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January 8, 2025January 8, 2025

Ghana Faces Looming Power Crisis, $90 Million Needed to Prevent Outages

The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) has issued a warning, stating that an immediate injection of $90 million is necessary to prevent a looming power crisis in the country. The urgent funding is required to purchase liquid fuel for thermal power plants,

January 8, 2025January 8, 2025

Mahama Calls Emergency Meeting to Address Looming Energy Crisis

Former President directs Chief of Staff and power sector leaders to stabilize electricity supply amid fuel shortages. John Abdulai Jinapor, former Deputy Minister for Energy and Member of Parliament for Yapei-Kusawgu, has announced that President John Dramani Mahama has called for

January 8, 2025January 8, 2025

President Mahama Dismisses All MMDCEs, Appoints Coordinating Directors as Interim Heads

President John Dramani Mahama has officially revoked the appointments of all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) as of January 8, 2025. A statement from the Office of the President confirmed that the decision was made in accordance with the

January 8, 2025January 8, 2025

EOCO Executive Director’s Statue Vandalized

The statue of EOCO Executive Director, COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, was vandalized at the agency's headquarters. The incident occurred around 11:30 AM when unidentified individuals entered the EOCO premises and defaced the statue. Despite the presence of security personnel, the

January 8, 2025January 8, 2025

Son Arrested for Matricide in Dambai

A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Dambai, Oti Region, on suspicion of murdering his own mother. The incident occurred in Yabram, a suburb of Dambai, where the suspect allegedly struck his 60-year-old mother, Madam Salomey Ama Serwaa, on the head

January 8, 2025January 8, 2025

President Mahama: “Our Policies Will Drive Private Sector Growth and Youth Empowerment”

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing policies that will stimulate the growth of the private sector and drive economic development in Ghana. In his speech following his swearing-in as the sixth President of Ghana’s Fourth Republic at

January 8, 2025January 8, 2025

Police Investigate Fatal Shooting of Woman in Tepa

Authorities in Tepa, Ashanti Region, are investigating the fatal shooting of a 48-year-old woman, identified as Adwoa Serwaa. The incident occurred on the evening of Monday, January 6, 2025, while the victim was with her family outside their home. Witnesses reported

January 8, 2025January 8, 2025

IES Warns of Impending Power Crisis, Urges Immediate Action from Mahama Administration

The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has raised alarm over an impending power crisis, warning that Ghana may soon experience widespread blackouts, known as "dumsor," unless urgent measures are taken by the newly inaugurated government under President John Dramani Mahama. The

January 8, 2025January 8, 2025

Man Defiles 15-Year-Old Girl in Yendi, Family Demands Justice

A 15-year-old girl in Yendi, Ghana, was allegedly defiled by a 25-year-old man. The victim's family is now demanding justice and has expressed concern over attempts by a local chief to intervene in the case. The girl is currently hospitalized with

January 8, 2025January 8, 2025

CAF Increases Prize Money for CHAN 2024 to $3.5 Million

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced a major increase in the prize money for the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to take place in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The winning team will now receive a 75%