President John Dramani Mahama has pledged decisive action against road contractors who allegedly received double payments during the administration of former President Nana Akufo-Addo. Speaking during his “Thank You” tour of the Eastern Region, President Mahama revealed that an audit conducted by the Auditor-General had uncovered irregularities in payment records involving multiple contractors. “Contractors found […]
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to converge today, Saturday, July 19, at the University of Ghana Stadium for its highly anticipated National Delegates Conference. More than 5,500 delegates from across the country are expected to participate in this crucial gathering, which aims to chart a new course for the party following its significant […]
Security officials have arrested a man believed to be Francis Asante, alias Swanzy—also known as Nana Kwasi among his close associates—who claimed to be the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Delta Force vigilante group. His arrest comes in the wake of a disturbing viral video, in which he was seen wearing military camouflage and issuing […]
Dr. Hugh C.A. Brown, the Acting CEO of the Forestry Commission has come under heavy internal criticisms from Pro-NDC elements in the commission for his alleged handling of the affairs of the Commission. According to insiders with knowledge about happenings in the Commission, Dr. Brown has reportedly said he is a “non-partisan professional” and not […]
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 […]
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, […]
The legal team of Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, the former CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has issued a rebuttal to the corruption charges filed by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The team asserts their client has not been formally served with court documents despite widespread media reports of a 25-count indictment. In […]
Confusion has emerged within the NPP ahead of its National Delegates Conference after a High Court writ surfaced listing two party members as plaintiffs in a suit against the party, one of whom has disassociated himself from the case. The writ, issued from the High Court in Accra and dated July 17, 2025, names Shamsudeen […]
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 […]
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 […]
President John Mahama has declared the widespread environmental devastation caused by illegal mining a national emergency, promising urgent action to confront the deepening crisis. Addressing a durbar during his ‘Thank You Tour’ of the Western North Region on Tuesday, July 15, he expressed grave concern over the extent of destruction in Awaso, Dadieso, and Sefwi […]
Former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will address the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2025 National Delegates Congress virtually, party sources have confirmed. The two former leaders are unable to attend the high-stakes Congress scheduled for Saturday, July 19, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium in Accra, due to circumstances described […]
