Editors Pick – Page 108

KNUST Student’s Death: Suspect Remanded in Police Custody

March 1, 2025

A suspect arrested in connection with the death of a final-year student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has been remanded in police custody. Daniel Tuffuor, the suspect, appeared before the Prempeh Assembly Hall District Court, where his plea was not taken. The prosecutor requested to keep him in custody for...

GUTA Anticipates Business-Friendly 2025 Budget

March 1, 2025

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has expressed optimism about the upcoming 2025 Budget Statement, expecting a business-friendly approach from the new government. GUTA President, Dr. Joseph Obeng, outlined several key expectations from the budget, including the scrapping of nuisance taxes, restructuring of the Value Added Tax (VAT) to make it simpler and more...

Archbishop Duncan-Williams Counsels President Mahama on Humility and Leadership

March 1, 2025

Accra, Ghana – Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, Founder of Action Chapel International, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to remain humble and grateful, reminding him not to lose sight of his roots as he navigates his political journey. Speaking at a special fellowship with the clergy on Friday, February 28, 2025, Archbishop Duncan-Williams emphasized that power...

President Mahama Reiterates Stance on Traditional Family Values

March 1, 2025

Accra, Ghana – President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to traditional family values, stating that there are only two genders – man and woman – and that marriage is between a man and a woman. Speaking at a clergy fellowship in Accra on Friday, February 28, 2025, Mahama emphasized his belief in the...

West African Gas Pipeline Resumes Operations After Successful Maintenance

March 1, 2025

The West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) has successfully completed critical pipeline maintenance activities, resuming natural gas transportation from Nigeria to Ghana, Togo, and Benin. The four-week maintenance project involved offshore pipeline cleaning and inspection, subsea valve replacements, and other essential works across multiple locations. Gas supply to Tema, Cotonou, and Lomé was temporarily...

Retired Major Dr. Joseph Bikanyi Appointed as New Director-General of NADMO

March 1, 2025

Retired Major Dr. Joseph Bikanyi has been appointed as the new Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) in Ghana. His appointment comes at a crucial time when the country faces increasing challenges related to disaster management, including flooding, fire outbreaks, and the need for effective emergency response strategies. Dr. Bikanyi brings a wealth...

Ghana Mine Workers Voice Discontent Over PMMC’s Plan to Lay Off Employees

March 1, 2025

Mine workers at the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) in Ghana have expressed their dissatisfaction and concern regarding management’s recent announcement to lay off 50 employees. This move has sparked outrage among the workforce, who feel that job security is being jeopardized amid an already challenging economic climate. Workers have raised several objections, emphasizing that...

Abeiku Santana thanks President for Appointment as Ag. Deputy CEO of GTA

March 1, 2025

In a heartfelt message, Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey, popularly known as Abeiku Santana, has expressed his profound gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama following his appointment as the Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA). Abeiku Santana, a well-respected figure in the tourism and media industry, took to social media to thank...

2 million youth unemployed, major security risk to country – President Mahama

March 1, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama has declared that over two million Ghanaian youth are currently unemployed, a situation he describes as a major security risk to the country. However, he emphasised that the government has implemented measures to address this pressing issue. In his State of the Nation Address on Thursday, the President explained that this...

I will not cancel Free SHS – President Mahama

March 1, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated that the flagship policy of the previous government, Free Senior High School (Free SHS), will not be canceled. Rather, he said its implementation would be improved to maximize its benefits. Delivering his State of the Nation Address on Thursday, the President affirmed his commitment to quality education, ensuring that...