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1,275 A shocking turn of events unfolded at the Ashanti Regional Council of State election on February 11, 2025, as a group of unidentified individuals stormed the venue, destroying ballot papers and disrupting the entire process. This brazen act of violence occurred just as the counting process was nearing its end, with Mrs. Rose Hamilton […]
1,367 The government has revoked the appointment of Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo as Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). Citi News sources confirm that the contracts of his three deputies have also been terminated.Local event listings and tickets The three deputies are, Kwame Adu-Darkwa, Deputy Director-General, Finance and Administration, Ms. Juliana Kpedekpo, […]
1,005 President John Dramani Mahama has directed Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson to take urgent steps to address the funding gap created by the suspension of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programme. A February 11 statement from the Presidency highlighted Mahama’s deep concern over the estimated $156 million deficit, warning of […]
1,008 The Volta Region has ushered in a new era of leadership with the election of 36-year-old business mogul and philanthropist Gabriel Kwamigah Tanko Atokple as its representative to the Council of State. His decisive victory, securing 24 votes, signals a shift toward youth-led governance and progressive leadership in Ghana. His triumph is more than […]
975 The credibility of the just-ended Council of State election in the Volta Region has been called into question, following explosive allegations of vote buying and political interference. One of the aspirants, Dr. David Kofi Wuaku, has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) regional executives of orchestrating a scheme to ensure the victory of their […]
997 Richard Kings Atikpo has secured a resounding victory in the Oti Region’s Council of State election, retaining his position with an impressive 16 out of 18 votes . As the CEO of Legon Cities, Atikpo’s re-election is a testament to his dedication to the people of Oti Region, who have benefited from his focus […]
1,245 The Management of Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) has announced the restoration of water supply to the Ho Municipality in the Volta Region, following weeks of disruption caused by the breakdown of all three pumps at the Kpeve Water Abstraction Plant. In a statement issued on Monday, February 10, GWL confirmed that the situation has […]
1,192 President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana is no longer a safe haven for those who defraud the state. Speaking at the presentation of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Team’s report in Accra on Monday, President Mahama assured Ghanaians that the fight against corruption will continue with renewed vigour. “As we receive this report, […]
1,083 Donald Trump’s potential return to the presidency has sparked concerns among African nations, with many seeing it as a wake-up call to reassess their dependency on foreign aid and prioritize self-reliance. According to David Ofosu-Dorte, Senior Partner at AB & David Africa, Trump’s approach to foreign policy, particularly toward Africa, should prompt the continent […]
1,157 President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that the country will take proactive steps to overcome its current economic challenges. Speaking as the keynote speaker at the Chinese Lantern Festival Gala at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Sunday, February 9, he emphasized that despite economic difficulties, Ghana remains committed to restoring stability […]