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President John Mahama has announced plans to introduce short military training as part of the National Service Scheme (NSS) to promote fitness and discipline among the youth. Speaking during the 2025 State of the Nation Address on Thursday, February 27, he said the government is working to strengthen the legal framework governing national service. “I have tasked the Minister of …

President John Mahama has disclosed that the Agenda 111 hospital project lacks a dedicated funding source, despite $400 million already being disbursed. Speaking during the 2025 State of the Nation Address on Thursday, February 27, he described the initiative as a reactionary move during the COVID-19 pandemic to counter concerns over stalled hospital projects. “The Agenda 111 project was initiated …

Story by: NAA ANYEMA COLLISON IFS Warns Against Reckless Borrowing, Urges Self-Reliance in Economic RecoveryThe Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) in its latest address to the media has cautioned the Mahama led administration against a hasty return to the international bond market, emphasizing the risks of excessive borrowing. Since 2000 Ghana experienced two significant debt crises with the latest one …

The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has suspended its planned demonstration against the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) over the cancellation and withholding of results for some students who sat for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). This suspension comes after firm assurances from the examination body regarding the release of withheld results. The protest, originally …

The Special Prosecutor, Mr. Kissi Agyabeng has today declared former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive from Justice. This was declared at a press conference in Accra today as the former minister of Finance had repeatedly refused to honour invitations for questioning regarding ongoing investigations in which he is a suspect. Here are five of the corruption cases leveled against …

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has declared former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta a “wanted person and a fugitive from justice”. This was declared at a press conference in Accra today as the former minister of Finance had repeatedly refused to honour invitations for questioning regarding ongoing investigations in which he is a suspect. This comes after The …

The Office of the Special Prosecutor has denied any involvement in the raid at the residence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. On Tuesday, February 11, a group of individuals (some in military and police uniforms) raided Mr. Ofori-Atta’s house in cantonment. According to channel one news source, five in military uniforms, one in a police uniform, and the rest …

Former Auditor-General and member of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee, Daniel Domelevo, has rejected allegations that the committee engaged in witch-hunting, stating, “If it is truly witch-hunting, it will fail in court.” Domelevo explained that while the issues cited in the ORAL report are not conclusive, any individual who feels wrongly accused can seek redress through the courts. …

The Management of Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) is pleased to inform the public that the water supply situation in the Ho Municipality, which was disrupted due to the breakdown of all three (3) pumps at the Kpeve Water Abstraction Plant, has been resolved.GWL deployed its technical teams, who worked tirelessly and around the clock to restore operations within the stipulated …

A 32-year-old gold dealer Maxwell Boakye has been elected as the Western Region’s representative to the Council of State after securing 17 out of 28 votes in a keenly contested election. Nine candidates vied for the prestigious advisory position, but Mr Boakye emerged victorious, defeating strong contenders, including a candidate reportedly backed by National Democratic Congress (NDC) regional executives. The …