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IERPP to Assess Mahama’s First 120 Days in Office

May 4, 2025

The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) is set to review President Mahama’s first 120 days in office. The event, set for Wednesday, May 7, 2025, will assess Mahama’s performance since taking office As per the IERPP’s announcement on the assessment, “then-candidate Mahama, prior to the December 7, 2024, elections, made several promises...

NDC is My Long-Term Choice, Mahama Has Good Intentions – Kwame A Plus

May 4, 2025

Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central has declared his rock-solid support for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), stating that he envisions a fruitful long term partnership with the party. In an exclusive interview on Upside Down TV program on Channel One TV on Sunday, May 4, 2025,...

Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré Announces Capture of Alleged Coup Mastermind

May 4, 2025

Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has confirmed the arrest of an individual believed to be the orchestrator of a recent attempted coup. In a statement released by the presidency, officials indicated that the suspect was detained following a coordinated security operation involving national intelligence and the armed forces. Authorities consider this arrest a significant...

Hearts of Oak Coach Aboubakar Ouattara Remains Optimistic After Goalless Stalemate Against Asante Kotoko

May 4, 2025

Hearts of Oak head coach Aboubakar Ouattara has voiced his satisfaction with his team’s display in Sunday’s scoreless draw against their longstanding rivals, Asante Kotoko, describing the result as a just reflection of the match despite several missed chances. In a highly contested encounter at the Accra Sports Stadium, both teams struggled to find the...

Ghanaians Will Not Pardon Mahama if He Neglects to Prosecute Corrupt Officials – Dr. Nyaho Tamakloe

May 4, 2025

Dr. Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe, a founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has asserted that President Mahama will face public outrage if he does not take action against former officials of the Akufo-Addo administration found guilty of embezzling state funds. In a recent interview on TV3’s Hot Issues aired on Sunday, May 4, Dr....

Governance Expert Urges Mahama to Dismiss Appointees Who Fail to Declare Assets

May 4, 2025

Nicholas Gborse, a governance analyst based in the Volta Region, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to terminate the appointments of individuals who have neglected to declare their assets within the required timeframe. Gborse asserts that the failure of certain appointees to comply with this directive reflects a blatant disregard for the President’s authority. In...

U-20 AFCON: Ofei Calls for Improved Finishing from Black Satellites

May 4, 2025

Desmond Ofei, head coach of the Black Satellites, has emphasized the need for his team to enhance their finishing skills if they hope to advance from the fiercely competitive Group C at the TotalEnergies U-20 AFCON Egypt 2025. Following Ghana’s 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) in their opening group match,...

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...

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...

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....