Mahama Govt ‘Secretly’ Issues Fresh Permits for Gold Mining in Protected Forest Reserves

A major scandal is brewing at the Forestry Commission as startling revelations emerge about the issuance of fresh permits to three gold mining companies for operations inside Ghana’s protected forest reserves.  Documents intercepted by MyNewsGh show that Dr. Hugh Brown, the newly appointed acting Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, has authorized multiple entry permits […]

Government disburses GH₵462 Million to nursing trainees; fulfilling Mahama’s campaign promise

The Ministry of Health has confirmed the disbursement of GH₵462 million to support the training allowances of 120,000 nursing students nationwide.  The payment, covering a six-month period, fulfills a key campaign promise made by President John Dramani Mahama and underscores the government’s commitment to bolstering the health sector. In a press release issued on Thursday, […]

‘There has been contact’ – NSA boss confirms talks with Vybz Kartel over Accra Sports Stadium concert

The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has confirmed that discussions have taken place with Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel regarding a potential concert at the Accra Sports Stadium. Reports of a possible December performance have stirred both excitement and concern, particularly among football fans worried about the protection of […]

GES reinstates PTAs in pre-tertiary schools following presidential directive

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the full reinstatement of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in all pre-tertiary schools nationwide, following a directive from President John Dramani Mahama. Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations at GES, confirmed this in a statement released on Thursday, July 17. He stated that “Management of GES has instructed all Heads […]

OSP charges ex-NPA boss and others in GH¢280m extortion and money laundering scandal

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has filed criminal charges against seven individuals and three companies, including the former CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mustapha Abdul-Hamid. This is over a sprawling extortion and money laundering scheme involving over GH¢280 million. In a statement issued on Thursday, July 17, the OSP detailed the charges, which […]

GRA implements Fuel Levy increases today as government deepens austerity measures

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced that new adjustments under the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act 1141), will take full effect today, July 16, 2025—just a day after President John Dramani Mahama directed the cancellation of fuel allowances and allocations for all political appointees as part of sweeping austerity measures. In an […]