News of Wednesday, 7 May 2025

Assin Ochiso: One dead, four injured in river crossing for avocado

Investigation underway into recent Armed Forces recruitment processes - Mahama

Full text: Mahama's address on marking 120 days in office

U20 AFCON: Black Satellites eye quarterfinal spot ahead of clash with CAR

'Forest mining ends now' - Mahama moves to permanently ban all mining in reserves

National Cathedral audit report due this month – Mahama

We made promises and we’ve kept them – Mahama

I’ll punish appointees who will flout Code of Conduct – Mahama

Mahama: First 120 days focused on building a just, prosperous Ghana

Mahama Cares: Naana Jane pledges 4 months’ salary to support initiative – Mahama

I’ll amend mining act to permanently ban forest mining – Mahama

Mixed reactions at Circle Obra Spot over Mahama’s 120-day social contract

We received over 131,000 prank calls in first quarter of 2025 - GNFS

Livestream: Mahama addresses nation as he marks 120 days in office

Rev. Charles Opoku calls for arrest and prosecution of pedestrians who shun footbridges

24-Hour Economy Policy showing strong progress in first 120 days - Mahama

JoyNews scores Mahama 52% in his 120-day social contract

Rubbishing judiciary sad and unacceptable - Frank Davies slams Justice Atuguba

GNFS records over 30% drop in prank calls in first quarter of 2025

Mahama touts leanest gov't in Fourth Republic with just 56 appointees

Hajj Taskforce confirms partial clearance of debt by previous govt

Five persons arrested in Ashanti region for illegal water connections

We want to collaborate to eradicate hunger – Ga Mantse tells GTA

Ghanaians are happy with Mahama’s first 120 days – Prof Abdulai

10 key accusations Martin Amidu levels against Ghana’s constitutional review process

IERPP calls out Mahama over unfulfilled audit promises

Lean government promise is most crucial – Prof Abdulai

Child drowns, four hospitalised in Assin Ochiso river over avocado

Over 2,100 Children Back in School: Plan International Ghana's EOF project exceeds expectations

GII Boss commends Mahama govt’s commitment to corruption fight

Adu-Boahene breaks silence on GHC 49.1m allegation, claims funds were used for ‘sensitive operations’

NPP's rank and file energised by Bawumia's Thank You Tour - Ntim Fordjour

Tragic blow to democracy if Atuguba’s judicial bias claim is true - Prof Agyeman-Duah

Nothing outside merit and integrity - Atuguba on recommendations for SC judges

Fire destroys 15 structures at Tema Community 9 market

Ghana Labour Department launches nationwide ‘JOBS’ Roadshow to boost employment opportunities

GH¢49m Saga: Ex-NSB Boss reveals funds went to MPs, Opposition and Mahama’s aide

Meet the members of the newly reconstituted National Peace Council

Mahama should've recommended SC nominees from the Bar, academia, to achieve balance - Atuguba

School feeding caterers to incur loses as gov't truncates contracts after earlier contrary decision

NSB spent part of its funds paying some MPs’ allowances - Adu-Boahene claims

Adu-Boahene memo claims NSB spent GH₵8.3m on ‘opposition party’ ahead of 2024 election

No-Fee-Stress: Refunds for students admitted before Jan 2025 misguided – Kofi Asare

Ghana’s Agric initiatives lack substance, just slogans – Prof. Kanton

Something we managed for 8 years has become a challenge for NDC in 4 months – Bawumia on ‘dumsor’

Sabon Zongo youths arrest foreigner dealing drugs in his shop

WATCH – Kwesi Pratt dares NPP MP to prove how Mahama intends to run for a 3rd term

Ghana has returned to democracy – Manasseh declares as Mahama clocks 120 days in office

Ghanaian and Chinese companies gifted the 2 cars to Mahama to promote green energy - Kwakye Ofosu

Adu Boahene to EOCO: GH¢5.1m was used to buy vehicles for then President-elect Mahama

Mahama swears in reconstituted Board of National Peace Council

Mahama committed no crime by accepting and donating gifted cars - Felix Kwakye Ofosu

NPP’s reaction to CJ’s suspension is ‘rubbish’ – Atuguba

Djembe consultants hold ‘Demo Day and announce regional winners of 2024 Accelerate with Djembe Cohort Pitch

Mahama’s 120-day social contract a bold and noble step – Roger Kanton

GII: Mahama’s Code of Conduct can’t be implemented across regimes

CCD-Ghana commends Mahama for prioritising Youth in first 120 Days

Israel celebrates 77th Independence, calls for peace amid Gaza conflict

Court grants 4 bail totalling GHC13m after arrest with 73 slabs of cocaine

President Mahama has done very well in his first 120 days – Prof Adei

NPP’s Chairman, Secretary and Cathedral Secretariat ‘fingered’ for refusing to return diplomatic passport

