Dumelo nominated as Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated John Dumelo as the Deputy Minister-designate for Food and Agriculture. Additionally, Justice Srem Sai has been named the Deputy Minister-designate for Attorney General and Justice. This latest appointment were contained in an announcement from the Presidency and signed by Felix Ofosu Kwakye, the Spokesperson for President Mahama. President @JDMahama names first batch of Deputy Ministers. pic.twitter.com/8aHsmu1lJY—...
“Partnering with Zoomlion, you are courting corruption, not a solution” – Manasseh Azure tells Linda Ocloo
Investigative journalist and former founding Editor-in-Chief of The Fourth Estate, Manasseh Azure Awuni has cautioned the Minister for the Greater Accra Region, Linda Ocloo, against going ahead with a deal between Zoomlion and Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, Joseph Siaw Agyepong, to collaborate on keeping Accra clean. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Investigative journalist accused the...
Speaker suspends special committee investigating ministerial vetting
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has directed the special committee investigating the ministerial vetting chaos to suspend its sitting. The communication which takes immediate effect will hold until further notice. This was disclosed by the chairman of the committee, Emmanuel Bedzrah midway through the testimony of clerk who was at the receiving end of Alexander Afenyo-Markin's verbal outburst, Gifty Jiagge-Gobah. "The clerk...
Gov’t announces reduction in Hajj fees
Government has announced a reduction in the Hajj pilgrimage fee from 75,000 Ghana cedis under the previous administration to 62,000 Ghana cedis. This move fulfills President John Dramani Mahama’s campaign promise to lower the cost of the pilgrimage, making it more accessible to Ghanaian Muslims. Providing an update on negotiations with Saudi authorities on February 5, MP for Asutifi South and...
President Donald Trump set to attend Super Bowl in New Orleans
Donald Trump is set to attend the Super Bowl in New Orleans on Sunday, making history as the first sitting U.S. president to participate in the iconic event. The U.S. Secret Service, tasked with ensuring the president’s safety, confirmed preparations for his visit have been underway for several days. Trump will be present as the Kansas City Chiefs face off against...
President Mahama set to continue Thank You Tour in Western and Central Region
President John Mahama is set to continue his nationwide Thank You Tour with visits to the Western and Central Regions, expressing gratitude to Ghanaians for their overwhelming support in the December 7 election. As part of the tour, he will make a stop in Sekondi today, where a grand event is scheduled to take place at Sekondi Methodist Park at...
Sam George, Okudzeto Ablakwa and 15 others receive Parliamentary approval
Parliament has officially approved the nominations of Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and 15 others as ministers-designate following an extensive debate and voting process. The approval underscores the legislature’s role in scrutinizing executive appointments before they assume office. The approved Ministers include: Kwabena Mintah Akandoh – Minister-Designate for Health Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa – Minister-Designate for Foreign Affairs Issifu Seidu – Minister-Designate for Climate...
Simona Halep retires from Tennis after illustrious career
Simona Halep, a two-time Grand Slam champion and former world number one, has announced her retirement from professional tennis. The Romanian player made the decision public following a heavy 6-1, 6-1 first-round loss to Lucia Bronzetti at the Transylvania Open. At 33 years old, Halep had already hinted at the possibility of retirement in recent months, primarily due to a...
LeBron James first to 50,000 points: A record that may never be broken
LeBron James has rewritten the NBA record books once again. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar became the first player in history to surpass 50,000 career points on Tuesday night, further cementing his status as the league’s all-time leading scorer. In front of a roaring Crypto.com Arena crowd, the 40-year-old achieved the milestone in vintage style. Entering the game against the...
Ons Jabeur defeats Ostapenko in tight UAE clash
Ons Jabeur’s comeback season gained momentum under the lights in the UAE, as the Tunisian edged past Jelena Ostapenko 7-6(4), 7-5 in a tense, high-quality encounter on Stadium Court. The victory marked Jabeur’s third consecutive win over the fiery Latvian and underlined her growing form after an injury-hit 2024. A slow start saw Jabeur fall behind 3-1 as her first...
