The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has suspended four Members of Parliament (MPs) effective immediately following a chaotic incident that occurred during Thursday’s sitting of the Appointments Committee. The suspended MPs include the two chief Whips for both the Minority and Majority caucuses, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor and Frank Annoh-Dompreh, as well as Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced significant appointments to the Office of the President, aimed at bolstering governance and improving operational efficiency. The newly appointed officials, drawn from diverse backgrounds, reflect the President’s commitment to effective leadership and responsive administration. The appointees and their roles are as follows: Mrs. Joyce Bawah Mogtari – Presidential Adviser…
TikTok has resumed services to its 170 million users in the US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would issue an executive order to give the app a reprieve when he takes office today, January 20. On Saturday evening, January 18, the Chinese-owned app stopped working for American users, after a law banning it on…
President John Dramani Mahama has formally requested Parliament’s approval for the appointment of 10 regional ministers. A communication from the presidency has been sent to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, seeking the vetting and confirmation of the nominees. This marks a significant step in the President’s efforts to strengthen governance and ensure effective administration…
Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré has banned the usage of British and French colonial-fashion wigs through judges, marking a considerable pass to decolonise the countrys judicial system. Announcing the decision, President Traoré stressed the importance of breaking away from colonial traditions and embracing practices that reflect Burkina Faso’s cultural heritage. The ban is part of…
A statue of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi has been vandalised by unknown individuals. A source close to the police said that the police received information about the incident and immediately rushed to the scene. “By the time we reached the scene, the damage was already…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced his first set of ministerial appointments with Dr Ato Cassiel Forson, John Jinapor and Dominic Ayini grabbing key positions. A statement issued by the presidency on January 9, said, President Mahama has submitted the ministerial nominations to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, in accordance with Article 78 of…
John Dramani Mahama of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially taken the oath of allegiance and presidential oath, officially assuming power as the sixth President of Ghana’s Fourth Republic. He was sworn in by the Chief Justice of Ghana Gertrude Torkonoo on Monday, January 7, 2025, in parliament at the Black Star Square…
His Excellency Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who served as the Vice President of Ghana from 2017 to 2025, expressed gratitude to the Ghanaian people for the support he received during his eight years in office. In a heartfelt message shared on social media, he wrote: “Thank you, all Ghanaians, for all the support you gave me…
President-elect John Mahama has announced a series of high-profile appointments to the Office of the President as he prepares to assume office. The appointments, which take effect on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, aim to establish a strong foundation for his administration. These appointments were announced in a statement signed by Special Aide Felix Kwakye Ofosu….
