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Two women aged 18 and 51 were killed and a third young woman wounded when a student carried out a knife attack at a school in eastern Slovakia.   Local police initially said the suspect – an 18-year-old student of the gymnasium – was on the run and urged people …

The Bibiani District Court has remanded Loris Afful, a 48-year-old mason, into police custody following his alleged involvement in a violent altercation with his ex-girlfriend, resulting in him biting off her upper lips. Afful, also known as Kofi Atta, was charged with causing harm after the incident at Atronsu in …

The government has begun the evacuation and distribution of stored food items to affected schools by close of work today. It follows President John Dramani Mahama’s directive to the Chief of Staff and the Ghana Education Service. A government delegation led by Dr. Clement Apaak and Peter Nortsu-Kotoe with officers …

The police in Ashanti region have commenced investigation to arrest perpetrators involved in the shooting and cause for the death of an ex-chief at Kokoben in the Atwima Nwabiagya North district. Nana Okofrobuo Boateng was found dead with multiple gunshots on him some meters away from his house at Kokoben …

  A damning audit has revealed that Ghana’s main electricity distributor spent GHS 136 million ($10.4 million) on emergency fuel purchases in just three months, spotlighting deep-rooted financial challenges facing the country’s energy sector as a new administration takes power. The audit, conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and released this week, …

Sammy Gyamfi has been named the acting MD of PMMC by President Mahama and is tasked with establishing GOLDBOD, a new gold trading entity. President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Sammy Gyamfi as the acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC). Gyamfi’s appointment comes with a crucial …

Mr. Andrews Nana Kwasi, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Ashanti Regional Chairman, has expressed gratitude to H.E. John Dramani Mahama for appointing Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti regional NDC Secretary, as Regional Minister designate for parliamentary vetting. Dr. Frank Amoakohene is a medical doctor and youth leader who specializes in …

  President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to resolving Ghana’s energy challenges and preventing a resurgence of “dumsor”—the frequent power outages that have previously plagued the nation. Speaking at the National Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Ghana on Thursday, January 9, President Mahama acknowledged the critical …

President John Dramani Mahama has revoked all appointments of Chief Executives for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs). A letter issued on Wednesday, January 8, and signed by Calistus Mahama, the Executive Secretary to the President, outlined the decision. It stated that in accordance with the powers vested in President …

Ghana is facing a potential power crisis as the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) prepares to shut down for maintenance from January 20 to February 16, 2025. A report by the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) has revealed that the country needs to secure approximately $90 million to purchase alternative fuel …

The Chief of Staff has convened an emergency meeting with key players in the energy sector to address the looming power crisis, commonly referred to as “dumsor.” The meeting, held on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, follows a directive from President John Dramani Mahama, just a day after his swearing-in as …

The statue of the Executive Director of the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, has been vandalized. Reports suggest the incident occurred around 11:30 AM when unidentified individuals entered the EOCO premises and defaced the statue. Despite the presence of two officers at the scene, …

Former Energy Minister Herbert Krapa has called on the newly elected NDC government to focus on effective management of the power sector rather than apportioning blame to the previous administration. His comments come in response to allegations made by John Jinapor, co-chairman of the Transition Team’s Energy and Natural Resources …

President-elect, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, has announced a series of key appointments to the Office of the President, effective Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Among those appointed are seasoned individuals who will play pivotal roles in the upcoming administration. Julius Debrah, a trusted ally and experienced politician, will serve as …

Musician and newly elected Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has alleged that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) approached him to ally with Parliament. He claims that the offer, led by NPP flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Agyapong, included a promise not to contest …

The presidency has issued a strong denial regarding reports that President Nana Akufo-Addo granted pardons to 11 individuals. In a statement released on January 6, 2025, the Director of Communications, Eugene Arhin, clarified that these reports were inaccurate. This comes after earlier media reports suggested the President had pardoned individuals …

The 8th Parliament’s Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has candidly reflected on the challenges of navigating the legislative terrain over the past four years. Addressing Parliament on Monday, January 6, 2025, Afenyo-Markin characterised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Minority as a “tough, stubborn, and difficult” opposition bloc that made consensus-building nearly …

One of the difficult issues confronting mining communities and the mining sector is the payment of compensation for land acquired for mining purposes. There are currently no standard compensation processes for crops, property, and land owners in mining areas. It has had a significant impact on many people’s livelihoods and …

The visionary leader and founder of Bethel Bethel Prayer Ministry in Aprade, Ashanti Prophetess Maa Vida Osei Mensah, has fed and clothed over two thousand persons living with disabilities and widows through her philanthropic benefaction of assorted food items (rice, oil, sardines) and clothing for the new year celebration at …

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has reiterated that the banking sector cleanup initiated by his administration in 2017 was a critical and necessary decision to safeguard Ghana’s financial stability, rather than an act of personal vendetta. Speaking during his final State of the Nation Address (SONA) to Parliament on …

President Akufo-Addo’s final State of the Nation Address was briefly interrupted by a medical emergency when one of his personal bodyguards collapsed while standing guard in Parliament. A dramatic incident unfolded during President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo‘s final State of the Nation Address on Friday, January 3, 2025. While reviewing …

President Akufo-Addo has stated that the economy is on a sound footing. He said the country is financially sound, contrary to what his critics would want Ghanaians to believe. “Mr Speaker, Ghana is not broke, contrary to what the propagandists are saying. We are handing over a country with gross …

The Supreme Court has annulled re-collated parliamentary election results for Okaikwei Central, Ablekuma North, Tema Central, and Techiman South, overturning the Electoral Commission’s (EC) declarations for these constituencies. The ruling comes amidst intense legal and political disputes surrounding the re-collation process. The court, however, upheld the re-collated results for Nsawam …

Rev. Mrs. Stella Ama Anku Katso, the Ashanti Regional Prisons Chaplain and founder of Amenuve Outreach Ministry, has once again brought joy to the lives of female inmates across Ghana with her 19th annual Christmas donation. This year, she donated 300 pieces of clothing to incarcerated women, reinforcing her unwavering …

President Akufo-Addo has been petitioned to remove Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo from office for alleged stated misbehaviour and incompetence. The Petitioner, a Ghanaian national alleges constitutional and administrative breaches have been committed by the Chief Justice making her removal necessary to maintain the integrity of the Judiciary. CJ removal process …