I am not a member of any secret society group, but a proud Catholic –Dumelo
John Dumelo, the Deputy Minister-Designate for food and agriculture, has declared that he is not a part of any secret societies inside the Catholic Church. When he appeared before the Appointments Committee on February 25, 2025, the Deputy Minister nominee brought the rosary with him to the vetting and declared that he is a devout […]
‘Dumsor’ is not back – Deputy Energy Minister-designate
Richard Gyan-Mensah, the Deputy Minister-Designate for energy and green transition, has denied reports that Ghana is seeing a return of the protracted power outages known as “dumsor.” In his remarks before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Gyan-Mensah admitted that there had been isolated power outages, but emphasized that these do […]
Dr. Johnson Asiama will rebuild trust in BoG – John Mahama
Notwithstanding the opposition New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) reservations about the legitimacy and appropriateness of Dr. Johnson Asiama’s appointment, President John Dramani Mahama has voiced confidence in his ability to lead the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The president’s support comes in the midst of a contentious discussion concerning Dr. Asiama’s prior legal troubles and his capacity […]
Bus Stop Boyz demand action on indiscriminate littering
Bus Stop Boyz, a group of young volunteers, is calling for strict enforcement of sanitation laws to tackle the growing problem of indiscriminate littering in Ghana. The group, which has gained nationwide recognition for its efforts in cleaning public spaces, such as gutters, and bus stations believes that intensifying the enforcement of sanitation laws is […]
Littering increases cost of water production – GWCL
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has identified indiscriminate littering of refuse as a major contributor to the high cost of water production in Ghana. According to Stanley Martey, Communications Director of the GWCL, poor sanitation and littering have a major impact on the country’s water bodies. In an interview with Original News, Stanley Martey […]
My criticism against Akufo-Addo’s govt was ‘too harsh’ –Clement Apaak
Deputy Minister Designate for Education Dr. Clement Apaak has admitted that his previous criticism of the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration’s approach to illegal mining, or galamsey, was unduly harsh. During his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Dr. Apaak acknowledged that his remarks were, looking back, “too hard” and over the top. Prior […]
Let Mahama decide IGP Dampare’s fate – Dep. Interior Minister nominee tells Ghanaians
Deputy Minister-designate for the Interior, Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, has cautioned against speculation surrounding the fate of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dr George Akuffo Dampare. Speaking during his vetting in Parliament on Monday, February 24, Mr Terlabi urged the public to leave the decision regarding the IGP’s future to President Mahama. The call comes amidst public […]
President Mahama appoints Joseph Kuyon as new NADMO boss
Dr. Joseph Bikanyi Kuyon has been appointed Director-General of Ghana’s National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), the government agency in charge of disaster response and emergency management. As a former officer in the Ghana Armed Forces, Kuyon brings a wealth of knowledge in the areas of corporate governance, finance, security, and conflict resolution. He graduated with […]
Declare State of Emergency now On forest reserves- Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining orders government
The Media Coalition against Illegal Mining has urged the government to declare a State of Emergency on 44 forest reserves, of which nine have been overtaken by illegal miners in the country. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, the convenor of the coalition, highlighted the critical situation, stating, “The situation is dire and requires immediate attention and drastic […]
Ernest Kumi appeals contempt conviction in Supreme Court
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Akwatia, Mr Ernest Yaw Kumi, has petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn the Koforidua high court’s 19 February 2025 contempt of court decision against him, which was presided over by Justice Emmanuel Senyo Amedahe. Gary Nimako Marfo, Mr. Kumi’s lawyer, filed his most recent motion on Monday, […]