National Service Authority terminates appointments of volunteers in restructuring move
The National Service Authority (NSA) has announced the termination of all volunteer appointments within its offices as part of an ongoing restructuring effort. In a circular dated 21st February 2025, NSA Director General Mr. Felix Gyamfi stated that the termination will take effect from 28th February 2025. However, districts with only one staff member will […]
‘Over my dead body’ – Arteta vows to keep fighting for Premier League title
By Kwame Bediako Mikel Arteta has made it clear that Arsenal’s pursuit of the Premier League title will not wane, even as they find themselves 11 points behind league leaders Liverpool. Following a disappointing 1-0 defeat to West Ham at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, the Gunners’ 15-game unbeaten streak in the top flight came […]
Parliament vets Gyan-Mensah, Deputy Minister nominee for Energy & Green Transition
The Appointments Committee of Parliament has vetted Richard Gyan-Mensah, Deputy Minister nominee for Energy & Green Transition, following his nomination by President John Mahama. Watch here: More stories here
President Mahama stresses Central Bank’s Independence at swearing-in of new BoG leaders
By: Belinda Nketia President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to safeguarding the independence of the Bank of Ghana while urging greater collaboration between the central bank and key institutions to ensure economic stability. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the new Governor and Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, President Mahama emphasised […]
Fisheries Minister engages Shama Traditional Council to boost sector growth
By Sarah Baafi In a significant move to strengthen partnerships and advance the fisheries sector, the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Hon. Emelia Arthur, recently paid a courtesy call on the Shama Traditional Council. This visit marked an important step in her tenure as she formally introduced herself as the new Minister. The engagement highlighted […]
Unidentified grave looters exhume corpse at Avume cemetery
Residents of Anloga-Avume Electoral area in the Anloga District of the Volta Region are in shock after unidentified grave looters exhumed a corpse at the Avume cemetery. The incident was discovered on Monday, February 24, at about 0730 hours, when the looters left the body exposed with other clothing used for the burial scattered around […]
Parliament vets Deputy Minister-Designate for Education, Clement Apaak
The Appointments Committee of Parliament has vetted Clement Abas Apaak, Deputy Minister Designate for Education, following his nomination by President John Mahama. Watch here: More stories here
Teacher education is a cornerstone for national development- Charles Lwanga Puozuing
Story by Dennis Bebane Upper West Regional Minister, Charles Lwanga Puozuing, says teacher education is a cornerstone of national development. He noted that the future of Ghana’s education rests on the shoulders of teachers and government is committed to transforming the sector to deliver quality education to students. He disclosed that the government will soon […]
PNP petitions religious leaders over gender representation
The People’s National Party (PNP), has petitioned religious leaders in Ghana, urging them to take a stand against what it describes as a “grave constitutional violation” by President John Dramani Mahama. The petition signed by Janet Asana Nabla, chairperson and leader of the PNP, and addressed to the Christian Council of Ghana, the Ghana Pentecostal […]
We’ll use technology to rake in more revenue – Deputy Finance Minister-designate
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A Deputy Finance Minister-designate, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has hinted that he will support the finance ministry and its revenue collection agencies to leverage technology to increase the country’s revenue mobilisation. Answering questions from members of the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, February 24, 2025, Mr. Nyarko Ampem emphasised the importance of […]
Interior Ministry lifts curfew on Saboba and Bimbilla
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The Minister for Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, on the advice of the Northern Regional Security Council, has lifted curfews on Saboba and Bimbilla, both in the Northern Region, with immediate effect. This was contained in a statement signed by the sector minister on February 24, 2025. The decision follows the genuine desire […]
No nurse has gone home – GRNMA
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The Assistant Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Philemon Agyapong, has assured that no nurse has been affected by the Chief of Staff’s directive, which annulled all public sector appointments made after December 7, 2024. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Monday, February 24, 2025, […]
Interior Minister urges stronger collaboration to combat small arms proliferation
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The Minister of the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing border security and combating the proliferation of small arms and light weapons. As part of his working tour, Hon. Muntaka visited the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) headquarters, where he praised the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Mr. Kwame […]
Language barrier hindering Ghana’s development – Suhum MP
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The Member of Parliament for Suhum, Frank Asiedu, has expressed concerns that while Ghana has achieved political independence, the country remains linguistically colonised. Speaking to the media, he criticised the perception that individuals who do not speak English are considered unintelligent, describing this mindset as flawed. “We live in a country […]
