In a move to reinforce his administration’s commitment to modesty and prudent resource management, President John Dramani Mahama has announced a ban on non-essential travel for government appointees. 

The government has put the implementation of the National Roads Authority Act 2024 (Act 1118) on hold to allow for further consultations, the Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced.

President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in the fourth batch of ministers of state in accordance with Article 78(1) of the 1992 Constitution.

The Attorney General (A-G) of Ghana has filed a nolle prosequi, effectively discontinuing the case against several individuals associated with the Democracy Hub protests, including prominent activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor and social media influencer Elorm Ama Governor-Ababio, also known as Ama Governor.

Brigadier-General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono has been appointed Acting Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) by President John Dramani Mahama.

The chairman of the Special Committee investigating the disturbances that disrupted the ministerial vetting process, Mr Emmanuel Bedzrah, has stated that the committee will invoke constitutional provisions and standing orders if members of the Minority refuse to appear before it.

The Marshal of Parliament, Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Kofi Owusu, has confirmed that parliamentary marshals operate strictly under the directives of the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, and intervene only upon his instruction during disturbances.

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to uphold patriotism, diligence, and ethical conduct in all facets of life, warning against the growing pursuit of material gain at the expense of national progress.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, host of the Hajj Pilgrimage, has increased Ghana’s quota from 4,000 to 5,000 pilgrims.

The J.J. Rawlings Foundation has petitioned Parliament to investigate remarks made against the late former President Jerry John Rawlings and his daughter, Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, on the floor of the House.

The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has charged appointees of the new government to deliver their best in order to live up to the trust reposed in them.

President John Mahama has assured the chiefs and people of the Western Region of his commitment to complete the abandoned Takoradi Central Market project, a business hub in the Twin-City of the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis. 

The government has procured enough alternative fuels to fire plants to generate electricity to make up for the shortfall occasioned by the shutting down of the West African Gas Pipeline.

The Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has described his recent suspension from Parliament as unjust and undeserved.

The Majority Chief Whip, Rockson Nelson Defeamekpor, has dismissed the Minority’s criticism of President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to discontinue criminal charges against Dr Johnson Pandit Asiamah, the acting Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), describing it as political mischief and legal ignorance.

The Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has held separate meetings with military chiefs, service commanders and staff of the ministry as he assumed his new role last Monday.

President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to move beyond past divisions and embrace collaboration to drive national growth and development.

Trinidad and Tobago is beginning to reap the benefits of Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley’s visit to Ghana, as the West African country recently gifted the country with ten thousand yam seeds.

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order sanctioning the International Criminal Court, accusing it of "illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and our close ally Israel".

The prosecution in the trial in which a 52-year-old legal practitioner is standing trial for allegedly forging a will has decided to continue the trail, a Principal State Attorney, Dominic Bakoma, has told the trial court. 

The Agricultural Development Bank PLC (ADB) has announced the resignation of its Managing Director, Mr Alhassan Yakubu-Tali, effective February 5, 2025.

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated that the activities of the Operation Retrieve All Loot (ORAL) Committee are aimed at ensuring accountability for all individuals in positions of trust and not targeted specifically at officials of the previous New Patriotic Party administration.

President John Dramani Mahama has assured that the Komenda Sugar Factory in the Central Region will be made operational under his government.

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced plans to reintroduce road and bridge tolls as part of efforts to generate revenue for road maintenance and infrastructure development.

A 36-year-old unemployed man has been convicted of stealing a Samsung Galaxy A54 5G mobile phone belonging to a Principal Administrator of the Human Resource Unit of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ).