President Donald Trump announced the termination of Dr. Anthony Fauci‘s taxpayer-funded security detail during a press conference on January 24, 2025. This decision affects the $15 million security arrangement that had been in place through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for Fauci, who previously served as the Chief Medical Advisor to the President. Trump confirmed…
The Public Utilities Workers Union (PUWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC-Ghana) has expressed concern over government plans to privatise the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). In a statement from PUWU, the Minister of Energy has formed a committee to advance the privatisation process. “We would like to assure our members of our resolve to…
Parliament has given its approval to Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak as Minister for the Interior, along with four regional ministers. The decision was reached following a thorough vetting process conducted by the Appointments Committee. Muntaka, the Member of Parliament for Asawase in the Ashanti Region, garnered bipartisan support after outlining his vision for enhancing internal security, addressing…
President John Dramani Mahama has called on members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and other well-meaning Ghanaians to explore diverse avenues to contribute to national development, emphasizing that leadership extends beyond ministerial appointments. The president made these remarks during the swearing-in ceremony of his second batch of ministers at the Jubilee House. His statement…
On January 24, 2025, a fire broke out at Kejetia Market, affecting two stores (S-1785 and S-1786) on the second floor. The GNFS swiftly responded, arriving at the scene within 6 minutes after receiving the distress fire call at 0527 hours. The fire was brought under control at 0547 hours and fully extinguished at 0558 hours. Thanks…
Chaos erupted on the floor of Parliament on Friday, January 24, disrupting proceedings and leading the Speaker to suspend the sitting for 30 minutes. The Second Deputy Speaker, Andrew Asiamah Amoako, struggled to control the situation as members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority caucus began chanting and banging their tables following the presentation…
Ghana has officially recognized the Alliance of Sahel States (ASS), a regional bloc formed between Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso aimed at addressing shared security concerns, economic development, and cooperation among member states President John Mahama has appointed Larry Gbevlo-Lartey as Special Envoy to the Alliance, a decision that will likely anger the French and…
The Upper West Regional Chairman of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abdul Nasir Sani, also known as Chairman Bunas, has condemned recent attacks on President John Dramani Mahama following the appointment of Dr. Hassan Rashid Pelpuo as Minister Designate for Labour, Jobs, and Employment. Chairman Bunas urged party supporters from the region to appreciate…
President John Mahama has sworn five more ministers following their approval by Parliament. The approval follows a rigorous vetting process and extensive debates held on January 23 and 24. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Jubilee House on Friday evening. This is the second batch of ministers sworn into office to begin their critical roles,…
President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to prioritize the contributions and talents of indigenes from the Volta Region in his government’s appointments, emphasizing that the process will be guided by merit, competence, and regional balance. This assurance comes in the wake of the vandalism of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) office in Ho, reportedly by…
