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Fuel prices drop for third consecutive time

March 18, 2025

Consumers of petroleum products can expect some relief as fuel prices at the pumps see a modest decline for the third consecutive time. This reduction comes just two days into the second pricing window for March. Total Energies has led the latest adjustment, lowering both petrol and diesel prices from GHS15.79 per liter in the...

Ghana’s Constitution grants excessive power to President – Prof. Prempeh

March 18, 2025

The Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Prof. Henry Kwasi Prempeh, has acknowledged that Ghana’s Constitution grants excessive power to the president, a situation he believes undermines good governance. Prof. Prempeh noted that many of the proposals received from stakeholders during the review process call for a reduction in the president’s constitutional powers to foster...

President Mahama Appoints New Acting Service Chiefs to Bolster Ghana’s Military

March 17, 2025

Accra, March 17, 2025 President John Dramani Mahama, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, has appointed new acting Service Chiefs in a move aimed at strengthening national security and enhancing the operational efficiency of the military. These appointments, which are pending consultation with the Council of State, represent a strategic shift...

Sports Minister Pushes for Revival of Ghana’s Local Football Leagues

March 17, 2025

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams, has called for an urgent and strategic revival of Ghana’s local football leagues, emphasizing the need to strengthen colts football and grassroots development to restore the sport’s former glory. At a crucial meeting held on Monday, March 17, 2025, in Accra, Hon. Adams engaged with the...

Police Arrest Key Suspect in Ahmed Suale Murder Case

March 17, 2025

The Ghana Police Service has made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale, with the arrest of a key suspect believed to have played a role in his assassination. The suspect, identified as Daniel Owusu Koranteng, also known as Akwasi Amakye, is alleged to have betrayed his close...

RMU Matriculation: Acting Vice-Chancellor encourages more females to pursue maritime careers

March 17, 2025

The Regional Maritime University (RMU) has officially admitted 675 students for the 2024/2025 academic year, as part of its 22nd and 10th matriculation ceremonies held on Friday, March 14, 2025 in Accra. The students, drawn from both August 2024 and January 2025 admission windows, comprise 52 postgraduate and 623 undergraduate students. Of the total intake,...

T-Bill yields decline further as government exceeds auction target

March 17, 2025

The government has once again exceeded its Treasury bill target, raising an additional GHS 514 million. According to the latest auction results from the Bank of Ghana, the target was GHS 8.26 billion, but total bids amounted to GHS 8.77 billion, marking an oversubscription of 6.22%. The full GHS 6.2 billion tendered for the 91-day...

OSP warns Ofori-Atta will be declared wanted if he misses June 2 deadline

March 17, 2025

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a stern warning to former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, stating that he will be declared a wanted person again if he fails to appear for questioning by the OSP on June 2, 2025. This warning comes after a lawsuit filed by Ofori-Atta challenging the OSP’s previous...

Ghana Olympic Committee Board’s Tenure Ends Amid Controversy Over Funds and Leadership Vacuum

March 17, 2025

The tenure of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) Board, led by President Mr. Ben Nunoo Mensah, officially concluded yesterday, March 15, 2025, closing a tumultuous four-year term marred by allegations of misappropriated funds and a glaring lack of effective leadership. Elected on March 15, 2021, the outgoing board’s departure signals the start of a critical...

McDan Group, Sempe Maŋtsɛ to Renovate Mamprobi Sampe 1 Cluster of Schools

March 16, 2025

The McDan Group of Companies has committed to renovating the Mamprobi Sampe 1 Cluster of Schools in a two-phase project aimed at improving the school’s infrastructure and ensuring a safer learning environment for students. On Saturday, March 8, 2024, MacDan CEO, Dr. Daniel Nii Nshia McKorley led a delegation to assess the school’s condition. He...