The Temptation Outside
Dear MX24, I’m shaking as I write this because my life feels like it’s changing in two completely different directions at the same time. Just last week, I landed a contract worth GHS 850,000—an opportunity that could completely change my life. Funny enough, it came through a contact I almost ignored because I didn’t recognize the number. I should be celebrating. But instead,...
GTEC withdraws directive on retirement age, post-retirement contract appointments after a ministerial order.
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has withdrawn its policy directive on retirement age and post-retirement contracts for senior academic members in public universities. The decision follows a directive from the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, after a meeting with the leadership of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), according to an official letter issued by the Commission. The directive,...
Minority blames gov’t for ongoing power crisis
The Minority in Parliament is demanding urgent action from the administration of President John Dramani Mahama to address persistent power outages across the country. At a press conference on Tuesday, April 28, the Member of Parliament for Afigya Kwabre North, Collins Adomako-Mensah, criticised the government’s handling of the energy situation and dismissed claims linking the outages primarily to the recent...
Roads Minister urges faster work on Adwofua–Oseikojokrom Road Project
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has directed the contractor handling the Adwofua–Oseikojokrom road project to speed up work, citing delays in progress. According to a briefing from the Regional Department of Roads and Highways, the contractor has been on site for about five months but has completed only 15 per cent of the project, falling short...
Ghana High Commission in South Africa issues security alert ahead of Pretoria protests
The Ghana High Commission in South Africa has urged Ghanaians residing in South Africa to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures ahead of planned demonstrations in Pretoria. In a statement dated April 28, 2026, the Mission warned that a protest organised by the March Organisation is expected to take place at the Presidency, centred on immigration-related concerns. The High Commission cautioned...
Interior Ministry declares May 1 Public Holiday for Workers’ Day
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has declared Friday, May 1, 2026, a statutory public holiday in observance of Workers’ Day. In a statement, the Minister urged the general public to recognise and observe the day nationwide in line with its official status. He noted that May 1 is set aside annually to honour the contributions of workers and to...
Minority raises alarm over $700m power sector debt, demands transparency
The Minority in Parliament has expressed concern over the financial state of Ghana’s energy sector, claiming the government owes more than $700 million to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and fuel suppliers. Addressing the media on Tuesday, April 28, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Energy Committee, Collins Adomako Mensah, said the challenges confronting the sector are not only technical but largely...
Four arrested in Bono Region for alleged Cocoa smuggling
Four persons have been arrested for allegedly smuggling more than 100 bags of cocoa beans from Côte d’Ivoire into Ghana during a joint operation by the Anti-Smuggling Unit of the Ghana Cocoa Board and security agencies. The Bono Regional Minister, Joseph Addae Akwaboa, disclosed that the arrests were made at Nkrankwanta in the Dormaa West District after officers intercepted a...
ONE GALLON of Laughter on 30th&31st MAY @National Theatre
SuperFam Network Puts The Fuel Filling Station on Stage.(Credit;Faiba Bernard) SuperFam Network is calling Ghanaians to fuel their happiness with One Gallon each of laughter. The Fuel Station is the National theatre of Ghana. Reach there on time at 4PM & 8PM on 30th & 31st MAY so you get a full share of your one gallon. The story revolves around...
Gov’t installs 200 transformers to boost power stability — John Jinapor
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has disclosed that nearly 200 transformers have recently been installed nationwide as part of a broader plan to replace about 2,500 ageing units. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, April 27, the Minister said the initiative is aimed at strengthening voltage stability and improving the reliability...
