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DANGOTE PEUGEOT COMMENCES ASSEMBLY OF PEUGEOT 3008 GT IN KADUNA

February 14, 2025

Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited (DPAN) has officially started assembling the Peugeot 3008 GT model at its state-of-the-art plant in Kaduna, Nigeria. This milestone marks a significant step forward in DPAN’s efforts to reestablish itself as a leader in Nigeria’s automotive market.The Peugeot 3008 GT boasts a powerful 1.6-litre turbo engine, expanding DPAN’s lineup of...

KUMASI MOBILE MONEY VENDOR KILLED

February 14, 2025

A mobile money vendor was tragically killed in a daylight armed robbery at Krofrom, a suburb of Kumasi. The incident has sparked widespread concern and outrage in the community. According to eyewitnesses, the vendor was attacked by armed robbers who made off with an undisclosed amount of money. Despite efforts to save him, the vendor...

Mustapha Hamid Willing to Collaborate with OSP’s GH¢1.3bn Investigation

February 13, 2025

On February 13, 2025, Mustapha Hamid, the former Minister of State for National Security, announced his readiness to fully cooperate with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in its ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities totaling GH¢1.3 billion. Hamid made this statement during a press conference, highlighting his commitment to transparency and accountability amid...

EC Sets Date for Rerun of Council of State Elections in North East and Ashanti Regions

February 13, 2025

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has announced that the rerun of the Council of State elections for the North East and Ashanti regions is scheduled for Monday, February 17, 2025. This decision comes in response to electoral irregularities that necessitated a new election. The EC has coordinated with the Ghana Police Service and the...

knowing the Ghana Council of State

February 12, 2025

Ghana’s Council of State: A Body of Eminent Citizens Advising the PresidentThe Council of State is a distinguished group of Ghanaian citizens who provide counsel to the President on matters of national significance. This advisory body is composed of various members, each bringing their unique expertise and experience to the table. Elected Members The council...

Revocation of last-minute appointments will ensure due process-Kwakye Ofosu

February 12, 2025

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State for Government Communication, has said, the revocation of last minute public service appointments by the previous Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration will ensure that due process is followed.According to him, the appointments did not follow due process and a thorough review,revealed multiple irregularities, with many of those appointed in the final...

Legon Cities Owner Re-Elected as Oti Region Council of State Representative

February 11, 2025

Richard Kings Atikpo, owner of Legon Cities Football Club, has secured a decisive victory in the Oti Region Council of State representative election. Atikpo, who is also the Executive Chairman of Gulf Energy Ghana Limited, polled 16 out of 18 total votes cast, defeating seven other aspirants ¹. The election, held on Tuesday, February 11,...

Western Region Gets New Council of State Representative

February 11, 2025

Maxwell Boakye, a 32-year-old entrepreneur, has been elected as the Western Region’s representative on the Council of State. Boakye secured 17 votes, defeating eight other candidates in an election supervised by the Electoral Commission and held in Sekondi. In his acceptance speech, Boakye thanked the delegates for their confidence in him and promised to work...

EC petitioned to annul Efutu parliamentary results

February 11, 2025

Two candidates from the Effutu Constituency, James Kofi Annan of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and independent candidate Louisa Buabeng, have petitioned the Winneba High Court to annul the 2024 parliamentary election results. They’re alleging irregularities and bias on the part of the Electoral Commission (EC).The petitioners are seeking the court’s intervention to overturn the...

President Mahama Cracks Down on Government Excesses: No More First Class Travel for Appointees

February 11, 2025

In a bold move to promote modesty and prudent spending, President Mahama has banned first-class travel for all government appointees. This decree is part of a broader effort to curb excessive spending and lavish lifestyles among government officials ¹.According to the President, any travel deemed essential must be cleared with the Chief of Staff beforehand....