News – Page 55

GACL Successfully Reclaims Airport Lands from McDan Group Following Court Verdict

May 9, 2025

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has triumphantly regained control of valuable airport lands from the McDan Group of Companies, following a pivotal court ruling in its favor. On May 6, 2025, an Accra High Court delivered a judgment that allows GACL to re-enter and take possession of over 16 acres of land that were...

NCCE Urges Ablekuma North Constituents to Embrace Official EC Election Results

May 9, 2025

Kathleen Addy, the Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has urged the residents of Ablekuma North to maintain their composure and accept the official results of the 2024 parliamentary elections once they are announced by the Electoral Commission (EC). Months after the general elections, Ablekuma North stands as the only constituency without...

Local Development at Risk Due to MMDCE Rejections, Warns Linda Ocloo

May 9, 2025

Linda Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, has expressed concern that the ongoing rejection of nominees for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executive (MMDCE) roles could hinder progress in the affected regions. Her remarks came in the wake of the Ada East District Chief Executive nominee’s failure to achieve the necessary two-thirds majority vote. In...

King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II Offers Office Space to Ghana Tourism Authority in Palace

May 8, 2025

His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the GA Mantse, revealed on May 7, 2025, his plans to allocate office space within his palace for the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) this year. This announcement came during a strategic meeting with GTA officials, including the newly appointed CEO, Maame Efua Houadjeto, focused on collaboration for...

First American Pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost, Takes the Name Pope Leo XIV

May 8, 2025

A Milestone in History: Cardinal Robert Prevost from the United States has been elected as the first American pope, adopting the name Pope Leo XIV. In his inaugural address from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, he called for global peace and honored the legacy of the late Pope Francis, eliciting cheers from the gathered...

White Smoke at Vatican as New Pope Elected

May 8, 2025

Cardinals have chosen a new pope, indicated by white smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney. The identity of the next pontiff is expected to be revealed shortly when he appears on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, where he will be introduced to the world with the traditional declaration: “Habemus Papam” – Latin for...

Kwesi Pratt Jnr: We Will Confront Mahama Directly If He Seeks a Third Term

May 8, 2025

Kwesi Pratt Jnr, the managing director of Insight Newspaper, has made a firm declaration that former President John Dramani Mahama will face significant opposition should he attempt to run for a third term in office. Justin Frimpong Kodua of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has suggested that the recent move to remove Chief Justice Gertrude...

President Mahama Revives Investigations into Politically Motivated Violence

May 8, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama has announced the reopening of inquiries into “numerous politically motivated violent incidents,” including the shooting during the 2020 Techiman South elections and the disturbances that marred the 2019 Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election, affirming his commitment to seek justice for all affected individuals. In a national address delivered on Wednesday, May 7,...

Mahama Vows Accountability for Bank Collapse Under Previous Administration

May 8, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama has issued a stern warning that individuals accountable for the downfall of banks during the previous Akufo-Addo government will face consequences, aimed at deterring similar misconduct in the future. This investigation is a key component of the current administration’s commitment to enhancing transparency and rebuilding public confidence in the nation’s financial...

Mahama Threatens VRA Leadership with Dismissal Over Potential Akosombo Dam Flooding

May 8, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama has delivered a strong message to the executives of the Volta River Authority (VRA), asserting that they will face termination if the catastrophic flooding from the Akosombo Dam, witnessed in 2023, happens again. In a national address on Wednesday, May 7, commemorating the first 120 days of his administration, Mahama emphasized...