The National Investigations Bureau (NIB) has released Kwaku Ohene Djan, the former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), after days in detention over his alleged role in the ongoing NSA financial scandal. Mr. Djan was detained as part of an investigation into alleged financial mismanagement and misconduct …
Read More »Sokoban Krofrom Palace Raided, Sacred Black Stool Stolen
Suspected robbers have raided the Sokoban Krofrom Palace in the Ashanti Region, making away with the revered “black stool” and other valuable items. According to members of the Adumasa family, the attack occurred while the newly installed chief and other family members were at the Manhyia Palace to swear the …
Read More »Majority Opposes Calls to Summon Communications Minister Over Radio Station Closures
The Majority in Parliament has rejected demands to summon the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, over the recent closure of seven radio stations. The affected stations were taken off air for operating without valid frequency authorizations, in line with Section 2(4) of the Electronic Communications …
Read More »Government to Meet CLOGSAG Over Ongoing Strike on February 27
The government is set to engage in negotiations with the leadership of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) on Thursday, February 27, in an effort to resolve the ongoing strike. CLOGSAG initiated the strike to demand the removal of the newly appointed Births and Deaths Registrar, …
Read More »Better Cocoa Prices Will Curb Farm Sales to Illegal Miners – John Dumelo
Deputy Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has called for improved cocoa pricing as a key measure to prevent farmers from leasing their lands to illegal miners. Speaking before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Tuesday, February 25, Dumelo highlighted the growing trend of cocoa farmers selling or leasing their farmlands …
Read More »Asantehene Destools Ohwim Chief Over Galamsey and Oath Desecration
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has destooled the Chief of Ohwim, Nana Kusi Baaye II, over allegations of illegal mining (galamsey), extortion, and desecration of the Great Oath. During a Kumasi Traditional Council sitting on Monday, February 24, 2025, the Ohwimhene, who had served for 16 years, was found …
Read More »CSM Outbreak Worsens in Upper West: 173 Cases, 16 Deaths Reported
The Upper West Region is facing a worsening outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM), with confirmed cases rising to 173 and the death toll reaching 16. Health officials are intensifying efforts to contain the spread as new infections continue to emerge. According to the latest situational report from the Upper West …
Read More »NSA Terminates Volunteer Appointments in Nationwide Restructuring
By Juventus Kantaayel The National Service Authority (NSA) has announced the termination of all volunteer appointments across its offices as part of an ongoing restructuring process. This decision, effective February 28, 2025, was communicated in an official statement signed by the Director General of NSA, Felix Gyamfi, on Tuesday, February …
Read More »7 Planets to be Visible in the Night sky for the Last Time Until 2040
Skywatchers around the world will have a rare opportunity this week to witness a spectacular celestial event—seven planets aligning in the evening sky. This phenomenon, known as a planetary parade, will be visible for a short period after sunset from Tuesday to Friday. It will be the last time such …
Read More »‘I will Not Ask You to Print More Money’ – Mahama Assures Bank of Ghana
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to fiscal discipline, assuring the newly sworn-in Governor and Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) that his administration will not engage in excessive money printing to finance government expenditure. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of Dr. Johnson Asiama and his …
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