GUTA lauds BoG for cedi stability, calls for sustainability  

NPP's defence of CJ Torkornoo not about justice, it's about their survival – Justice Atuguba

Multi-million dollar Aayalolo BRT faces criticism over overloading and deteriorating service quality

AngloGold Ashanti, Gold Fields pause plans to merge Ghanaian gold mines

GTEC suspends TEWU representation on governing councils of public universities

Four granted GHC52m bail over KIA Swissport cocaine bust

Afenyo-Markin commissions Effutu court, pledges Judicial Independence

Amoakohene calls for urgent national discourse on brain drain

Education Minister meets graduate teachers over posting, salary delays

A new dawn: Joyce Bawah Mogtari hails President Mahama’s bold start

CJ suspension: Would there have been 3-2 result if panel wasn't reconstituted? - Atuguba asks

Dr. Kofi Amoah backs Mahama’s call for Africa to harness its resources for development

U-20 AFCON 2025: Jerry Afriyie leaves Black Satellites camp, returns to CD Lugo

Swissport drug bust: Accra Circuit Court grants GH₵52m bail to 4 accused persons

Maiden Agricultural Researchers-Investors Summit to be held in Kumasi

Read the full 66-page document of Mahama’s new Code of Conduct appointees

Gov’t appointees who violate code of conduct to be prosecuted

For me, it’s disappointment and regret – Afenyo Markin on Mahama’s 120 days

Every human being is a political animal – Ansa-Asare on CJ petitions

That is pure hypocrisy – Justice Atuguba slams NPP over stance on CJ suspension

Judges must be loyal to the constitution, not appointing presidents – Ansa-Asare warns

From ‘trotro’ to brand new car: Seidu Agongo’s generosity transforms Black Stars goalkeeper's journey

Atuguba accuses NPP of 'pure hypocrisy' over their criticisms in the CJ suspension case

Education Minister to introduce bill to reverse names of universities Akufo-Addo renamed

MTN empowers small businesses with SME capability training

A-G to prosecute gov't appointees for breach of new code of conduct where necessary

Prof Adei praises Mahama’s early achievements, warns against unchecked praise

Amidu clinging to relevance by distorting constitutional review roles – Kwaku Azar

Israel elebrates 77th Independence, calls for peace amid Gaza conflict

Transport Minister inaugurates taskforce to develop national airline plan

Inflation falls further to 21.2% in April marking eight-month low

Korle-Bu Renal unit resumes OPD services

“Another demo loading” – Netizen reacts to IMANI petitions to CHRAJ to investigate Jean Mensa-led EC

NPP gave me a job at BOST after 2 months they sacked me – Kwame A Plus

Mahama should’ve flatly rejected the two-car gift – CDD-Ghana

Rejoinder: Ukrainian Embassy in Ghana rejects terrorist tag on Zelensky

Moral discipline is missing in our education system – Prof Adei warns

We would have a heavy price to pay if we undermine the Judiciary - Prof Adei

How 2 Ghanaian women were tricked with marriage to ‘white men’ and kidnapped in Nigeria

Ban plastics to curb flooding – Parliament’s Works Committee Chair urges

We want a Pope who's not interested in what the world wants - Catholic Priest

North East Minister denies failing to declare assets

Kwaku Azar hits back at Martin Amidu over attack on Prof. Prempeh

NPP has lost its soul because of the calibre of its leaders – Prof Gyampo

The cedi is stable because gov’t is not spending – Afenyo Markin

IMANI petitions CHRAJ to investigate Jean Mensa-led EC

GUTA praises BoG for restoring confidence in the cedi

Mahama has done 'very well' in his 120-day social contract - Prof Adei

Minority calls gov’t out for re-launching already completed passport project

President Mahama to account to Ghanaians on his 120-day Social Contract tonight

Parliamentary Committee lauds Dredge Masters for Accra flood control efforts

Michael Allotey takes over as Accra Mayor after unanimous vote

'We love gifts too much' - Domelevo condemns public officers over greed and gift culture

Goaso Catholic Bishop urges government to address Ahafo’s infrastructure deficit

Asunafo North MP calls on NMC, GJA to tackle AI challenges in media ethics

NDC is dining with the devil – Amidu warns over CRC appointment

Mahama should have rejected vehicle gifts outright – CDD’s Kojo Asante

“Allow peace to prevail”– Wontumi calls for a cease-fire between Ken Agyapong and Abronye

