BoG Governor launches committees for Bank listing project
By Sarah Baafi The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 launched the Steering and Technical Committees for the Bank Listing Project, describing the initiative as a strategic response to structural shifts within Ghana’s financial system. The launch, held at Bank Square in Accra, marks a […]
Tamale residents protest persistent water shortages
By Murtala Issah Some residents of Tamale have staged a demonstration in front of the offices of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) to protest the persistent shortage of water in the Northern Regional capital, describing the situation as a growing public health and socioeconomic emergency. The demonstrators say the prolonged water crisis is crippling […]
Court dismisses Gifty Oware-Mensah’s application for Supreme Court referral
By: Franklin Asare-Donkoh A High Court in Accra, presided over by Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, has dismissed an application filed by a former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware-Mensah, seeking to halt her trial and refer constitutional issues to the Supreme Court. According to the presiding judge, Ms Oware-Mensah’s request was […]
NDC vote-buying committee maintains Baba Jamal as party candidate for Ayawaso East Bye-Election
By Amoako Kwame The National Democratic Congress did not annul the Ayawaso East Parliamentary primary, it maintained its decision by keeping Baba Jamal as the party’s candidate for the upcoming bye-election. This comes after allegations of vote buying during the party’s parliamentary primary held on Saturday, February 7. Baba Jamal has vehemently denied the allegations. […]
GRA says new VAT regime will not raise spare parts prices
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) says the newly introduced Value Added Tax (VAT) regime will not lead to higher prices or unfair competition in the spare parts market. It comes after the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association warned of a possible one-week strike if the government fails to urgently review the VAT system under […]
President Mahama pledges to continue the rural electricity programme in Bolgatanga
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President John Dramani Mahama has announced the continuation of the rural electricity program, with allocations made in the budget for rural electrification. He revealed that, Members of Parliament have begun identifying areas in their constituencies without electricity. He mentioned that, government will use its funds without loans, to connect them to […]
President Mahama announces GH¢1bn Bawku Restoration Fund to consolidate peace and development
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has announced a GH¢1 billion Restoration Fund to support post-conflict reconstruction and development across six districts in the Bawku area of the Upper East Region. The President said the fund will be managed by a high-level committee chaired by the Finance Minister, with the Majority […]
President Mahama announces plans to construct airport in Bolgatanga
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President, John Dramani Mahama has announced that, he will cut sod for the construction of an airport in the Upper East Region soon, following a successful inspection of the site by aviation authorities. “Soon, I will come and invite you all to go with me to the site to cut sod […]
Gov’t pledges collaboration with industry on Fisheries Act Implementation
By Sarah Baafi The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working closely with industry stakeholders to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2025 (Act 1146). She gave the assurance during a stakeholder engagement with the Ghana Industrial Trawlers Association (GITA) and the […]
President Mahama promises first class road from Bolgatanga to Wa
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President John Dramani Mahama has launched a massive road construction project to connect the Upper East and Upper West regions through Tumu, with a first-class road from Bolga to Wa. “We want to connect the Upper East to the Upper West through Tumu. From Bolga through to Navrongo through Tumu all […]
Ghana eyes drones and AI as tools for economic growth and export competitiveness
By Sarah Baafi The Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Sampson Ahi, says government is prioritizing drone and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies as critical tools for accelerating Ghana’s industrial transformation, job creation, and export competitiveness. Speaking at the Drone Ignite Africa Summit 2026 held in Accra on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Hon. Ahi noted […]
OSP releases Baba Jamal on bail after charging him over alleged vote-buying
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso East, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, has been released on self-recognisance bail after being charged by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). Mr Ahmed faces charges of corruption, assault, and obstruction of OSP officers following investigations into an alleged vote-buying incident linked to […]
Local Gov’t Minister to lead probe into alleged taxation of illegal mining equipment
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has been directed by President John Dramani Mahama to lead a team to conduct immediate investigations into allegations of illegal mining taxation scheme. The announcement was made by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, in a post on X. […]
Government has no role in chieftaincy succession but can step in when necessary – Mahama
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President John Dramani Mahama has acknowledged the crucial role traditional leaders play in Ghana’s governance, particularly in conflict resolution, noting that chiefs wield significant influence over their people and are key to maintaining peace, which he described as a prerequisite for development. He commended chiefs for their efforts in preserving peace, […]
