The Civil Society Alliance has called on President John Dramani Mahama to issue a directive to immediately halt illegal mining activities across the country, stressing the detrimental effects these activities have on the environment. Speaking at a press conference, the Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Security, Nana AmoasiContinue Reading
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for a thorough validation of data concerning the number of beneficiaries of Ghana’s Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme. During his first official visit to the Ministry on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, following his swearing-in by President John Dramani Mahama, IddrisuContinue Reading
Fan Milk PLC has apologised to motorists and the public for the inconvenience caused by a truck accident involving one of its third-party logistics partners. The incident occurred on the Achimota-Tesano overhead bridge on Saturday evening, January 25, 2025. In a statement, the company expressed regret over the incident, whichContinue Reading
A truck accident on the Achimota to Tesano road in Accra caused significant traffic disruption on Saturday evening, January 25. The truck toppled, leaving vehicles to navigate the area using a single lane. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported. The truck driver, who was the only person on board, escapedContinue Reading
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Nairobi Kenya, where he will join other African leaders to participate in a High-Level Retreat on African Union (AU) Institutional Reforms. The retreat is expected to begin from 27th to 28th of January at the invitation of Kenya’s President, William Ruto who wasContinue Reading
President John Dramani Mahama met with the steering committee of the National House of Chiefs to discuss pressing issues affecting traditional governance in Ghana, particularly the growing number of chieftaincy disputes across the country. The meeting highlighted the need for constitutional reforms, strengthened traditional governance structures, and improved collaboration between the government andContinue Reading
In response to severe food shortages in Senior High Schools, President John Mahama has ordered the Chief of Staff to collaborate with the GES to distribute food supplies from Tema warehouses. President John Mahama has taken a decisive action to address the escalating food shortages in Senior High Schools (SHS)Continue Reading
President John Dramani Mahama has met with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to address longstanding challenges in Ghana’s energy sector, particularly the financial sustainability of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the overall power distribution framework. The meeting, held at the President’s office, marked the beginning of what the President described as a new chapterContinue Reading
The Finance Minister-designate, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has reiterated the Mahama government’s commitment to maintaining and enhancing the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, which was originally introduced by the Akufo-Addo administration. This statement follows President Mahama’s promise during his 2024 campaign to build upon, rather than abolish, the policy.Continue Reading
Finance Minister-Designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has confirmed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC)-led government will reintroduce road tolls in Ghana in line with the party’s 2024 manifesto. Speaking during his vetting session before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, January 13, 2025, Ato Forson said the NDC remainsContinue Reading