The race for the Upper West Regional seat on the Council of State is gaining momentum, and one name stands out—John Gbene Iddrisu Dimah. With a strong background in public service, community development, and agribusiness, he is stepping forward with a clear vision to champion the needs of the region at the national level. A…
Artisans in the Suame Industrial enclave in Kumasi are counting their losses after a fire destroyed properties worth millions of cedis, leaving many business owners in distress. The affected persons are calling for the urgent establishment of a fire station in the areaThe affected artisans argue that the absence of a nearby fire station contributed…
A private citizen, Emmanuella Sarfowaah, has dragged the President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, through the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, to court over his appointment of Anthony Kwasi Sarpong as the Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The suit, from court documents, shows that Sarfowaah’s case is challenging…
Former Auditor-General Daniel Domelovo has urged Parliament to adopt a more serious and purposeful approach to the vetting of ministerial nominees, citing concerns over the effectiveness and depth of recent sessions. Speaking on TV3’s Key Programme on Saturday, February 1, 2025, Domelovo expressed disappointment with the current vetting process, stressing that it often lacks the…
President John Dramani Mahama has called for urgent expansion of internet access across Africa, emphasising its critical role in bridging the digital divide and driving prosperity on the continent. Speaking at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2025, President Mahama urged African leaders to prioritize investments in digital infrastructure, citing the transformative impact it could have on…
On Saturday 26th January, 2025, a second division team by name Soccer Babies FC in Tumu in the Sisaala East Municipality generously donated to the maternity ward of the Sisaala East Municipal Hospital in Tumu. This donation, the first of its kind, was in line with the philanthropic philosophy of the club, which sees the…
The Paramount Chief of Lower Dixcove, Nana Akwasi Agyeman IV, has refuted claims made by former Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko Mensah, suggesting that the chiefs of the Western Region funded the controversial statue of former President Akufo-Addo, which was placed in front of the Effia-Nkwanta Hospital in Sekondi. The statue was unveiled during…
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…
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…
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…
