President John Dramani Mahama announced a comprehensive, multi-agency plan to address the Greater Accra Region’s ongoing flooding problem, saying that “enough is enough” and outlining specific steps to save lives, safeguard property, and rebuild public trust in urban infrastructure planning. Speaking at a community event in Dodowa as part of …
Read More »Accra floods again amid heavy rains
Traffic and daily operations have been disrupted by the significant flooding that has occurred in numerous parts of Accra as a result of the nearly three-hour downpour. The impact on locals and drivers was exacerbated by the downpour, which started at around 3 PM and rained during the busiest commuter …
Read More »“8,463 Ghanaians have conveniently received their new chip-embedded passports” – Okudzeto Ablakwa
Since April 28, 2025, 8,463 chip-embedded passports have been given throughout Ghana, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The Minister made the news in a Facebook post, emphasizing that there was no additional fee for the courier delivery of the passports to applicants. This comes after the government …
Read More »Cedi gains: Spare parts dealers urges members to reduce prices
The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association in the Greater Accra Region has directed its members to lower prices, so car owners and transport operators should expect to witness a decrease in spare part costs in the days ahead. Following notable increases in the cedi’s value relative to other major …
Read More »Government to construct new expressway between Kumasi and Accra – Mahama
President John Mahama has stated that in order to drastically cut down on travel time between the country’s largest cities, the government plans to build a new expressway between Accra and Kumasi. The president said during his Thank You visit of the Upper West Region on Thursday that his cabinet …
Read More »Vice President to resume duties next week – Mahama discloses
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is scheduled to return to Ghana by the end of next week, according to President John Dramani Mahama. After a brief illness, the vice president is currently undergoing medical attention in the United Kingdom. President Mahama provided an update on her health on Friday, …
Read More »Mamponghene to be buried on June 9, 2025
Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, the Mamponghene and Krontihene of Asanteman, will be given a royal farewell by the Asante Kingdom. His funeral services are planned for June 6–9, 2025, in Asante Mampong. On Monday, June 9, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, will attend the rituals’ culmination and perform the …
Read More »“If I were the president, I would’ve sacked Sammy Gyamfi right away” – Kennedy Agyapong
Kennedy Agyapong, a former Assin Central MP, has criticized President John Dramani Mahama’s handling of the ongoing situation surrounding Sammy Gyamfi, the acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board. During the Entrepreneurship and National Leadership event on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Central University, Mr. Agyapong voiced his displeasure with …
Read More »All Ministries, Departments and Agencies will pay their electricity bills – Energy Minister
Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) that owe the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will face a crackdown, according to Energy Minister John Jinapor, who also warned that nonpayment could result in their disconnection. The Ghana Water Company Limited has been singled out for not making any payments at all for …
Read More »Ahafo: Education Director outlines visions to achieve quality education
The Ahafo Regional Education Directorate, under Mr. Abraham Fletcher’s leadership has outlined ambitious plans to transform the region into a hub of excellence in education. This vision will be achieved through a multifaceted approach prioritizing quality teaching, infrastructure development, and community engagement. As the newly posted director of education for …
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