Ashanti Regional Police Commander removed after violence disrupts Council of State election
The Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Frank Abrokwa, has been removed from his position following a violent disruption at the Council of State election in Kumasi on February 11, 2025,…
OSP declares Ofori-Atta “wanted fugitive” in 4 corruption-related cases
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a wanted fugitive. At a press conference on Wednesday, 12 February 2025, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng said…
8,400 people of Bono Region’s 11,400 HIV population are women
New data from the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has revealed that the majority of people living with HIV and AIDS (PLwHAs) in Ghana’s Bono Region are women. As of September…
Julius Kpekpena takes over as Ag. MD of ECG
Mr Julius Kpekpena has been appointed as the new acting Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), stepping into the role vacated by Ing. David Asamoah. Mr Kpekpena,…
Ato Forson presents 2025 Budget March 10
Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson is expected to present the 2025 Budget to Parliament on 10 March 2025. The proposed date has been submitted to Parliament for consideration, but it…
Mahama fires Keta Port Director
President John Mahama has dismissed Dr. Alexander Adusei from his position as Director of the Keta Port, a project that has remained largely inactive since its announcement. Dr. Adusei,…
Harry Yamson appointed DACF Administrator
Mr Michael Harry Yamson has been appointed as the new Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), entrusting him with the task of improving efficiency, transparency, and accountability in…
World Bank cuts Ghana’s 2024 growth forecast to 4.0% amid global uncertainty
The World Bank has revised Ghana’s GDP growth projection for 2024 to 4.0%, a notable reduction from its earlier estimate of 4.8% in the October 2024 Africa Pulse Report. The…
SSNIT shake-up: Mahama sacks Osafo-Maafo’s son, 3 deputies
Ghana’s Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has undergone a major leadership overhaul, with President John Mahama appointing Kwesi Afreh Biney as the new Director-General. Mr Biney replaces Kofi…
Armed men in military uniform raid Ofori-Atta’s home
A group of individuals dressed in military uniforms raided the residence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred in Cantonments, a high-security area in Accra,…
