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March 4, 2025March 4, 2025

Bagbin Orders Investigation Into Offensive Remarks Against Zanetor

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has strongly condemned the offensive comments made against Dr. Zanetor Rawlings, Member of Parliament for Korle-Klottey, during parliamentary proceedings on February 4, 2025. The incident occurred when a male voice was heard shouting, "Daughter of a

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025

Attorney General Ayine Confirms Ordering Arrest of Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi

Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has confirmed that he authorized the arrest of Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, former Chairman of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA). Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi was arrested by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) on February 23,

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

We’ll Complete Sewua Hospital This Year – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has assured that the Sewua Hospital will be completed by the end of this year. He emphasized his commitment to finishing projects that were initiated during his previous administration, many of which had stalled under the outgoing

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

Kumasi Western Bypass Construction To Begin Under ‘Big Push Programme’ – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will soon begin the construction of the Kumasi Western Bypass as part of the 'Big Push Programme.' The project is designed to ease traffic congestion in Kumasi, particularly for heavy-duty trucks that

February 28, 2025February 28, 2025

Bagbin Reflects On Ghana’s Struggles, But Finds Hope In Mahama’s SONA

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has acknowledged that Ghana is currently facing significant challenges, but expressed optimism after President John Dramani Mahama’s recent State of the Nation Address (SONA). In his speech on Thursday, February 27, President Mahama vowed to tackle

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

Mahama Announces Crackdown on National Service ‘Ghost Names’ Scandal, Assets to Be Frozen

President John Dramani Mahama has vowed to take decisive action against those implicated in the National Service ‘ghost names’ scandal, a massive case of financial fraud that has drained millions of cedis from the public purse. In his State of the

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

‘The State of Our Nation is Not Good’ – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has delivered a sobering evaluation of Ghana’s current state, declaring that the country is in the midst of a crisis. In his first State of the Nation Address of his second term, presented to Parliament on Thursday,

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

I’ll Reduce Presidential Staffers Drastically – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced his intention to significantly reduce the number of presidential staffers in his administration. Speaking during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) in his second term on Thursday, 27th February, in Parliament, he emphasised

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

Bagbin Orders Probe into MP’s Alleged Galamsey Involvement

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has initiated an investigation into allegations that a Member of Parliament (MP) is involved in illegal mining, commonly known as "galamsey." Bagbin made the announcement at a conference focused on developing a strategy for responsible small-scale

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025

Afenyo-Markin Says He Was Victimized for Attempting Reforms at Ghana Water Company Limited

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has shared his experience of being targeted for attempting reforms at the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWL) during his tenure as Board Chair. He revealed that his efforts to implement necessary changes in the sector were met