President John Dramani Mahama has released the third batch of ministerial nominees, featuring prominent names like Samuel Nartey George and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. These appointments are part of the President’s strategy to assemble a robust team to drive his administration’s developmental agenda. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who has been a strong voice in Ghana’s Parliament, has […]
Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister-Designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, has raised concerns about the lack of proper documentation and oversight for the Direct Roads Improvement Programme (DRIP). During his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Tuesday, Mr. Ibrahim disclosed that the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development has no records or […]
Kobby Mensah, a professor of Marketing at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) has developed an innovative software known as Admissions Checker, to simplify the university admissions process for Senior High School (SHS) students. The software uses students’ West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) grades and high school courses to determine their eligibility […]
In a sweeping act of clemency, US President Donald Trump has pardoned or commuted the sentences of nearly 1,600 individuals charged or convicted in connection with the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. The executive action, taken shortly after his inauguration as the 47th president on Monday, signals a controversial start to his administration. Among […]
Today marks the start of Donald Trump’s second term as President of the United States, with his swearing-in ceremony formally transferring power from the Biden administration to the Trump administration. Scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. ET, the ceremony will see Trump take the presidential oath at noon, in line with the 20th Amendment. Due […]
The Appointments Committee of Parliament will today, January 20, vet three key ministerial nominees, including Kwame Governs Agbodza, the Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways. Joining Agbodza for the session are Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister-Designate for Education, and Eric Opoku, the Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture. The vetting will assess each nominee’s qualifications, experience, and readiness […]
Today marks the beginning of Donald Trump’s second term as President of the United States, as he takes the oath of office in an inauguration ceremony. This event officially transfers power from the Biden administration to the Trump administration. The ceremony is set to begin around 11:30 a.m. ET, with Trump taking the presidential oath […]
The Appointments Committee of Parliament has announced its schedule for vetting ministerial nominees as it resumes its critical task of assessing individuals nominated by the President for various portfolios. The process will begin on Monday, January 20, and span over a week. The first day will see the vetting of three prominent Members of Parliament, […]
All schools in Obuasi and Obuasi East municipalities have been shut down temporarily following escalating tensions in the area. Authorities have ordered the 48-hour closure to protect students and staff as the gold-mining town grapples with recent violent clashes. The unrest stems from a confrontation between illegal miners and military personnel at a mining concession […]
Seven illegal miners were killed, and one seriously injured following a violent clash with military personnel at the AngloGold Ashanti mines in Obuasi on January 18. The incident occurred around 11:00 p.m. when a group of approximately 60 illegal miners breached the security fence at the Cote D’or Ramp, attempting to access the Deep Decline […]
