President John Mahama has announced that Ghana will now observe July 1st, traditionally celebrated as Republic Day, as the country’s official National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving. Speaking at the inauguration of the planning committee for the event, the President emphasized that the peace and stability Ghana continues to enjoy is no coincidence. The president described the nation’s religious harmony as a blessing that must be cherished and never taken for granted. “One of Ghana’s greatest blessings is the harmony with which we practice our diverse faiths. Christians, Muslims and traditionalists, we worship differently but we work together as one…
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President John Dramani Mahama has paid tribute to the late Pope Francis, describing him as a “good man” who was “personable and humane, with a good soul.” Mahama penned the heartfelt message on Friday, April 25, in the book of condolence opened at the Apostolic Nunciature in Accra. The gesture was in honour of the late pontiff, whose death was announced on Monday, April 21, by the Vatican. Pope Francis, known for his humility and strong advocacy for peace, social justice, and interfaith unity, died at the age of 88. His burial is scheduled to take place at the Vatican…
President John Mahama has nominated a new set of District Chief Executives (DCEs) for various districts across the country, in line with Article 243 of the 1992 Constitution and the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936) as amended. The nominations, announced in an official statement from the Office of the President and signed by the Secretary to the President, Callitus Mahama, are subject to the approval of the respective District Assemblies. The latest appointments span three regions: Savannah, Bono East, and Greater Accra. The below is the list of appointees:
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for election 2024, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has rejected claims that his Muslim faith was a key reason behind the party’s loss in the 2024 general elections. Speaking at the party’s headquarters on Wednesday, April 23, ahead of the NPP’s ‘Thank You Tour’, Dr Bawumia described the assertions as baseless and not supported by evidence, urging Ghanaians to focus on data rather than propaganda. “When we finished the election, there were so many people who were giving different reasons why we lost. When you look at the reasons people were offering, one of…
Doctors at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) have declared an indefinite suspension of all emergency and outpatient services. They cite a hostile working environment, lack of basic medical supplies, and what they describe as an insult to their dignity by top government officials. In a statement released after an emergency general assembly meeting held at noon on Tuesday, the Doctors’ Association of Tamale Teaching Hospital (DATTH) announced that its members would no longer offer services at the General OPD, Antenatal Clinic, Specialist Clinic, and Paediatrics OPD. “Inpatient care shall continue for our clients currently on admission until they are safely…
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that Ghana will begin issuing chip-embedded passports from Monday, April 28, 2025. According to the Minister, the introduction of the new biometric passports is aimed at enhancing passport security, eliminating the influence of middlemen, and improving transparency in the passport application process. He stated that the Ministry is committed to ensuring a seamless, citizen-centric passport service that is accessible to all Ghanaians, and avoids the pitfalls associated with third-party interference. The new initiative is part of a broader set of reforms being implemented this year by the…
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced the immediate revocation of all mining licences held by Akonta Mining Company Limited following what he described as “overwhelming evidence” of illegal mining and criminal syndication. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Monday, April 21, 2025, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Armah-Kofi Buah, outlined findings from recent undercover investigations which uncovered that Akonta Mining was operating unlawfully in forest reserves despite lacking the necessary permits. According to the Minister, although Akonta Mining holds a license to operate off-reserve, the company had encroached into the Aboi…
The National Service Authority (NSA) has announced the release of Personal Identification Numbers (PIN codes) for 18,011 qualified nurses and midwives to enable them to enroll for the 2025/2026 national service year. In a statement issued on Thursday, April 17, the NSA urged all eligible nurses and midwives to visit the official website, www.nss.gov.gh, to access their PIN codes. Users will need their Student ID numbers and dates of birth to log in. Enrollment officially opens on Thursday, April 17, 2025, and will close on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The statement further noted that a registration fee of GH¢40.00 must…
The newly appointed Board Chairman of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Professor Thomas Mba Akabzaa, has been confirmed dead. Prof. Akabzaa was appointed by President John Dramani Mahama to chair the eight-member PURC Board. Although he was unable to attend the official swearing-in ceremony in person, he joined virtually and was officially inducted into office on March 28, 2025. However, his sudden passing has cast a shadow over his recent appointment. The cause of death has not been disclosed, but family sources confirmed to Citi News that he passed away at the University of Ghana Medical Centre on Thursday,…
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has opposed the recent increase in utility tariffs approved by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). GUTA argued that the reasons for the tariff hike are unjustified, citing systemic inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement within the utility sector as the primary issues. This was contained in a statement signed by the union’s General Secretary, Alpha Shaban on April 15. The statement explained that the tariff hike unfairly burdens consumers, particularly domestic and commercial users, and criticizes the PURC and utility providers for failing to address wastage and corruption. GUTA highlighted several problems, including inflated…
