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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

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

NPP Failed To Construct Any Tarred Road In Bodi Over 8 Years – Sampson Ahi

Deputy Minister-designate for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Sampson Ahi, has refuted claims that the Akufo-Addo administration constructed roads in the Bodi District during its eight-year tenure. Ahi's comments came in response to Okaikwei Central MP, Patrick Boamah, who had asserted that

February 24, 2025February 24, 2025

NIB Reportedly Detains Former NSA Deputy Director Ohene Gyan

Former Deputy Director of Operations at the National Service Authority (NSA), Kwaku Ohene Gyan, popularly known as Osonoba, has reportedly been detained by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB). He was allegedly picked up on Saturday evening and is currently being held

February 24, 2025February 24, 2025

Ameyaw-Akumfi Under Investigation For GIIF Financial Matters – Lawyer Confirms

Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, former Chairman of the Public Procurement Authority Board and the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), is being investigated by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) for financial activities during his time at GIIF. His lawyer, Ken Kuranchie, shared that

February 23, 2025February 24, 2025

Prof Ameyaw-Akumfi Detained By NIB; Lawyers Seek Bail

Former Chairman of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Board, Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, has been taken into custody by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) at Kawukudi, near Nima in the Greater Accra Region. The reasons for his detention remain undisclosed. However, his

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