President Mahama to forward ORAL Committee findings to investigative agencies
By Deborah Pofara Luu President John Dramani Mahama has announced that findings from the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee will be handed over to relevant investigative agencies to probe individuals suspected of misusing state resources. The committee is expected to present its report next week. Speaking during his ‘Thank You’ tour of the Central […]
V/R: Bank of Ghana trains Journalists on Economic and Financial Reporting
By Seraphine Nyuiemedi The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reiterated the need for accuracy in financial journalism, stressing that a journalist’s effectiveness depends on their understanding of economic issues. The Director of Communications at the BoG, Mr. Bernard Otabil, made this statement during the opening of a two-day media capacity-building workshop at Ho in the […]
President Mahama orders completion of Anomabo Fisheries College
By Deborah Pofara Luu President John Mahama has directed the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, to collaborate with the Finance Minister to secure funding for the completion of the Anomabo Fisheries College in the Central Region. The college project, initiated in 2011 by the previous NDC government, remains unfinished. During his “Thank You” […]
Referee Nasara Sakina Mohammed speaks out on hooliganism and corruption
By: Belinda Nketia Football referee Nasara Sakina Mohammed has opened up about her experience as a victim of hooliganism and shed light on corruption within the sport. Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast Show on Thursday, 6 February 2025, she described the challenges referees face, particularly in the wake of violent attacks. Her reaction comes after the […]
US military plane flies 104 illegal immigrants back to India
By Sarah Baafi U.S. military aircraft has deported at least 104 Indian citizens from the United States to India on February 5, 2025. The flight, which landed in Amritsar, Punjab, marked a significant event in the ongoing efforts by the U.S. to enforce immigration laws and deport undocumented immigrants. This action aligns with President Donald […]
Volta Region aims to boost local economy through tourism revitalisation
By Deborah Pofara Luu Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has reaffirmed his dedication to revitalising tourist sites in the Volta Region to stimulate the local economy and generate employment opportunities for the youth. Gunu emphasised the region’s significant tourism potential and the necessity for strategic collaboration to unlock its economic advantages. During an interview on […]
Minority, not Speaker halted vetting chaos probe- Bedzrah clarifies
By Deborah Pofara Luu Chairman of the committee investigating the recent vetting chaos in Parliament, Emmanuel Bedzrah, has clarified that the Minority, not Speaker Alban Bagbin, was behind the decision to suspend the public hearing. The committee had suspended its proceedings indefinitely on Wednesday, February 5. Bedzrah initially attributed the suspension to directives from the […]
Rugby League Federation Ghana launches first-ever E-Sports tournament
By Hilaria Wuaku The Rugby League Federation Ghana (RLFG) is making history with the launch of its first-ever E-Sports Rugby League Tournament, bringing together the passion of rugby league and the excitement of competitive gaming. Scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the E-Sports Academy in Accra, the groundbreaking tournament will see […]
Edward Obeng-Kenzo takes over as Acting CEO of VRA
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Volta River Authority (VRA), taking over from Emmanuel Antwi Darkwa. The official handover ceremony occurred on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. The appointment of Obeng-Kenzo was made under government directive, pending the reconstitution of the VRA board. […]
Vetting chaos: Ahiafor accuses Afenyo-Markin of orchestrating disruptions
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Chairman of the Appointments Committee and First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor, has accused the Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, of orchestrating the disruptions that marred the ministerial vetting on Thursday, 30 January 2025. Appearing before the committee investigating the incident on Wednesday, February 5, the Akatsi South MP expressed […]
Kotoko, Hearts unite for enhanced security in Ghana Premier League
By Kwame Bediako Asante Kotoko SC and Accra Hearts of Oak, in a move to address pressing issues within the Ghana Premier League, have announced their collaboration on a comprehensive position paper aimed at the Ghana Football Association (GFA). This initiative emerged from a strategic meeting in Accra, where the Interim Management Committee of Asante […]
National Service Authority goes cashless
By Felix Cofie The National Service Authority (NSA) has announced a complete transition to a cashless payment system as part of the government’s efforts to modernise revenue collection. Under the new directive, all payments, including administrative service charges of 20% and 10%, must now be processed exclusively through the GHANA.GOV platform. The move is aimed at […]
Gov’t reduces Hajj fare from GH¢75k to GH¢62k
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Hajj Task Force Committee, set up by President John Dramani Mahama to review the cost of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, has announced a reduction in the Hajj performance fare from GH¢75,000 under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s administration to GH¢62,000. The reduction, according to the Task Force, was in fulfillment of […]
GNAT raises red flag over gov’t’s hasty statement on minimum wage talks
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The national executives of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), have expressed their displeasure over the government’s hasty public pronouncement on minimum wage talks. The General Secretary of GNAT, Mr. Thomas Tanko Musah, faulted the government for issuing a press statement while negotiations on the 2025 Minimum Wage are still ongoing. […]
