Mahama approves 2 Year Contract Extension for IGP
President John Dramani Mahama has approved a recommendation from the Police Council for a two-year re-engagement of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yuhonu. In a letter dated November 25, 2025, and signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, the President confirmed that the extension will take effect from December 28, 2025. The IGP was originally...
Defence and Environment Minister to appointed in 2026- Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed growing public calls for the immediate appointment of substantive Ministers for Defence and Environment, Science and Technology, indicating that the vacancies will be filled in 2026. Speaking during a meeting with Muslim leaders at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, November 25, the President urged the public to refrain from speculating about potential replacements following...
I hope to use my platform to amplify awareness against GBV – Dancegod Lloyd
Social media influencer and professional dancer Dancegod Lloyd has partnered with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, the UNFPA, and other key stakeholders to raise awareness on gender-based violence, particularly targeting women and girls. The collaboration is part of this year’s national campaign themed “Unite: End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls in Ghana.” The initiative aims to...
Police arrest 27 in major anti drug operation in Northern Region
The Northern Regional Police Command, working alongside the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Operations Team, has arrested 27 suspects in a large-scale operation targeting drug peddling and related crimes in the Northern Region. The coordinated swoops, conducted on November 19, 2025, focused on several notorious drug hotspots in and around Tamale. Police retrieved quantities of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis,...
Parents must understand the ethos of schools before enrolling their wards- GCBC to Education Minister
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has criticised the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, over comments cautioning schools against infringing on students’ rights to practise their religion. The Conference says the remarks were unnecessary and risk reopening tensions that religious groups have only recently resolved. The minister, addressing Parliament on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, emphasised that no child should be prevented...
Parliament approves scrapping of COVID-19 Levy
Parliament has approved the abolition of the COVID-19 levy, a tax measure introduced under the Akufo-Addo administration to support pandemic-related spending. T he repeal follows the Finance Minister’s announcement in the 2026 Budget, signaling the government’s intention to ease financial pressures on citizens. According to the government, removing the levy is expected to boost household incomes, support businesses, and contribute to...
Joselyn Dumas collaborates with AkunaPod to unveil Season 4 of ‘Keeping It Real’
The much-anticipated fourth season of “Keeping It Real with Joselyn Dumas” has been launched with a boutique experience hosted at AkunaPod, Accra’s inspiring new creative hub, marking a fresh chapter for the celebrated Ghanaian talk show. The launch event, designed to introduce the new season to an exclusive group of media professionals, industry leaders, and creatives, underscored Joselyn Dumas’ enduring...
Gender Ministry, GPRTU launch 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, in partnership with the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has launched the 2025 edition of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in Ghana. This year’s campaign, themed “Unite: End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls in Ghana,” aims to intensify nationwide...
Sanitopia CIC commissions modern sanitation facility at Asikuma
Sanitopia CIC, a UK-headquartered Community Interest Company (CIC), has officially commissioned a 12-unit modern washroom project facility at Asikuma in the Asuogyaman district in the Eastern Region, marking an important step in addressing the sanitation challenges facing many Ghanaian communities. According to management, this initiative is part of the transformative campaign to enhance access to safe, clean, and sustainable sanitation...
Gender Minister confirms viral domestic violence victim and children are safe
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has confirmed that the woman seen being assaulted in a recent viral video — which sparked widespread outrage across Ghana — is safe and receiving support. Speaking to MX24 News on the sidelines of the launch of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the minister...
