42 h. ago Mahama petitioned to make Ghana carbon market powerhouse as Annoh

The Minority Chief Whip is urging former President John Mahama to take decisive action to place Ghana at the forefront of the global carbon credit economy by pursuing high-stakes bilateral agreements with the European Union and the United Arab Emirates.

Politics

3 d. ago President of Concerned Small Scale Miners refutes allegations of intervening in Anti

President of the Concerned Small Scale Miners Association, Michael Kwadwo Peprah, has described as misleading reports of his intervention in pleading for clemency for miners invading the Desiri Forest of the Ahafo Ano North District in Ashanti Region. According to him, he had only inquired about the police operations, leading to his arrest. In a […]

Politics

7 d. ago Nkwanta South MCE urges factions to choose peace through dialogue, not guns  

Nkwanta South Municipal Chief Executive Joseph Kwame Antwi Awal, has urged all factions involved in the conflict within the enclave to choose the peace path through dialogue instead of resorting to guns.   The Municipality is at a critical point, where peace is essential for development, he said.   To address the ongoing conflict, a high-level military […]

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1 week ago Asutifi North public sector workers petition authorities over soaring cost of living

Frustrated by skyrocketing rent, rising prices of goods, and the high cost of essential services, Concerned Public Sector Workers in Asutifi North District have petitioned the District Chief Executive, calling for urgent interventions to ease the unbearable economic pressure threatening their livelihoods.

Sport

1 week ago Chief of Staff urges NACAP II team to tighten the fight against corruption

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has acknowledged that despite notable progress made under Ghana’s National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP), corruption remains entrenched. Consequently, he has mandated a newly constituted working group to draft NACAP II, aiming to reverse the country’s declining performance in the fight against corruption. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the […]

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1 week ago North Tongu DCE urges trust in gov’t as flood victims awaits compensation

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for North Tongu, Victoria Amefadzi Yawa Doe, has called on residents to maintain their trust in government, particularly in light of the pledge to compensate victims of the 2023 flood disaster.

Events

2 w. ago ‘We yearn for peace, strive for justice’ – GBA renews call for Torkornoo’s reinstatement

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has renewed calls for the reinstatement of suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, invoking the spirit of reconciliation and urging the nation to rise above what it describes as a culture of settling scores.

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2 w. ago National Security takes over Akom Axel load station in Ashanti region

National Security in the Ashanti Region has taken over the Akom Axel Load Station in the Afigya Kwabre North District due to alleged fund misappropriation and corruption scandals. According to Alhaji Abubakar Nje, Deputy Regional Security Coordinator, they received intelligence that some individuals were working at the station to enrich themselves without recording government revenue. […]

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2 w. ago Ashanti region: National Security takes over Akom Axel Load Station over misappropriation of funds

National Security in the Ashanti Region has taken over the Akom Axel Load Station in the Afigya Kwabre North District due to alleged fund misappropriation and corruption scandals.

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2 w. ago Nkwanta chief urges Mahama to ensure swift justice for 3 students killed in renewed clashes 

The Chief of the Nkwanta Akyode Traditional Area, Nana Sago Akiaasen I, is demanding swift and thorough investigations into the renewed violent clashes that have claimed the lives of three students of Nkwanta Senior High School (SHS). Nana Sago has appealed to President John Mahama and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, […]

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2 w. ago CJ removal: Let’s respect sanctity of the process – Edudzi Tamakloe to Torkornoo

Legal practitioner, Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe has called for restraint in the ongoing impeachment proceedings against suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, urging all parties to respect the legal process.

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2 w. ago Minority demands Mahama’s response to suspended Chief Justice’s concerns

The Minority in Parliament has called on President John Mahama and Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine to urgently issue a public statement addressing the concerns raised by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. During her first public address on Wednesday regarding ongoing investigations into three petitions seeking her dismissal, the Chief Justice raised several concerns. These […]

Economics

2 w. ago Essikado Chief urges chartered accountants to play role in corruption fight

The Paramount Chief of Essikado and President of the Western Regional House of Chiefs, Nana Kobina Nketsia V, has called on chartered accountants to bring to bear their relevance to the country by contributing their quota in the fight against corruption. He said corruption had become so endemic that it was almost impossible and a […]

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3 w. ago Asutifi North fire officer urges strict compliance with traffic rules to save lives

In the wake of rising road crashes across the country, the Asutifi North District Fire Officer, DOII Emmanuel Quansah, is urging all drivers and road users to strictly obey traffic rules to prevent avoidable deaths and injuries. With the rainy season in full swing and traffic volumes increasing, safety on the roads has become a […]

Events

3 w. ago Chief urges crackdown on underage and reckless motorbike riding in Asutifi North District

Nana Yeboah Asuama, the Apesemakahene of Kenyasi No. 1 traditional area, has raised concerns over the increasing number of minors operating motorcycles and the reckless manner in which many riders use the roads. According to him, the streets of Kenyasi, the capital, and surrounding communities in the district are increasingly being dominated by motorcycles, but […]

Transport

3 w. ago Abdul Bashiru Hussein: The unseen spark lighting up Ghana’s football future

But somewhere between the sun-scorched pitches of Asempanaye — a village in the Offinso North district of the Ashanti Region — and the modest home of his impoverished family, an 18-year-old named Abdul Bashiru Hussein has been quietly writing his own script: one goal, one run, one silent statement at a time.

Sport

3 w. ago Council of State Chairman urges MMDCEs to take responsibilities seriously

Edward Korbly Doe Adjaho, the Chairman of the Council of State, has urged Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to take their responsibilities seriously by bringing development to their respective areas.

Politics

3 w. ago Teenage pregnancy declines in Akatsi North as leaders call for sustained action

Teenage pregnancy in the Akatsi North District of the Volta Region has seen a significant decline, with the rate dropping from 12.49 per cent in 2021 to 7.79 per cent in 2024, according to the District Health Director, Timothy Mahama.

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3 w. ago Afreximbank Chief Economist urges Ghana to lead Africa’s trade agenda ahead of IATF 2025

Afreximbank’s Group Chief Economist and Managing Director of Research, Dr. Yemi Kale, has called on Ghana to take a frontline role in shaping the future of intra-African trade, positioning itself not merely as a participant but a pacesetter in the continent’s economic integration agenda.

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3 w. ago Mahama calls on MMDCEs to restore public trust through stakeholder collaboration

President John Dramani Mahama has urged Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to actively collaborate with key stakeholders in their respective districts to help restore public trust and strengthen local governance.

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