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President Mahama to open National Economic Dialogue today

March 3, 2025

The President John Dramani Mahama will today, March 3, open the highly anticipated National Economic Dialogue (NED) at the Accra International Conference Centre. This two-day forum would seek to address Ghana’s most pressing economic challenges and pave the way for sustainable growth.Under the theme “Resetting Ghana: Building the Economy We Want Together,” the President Mahama...

Alhaji Amadu Sulley Goes to His Maker

March 1, 2025

Alhaji Amadu Sulley, the former vice chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana, has passed away. His burial is scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, at the Madina Muslim Cemetery at 10 am. Alhaji Sulley had a distinguished career, serving as the Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana from 2012 to...

Ghanaian Reputable Businessman Alhaji Asoma Banda Kicks Bucket.

March 1, 2025

Ghana has lost a business icon with the passing of Alhaji Asoma Banda, a highly respected entrepreneur, business magnate, and philanthropist. The news of his demise was announced by Nigerian publisher Dele Momodu, who expressed his condolences to the late businessman’s family. Alhaji Banda, born in June 1933, was the Chairman of Antrak Air, a...

D-Black Speaks on Tolon MP’s Demeaning Comments On Movie Industry

March 1, 2025

Renowned Ghanaian musician and entrepreneur D-Black has addressed recent comments made by the Member of Parliament for Tolon, who dismissed the country’s film industry in a disparaging manner. The MP’s remarks, which were perceived as belittling the efforts of filmmakers and actors in Ghana, have sparked outrage among industry stakeholders and fans alike. D-Black, known...

President Mahama Cuts Sod for New Hajj Village in Ghana

March 1, 2025

Former President John Dramani Mahama has officially cut the sod for the construction of a new Hajj Village in Ghana, a significant development aimed at enhancing the facilities and accommodations available for pilgrims undertaking the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The ceremony took place on February 28th and was attended by a broad audience, including religious...

KNUST Student’s Death: Suspect Remanded in Police Custody

March 1, 2025

A suspect arrested in connection with the death of a final-year student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has been remanded in police custody. Daniel Tuffuor, the suspect, appeared before the Prempeh Assembly Hall District Court, where his plea was not taken. The prosecutor requested to keep him in custody for...

GUTA Anticipates Business-Friendly 2025 Budget

March 1, 2025

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has expressed optimism about the upcoming 2025 Budget Statement, expecting a business-friendly approach from the new government. GUTA President, Dr. Joseph Obeng, outlined several key expectations from the budget, including the scrapping of nuisance taxes, restructuring of the Value Added Tax (VAT) to make it simpler and more...

Archbishop Duncan-Williams Counsels President Mahama on Humility and Leadership

March 1, 2025

Accra, Ghana – Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, Founder of Action Chapel International, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to remain humble and grateful, reminding him not to lose sight of his roots as he navigates his political journey. Speaking at a special fellowship with the clergy on Friday, February 28, 2025, Archbishop Duncan-Williams emphasized that power...

President Mahama Reiterates Stance on Traditional Family Values

March 1, 2025

Accra, Ghana – President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to traditional family values, stating that there are only two genders – man and woman – and that marriage is between a man and a woman. Speaking at a clergy fellowship in Accra on Friday, February 28, 2025, Mahama emphasized his belief in the...

West African Gas Pipeline Resumes Operations After Successful Maintenance

March 1, 2025

The West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) has successfully completed critical pipeline maintenance activities, resuming natural gas transportation from Nigeria to Ghana, Togo, and Benin. The four-week maintenance project involved offshore pipeline cleaning and inspection, subsea valve replacements, and other essential works across multiple locations. Gas supply to Tema, Cotonou, and Lomé was temporarily...