In March 2025, I was posted to Tumu as the Municipal Police Commander in the vibrant Tumu Municipality. Upon my arrival, I was struck not only by the town’s rich culture and community spirit but also by the untapped potential in sports among its youth. During my initial explorations, I encountered an extraordinary number of…
The Ministry of Health has confirmed the disbursement of GH₵462 million to support the training allowances of 120,000 nursing students nationwide. The payment, covering a six-month period, fulfills a key campaign promise made by President John Dramani Mahama and underscores the government’s commitment to bolstering the health sector. In a press release issued on Thursday,…
A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) communication team in the Sissala East Constituency, Mr. Kanton Luriwie Issah, has called on the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) and the Member of Parliament (MP) to take immediate steps to deploy the road maintenance equipment acquired under the District Road Improvement Project (DRIP). Speaking during the Lawasijan…
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has filed charges against former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, alongside nine other individuals and three corporate entities, in connection with an alleged sprawling corruption scheme totaling over GH₵280 million. The charges, including multiple counts of extortion and money laundering, have been…
The global economy is bracing for fresh shocks as the United States intensifies its protectionist stance. On Saturday, July 12, 2025, Washington announced sweeping new tariffs—30% duties on goods from the European Union and Mexico, effective August 1. This follows a string of similar measures targeting 23 other countries, including Canada, Brazil, Vietnam, and Japan,…
The Ministry of Energy has cancelled 202 supply contracts valued at over US$227 million due to non-performance, as part of efforts to address procurement irregularities and improve the reliability of Ghana’s electricity distribution system. The disclosure was made by the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Mr John Jinapor, at a Government Accountability Series press…
Member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communication team, Hamza Suhuyini, has confirmed that the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has begun investigations into the violence that erupted during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Wednesday July 16, he emphasized the importance of safeguarding…
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced the launch of a major renewable energy initiative aimed at extending clean energy access to thousands of Ghanaians, particularly those in remote and island communities. Giving an update on the performance of the energy sector on Wednesday, July 16, the minister revealed that the…
Some oil marketing companies have started increasing the prices of petroleum products at the pumps from today, July 16, 2025. Major player, GOIL is selling a litre of petrol for GH₵12.88 from its old price of GH₵12.07. Diesel has gone up from GH₵13.20 to GH₵14.38. Market Leader Star Oil has also increased its prices, selling…
Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim, has revealed that President John Dramani Mahama has no personal interest in the suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo’s demand for USD 10 million in compensation from Ghana through the ECOWAS Court. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show today, Muslim stated that the President is only interested in upholding the rule…
