carrying cocoa bags and timber were intercepted by the National Anti-Cocoa Smuggling Taskforce after the accused drivers tried to elude security by covering the cocoa bags with lumber. One truck was first confiscated at Dormaa after a tip, according to Mr. Michael Paddy Kwesi …

The next Majority Leader of Ghana’s Parliament is expected to be Mahama Ayariga, the Member of Parliament for Bawku Central. After President John Dramani Mahama nominated Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the current Majority Leader, as Finance Minister, the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) is reorganizing its parliamentary leadership, according to …

The interview procedure for candidates seeking positions as Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the Ashanti region has been started by the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC). At the local government level, the exercise is a component of the new administration’s pledge to proficiency, commitment, and innovative leadership. …

This weekend, President John Dramani Mahama will meet with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, in an attempt to establish enduring peace in Bawku, which is located in the Upper East Region. In an effort to end the region’s protracted strife, President Mahama traveled to Bawku and Nalerigu on Tuesday, …

In a letter to former President of the Republic Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), praised him for his strong leadership during his tenure, pointing out that Akufo-Addo set the groundwork for Ghana’s future. According to a letter written by Ms. Kristalina …

Sampson Addae, an Energy Consultant has advised against stockpiling petrol in anticipation of a price hike. There is an impending fuel scarcity in the nation, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies. In an interview with Prince Nii Ade (Dok Cash) on OTEC FM’s political talk show dubbed ‘Dwabrem’, …

In order to ensure that the anti-LGBT bill is passed into law on time, the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference has urged the administration of John Dramani Mahama to reintroduce the bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values as soon as possible. During his meeting with the Bishops on Tuesday, …