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Bawumia conceived Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme – Jinapor
Former Lands and Natural Resources Minister Samuel Abdulai Jinapor has rejected claims seeking to downplay the role of former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the introduction of…
‘Stop using my videos’ – NPP’s Buga Buga warns Ralph DeFollow
Alhaji Osman Masawudu, popularly known as Chairman Buga Buga, has warned social commentator Ralph DeFollow against using his pictures and videos in social media content he considers mocking.…
IGP summons Volta Regional Commander over alleged extortion, intimidation
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has summoned the Volta Regional Police Commander following concerns over alleged harassment, intimidation, unnecessary delays, and extortion of local traders by some police…
10 security service recruits dismissed over mobile phone violations – Interior Minister
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak Mohammed, has disclosed that at least 10 recruits undergoing training in Ghana’s security services have been dismissed for violating a ban…
Sammy Gyamfi authorises lawyers to receive Afenyo-Markin’s defamation suit
Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi has taken steps to facilitate the legal process in a defamation suit filed against him by Minority Leader Alexander…
President Mahama charges Ayariga, Zanetor to put public interest first
President John Dramani Mahama has charged newly sworn-in Ministers Mahama Ayariga and Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings to make accountability, integrity and public interest the foundation of their service. The…
Muntaka pushes for mandatory drug tests before public sector recruitment
The government is considering introducing mandatory drug testing as part of the requirements for entry into Ghana’s public service, Interior Minister Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka has disclosed. The proposal,…
I’m not a pushover; I have the experience to lead NPP – Eugene Antwi
New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary hopeful Eugene Boakye Antwi has positioned his long experience in the party as a key asset he would bring to efforts to…
Nana Akomea officially declares bid for NPP First Vice Chairman
Former Information Minister Nana Akomea has officially entered the race for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) First Vice Chairman position ahead of the party’s 2026 national executive elections.…
Wontumi’s EXIM Bank case moves toward trial as plea-bargain talks fail
The criminal case against former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, is set to progress to the next stage after…