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The National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility, as its Acting Chief Executive, Mr Godwin Kudzo Tameklo Esq., led a delegation to the Volta Region, to donate relief items to victims of recent tidal waves in the Ketu South Municipality. The tidal waves, which wreaked havoc in communities, such as Agavedzi, Salokope and Amutinu, experienced the destruction of properties and loss of life with some survivors having to sleep out in the open for some nights at the mercy of the weather. Fishermen and traders, who form the backbone of the local economy, have been severely…

A series of letters, have revealed a web of inconsistencies, regarding Prof. Amin Alhassan’s reappointment as Director-General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC). This raises questions about the legitimacy of his continued tenure without confirmation from the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye and financial clearance from the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson. Three letters originating from three key entities—the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department, the National Media Commission (NMC), and GBC itself—are at the centre of the debacle. These letters, reveal contrasting timelines for Prof. Alhassan’s renewed contract, raising concerns about the validity of his continued tenure.…

The Managing Director of the National Investment Bank PLC (NIB), Dr Doliwura Awushi Abdul-Malik Seidu Zakaria, has expressed gratitude to the government for its commitment to recapitalizing the NIB, acknowledging the allocation of GHS 2.3 billion for this purpose. The NIB boss, appealed for the prompt release of the remaining funds as outlined in the national budget, emphasising that this financial support is crucial for NIB to enhance its competitiveness and effectively contribute to the national economy. He led a 10-member delegation to pay a courtesy call on the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, yesterday, March 27, 2025.…

The Interior Minister, has announced plans to introduce a dedicated fuel purchase levy to retool and enhance the Ghana National Fire Service’s (GNFS) operational capacity. Muntaka Mubarak, stated that he is drafting a bill to introduce a levy on petroleum products to establish a dedicated fund for retooling the GNFS. He made this announcement during a visit to Adum PZ, where a recent fire had ravaged a four-storey commercial building, destroying goods worth millions of cedis. The deductions on each litre of fuel purchased by the public, would be utilised to procure fire tenders and other essential equipment required by…

…As he replies Omane Boamah Former Minister of Defence, Dominic Nitiwul, has defended the Akufo-Addo-led government’s record on the Ghana Armed Forces, insisting that the military remained a top priority, despite financial constraints. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Monday, March 24, Nitiwul dismissed claims that the government, had left soldiers unfed due to an unpaid GHC270 million food supply debt. “I would say that the armed forces, was the number one priority for the government. That doesn’t mean that when you are going to share the national cake, you give it to only one institution. No government will…

By Benjamin Makafui Attipoe, Akatsi The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vol-Link Roofing System at Akatsi in the Volta Region, Mr Emmanuel Agbenu, has appealed to government to urgently activate its support package under the 24-hour economic policy for small scale manufacturing industries and companies particularly in the rural areas of the country. According to him, such a gesture would not only sustain such industries and their investments to favourably complete with their foreign compatriots but also create job opportunities for the teeming youth of the country. Speaking to our newsteam in an interview at Akatsi, Mr Agbenu noted that…

The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mr Godwin Kudzo Tameklo Esq., says in its bid to implement the 24-hour economy in the petroleum sector, the NPA, will collaborate with various security agencies to ensure the safety of consumers and personnel at fuel stations across the country. Speaking at a special meeting with the Eastern Regional Minister, regional security heads and key stakeholders at the Eastern Regional Coordinating Council RCC, in Koforidua on Wednesday, Mr Tameklo emphasized the importance of strict regulation and enforcement to protect the petroleum downstream industry from criminal activities. He said, the petroleum sector…

By Patrick Biddah The government, has made a budgetary allocation of Ghc5m, for the re-introduction of the National Sanitation Day. The allocation is expected to be used for the buying of wheel barrows, shovels and fuelling of the waste trucks to be distributed to the various Assemblies for the smooth operations of the exercises for the next nine months. The Minister for Local Government, Sanitation and Religious Affairs, Mr Ibrahim Ahmed, disclosed this on March 27, 2025, during a press conference to announce the re-introduction of the National Sanitation Day. He said, the exercise is in fulfilment of a campaign…

Four people, have lost their lives, while three others sustained injuries in a fatal crash on the Sunyani-Kumasi highway, near the Fire Academy and Training School (FATS). The accident, which occurred at approximately 5:45 am on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, involved a commercial KIA truck (GT 5335-19) and a Toyota RAV4 (AS 4365-20). The Bechem Fire Command, responded swiftly, arriving at the scene at 5:53 am. Upon arrival, rescuers found seven victims, with four trapped—three in the RAV4 and one in the KIA truck. At 6:12 am, the Duayaw-Nkwanta Fire Service team joined the operation. After an intense effort, four…

By Haruna Sumaila Abugri. The comptroller-General of the Ghana immigration Service has recalled 78 personnel who were on interdiction. Samuel Basintale Amadu, took the decision in the interest of discipline and due process. The affected staff warealleged to have involved in recruitment and visa scams, as well as other offences.In a statement, the immigration boss indicated that disciplinary issues will no longer be prolonged, highlighting his administration resolve to due process and hard work. “CGI Amadu stressed that disciplinary issues will no longer be prolonged, highlighting his administration’s dedication to due process and hard work. He urged personnel to respect…