Parliament records 115 first-term MPs in 9th parliament
By Valentia Tetteh The Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana was inaugurated on January 7, 2025, following the 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary Election. 115 first-term Members of Parliament (MPs) have joined the House, bringing new energy, perspectives, and ideas to the legislative process. These first-term MPs were sworn in alongside 156 continuing Members […]
Speaker Bagbin urges new MPs to master Parliamentary rules and uphold integrity
By Valentia Tetteh Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Alban Bagbin, has called on newly sworn-in Members of the 9th Parliament to familiarize themselves with the rules, procedures, and protocols of the House to effectively carry out their legislative and representative duties. He made this statement during the opening ceremony of a four-day orientation programme organized by […]
Government orders immediate suspension of state land transactions
The government has announced an immediate halt to the sale, lease, and processing of transactions involving State and Public Lands across the country. This directive, aimed at preserving these critical national assets for the benefit of current and future generations, comes amid growing concerns over the management and allocation of public lands. In a statement, […]
Calm restored after mob attack on Ejura police station
By Ashiadey Dotse The Ghana Police Service has restored peace in Ejura after a mob attacked the Ejura Police Station early Saturday, January 11, 2025. The trouble started on Friday night, January 10, when police arrested a suspect for alleged theft. Around 2:20 am on Saturday, the suspect, who was in custody, complained of feeling […]
Ejura police station set on fire
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu GBC News can confirm that the Ejura Police Station in the Ashanti region has been burnt. Information gathered so far indicates that the arson was caused by a group of agitated residents of the town this morning following an alleged disagreement with the Police over a request for the body of a […]
Gael Monfils becomes oldest ATP Tour singles title winner with Auckland victory
By Kwame Bediako Gael Monfils has etched his name in the annals of tennis history by becoming the oldest winner of an ATP Tour singles title, achieving this remarkable feat at the ASB Classic in Auckland. The 38-year-old Frenchman triumphed over Belgium’s Zizou Bergs with a score of 6-3, 6-4 in the final, marking a […]
Energy sector debt worsens under NPP government – Edward Bawa
By Ashiadey Dotse Former Member of Parliament for Bongo, Edward Abambire Bawa, has criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government for worsening Ghana’s energy sector debt, which he says has grown significantly since the National Democratic Congress (NDC) left office in 2017. Speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, January 11, […]
We are confident in your ability to deliver your electioneering promises -Terabuuriyele group tells John Mahama
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A cultural group called Terabuuriyele Organization, says they are confident in President John Dramani Maham’s ability to deliver all his electioneering campaign promises. The group in a letter signed by its National Chairman, Mr. Simon Apenure Ayariga, extending their warmest congratulations to President Mahama on his remarkable victory in the general elections […]
President Mahama reduces number of Ministries from 30 to 23
By: Rebecca Ampah President John Dramani Mahama has officially reduced the number of government ministries from 30 to 23 through the enactment of the Civil Service (Ministries) Instrument, 2025 (E.I. 1). The Executive Instrument, signed on January 9, 2025, effectively revoked the Civil Service (Ministries) Instrument, 2021 (E.I. 12). The 23 Ministries Established Under E.I. […]
Ministry of Youth and Sports now Ministry of Sports and Recreation – President Mahama declares
By: Kwame Bediako His Excellency John Dramai Mahama, the sixth President of the fourth Republic of Ghana, has announced a significant reduction in the size of his ministry. Exercising the powers granted to him under the Civil Service Act of 1993 (P.N.D.C L.327) he has cut down the number of ministries from 30 to 23. […]
