In order to discuss methods to improve Ghana’s sports industry, British boxing sensation Anthony Joshua made a courtesy call to President John Dramani Mahama at Jubilee House. On Monday, June 16, the President’s son Sharaf Mahama, Kofi Adams, the Minister for Youth and Sports, and other sports leaders attended the …
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Mpox: Ghana case count increases to 91
Six additional cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in Ghana, increasing the overall number of infections to 91. To stop the virus from spreading further, health officials said that two patients are now admitted and being closely watched while contact tracing is being done. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has …
Read More »Ken Ofori-Atta undergoes successful prostate cancer surgery – Wife
Ken Ofori-Atta’s wife reports that her husband had a successful robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, to treat prostate cancer. The more than four-hour procedure was performed on Friday, June 13, 2025, as part of a treatment regimen that was initiated after a diagnosis was verified …
Read More »Ghana loses GH₵ 548,333,543 in National Service scandal – Attorney General discloses
As part of the government’s larger anti-corruption campaign known as “Operation Recover All Loot,” Attorney General and Minister of Justice Dr. Dominic Ayine has issued an official update on the National Service Secretariat (NSS) matter. Dr. Ayine reiterated the government’s steadfast dedication to accountability and openness, especially in the handling …
Read More »“Anytime fuel prices go up, Ghana’s economy is busted completely” – COPEC
Duncan Amoah, the Executive Director of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), has called for a thorough revision of Ghana’s energy strategy, cautioning that the country is extremely vulnerable to disruptions in the world oil market due to its excessive reliance on imported refined petroleum products. Mr. Amoah issued a …
Read More »“Exchange of missiles between Israel and Iran, have started to escalate crude oil prices” – Mahama
Since rising conflicts between Israel and Iran have begun to drive up crude oil prices, President Mahama has urged the Ministers of Energy and Finance to consider steps to safeguard the recent gains made in lowering the prices of petroleum products. President Mahama hailed Ghana’s recent economic stabilization efforts during …
Read More »Repeal ‘dumsor’ levy, don’t suspend it – Minority tells government
The government’s move to halt the implementation of the contentious Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025, often known as the Dumsor Levy, has drawn criticism from Parliament’s Minority Caucus. The proposed levy, which was supposed to go into effect on Monday, June 16, 2025, has been halted by the Ghana …
Read More »GRA suspends implementation of GH₵1 Energy Sector Levy
The Tariff Interpretation Order, which was meant to operationalize parts of the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141), has been postponed, according to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). Following stakeholder meetings, the Minister of Finance issued a directive that led to the decision. Beginning on June 16, 2025, …
Read More »We went to the SML offices for a lawful search – OSP
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has refuted allegations that items at the Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) offices were destroyed by its agents during a search to obtain pertinent information to support ongoing investigations. The OSP asserts that the search was carried out in accordance with a court-granted …
Read More »Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association suspend nationwide strike
The statewide strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), which started on June 9, 2025, over the government’s refusal to enforce the updated terms of employment, has been formally called off. At a news conference in Accra, GRNMA President Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo announced the suspension and underlined the …
Read More »We’ve not targeted any political party – Attorney General defends ORAL
Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) has been defended by Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, who has emphasized that the ongoing investigations against members of the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo-led government are not motivated by politics but rather by the recovery of stolen state funds. On Friday, …
Read More »Yaa-Naa pays courtesy call on President Mahama
The development of Dagbon and the larger Northern Region is a high national priority, according to President John Dramani Mahama, who has reaffirmed his administration’s strong commitment to this goal. Speaking during a high-level delegation led by Yaa-Naa Abukari II’s courtesy tour, President Mahama congratulated the traditional ruler on his …
Read More »Sunyani West MP donates to Bono Regional Police Command to curb robbery attacks
In a bid to enhance security and curb robbery attacks in the Bono Region, Hon. Millicent Yeboah Amankwah, Member of Parliament for Sunyani West Constituency, has donated a brand-new Nissan pickup vehicle and two motorbikes to the Regional Police Command. The MP underscored the significance of President Mahama’s “reset agenda,” …
Read More »NSS scandal: Attorney General receives full docket on the ghost names
Dr. Dominic Ayine, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, has revealed that his office has a complete docket of investigations into the National Service Scheme (NSS) payroll scandal. He stated during a news briefing on Friday, June 13, 2025, that the docket was the result of investigations carried out …
Read More »“Mahama’s belated actions for the purpose of optics will not help our democracy” – Minority Leader
Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the minority leader, has harshly criticized the administration in the wake of President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to pardon 64 radio stations that were recently shut down for violating regulations. Prominent stations like Asaase Radio and Wontumi FM were among those whose broadcast licenses were promptly revoked. The …
Read More »Sam George grants 64 radio stations 30 days to regularize operations
The government has given radio stations that were recently shut down by the National Communications Authority (NCA) a 30-day grace period to correct regulatory violations and reopen, according to Samuel Nartey George, Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation. Speaking to Parliament on Thursday, June 12, Mr. George stated that …
Read More »Mahama pardons 64 radio stations, orders reopening
The National Communications Authority (NCA) and the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation have been instructed by President John Dramani Mahama to promptly restore the transmission of sixty-four radio stations that were recently shut down owing to regulatory concerns. Concerns that limiting radio operations before their authorization is regularized …
Read More »NCA orders 64 defaulting radio stations to suspend operations
Over 60 FM broadcasting stations nationwide, including well-known stations like Asaase Radio and Wontumi FM, have been ordered to immediately cease operations by the National Communications Authority (NCA) due to numerous regulatory violations. Stations operating with expired authorizations, unpaid license payments, or noncompliance with set-up requirements outlined in the Electronic …
Read More »Sunyani Manhene visits SUSEC exam centre to inspire BECE candidates
The Sunyani Manhene, Ogyeamansan Boahen Korkor II, visited the Sunyani Senior High School (SUSEC) examination centres A and B in the Bono Region to inspire and advise BECE candidates. As the candidates entered their second day of exams, Omanhene’s message emphasized the importance of courage and perseverance. During a parade …
Read More »Excavator seizures wasteful without policy – NDC’s Reuben Jabari calls for reform and dialogue
Reuben Solomon Jabari, Branch Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Island City, has called for a more constructive and economically beneficial approach to the seizure of mining equipment, particularly excavators. Speaking on the issue, Mr. Jabari criticized the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration’s handling of seized excavators, …
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