Dr. Dominic Hoedoafia assumes office as Executive Secretary of the Inter-ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation
By: Jacob Aggrey Dr. Gameli Dominic Hoedoafia officially assumed office as the Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD) on Monday, February 17, 2025, following a formal handover ceremony at the IMCCoD Secretariat. This transition marks a significant milestone in Ghana’s decentralisation agenda and reaffirms the government’s commitment to strengthening local governance […]
66 illegal miners arrested in joint military and police operation at Tilli forest reserve
By: Ashiadey Dotse A joint operation between the military and police in the Upper East Region has led to the arrest of 66 illegal miners at the Tilli forest reserve. The operation, which took place on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, was aimed at tackling illegal mining activities that have been harming the forest ecosystem. Among […]
Residents of Tamale accuse GWCL of deliberately restricting water flow to sell to tanker operators
By: Murtala Issah Tamale is currently grappling with one of its most severe water shortages in recent memory, leaving residents frustrated and desperate for solutions. As the situation intensifies, the management of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has attributed the crisis to outdated equipment and a rapidly growing population in the regional capital. The […]
Ghanaians can no longer afford higher tariffs to compensate for ECG’s inefficiencies – Finance Minister
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam constituency in the Central region, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has bemoaned the inefficiencies on the part of managers of Ghana’s power distribution company, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). ECG is saddled with a financial crisis, draining billions from the national budget while […]
