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The Office of the President has addressed rumours surrounding the health status of Secretary to President Akufo-Addo, Nana Bediatuo Asante. The government, in an official communiqué, said Mr Asante recently fell ill while conducting government business in the United States. According to the statement, Nana Bediatuo Asante began to feel …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has advised Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, leader and presidential candidate of the Movement for Change, to avoid engaging in politics of insults and instead focus on promoting his policies as he campaigns ahead of the December 7 polls. During a visit to the Manhyia Palace …

The Health Ministry has handed over the case of alleged medical misconduct at the Trauma and Specialist Hospital to the Criminal Investigations Department and Attorney-General’s Department. According to the Ministry in a statement posted on its Facebook page on October 2, the decision follows investigations by the Ghana Health Service …

  The Electoral Commission (EC) has clarified that the compilation of the final voters’ register is a complete process that must be allowed to go through the required steps. It is not a one-off event. According to the Commission, the process does not happen overnight but takes time from the …

A group of clergymen offered prayers for the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama. This took place at the De Icon Event Centre in Accra on Tuesday. The event was organized for the former President to engage with leaders of the Christian faith in the regional capital. …

Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, the Presidential Candidate of the Movement for Change, has reaffirmed his commitment to addressing illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey, by proposing life imprisonment for offenders. Speaking at an Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) encounter in Accra on October 1, 2024, Mr Kyerematen outlined his policy …

Organised Labour has declared that it will embark on a nationwide strike starting on 10th October for the government’s failure to ban small-scale mining. Organized Labor on September 11 issued a statement demanding that the government ban small-scale mining. A meeting by the ad-hoc interministerial committee failed to address their …

A severe shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has hit parts of Accra, leaving residents and businesses in a state of uncertainty. Marketers have cautioned that if the situation persists, it could lead to the closure of gas stations across the country, disrupting daily life and causing significant inconvenience. Many …

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has cautioned commercial drivers against refuelling vehicles with passengers onboard. The Authority said such a practice endangered the lives of passengers as they were exposed to harmful chemicals. Speaking at the NPA Central Regional sensitization durbar in Cape Coast, on Tuesday, September 24, the Central …

Former President John Mahama has expressed satisfaction with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) securing the 8th position on the 2024 presidential ballot paper. According to Mr Mahama, landing the 8th spot is symbolic and marks an opportunity for the party to challenge the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the …

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison, has announced that the central bank has been furnished with the full list of persons seeking to acquire shares in Société Générale. Dr Addison said that the bidding process is ongoing. The central bank is expecting to be informed …

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has unveiled the Ghana Gold Coin, a new investment initiative aimed at reducing dollar hoarding. As part of the domestic gold programme, this initiative seeks to absorb excess liquidity in the market and strengthen the local currency against major trading currencies. The coin will be …

International accounting and auditing, firm, Deloitte has said no adverse findings have been made in their audit of the National Cathedral project. The firm also stated that “proper books of accounts have been kept and the information and explanation provided are in the manner required by the Companies Act, 2019 …

Samuel Dubik Mahama, Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has officially resigned, as uniquenewsgh.com  can confirm. In his resignation letter addressed to the Board Chairman of ECG, Mahama cited personal reasons for his decision to step down. “I am writing to formally resign from my position as …

Thirty-nine (39) participants from the Democracy Hub protests have been remanded into custody. A bench warrant has been issued for one protester who was previously released on police inquiry bail but failed to appear in court, despite being aware of the proceedings, according to the prosecution. This brings the total …

The flagbearer of the People’s National Convention, Bernard Anbataayela Mornah, has sued the Electoral Commission (EC) over his disqualification from the presidential race in the upcoming December polls. Mornah was among 11 disqualified presidential aspirants. The EC explained that the presidential aspirants were disqualified from participating in the December 7, …

Ghanaian socialite and actor Moesha Bodoung has opened up about her health condition nine months after it was first reported that she had suffered a stroke. In a recent phone interview with nkonkonsa.com, Moesha stated that she has been experiencing difficulty speaking and walking for a few months now. “I …

Trafigura’s Ghana Power Generation Company (GPGC) has petitioned Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam on outstanding arrears owed to it by the Government of Ghana. GPCG in letter addressed to the Finance Minister and copied to the Attorney General and Minister of Justice Godfred Yeboah Dame, warned that it may …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has repeated his commitment to demand payment of the appropriate slave trade reparations. He said this at an event organized by the United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at the site of the Ark of Return, a permanent memorial that was erected to …

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has described the five-member ad hoc ministerial committee constituted by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to engage stakeholders to assess the government’s efforts to deal with illegal mining activities, popularly known as galamsey as dead on arrival. Speaking on Channel One TV’s ‘I …

  Rather than forming a ministerial committee to look at illegal small-scale mining issues, the president should initiate a process to repeal the Legislative Instrument (LI) that allows for prospecting in the forests, Former Member of Parliament for Adentan, Yaw Buaben Asamoa, has said. In November 2022, the government introduced …

She was elected during the Bar Conference held in Kumasi on Wednesday, September 11. Her election breaks a longstanding barrier in an institution that has been traditionally led by men. Ghartey’s victory is celebrated as a pivotal moment for gender equality within the legal sector, inspiring many as she paves …

The government has announced a 45 per cent increase in the producer price of cocoa for the 2024/2025 crop season. By this, a 64-kilogramme bag of cocoa beans has increased to GH¢3,000 from GH¢2,070. Speaking at a press briefing, Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, said the cumulative …

  The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the New Patriotic Party has unanimously confirmed Dr. Tia Abdul-Kabiru Mahama as the Party’s parliamentary candidate for the Walewale constituency. This confirmation follows a meeting held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, by NEC at the Alisa Hotel in Accra. The decision comes after …

Samuel Abu Jinapor The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has reiterated the government’s commitment to promoting sustainable and legal mining practices in Ghana. In a statement issued on Wednesday, September 11, the ministry stressed that responsible mining remains a priority to protect the environment and ensure the well-being of …