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Mahama Commits to Intensify Drug‑Trafficking Crackdown
President John Mahama’s administration is rolling out new measures to curb drug trafficking, with lawyer Theophilus Dzimega Jr. urging swift action and bipartisan cooperation.
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Mahama Links Hohoe Flooding to Climate Change
President John Mahama visited flood‑hit communities in Hohoe, delivering relief and urging action amid rising extreme weather linked to climate change.
Business
Fruit Juice Excise Duty Removal Boosts Local Production
The 20 % excise tax on locally made fruit juices was lifted on Oct 1, sparking optimism among Ghana’s food and beverage industry.
Politics
Ghana’s Drug‑Trafficking Debate: 2018 Port Reforms, 2024 Interceptions and the NDC’s Call for Action
The NDC‑led government faces criticism for blaming past reforms while recent interceptions at Kotoka International Airport and Australian borders highlight ongoing challenges.
Politics
Ernest Norgbey Accuses Security Officials of Sabotaging Mahama Govt’s Drug Fight
MP for Ashaiman says former‑administration officers are leaking sensitive data to rivals, urging a reshuffle at entry points to curb illicit trafficking.
Business
NPA CEO Says 2014‑15 Fuel Queues Were Artificial, Lessons Guide Current Strategy
Godwin Tamakloe reveals how past fuel shortages shaped Ghana’s new approach amid rising international crude prices.
General
Teachers Demand Payment of 2012‑2015 Legacy Arrears
Aggrieved teachers urge President John Mahama to resolve four‑year unpaid salaries that have strained their finances.
Crime
President Mahama’s Anti-Corruption Scorecard: Progress Acknowledged but Institutional Excesses Worry Civil Society
Civil society leaders and journalists praised President Mahama’s record yet warned that the EOCO’s heavy-handed tactics could undermine the fight against corruption.
General
President Mahama: Christians Should Fund National Cathedral, Not Taxpayers
The president urged Ghanaians to raise the ₵1,000‑per‑person target for the cathedral and criticized the site’s proximity to key public institutions.
General
Prez: Ghana’s Economy Now Built on Concrete Pillars
President John Mahama told citizens in the Upper West Region that Ghana’s economy has shifted from fragile to resilient, able to weather global shocks.
General
Christian Council Forms One‑Month Committee to Chart Future of National Cathedral
A technical committee of Christian leaders will craft a funding model and site recommendations for the unfinished cathedral before presenting its findings to President John Mahama.
Education
Free SHS Deteriorating Under Mahama: NPP’s Haruna Mohammed
Deputy General Secretary Haruna Mohammed claims the Free Senior High School programme has slipped in quality, citing shortages of uniforms, books and meals since the change in government.
Politics
Mahama Appoints Dr Aziz-Bamba as Acting Director-General of Value for Money Office
President John Mahama has named the former University of Ghana law lecturer to lead the agency tasked with ensuring public spending delivers value.
Sports
Mahama Raises Concern Over Refereeing as Medeama, Nations FC Receive Support
President John Mahama warned that poor officiating is eroding confidence in Ghana’s domestic football, while handing financial aid to the league champions and cup holders.
Sports
Mahama Urges Stronger Support for Women’s Football
President John Mahama called for targeted investment in Ghanaian women’s football after a courtesy visit from top clubs highlighted funding disparities.
Politics
President Board Shake‑Up: MP Bernard Baidoo Says It Should Not Be Linked to Indiscipline
The Akwatia MP argues that President John Mahama’s decision to dissolve several government‑appointed boards is part of his mandate to execute the administration’s agenda, not a response to alleged misconduct.
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GoldBod to roll out blockchain gold traceability system by end of 2026 to shut out galamsey supply
CEO Sammy Gyamfi says a national tender is under way for a track-and-trace system under Section 31 of the Gold Board Act, alongside plans to extend the board's forest reclamation programme to 150 hectares in 2027, following a directive from President Mahama.
Elections
Majority of Voters Back Mahama’s Decision to Reject Third-Term Bid, Poll Shows
A new Global InfoAnalytics survey reveals that 65% of Ghanaian voters support President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to respect constitutional term limits, even as a sizable minority remains open to him serving beyond his current mandate.
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Mustapha Hamid Loses NPP Vice Chairmanship by 31 Votes
The former NPA chief executive finished fourth in the party’s vice‑chair race, missing the third slot by a slim margin after a close contest.
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Oquaye Warns Executive Intimidation Undermines Separation of Powers
Former Speaker Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye says the use of state institutions to silence opposition erodes constitutional balance and parliamentary privilege.
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Ashaiman Cleans Gbeblemɛ Storm Drain, Deploys Monitoring System
On World Cleanup Day, the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly carried out a three‑in‑one sanitation drive and installed a satellite monitoring system to stop illegal dumping along the main storm drain.
Politics
New Patriotic Party: Boadu, Kodua Elected National Chairman, General Secretary
Former Ghanaian Ambassador to China, Edward Boateng, praised the NPP’s new leaders and urged them to rebuild the party ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Entertainment
Praye Tiatia Steals the Show at Adom FM Y2K Jam
The Ghanaian group Praye wowed fans with a spirited set of hits, including “Angelina,” at the La Palm Dome event celebrating 2000s music.
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Paramount Chief Leads Dorimon Clean‑Up, Threatens Sanctions
Naa Alhaji Seidu Tungbani Salinbile II and DCE Richard Wullo mobilised residents in Dorimon for National Sanitation Day, warning that future non‑compliance will invite punitive measures.