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Ghana’s push to sanitise its labour migration space has gained renewed momentum as the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, underscored the need for ethical recruitment at the launch of the Professional International Recruitment Association of Ghana (PIRAG). “Every unethical recruitment practice affects not only the individual worker but the nation as a whole. It damages Ghana’s …

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mahamudu Bawumia, has begun engaging his former opponents in the party’s presidential primaries, including Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, as part of efforts to reposition the party for the 2028 general elections. The move was disclosed by Sammi Awuku, Member of Parliament for Akuapem North and a senior aide, during an interview on Peace FM. …

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has clarified that income earned by Ghanaian content creators from digital platforms should be treated as service export proceeds under the country’s foreign exchange regulations. In a statement, the central bank explained that payouts from platforms such as X and other digital channels qualify as legitimate cross-border inflows and are permitted within existing regulatory frameworks. …

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on party communicators to remain resolute and defend democratic principles, citing what he described as growing intimidation under the administration of John Dramani Mahama. Dr. Bawumia made the remarks on Saturday, April 18, 2026, when a delegation of NPP executives from the Bono Region paid him a visit at …

Bernard Antwi Bosiako, Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has been given a final opportunity to file his witness statements in the ongoing Samreboi illegal mining case. The High Court’s decision follows his failure to meet an April 14, 2026 deadline. Bosiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, is facing allegations that he authorised mining activities on his …

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed a significant increase in funding to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), with disbursements rising from GH¢362 million in 2024 to GH¢5 billion in 2025. According to the Minister, the funds were released through the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), marking a major improvement in financial support …

Local Government Minister Ahmed Ibrahim has disclosed that all 9,090 assembly members nationwide received monthly allowances exceeding GHS1,000 between April and December 2025, describing the move as a significant step toward recognising and motivating grassroots leadership. He explained that the payments followed a directive by President John Dramani Mahama, who approved a monthly allowance of GHS1,300 for each assembly member. …

President John Dramani Mahama has toured ongoing construction of a cardiology centre at the Tamale Teaching Hospital as part of his Resetting Ghana Tour of the Northern Region. The facility, being developed under the MahamaCares (Ghana Medical Trust Fund), is expected to strengthen specialised healthcare delivery, particularly in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Once completed, the centre will focus on …

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his administration’s determination to maintain inflation within single digits, following a notable decline to 3.2%. The commitment is part of wider efforts to stabilise the economy through disciplined fiscal policies and careful financial management. Addressing participants at a citizen engagement held at the University for Development Studies on Sunday, April 19, the President said …

The government is set to digitise how Ghanaians report power outages, introducing a WhatsApp-based system designed to make fault reporting faster and more efficient. The initiative, announced by Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor, aims to eliminate delays linked to traditional call centres and improve communication between electricity providers and consumers. Speaking on the final day of the …