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January 4, 2025January 4, 2025

Mahama Appoints Interim National Security Team, Including Gbevlo-Lartey and Kofi Boakye

President-Elect John Dramani Mahama has announced the formation of a six-member interim team to handle national security matters until substantive appointments are made. The new team, which will begin its work on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, is expected to oversee the

January 4, 2025January 4, 2025

2024 SONA: ‘Galamsey Fight Was My Toughest Battle’ – Akufo-Addo

In his 2024 State of the Nation Address, President Nana Akufo-Addo described the fight against illegal mining, known as galamsey, as the most difficult and challenging battle of his presidency. Reflecting on the sacrifices made in the battle to protect the

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025

Akufo-Addo’s Bodyguard Collapses During Last SONA

In a dramatic turn of events during President Akufo-Addo’s final State of the Nation Address (SONA), his aide-de-camp, Colonel Isaac Amponsah, unexpectedly collapsed while standing at attention beside the President. The incident occurred midway through the highly anticipated speech, causing a

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025

Akufo-Addo: No Amount of Noise Can Undermine Free SHS Achievements

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo recently reflected on the monumental impact of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, asserting that no amount of criticism could erase the undeniable data backing the success of the initiative. Speaking during his final State

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025

Asamoah Gyan Accuses NPP of Exploiting His Popularity for Votes, Says He Won’t Be Forgiven by God

Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, has made explosive claims about his relationship with the New Patriotic Party (NPP), accusing them of using his popularity to secure votes during the 2024 General Election. Gyan, who was appointed to the NPP’s manifesto

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025

Tullow Oil Wins $320 Million Tax Dispute Against Ghana

Tullow Oil PLC has secured a significant victory in its ongoing tax dispute with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). An International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Tribunal has ruled that the Branch Profit Remittance Tax (BPRT) does not apply to Tullow Ghana's

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025

GES Rejects Calls for Postponement, SHSs to Reopen January 3

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has reiterated that the 2024/25 academic calendar will proceed as planned, with Senior High Schools (SHS) set to reopen on January 3, 2025. In a statement issued on January 2, 2025, the GES clarified that SHS

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025

Akufo-Addo to Deliver Final State of the Nation Address Ahead of Parliament’s Dissolution

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is set to deliver his final State of the Nation Address on Friday, January 3, 2025, ahead of the dissolution of the 8th Parliament. In line with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, the President will

January 2, 2025January 2, 2025

Montenegro Mourns After Mass Shooting Leaves 12 Dead

A gunman opened fire in the southern Montenegrin town of Cetinje, killing 12 people, including two children, before turning the gun on himself. The shooting spree began at a restaurant following a verbal altercation between guests. The gunman, identified as Aleksandar

January 2, 2025January 2, 2025

Kwasi Appiah Sets Sights on World Cup Qualification with Sudan

Following Sudan's successful qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), coach Kwasi Appiah has set his sights on an even greater goal: qualifying the war-torn nation for their first-ever FIFA World Cup. Sudan currently leads a challenging qualifying group