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The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) Chief Executive Officer, Solomon Asamoah, seeking to temporarily stop proceedings in the ongoing Skytrain case.Mr Asamoah, the first accused in the case, had applied for an interlocutory injunction to prevent the High Court from continuing with the trial while his separate application for certiorari is being …

Ghana’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) recorded a major improvement in their financial performance in 2025, moving from a combined net loss of GH¢2.25 billion in 2024 to a net profit of GH¢19.8 billion, according to the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA).The figures are contained in SIGA’s 2025 State Ownership Report, which indicates a significant recovery in the financial position of …

Forty-seven aspirants have completed the nomination filing process to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2026 National Officers Elections. The party’s National Officers Elections Committee (NOEC), in a statement issued on Saturday, August 29, said the filing period ended at 6:00 p.m. on the same day, paving the way for the aspirants to undergo vetting. The figure represents a reduction …

Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has praised the Dagbon Traditional Council for its commitment to maintaining the Peace Accord following the death of Ya-Na Abukari II. Nana Akufo-Addo made the remarks on Saturday, August 29, 2026, when he visited the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi to extend his condolences to the Regent of Dagbon, Kampakuya Naa Yakubu Abukari II, as …

President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Luanda, Angola, ahead of the 21st Extraordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of Heads of State and Government. The high-level meeting, scheduled for Sunday, August 30, will bring together African leaders to deliberate on ways to strengthen the continent’s capacity to prevent and resolve conflicts. A major focus of the summit …

President John Dramani Mahama has charged the newly sworn-in Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, to provide strong and decisive leadership in the government’s efforts to combat illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. He described the destruction of Ghana’s forests and water bodies through illegal mining as one of the most serious threats to the country’s future, …

Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has assured President John Dramani Mahama that he and the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, will work diligently to fulfil the government’s commitments to Ghanaians. Mr Ayariga made the pledge on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Jubilee House during the swearing-in ceremony of the two …

President John Dramani Mahama has urged newly sworn-in ministers Mahama Ayariga and Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings to make accountability, transparency and integrity the foundation of their service to the country. He tasked the two ministers with remaining accessible to citizens, paying attention to their concerns and ensuring that decisions taken in the course of their duties are guided by the law, …

President John Dramani Mahama has officially sworn in Mahama Ayariga and Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as ministers following their approval by Parliament. The two were sworn into office on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in a constitutional ceremony that formally marks the beginning of their tenure in their respective ministries. Their appointment followed Parliament’s unanimous approval of their nominations after both nominees …

The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has disclosed that the government is considering mandatory drug testing for people seeking employment in the public sector. Mr Muntaka, who is also the Member of Parliament for Asawase, said the Ministry of the Interior is preparing an Information Paper for Cabinet to consider the proposed policy. He said the initiative is …