The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 2.45% increase in electricity tariffs for all categories of consumers, effective July 1, 2025, following its scheduled quarterly review. In a statement issued today, the Commission explained that the upward adjustment was necessary to maintain the financial viability of utility service …
Read More »60 NPP MPs Visit Dr. Bawumia to Pledge Support Ahead of 2026 Presidential Primaries
60 Members of Parliament from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have paid a courtesy visit to former Vice President and 2024 Presidential Candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia at his Nima office in Accra to pledge their support as he considers contesting in the party’s upcoming 2026 presidential primaries. The visit, which …
Read More »NPP Flagbearer Race: Dr. Yaw Adutwum Declares Intent to Contest
Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, the immediate past Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for the Bosomtwe Constituency, has formally declared his intention to contest for the flagbearer position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the 2026 general elections. His announcement was made via social media on June …
Read More »2025/26 Ghana Premier League Season Kicks Off, September 12
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially announced that the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season will commence on Friday, September 12, 2025, and wrap up during the weekend of May 23–24, 2026. This announcement comes as part of a proactive effort to align the domestic football calendar with the upcoming …
Read More »Ghana Olympic Committee to Commemorate Olympic Day on June 21
The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) will celebrate Olympic Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium, bringing together over 1,000 students from 20 schools. The event, scheduled to start at 7 am, aims to promote Olympic values and encourage sports participation among young Ghanaians. Activities Lineup The …
Read More »64 Radio Stations Get Reprieve After President Mahama’s Intervention
Sixty-four (64) FM radio stations ordered to shut down by the National Communications Authority (NCA) have been granted a temporary reprieve following the intervention of President John Dramani Mahama. The stations, which had been cited for serious breaches of regulatory requirements, will now be allowed to continue operating under strict …
Read More »President Mahama Ends Controversial Zoomlion Contract, Promises Better Pay for Sweepers
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will not renew the long-standing contract between the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a decision expected to lead to increased wages for sweepers and potential cost savings for the state. The president made this known in a letter …
Read More »NCA Orders Immediate Shutdown of Several FM Stations Over Regulatory Breaches
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has directed several FM radio stations across the country to immediately suspend operations due to persistent and serious violations of broadcasting regulations. Among the affected stations are Happy FM, Asaase Radio, and Wontumi FM, all based in Accra. In a statement issued on Wednesday, June …
Read More »Abelekuma North Parliamentary Election: Interior Minister Charges Election Task Force to Provide Security
Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the Minister of Interior, has directed the Election Task Force to ensure peaceful collation and declaration of results in the Ablekuma North parliamentary election. He made this statement on the floor of parliament yesterday June 11, when he appeared to answer questions on the election related issues …
Read More »‘Very Rich’ Comment Sparks Controversy: Afenyo-Markin Criticizes Majority Leader’s Stance on Worker Layoffs
Mensah Maxwell (Parliamentary Correspondent) In a dramatic turn of events in Parliament yesterday, June 11th, 2025, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin criticized the Majority Leader’s stance on worker layoffs, sparking controversy over the latter’s “very rich” comment. Afenyo-Markin took issue with the Majority Leader’s (Mahama Ayariga) apparent support for the Labour …
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