The NDC in 120 days has created a two Ghana – Afenyo Markin

I waive that privilege of mine and would walk to the police – Afenyo Markin on alleged assault

Scenes of Yesteryear Museum unveiled at Gomoa Potsin

Horticulture, game-changer for economic growth - FAGE

Mahama to address nation on 120-day social contract milestones

CJ Suspension: Asafuah Gets Bloody Nose In Court

Ashanti Fire Service cries foul over mob attacks on personnel, gadgets

Mahama tightens noose on ministers 

Ellembelle DCE orders registration of all excavators in the district

Goosie outlines 3 fundamental pillars of Export Development Programme

ILO holds 2-day multi-stakeholder workshop on decent work and inclusive finance

GIS commissions 84-unit Residential facility, Centre of Excellence and Clinic

MPs reiterate calls to ban plastic materials in Ghana

NPP needs Reconciliation, Unification not Thank You Tour - Osei Adjei

NDC Apparatchiks Takeover Smart Mickey Mining Concession?

Dredge Masters Speeds Up Dredging Of Odaw …To Avert Flooding And Works & Housing Committee Of Parliament Is Happy

Partly cloudy skies and possible thunderstorms expected tonight – GMet

Ken Agyapong paid NDC media houses to publish Agyapadia’s document to hurt Bawumia – Abronye

Mahama wrote CJ’s petition himself, he simply wants the CJ out – MP claims

We told Ghanaians NDC and dumsor walk together, but they didn’t listen – Dr Bawumia

Petroleum Hub project demands collective drive - Dep. Minister

Ensure effective implementation of free sanitary pad initiative

Cocoa sector deserves robust protective legislation - Dr Abbey

President’s nominee for LaDMA rejected by assembly members

Stop instigating assembly members against President’s  nominees —Minister cautions

Urgent action needed to transform Africa’s agrifood system - Dumelo

Ghana, Algeria enhance cooperation in key sectors

Effutu Traditional Area marks Aboakyer festival

Meet the Legon lecturer who has trained most of Ghana's best movie stars

'It only Courtesy for Boys and Girls' - Alhassan Tampuli mocks Mahama’s Code of Conduct

‘Pass it into law; not just a code’ - Domelevo warns against short-term ethics fix

'We love gifts too much' - Domelevo condemn public officers over greed and gift culture

If SC reasoning does not hold water I will file for a review – Assafuah on ruling on CJ’s suspension

Trump appeasing Putin with pressure on Ukraine – Joe Biden

Inter Milan defeat Barcelona by equalling Champions League semifinal record

Govt to inaugurate task force to fast-track National Airline establishment

Drug abuse among varsity students  24% hooked on tramadol …Research reveals

Govt declares 701 diplomatic, service passports invalid!

Ghana to grow non-traditional exports $10bn -Pres

Mahama’s 120 Days: A breakdown of what he has delivered — and what’s still to come

He's a man of God: First Atlantic Bank boss sued by alleged sidechic is deacon

‘We cannot cure that conflict’– Dr Asante warns against presidential gift culture

'GH¢20,000 is too much' – Dr Pumpuni Asante urges review of gift limits for appointees

'You don’t accept, then donate, you reject' - Dr Asante criticises Mahama over gifted cars

GUTA applauds BoG for stabilising cedi, boosting business confidence

Cedi gains, fuel drops won’t decrease prices - Economist

Ghana’s telecom sector suffers over 5,600 fibre cuts in 2024

Ga Traditional Council announces ban on drumming and noise-making

IMANI Africa to present findings on NDC gov't’s first 120 days in office

Samuel Jinapor says government’s re-launch of chip-embedded passport was 'waste of public funds'

US opens 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery programme registration

SC dismisses applications against petition seeking to remove CJ

Charles Bissue, 1 other granted GH¢400,000 bail - over corruption, bribery allegations

GII: GHS20k gift declaration threshold too high

Kwakye Ofosu: Mahama on track with all 25 promises

Complementary infrastructure challenges slowing down housing delivery – SHCL MD

Mahama must explain unfulfilled 120-day promises to Ghanaians – Agyeman-Duah

120 Days of Mahama: Mankessim residents voice frustrations and hopes

Mahama’s macroeconomic stability boosting business confidence – Michael Kottoh

CDD-Ghana commends Mahama for prioritising Youth in first 120 Days

Join GBfoods as a distributor in Greater Accra

A new dawn: Joyce Bawah Mogtari hails President Mahama’s bold start

No financial clearance for your recruitment—Haruna Iddrisu to graduate teachers owed several months

