President Mahama visits Bawku, Nalerigu to promote peace
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has visited Bawku and Nalerigu as part of efforts to resolve the long-standing conflict in Bawku. The President is meeting with various groups involved in the conflict, as well as community leaders, to encourage dialogue and work towards lasting peace in the region. This visit on Tuesday, January […]
MMDCE appointments: NDC calls for fair and competent selection process
By Edzorna Francis Mensah The governing National Democratic Congress has issued a statement directing specific actions to be taken to get the best MMDCEs for the various Assemblies and vetting of Aspirants for the position. In a letter issued in Accra and addressed to the Regional Chairmen and the Secretaries, the General Secretary of the […]
Dagbon overlord orders closure of St Vincent College offices over principal dispute
By Ashiadey Dotse The offices of St Vincent College of Education in Yendi have been closed following a disagreement between the school’s board and the Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II, over the selection of a new principal. The college needed a new principal after the previous one retired. Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari […]
President Mahama’s call to retain Speaker Bagbin sparks debate
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Mahama’s directive to members of his party in Parliament to retain Speaker Alban Bagbin as Speaker of the Ninth Parliament has sparked mixed reactions. Some believe the public nature of his statement should have been kept as a private, internal directive. Others argue that the move could have implications for […]
President Mahama vows justice for election-related deaths
President John Dramani Mahama says he is determined to investigate the 2020 and 2024 election-related deaths, which claimed the lives of about 13 people, and punish the perpetrators to serve as a deterrent to others. He said voting in an election is a civic right, and no one must take the life of the other […]
Ghana makes history: Team Ghana at First Kho Kho World Cup
By Theophilus Sampah Ghana proudly steps onto the global stage as Team Ghana participates in the First Kho Kho World Cup, being held in New Delhi, India, from January 13th to 19th, 2025. This marks a historic milestone for Ghana as the nation joins 24 countries across six continents, including the USA, Australia, South Africa, […]
The Sidearm Saga: A Diplomatic Faux Pas and its Implications under Public International Law
By Obenfo Nana Kwasi Gyetuah Abstract This article examines the implications of Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s decision to carry a sidearm during the inauguration of John Dramani Mahama as President of Ghana. Through a nuanced analysis of diplomatic norms, territorial integrity, and state responsibility, this article demonstrates how Traoré’s actions may have breached fundamental principles of […]
Nearly 3 million malfunctioning smart meters leave electricity consumers in Limbo – Minister-designate
Ghana’s Energy Minister-designate, Mr John Abdulai Jinapor, has revealed that nearly three million smart prepaid meters across the country are malfunctioning. “This staggering number is creating significant challenges for electricity consumers, who are facing frustrations due to delays and difficulties in acquiring replacements,” he said. Mr Jinapor made the revelation on Monday when he appeared […]
ECG launches “Operation Keep The Lights On” to recover debts and inspect meters
The Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG) has announced a massive revenue mobilization exercise, dubbed “Operation Keep The Lights On”, aimed at recovering debts from customers in arrears and inspecting prepaid meters. The exercise, which begins on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, and ends on Friday, January 31, 2025, will cover all ECG operational areas. Customers […]
Urgent call to address insecurity and human rights violations in mining communities
The recent incident at Newmont’s Ahafo South mine has sparked widespread outrage and calls for urgent reforms in how mining-related security issues are handled in Ghana. Reports indicate that on January 8, 2025, police officers deployed to protect Newmont’s site fatally shot three individuals and injured others, allegedly for engaging in illegal mining activities on […]
