Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Designate, addressed the Appointments Committee of Parliament, responding to questions about a potential conflict of interest arising from his previous private legal practice and his prospective role as Attorney-General.

The National Council of Elders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a strong appeal to its members and supporters to desist from engaging in campaign activities for internal party positions. 

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Limited will carry out a revenue mobilisation exercise from Wednesday, January 15 to Friday, January 31, 2025, across all its operational areas.

The exercise, dubbed "Operation Keep the Lights On," will target all categories of customers in arrears and include inspections of prepaid meters to ensure their integrity.

The Minister designate for Energy, John Jinapor says an approximate 2.9 million meters belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) requires urgent replacement as part of efforts to improve revenue generation for the company.

He said out of the about 5.2 million ECG meters in the system, about 2.9 million of them were not working well hence contributing to the revenue generation lapses for the ECG. 

Energy Minister designate John Abdulai Jinapor has expressed grave concerns over Ghana’s ballooning energy sector debt, which has surged to over $3 billion as of January 12, 2025.

Dr Cassiel Ato Forson who has been nominated by President John Dramani Mahama to handle the Finance portfolio as a minister, was vetted by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday,

When he appeared before the committee, the provided some justification for the new government's decision to repeal certain taxes such as the e-levy and betting taxes.

Refreshingly, President John Dramani Mahama appears on track to keeping his campaign promise to govern with 60 ministers.

Already, he has realigned the ministries, reducing the number from 29 to 23. This seeks to achieve the much-talked-about lean government and realize the government’s vision of strategic governance to address critical national challenges.

Of particular interest is the birth of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs. 

Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, who has been nominated for the Finance portfolio as a Minister, has rejected claims that the government needs to adjust tax rates to generate revenue for the country’s rebuilding efforts.

While addressing questions before the Parliamentary Appointments Committee, Dr. Forson outlined his strategy for boosting revenue without increasing taxes. He emphasized the importance of improving tax compliance as a key measure.

Finance Minister-designate Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced during his vetting before Parliament's Appointments Committee on Monday, January 13 2025 that betting and other "nuisance taxes" will be scrapped while government revenue is set to increase.

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo Markin, has called on the Minister of Finance designate to present a concrete plan for the removal of certain taxes when finally approved by the house.

In its half-year report from July to December 2024, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has explained that it was investigating 197 additional complaints at various stages of review. 

In the report released on Monday morning (Jan 13, 2025), the Special Prosecutor said it will publicise and proceed with cases that meet the threshold for full investigation and fall within the Office’s remit.

The Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday morning starting vetting the three ministerial nominees of President John Dramani Mahama.

But before the committee started asking questions when the first nominee, Cassiel Ato Forson appeared, the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo Markin pointed to some elementary mistakes in the letter from the presidency, that communicated to Parliament, the names of the nominees.

Permit me a space in your prestigious newspaper to draw attention to a critical yet overlooked issue of national importance: the arbitrary and often restrictive entry requirements of Ghanaian universities.

President John Dramani Mahama has dissolved all statutory boards, corporations, commissions, and councils appointed by the previous administration, in line with the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845). 

Oral sex has now been identified as the leading cause of throat cancer, overtaking smoking, alcohol consumption, and poor diet, according to medical experts. 

A massive fire has engulfed the Techiman Central Market in the Bono East Region, leaving numerous shops in ruins and causing damage to goods and properties.

The statue of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, located at the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi, has been destroyed by unknown individuals.  

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to investigate the National Cathedral Project, an initiative launched by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as a national Christian worship centre and a symbol of Ghana’s religious heritage.  

Veteran journalist, Kweku Baako Jnr, opened up about his decision to marry later in life during a candid conversation on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana. The discussion occurred on January 9, 2024, marking Mr Randy Abbey’s final episode as the show’s host.

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a strong condemnation of recent acts of violence and lawlessness reportedly perpetrated by persons claiming to be members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, has stated his opposition to the use of sirens on vehicles by Members of Parliament (MPs) to ease transportation during their duties.

President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang will this afternoon (January 12, 2025) join worshippers at a Christian National Prayer and Thanksgiving Service. 

The Volta Region House of Chiefs has called on President John Dramani Mahama to consider individuals from the Region in the make-up of his government.

The National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) has adjusted the reopening date for the first semester of the 2024/2025 academic year.

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called for greater collaboration between the World Bank and the Manhyia Palace to expedite the implementation of critical development projects aimed at transforming the region’s economic and social landscape.