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A Special Aide for former President John Mahama has said that his next government will look into granting amnesty to alleged illegal miners awaiting prosecution in jail and some convicted miners. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express, Joyce Bawa-Mogtari said that it is unfair that foreign nationals and government appointees implicated in the …

The Special Aide to NDC flagbearer John Mahama has confirmed that if the party wins the upcoming election, it will invest $500 million to combat the illegal mining menace, known locally as ‘galamsey’. Joyce Bawa-Mogtari told Evans Mensah on PM Express that this issue is of great concern, and additional …

The disqualified aspirant in the Odododiodioo National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries, Michael Nii Yarboi has been arrested after a bench warrant was issued against him. Nii Yarboi is facing criminal charges of assault for allegedly slapping a resident of James Town and a branch executive of the NDC in …

Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has assured customers of collapsed financial institutions and all individuals who lost their investments during the financial sector clean-up that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), will cover the remaining compensation if he wins the 2024 general elections. Dr. …

The leader of the Movement for Change (M4C), Alan Kyerematen, has pledged to abolish the Council of State if elected president in the December 7 election. The former Trade Minister said after the abolition, a new Second Chamber of Parliament will be instituted. This, he  explained will be made up of representatives …

The Queen mother of Adjamesu who doubles as Adontehemaa of Essumeja Traditional  Council in the Ashanti Region, Nana Kwakyewaa Obimpeh narrowly escaped an attempted murder. According to Sanfi Police who confirmed the attempted assassination of the traditional ruler, some unknown persons fired indiscriminately into her residence on the dawn of …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed his commitment to enforcing laws against vigilantism to ensure Ghana’s December 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections, are conducted in a free, fair, transparent, and credible manner. During the presentation of credentials to nine newly appointed diplomats at the Jubilee House, President Akufo-Addo stressed the …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed his Executive Secretary, Nana Bediatuo Asante, as an Ambassador-at-Large. The appointment, along with the designation of nine other diplomats, was announced during a ceremony held at the Jubilee House. Nana Bediatuo Asante, who has served as the President’s Executive Secretary since 2017, received …

Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West constituency and Minister of Communications, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has dismissed any claims of soliciting media or individuals to promote her candidacy as running mate to the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The discourse around the nomination of a female running …

President Akufo-Addo has instructed the Finance Ministry to disburse ¢1.5 billion to assist customers affected by the banking sector clean-up operation. Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam announced this directive over the weekend during a UK Town Hall meeting. He emphasised that the President’s directive mandates the disbursement to be …