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February 22, 2025February 22, 2025

Drobonso Hospital To Finally Open Doors As Ashanti Regional Minister Intervenes

Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, is urging medical officers and staff at the Kumawu Government Hospital to help operationalize the newly commissioned Drobonso hospital. During his recent visit to the hospital, Dr. Amoakohene discovered that despite being equipped with

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025

Akufo-Addo Admits Economic Crisis and Protests Led to Unpopularity During His Administration

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has acknowledged that the economic challenges and frequent public protests during his presidency played a significant role in his government's declining popularity. Speaking at the launch of a book by former Nigerian Military President, General

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025

Gregory Afoko Granted GH₵500k Bail After Nearly a Decade in Detention

Gregory Afoko, a prime suspect in the 2015 murder of Adams Mahama, the former Upper East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has been granted bail after spending nearly ten years in detention. The High Court in Accra set

February 21, 2025February 20, 2025

Government Assures Sufficient Fuel Supply, Denies “Dumsor” Return

The government has reassured the public that it has secured enough fuel to ensure stable power generation, dismissing concerns about a return to widespread power outages ("dumsor"). Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, addressed a press briefing on

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

Afenyo-Markin Threatens Legal Action Over ORAL Findings Involving His Property

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has issued a stern warning of legal action against those involved in the Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL) initiative if his name or property is implicated in the committee's findings. His threat follows reports that one of

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

CLOGSAG Begins Strike, Defying Presidency Over Botchwey Appointment

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has commenced its planned strike on February 20, 2025, despite opposition from the Presidency. The strike is in protest of the appointment of Samuel Adom Botchwey as Registrar of the Births

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

Kwakye Ofosu Rejects Claims of Government Involvement in Attacks on Journalists

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, a spokesperson for President John Dramani Mahama and Minister of State for Government Communications, has rejected accusations that the government is responsible for the recent assaults on journalists. On February 18, Kwabena Dwumfour, the President of the Ghana

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

Akwatia MP Ernest Yaw Kumi Found In Contempt, Bench Warrant Issued

Koforidua, Eastern Region - Ernest Yaw Kumi, Member of Parliament for Akwatia, has been convicted of contempt of court by a Koforidua High Court. A bench warrant has been issued for his arrest due to his repeated absences from court. The

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025

President Mahama Vows To Stabilize Ghana’s Economy

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to stabilizing Ghana's economy, emphasizing it as a foundation for long-term sustainable development. Speaking at the Africa Business Forum 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Mahama outlined key measures to tackle Ghana's economic challenges,

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025

President Mahama Advocates For Preparatory Justice At AU Summit

President John Dramani Mahama is championing the cause of reparative justice for Africans and people of African descent at the 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He emphasized the urgent need for strong legal and