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January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

Parliament Confirms Opare-Addo, Dzifa Gomashie, and Emelia Arthur as Ministers

Parliament has officially approved the appointments of three ministers following a heated debate on the floor of the House on Thursday, January 23, 2025. The confirmed nominees include George Opare-Addo as Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, Abla Dzifa Gomashie as

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

Eastern Regional Minister-Designate Vows to Combat Galamsey and Restore Degraded Lands

Accra, Ghana – Rita Awatey, the Eastern Regional Minister-Designate, has pledged a firm commitment to combating illegal mining (galamsey) and restoring the region's degraded forests and farmlands. During her vetting by the Parliamentary Appointments Committee, Awatey expressed deep concern over the

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

Dzifa Gomashie Advocates for Decentralized Tourism Development

Accra, Ghana - Minister-Designate for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has advocated for a review of the District Assemblies Act to empower local authorities to spearhead community-specific tourism initiatives. During her vetting by the Parliamentary Appointments Committee, Madam

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

NPP Claims Spiritual Influence Led To 2024 Election Defeat

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has attributed its unexpected defeat in the December 2024 general elections to what it describes as a spiritual influence, citing unusual occurrences that seemed to point to a non-material cause. In an interview, NPP General Secretary

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

Kofi Adams: Collaboration Key to Revitalizing Ghana’s Sports Industry

Newly appointed Sports Minister Kofi Adams has emphasized the crucial role of collaboration and unity in revitalizing Ghana's sports sector. In his initial address, Adams highlighted the unique power of sports to unite the nation and engage the public. He stressed

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

GJA Demands Answers in Ahmed Suale Murder Case, Sets March Deadline

Accra, Ghana - The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has issued an ultimatum to authorities, demanding an update on the investigation into the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale by the end of March 2025. Six years after Suale's tragic murder, no

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

Oti Regional Minister-Designate Prioritizes Dialogue To Resolve Nkwanta Conflict

Accra, Ghana – John Kwadwo Gyapong, the Oti Region Minister-Designate, has emphasized the importance of dialogue and collaboration in resolving the ongoing conflict in Nkwanta. The recent violence in Nkwanta, which resulted in three deaths and forced the displacement of numerous

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

Mahama Ayariga Appointed Majority Leader of Parliament

Mahama Ayariga, the Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, has been officially named the new Leader of the Majority Caucus in Ghana's Parliament. He succeeds Cassiel Ato Forson, who has now taken on the role of Minister of Finance. In a

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

Manchester City Sign Omar Marmoush for £59m from Eintracht Frankfurt

Manchester City have completed the signing of Egypt forward Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt for a reported fee of 70 million euros (£59m). The 25-year-old has signed a contract with City until June 2029, with potential add-ons that could raise the

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

Mahama Orders Appointees to Declare Assets or Face Consequences in Anti-Corruption Push

A strong move towards transparency and a commitment to fighting corruption within government President John Dramani Mahama has instructed all newly appointed government officials to declare their assets as part of his ongoing efforts to combat corruption and promote transparency in