Petrol, Diesel and LPG prices to go up marginally from February 1, 2024
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has projected that there would be slight adjustments in the prices of petroleum products in Ghana starting on February 1, 2025. Diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices will rise as a result of the changes, although gasoline prices are anticipated to slightly decline. COPEC ascribes these shifts to […]
We’ll do proper SIM re-registration – Sam George
Sam Nartey George, the Minister-Designate for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, outlined plans to introduce a new SIM card registration procedure in order to resolve problems that arose during the last exercise. A SIM card re-registration was carried out by the previous government in 2022, and cardholders had to go to different NMO offices to […]
I’ll reintroduce Anti-Gay Bill – Sam George
Sam George, the Minister-designate for Communications, has promised to see that the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill is reintroduced in Parliament, highlighting how crucial it is to upholding Ghanaian values and protecting children. His remarks follow President John Dramani Mahama’s recent assertion that the present Private Member’s Bill would be less effective if it were sponsored by the […]
Rashid Pelpuo calls for review of Ghana’s retirement age
The Minister-Designate for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has demanded that Ghana’s current 60-year-old retirement age be reviewed. In his vetting speech before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on January 30, Dr. Pelpuo stressed that any changes ought to be predicated on the nation’s overall readiness and economic potential. He emphasized the significance […]
President Mahama appoints Prof Kobby Mensah as new CEO of Ghana Tourism Development Company
Prof. Kobby Mensah has been named the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Tourism Development Company Limited by President John Dramani Mahama. Prof. Mensah, an Associate Professor at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) and a well-known authority in tourism marketing, brings a lot of knowledge and experience to his new position. Throughout […]
Appointments Committee to Vet Sam George, Ablakwa, Kofi Adams and Five Others today
The vetting of seven additional Ministers-designate, including Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, Minister Designate for the Ministry of Labor, Jobs, and Employment, is set for Thursday, January 30, 2025. At 8:00 a.m., Mr. Pelpuo will appear before the Parliamentary Appointments Committee. He will be followed at 9:00 a.m. by the vetting of Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister Designate […]
Mahama appoints Prof. Ransford Gyampo as Ag. CEO of Ghana Shippers Authority
Prof. Ransford Edward Van Gyampo has been named the Ghana Shippers Authority’s (GSA) acting CEO by the John Dramani Mahama-led administration. Respected scholar Prof. Gyampo of the University of Ghana’s Political Science Department formally assumes the position, succeeding Kwesi Baffour Sarpong, who was named by the Akufo-Addo administration in December 2023. The President’s Executive Secretary, […]
Who Wins Elections Has Nothing To Do With The EC Chair- Obeng-Fosu Baba Tauffic
Former Public Relations Officer for the Ministry of Energy, Kwasi Obeng-Fosu, popularly known as Homeboy Baba Tauffic, has revealed that history has proven that who is elected the president of our country has nothing to do with the sitting Electoral Commission Chair. Baba Tauffic expressed his surprise as to why people are still investing time […]
President Mahama returns from 3-nation diplomatic tour
President John Dramani Mahama has returned to Ghana following a successful three-nation diplomatic tour, which included visits to Angola, Kenya, and Tanzania. Mr Mahama’s tour, aimed at strengthening ties and discussing key regional challenges, was marked by fruitful engagements with African leaders and international organizations. The tour began with a brief but significant stopover in […]
Armah-Kofi Buah, 3 regional ministers approved by Parliament
After considering their nominations, Parliament has approved Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah’s candidacy as Minister-designate for Lands and Natural Resources, together with the nominations of three regional ministers-designate. On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, the nominees received approval to formally take on their respective positions. The newly approved regional ministers-designate are: Tia Ibrahim – North East Region Dr. […]