President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, to release an additional GH₵200 million to purchase surplus maize from farmers struggling with the ongoing glut across the country. The move forms part of the government’s broader strategy to curb food wastage, strengthen national food …
Read More »10 Fake Task Force Members Arrested in Western North for Aiding Galamsey
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has arrested ten armed men at the Nyankamam-Armori Forest in the Aowin Municipality of the Western North Region for allegedly posing as members of the national anti-galamsey task force. The suspects, who are believed to have links with the Aowin Traditional Authority, were …
Read More »Former NPA Boss Dr. Mustapha Hamid Sues OSP for GH¢20 Million Over Defamation
Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul Hamid, has filed a GH¢20 million defamation suit against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) over claims linking him to the alleged embezzlement of GH¢1.3 billion from the Unified Petroleum Price Fund (UPPF). In a writ …
Read More »Minority Accuses Finance Minister and Controller of Unlawful GH¢1.4bn Withdrawal from DACF
The Minority in Parliament has accused the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, and the Controller and Accountant General, Kwasi Agyei, of allegedly colluding to unlawfully withdraw GH¢1.4 billion from the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) account at the Bank of Ghana. According to the group, the alleged withdrawal, …
Read More »All Six Victims of GAF Recruitment Tragedy Were Female, Says Mahama
President John Mahama has conveyed his profound sorrow and regret over the calamitous incident that befell the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra, claiming the lives of six young women who had harbored aspirations of serving their nation. In a poignant address at …
Read More »Dr. Rashid Pelpuo Consoles Victims of Armed Forces Recruitment Tragedy
The Minister for Labour,Jobs and Employment, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, on Wednesday evening visited the 37 Military Hospital to sympathize with victims of the tragic incident that occurred during the Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise. Dr. Pelpuo expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate loss of lives and extended heartfelt condolences to …
Read More »President Mahama Visits 37 Military Hospital After El-Wak Stampede
President John Dramani Mahama visited the 37 Military Hospital in Accra to check on victims of the tragic stampede at El-Wak Sports Stadium. During his visit to the hospital’s emergency ward, the President received briefings from medical officials on the condition of the injured and the ongoing response efforts. Finance …
Read More »GAF Suspends Recruitment Exercise After Deadly El-Wak Stadium Stampede
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has suspended its recruitment exercise following a devastating stampede at El-Wak Sports Stadium, which claimed six lives and left dozens injured. The incident occurred when thousands of hopeful applicants gathered at the stadium, leading to severe overcrowding and chaos at the entrance points. President John …
Read More »Gifty Oware Mensah Released on GH¢10 Million Bail in NSA “Ghost Names” Case
Gifty Oware Mensah, former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), has been released from custody after meeting the GH¢10 million bail condition set by the Accra High Court. The Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, confirmed her release in an interview on …
Read More »Business Mogul, Togbe Afede XIV Backs Tour du Ghana, Champions Sports Tourism Development Across the Nation
The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, President of the Asogli Traditional Area, and former President of the National House of Chiefs, Togbe Afede XIV, the renowned business mogul, has pledged his full support for the upcoming Tour du Ghana, reaffirming his long-standing commitment to sports and tourism development in Ghana. …
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