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Komla Klutse is a journalist with MG News, the news hub of Media General, operators of TV3 Ghana, 3News and more. Email: komla.klutse@mediageneralgh.com
A 20-member delegation from the National Institute of Security Studies Executives Intelligence Management Course 18 from Nigeria visited the Ministry of Defence as part of their study tour to Ghana. The visit was to acquaint themselves with the complex security threats and the various security chall
Ghana and Eswatini have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a joint cooperation. During a state visit by the King Mswati III, he and President John Mahama agreed to enhance trade relations between the two countries. The King of Eswatini is the head of the former Swazi
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that future Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) may no longer be appointed, but rather elected, in line with growing public demand for greater accountability in local governance. Addressing participants at an orientation and train
President John Mahama has directed the restoration of Parent Teacher Associations in the administration of schools, especially at the secondary level. The PTAs have in recent past been excluded from the administration of schools leading to protest from parents. The President said this on June 11 whe
President John Dramani Mahama has defended government's decision to introduce a 1-cedi levy on petroleum products, describing it as difficult but necessary in stabilizing the economy. Parliament on Monday passed a new law that imposed a levy of GHS1 on every litre of fuel. Receiving the report on th
Government is set to begin payment of nursing trainee allowance with retrospective effect from January 2025. Despite a strong push not to pay trainee allowances in the National Democratic Congress (NDC’s) campaign, the government made a U-turn when it presented its first fiscal policy document in Ma
The Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has returned to the country from the United Kingdom where she has been receiving intensive medical treatment after a short illness. President John Mahama and first Lady Lordina Mahama welcomed her back home at the VIP lounge of the Kotoka Internation
Government to roll out smart road tolling system by end of year as community sensitization exercise for Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway project Minister for Roads and Highways Kwame Agbodza Governs has disclosed the government will implement a smart road tolling system by the end of year. The Nana Ad
In the early hours of today, a special team from the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) headquarters in Accra conducted a surprise raid in Efiekuma, a suburb of Takoradi. Acting on intelligence, the operatives targeted suspected drug dens in the area. Several individuals were arrested during the o
President John Dramani Mahama is in Libreville, Gabon, to witness the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, scheduled for today, May 3. General Nguema recorded a decisive victory in his country’s April 12th election after leading the nation for some time follo
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Libreville, Gabon, on Friday evening to attend the inauguration and swearing-in ceremony of President-elect General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, scheduled for Saturday, May 3. General Nguema recorded a decisive victory in his country’s April 12th electio
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has embarked on a strategic tour of selected technology companies on Monday, April 28, 2025, as part of efforts to foster innovation, assess industry needs, and promote digital inclusion across Ghana. The weekl
Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has called on traditional leaders to support government efforts to accelerate road infrastructure projects under President Mahama’s ambitious “Big Push” agenda. He made the call while paying a courtesy call on the paramount chief of Komenda, Ok
Government says it will not deny communities with immotorable roads, with a concentration on the building of asphalted roads in other parts of the country. Roads Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza insists that a kilometre of an asphalted road constructed would suffice for constructing motorable roads in
President Mahama has launched a major infrastructure drive in Afram Plains with a 3.6km bridge over River Afram and 100km of roads to stimulate agriculture, economic growth, and regional connectivity
