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Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has thrown her full support behind growing calls for a legal framework to hold public and private officials accountable for unexplained wealth, reinforcing the Mahama-led administration’s resolve to intensify the fight against corruption. Speaking at a public forum in Accra, the Vice President announced the government’s intention to table the…

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has secured an interlocutory injunction against the ongoing nationwide strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), compelling an immediate halt to the industrial action that has disrupted healthcare services across the country. The injunction, issued by the High Court’s Industrial and Labour Division in Accra, restrains the GRNMA,…

A rising wave of public sentiment across Ghana is pressing authorities to reconsider the current structure of governance, with widespread calls for the adoption of a federal system as a way to curb perceived political manipulation and ensure more equitable power distribution. Citizens from various regions have taken to both traditional and social media to demand a complete overhaul of the…

In a fiery and unrelenting open letter addressed to the newly appointed CEO of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Malik Basintale, investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has sounded the alarm on what he describes as a “brazen theft” of public funds through a longstanding, controversial contract with waste management giant Zoomlion Ghana Limited. The letter written on behalf of Ghana’s…

Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has announced plans to launch a National Integrity Awards Scheme, an initiative aimed at promoting ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability among public officeholders in Ghana. The awards will recognize and reward individuals who uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in their respective fields. On the other hand,…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Drivers and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, has defended his proposal to formalize the operations of ‘goro boys’, the unofficial middlemen who facilitate vehicle registration and licensing services. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show, Kotey argued that instead of continuously battling these informal agents, the government should…

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s readiness to welcome investments, pledging to create a conducive environment that supports business growth and strengthens the nation’s position in the global economy.   In his inaugural address, President Mahama highlighted his administration’s focus on revitalizing the economy through targeted reforms and policies aimed at attracting both…

Starting early 2025, Ghana will open its borders to visa-free entry for citizens of all African nations. President Nana Akufo-Addo approved the landmark policy in December, fulfilling a pledge made during the Africa Prosperity Dialogues.   The initiative aims to foster stronger connections across Africa, boost tourism, and enhance trade and travel to the West African nation. President Akufo-Addo…