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Mahama revokes all public service appointments, recruitments made after December 7

Mahama revokes all public service appointments, recruitments made after December 7

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has canceled all appointments and recruitments within the Public Service subsequent to December 7, 2024. According to a private document generated by Metro TV, all heads of government agencies have

Politics
Osafo-Maafo’s son, three deputies sacked in major SSNIT shake up

Osafo-Maafo’s son, three deputies sacked in major SSNIT shake up

The President John Dramani Mahama-led administration has revoked the appointment of Mr Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo as the Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). Consequently, the contracts of his three deputies have

Business
Mahama orders urgent action to fill $156m USAID funding gap

Mahama orders urgent action to fill $156m USAID funding gap

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has been instructed by President John Dramani Mahama to act quickly to close the funding gap caused by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) program's suspension. In

Health
Elikplim Akurugu committed to improving healthcare Infrastructure in Dome Kwabenya

Elikplim Akurugu committed to improving healthcare Infrastructure in Dome Kwabenya

The MP for Dome Kwabenya, Faustina Elikplim Akurugu has said that she is committed to improving quality healthcare infrastructure in the Dome Kwabenya constituency. Addressing the media and people of the town after touring all

Politics
Expect a much smaller presidential staff than Akufo-Addo’s 336 – Felix Kwakye Ofosu

Expect a much smaller presidential staff than Akufo-Addo’s 336 – Felix Kwakye Ofosu

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State for Government Communication, has reiterated the administration of President John Dramani Mahama's dedication to a lean government, making sure that the number of presidential staff appointments stays far below

News
All set for Council of State Elections today; 155 to contest in 16 regions

All set for Council of State Elections today; 155 to contest in 16 regions

Candidates for the Council of State elections, which are set for today, February 11, have submitted nominations, with 155 candidates from all 16 regions of Ghana. Regional representatives who will advise President John Dramani Mahama

Business
John Jinapor Holds Bilateral Engagement With The Petroleum Resources Minister (Gas) Of Nigeria 

John Jinapor Holds Bilateral Engagement With The Petroleum Resources Minister (Gas) Of Nigeria 

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition of Ghana, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, on Friday, 7th February 2025, held a bilateral engagement with the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas) of the Federal Republic of

Politics
Bekwai MP Lawyer Ralph Breaks Perceived Factions; Unites Former Bekwai MPs After 20 Years

Bekwai MP Lawyer Ralph Breaks Perceived Factions; Unites Former Bekwai MPs After 20 Years

In a historic move, Hon. Ralph Poku-Adusei, the current Member of Parliament for Bekwai, has successfully united two former Bekwai MPs, Hon. Joseph Osei-Owusu, the immediate past 1st Deputy Speaker of Parliament, and a former

Business
GoldBoard Technical Committee calls on the Land Minister

GoldBoard Technical Committee calls on the Land Minister

The GoldBoard Technical Committee, led by Mr. Sammy Gyamfi Esq., Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), met with the Lands Minister, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, on Monday, February 10, 2025. During

SPORTS
Sports And Recreation Minister Engages GFA On His First Day At Work 

Sports And Recreation Minister Engages GFA On His First Day At Work 

The Hon Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams officially assumed the leadership role of the sector on Monday 10th February, 2025 and convened meeting with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to discuss matters