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Sammy Gyamfi Condemns NPP’s Hypocrisy Over Judicial Appointments

May 4, 2025

Sammy Gyamfi, the acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), has issued a sharp critique of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), accusing the party of blatant hypocrisy regarding its objections to recent judicial appointments made by President John Dramani Mahama. Mr. Gyamfi characterized the NPP’s condemnation of Justice Senyo Gyamfi’s ascension to...

Abeiku Santana Refutes Claims of Continued Radio Engagement Amidst Government Role

May 4, 2025

Abeiku Santana, the Deputy Chief Executive of the Ghana Tourism Authority, has dismissed as inaccurate assertions that he remains active in radio broadcasting following his appointment to a government position. In a statement shared on social media, he asserted, “I wish to categorically state that the recent claim made by Mr. Mark Okraku Mantey, alleging...

Gabon Restores Constitutional Governance as President Nguema Assumes Office

May 4, 2025

Gabon officially reinstated constitutional governance on Saturday, May 3, with the inauguration of President General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, marking him as the fourth leader of the Central African nation. He is set to serve a seven-year term. The vibrant and historic inauguration ceremony took place at the Gabonese National Sports Stadium in Libreville, attended...

KING PROMISE CONFIDENT IN WINNING ARTIST OF THE YEAR AT 26TH TGMA

May 4, 2025

Ghanaian Highlife and Afrobeats musician-songwriter King Promise has expressed his confidence in winning the Artist of the Year award at the 26th Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). In an appearance on United Showbiz, King Promise shared his thoughts on the prestigious award, stating, “The funny thing is, I have always been interested in the Artist of...

Edmond Kombat Takes the Helm as Acting MD of Tema Oil Refinery

May 3, 2025

President John Mahama has appointed Edmond B. Kombat as the Acting Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR). This decision follows the reassignment of Dr. Yussif Sulemana to the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, as detailed in a letter dated Tuesday, April 29, 2025, signed by the President’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Callistus Mahama....

GBA’s Controversial Statement on CJ’s Suspension: Vormawor Warns of Historical Consequences

May 3, 2025

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the Convener of the Fix The Country Movement and a member of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), has issued a strong rebuke of the Association’s recent resolution that contests the President’s suspension of the Chief Justice. During an appearance on TV3’s KeyPoints, he characterized the resolution as politically charged and aimed more at...

Bawumia Urges NPP Members to Foster Unity During Thank You Tour

May 3, 2025

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the former Vice President and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 Presidential Candidate, has urged party members to cultivate unity and respect in the wake of the party’s electoral loss. Speaking to party stakeholders in the Savannah Region on Saturday, May 3, 2025, during the NPP’s national Thank You Tour, Dr. Bawumia...

President Mahama Urges Ceremony for Agya Koo Nimo

May 3, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama has called upon the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, to arrange a special ceremony to honor highlife music legend Agya Koo Nimo. The President made this request during the launch of the Blackstar Experience at Blackstar Square in Accra on Thursday, May 1, 2025. While commending...

President Mahama Appoints Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu as New Government Statistician

May 3, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama has formally appointed Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu as the new Government Statistician, entrusting him with the critical task of embedding reliable data and evidence into Ghana’s national development strategy. The swearing-in ceremony took place at Jubilee House in Accra and was graced by notable figures including the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel...

Chief Imam Offers Blessings for Ghana Olympic Committee Executives

May 3, 2025

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Nuhu Sharabutu, has offered prayers and blessings for the newly elected executives of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) during a courtesy visit to his palace in Fadama, North Kaneshie, Greater Accra. Led by GOC President Richard Akpokavie, the delegation included First Vice President Mawuko Afadzinu, General Secretary Kassim Muniru, Treasurer...