Parliament must not be an appendage of the executive – Fifi Kwetey calls for constitutional reform

‘It was embarrassing’ - Former Builsa North MP on #SaveTheJudiciary demo

"Ghana has returned to democracy" - Manasseh Azure Awuni on Mahama's 120 days in office

SC adjourns judgement on IMANI, Aning case over appointments of heads of uniformed security services 

Ghana is back to democracy under Mahama – Manasseh Azure

Solomon Owusu hints at petitioning for the removal of Speaker Bagbin

Mahama’s gov’t is at complete loss on how to deal with issues confronting Ghana – Dennis Miracles

‘It was embarrassing’ - Awontirim on #SaveTheJudiciary demo

Thank You Tour: Bawumia trying to emasculate competitors in NPP race - Kwadwo Twum Boafo

Mahama third-term fears are baseless – Pratt tells NPP

A/R: NDC supporters reject Ben Abdallah as Mahama’s MCE nominee

NPP has no moral right to criticise CJ removal process – Justice Atuguba

120 days: Mahama has done very well but must sustain it – Prof Adei

There’s no evidence of Mahama’s involvement in CJ petition – Tanko-Computer

CJ Suspension: Mahama will respect any court ruling – Suhuyini

We must stay united, respect leadership to win 2028 elections – NPP communicator

“We were told to approve the 1992 Constitution despite its defects” - Kwesi Pratt Jnr.

Supreme Court ruling on Acting Chief Justice's legitimacy justified - PPP

Mahama outlines 120-day social contract: What’s been achieved and what’s still pending

Cosmetic promises: Policy analyst rips into Mahama’s 120-day pledge

NPP needs a people's choice running mate to win 2028 – Former parliamentary aspirant

Davida Roofing donates Polytanks to Sokode SHTS

Mahama’s 120-day contract was just for votes – Miracles

Suhuyini: Mahama determined to leave a legacy of impact

Mahama’s 120 days: Only 9 of 26 promises hold value – Kosi Dedey

Inter-Agency Data Pricing Committee presents report; work being done to reduce data – Sam George

You benefited from the same Council you now criticize – Amidu to Prempeh

Amidu accuses CRC Chair of pushing personal agenda on Council of State reform

Jubilation as Michael Allotey takes over as Accra Mayor

Mahama to account to the nation on his 120 day Social Contract today

Kwasi Prempeh is playing games with the public’s mind – Martin Amidu

Afenyo-Markin and NPP must apologise for altercation with police officer during protest -Gbande

MPs commend Jospong's Dredge Masters for tackling Accra’s flood menace

Full List: Mahama announces DCE nominees pending assembly approval

Cedi is stable because gov’t hasn’t paid private sector debts – Afenyo-Markin

From Cabinet to Reforms: Mahama’s bold first 120 days in office

Michael Allotey confirmed as Accra Mayor with 100% vote

Full document: Code of Conduct for gov't appointees launched by President Mahama

CJ Suspension: We’re following the constitution, NPP overreacting – Fifi Kwetey

Ghanaians already commending Mahama’s first 120 Days – Tanko-Computer

MPs must not be appointed Ministers – Fifi Kwetey

Bawumia is morally weak, unfit to lead – Fifi Kwetey

President Mahama speaks on 120-day social contract today

Michael Kpakpo Allotey takes over as Mayor of Accra

Twifo Praso: 2 men who reportedly murdered seamstress after a 'for girls' juju failed remanded

Assin Ochiso: One dead, 4 hospitalised after river crossing in search of avocado

5 arrested in Ashanti Region for illegal water connections

Akatakyieso residents demonstrate against National Security seizure of private mining concession

Mahama nominates 40 DCEs for Ashanti region

Kpandai ECG hospital seeks support to complete mortuary project

Hand width can tell if a Ghanaian woman is from North or South, KNUST study reveals

Ghanaian MP and academic to present public health research at 2025 Obesity Congress in Spain

Abuakwa South MP to present key public health research at 2025 European congress on obesity

Ghana achieves 95% vaccination coverage, earns global praise from GAVI

Mahama appoints Prof Enyonam Yao Kwawukume as Board chair of Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons

Mental Health Awareness Month: Experts urge medical treatment over spiritual interventions

Abandoned Abetifi District Hospital: We regret giving out land for project - Kwahu-Abetifihene bemoans

Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti shortlisted for Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2025

Investing in midwives to save mothers and babies

Deputy Finance Minister assures steady health sector funding

Health Benefits of Bananas