‘I promised to fix dumsor and I did’ – President Mahama
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President John Dramani Mahama has stated that he resolved Ghana’s power crisis, known as ‘dumsor,’ before leaving office in 2017. “Yes, I promised to fix it, and I did! I wish to place firmly on record that from January 2016 until I handed over the administration of this country on January […]
Mahama orders manhunt for suspects in National Service ghost names scandal
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a manhunt for suspects linked to the National Service ghost names scandal, some of whom are believed to have fled the country. Delivering his first State of the Nation Address in his second term on Thursday, February 27, President Mahama revealed that more than 80,000 fraudulent names had been […]
Full text: Mahama delivers 1st SONA
President John Mahama has delivered his first State of the Nation Address (SONA), to Parliament since assuming office for a second term. Read the full text below: MESSAGE ON THE STATE OF THE NATION DELIVERED BY HE JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA TO THE 9TH PARLIAMENT ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2025. […]
President Mahama unveils plan to tackle youth unemployment and boost agriculture
By Deborah Pofara Luu President John Dramani Mahama has outlined a bold vision for addressing youth unemployment and revitalising Ghana’s agricultural sector. Speaking during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) in his second term on Thursday, February 27, in Parliament, he announced initiatives aimed at creating jobs, enhancing transparency, and fostering economic self-sufficiency. […]
President Mahama announces new initiatives to empower women, PWDs, and youth in Tech
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu President John Dramani Mahama has announced the launch of the Students for Women and People with Disabilities Program this year, an initiative aimed at empowering women, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and other vulnerable groups. The program will focus on capacity building and providing access to financial resources to help beneficiaries create […]
Ghana’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Madagascar moved to Morocco
By Kwame Bediako Ghana’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Madagascar has been relocated to Morocco and will now take place on Monday, March 24, 2025. The match, originally set to take place in Antananarivo, has been relocated to the Grand Stade d’Al Hoceima in Al Hoceima due to the unapproved status of Madagascar’s […]
SONA: President Mahama pledges to fix economic crisis
By Sarah Baafi The President, John Dramani Mahama, has acknowledged the severe economic challenges facing Ghana, describing the situation as a crisis. He noted that the country is experiencing unprecedented hardships, impacting the lives of its people. “Our economy is in dire straits, which is putting it mildly.” President Mahama said this in his State […]
KNUST research finds harmful dye in tomato paste products
By Deborah Pofara Luu A recent study by researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has uncovered alarming levels of banned substances in some tomato paste brands sold in Ghana. The study, led by Dr. Abena Boakye, found traces of erythrosine, commonly known as Red Dye No. 3, and starch in […]
Tamale: Man faces 15-year jail term for illegal drug sales
By Murtala Issah A 34-year-old unemployed man is facing a fifteen-year jail term in hard labour following his conviction at a Tamale Circuit court. Salawudeen Abdallah was convicted of the prohibited sale of drugs without lawful authority, contrary to section 111 of the Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851). The convict was slapped with a […]
President Mahama delivers State of the Nation Address (SONA)
President John Mahama has delivered his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, February 27, since assuming office for a second term. Watch here: More stories here
President Mahama to deliver State of the Nation Address to Parliament Today
President John Dramani Mahama will on Thursday, February 27, deliver his State of the Nation Address (SONA) to Parliament. The SONA, which is in conformity with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, will afford the President an opportunity to highlight his successes and to unveil the Government’s agenda for this year. Article 67 […]
Daniel McKorley: Business mogul hails Shatta Wale’s resilience and influence
By Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo The CEO of McDan Group, Dr. Daniel McKorley has stated that dancehall artiste, Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, is an inspiration to him and many others, highlighting the artist’s resilience and inspiring journey. In a recent social media post, Dr Daniel McKorley expressed his admiration for Shatta […]
Adabraka residents blame poor street lighting for rising accidents
By Jacob Aggrey Residents of Adabraka are accusing the government of failing to provide adequate streetlights in accident-prone areas, a situation they say has led to multiple deaths and destruction of property. According to the residents, the absence of proper lighting has created dangerous conditions on the roads, prompting them to raise public alarm and […]
Minority rejects Srem-Sai’s nomination as Deputy Attorney General designate over vetting dispute
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minority in Parliament has rejected the nomination of Justice Srem-Sai as Deputy Attorney General and Justice Minister-designate after a disagreement with the Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor. The dispute happened during the vetting process when Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, asked Srem-Sai to demonstrate a traditional dance. However, the Chairman […]
