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The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has reportedly been petitioned to investigate President John Dramani Mahama over the takeover of the Damang mine by his brother, business mogul Ibrahim Mahama, by a private citizen, Emmanuel Senyo Amekplenu.According to a report by thelawplatform.com, Amekplenu, in his petition, has accused the president of a conflict of interest over the decision for Ibrahim Mahama to take over the Damang mine.He invoked the investigative powers of the Ombudsman under Article 218(a) of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana and relies on Article 284 on conflict of interest under the code of conduct spelt out…

President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned the Mahama ICT Centre in Damongo, describing it as a key support facility for the government’s Basic Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (BSTEM) programme. According to a Facebook post by the Presidency, Mr Mahama said the centre will promote practical learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, with a focus on information and communications technology. He said the facility was launched at an important time following the rollout of the BSTEM programme in the region and is expected to improve opportunities for students and young people to build digital and technical skills. President Mahama…

The Ministry of the Interior has disclosed that more than 6,000 applicants were disqualified at the medical screening stage of the ongoing security services recruitment exercise after testing positive for drug use or being identified with mental health conditions. Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, speaking in an interview on Pan African TV on Saturday, May 23, said over 100,000 applicants underwent medical examinations during the recruitment process. He explained that the screening went beyond routine physical and laboratory tests to include drug testing and mental health assessments due to growing concerns about personnel wellbeing in the security services. According to…

The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, together with the National Information Technology Agency (NITA), will hold an X Spaces discussion on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 1 PM to address concerns surrounding the proposed NITA Bills and Ghana’s digital future. According to a flyer shared online by the ministry, the discussion will focus on “The NITA Bills and Ghana’s Digital Future: Responding to Stakeholder Concerns.” The engagement comes amid growing public debate on social media and across sections of the technology industry over proposed regulatory frameworks and fees linked to the NITA Bills and related digital governance policies.…

The Minister of the Interior, Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, has given details on why the Police Hospital, whose construction started over 20 years ago, under the John Agyekum Kufuor administration, has not been completed.Speaking in an interview on Pan-African TV with veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr, Muntaka indicated that the construction of the Police Hospital, which was supposed to be one of the country’s national emergency centres, like the 37 Military Hospital, has been marred by corruption.He indicated that when he assumed office as minister, he tried to retrieve documents pertaining to the hospital project after some parties involved in the construction sought to meet…

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has disclosed that more than 2,000 kilometres of roads are currently under construction at various stages across the country as part of the government’s infrastructure development agenda. Speaking during a citizens’ engagement held at Ndewura Jakpa Senior High School in the Savannah Region on Saturday, May 23, the Roads Minister outlined ongoing efforts by the administration of President John Dramani Mahama to improve the country’s road network and address long-standing infrastructure challenges. Agbodza used the occasion to also challenge claims previously made by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo regarding the…

A delegation from the World Bank Group has undertaken a working visit to the Anwiah-Teleku-Bokazo Cooperative Mining Site in the Ellembele Municipality of the Western Region to assess government efforts aimed at formalising Ghana’s artisanal and small-scale mining sector. The visit formed part of the World Bank’s continued interest in supporting initiatives that promote responsible and sustainable mining practices across the country. During the inspection tour, the delegation observed activities at the mining site and assessed compliance with key safety and regulatory standards, including occupational safety measures, the prevention of child labour and the adoption of environmentally responsible mining practices.…

Businessman and Groupe Nduom President, Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, has announced that the first branch of GN Savings and Loans to be reopened following the restoration of its operating licence will be located in Elmina. Speaking at the NDUOM School of Business & Technology 3rd Congregation and 5th Matriculation Ceremony on Saturday, May 23, Dr. Nduom said the reopening process would be carried out gradually, with branches expected to resume operations in phases across the country. “The first branch we will reopen will be in Elmina, and then from here on, step by step, we will get those branches opened over a…

The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested four students of Ada Senior High Technical School (ADA SHTS) after a viral video showed a student wielding a cutlass and threatening colleagues on campus. In a statement issued on Friday, May 22, the police said the incident came to their attention at about 12:10 a.m. after officers intercepted the video circulating on social media. According to the statement, a police night patrol team was immediately dispatched to the school to intervene. With the assistance of school authorities, police arrested Raymond Gyamfi, 18, Oscar Amemoair, 18, Odartey Wilson, 18, and a juvenile who…

The Kanda Highway in Accra have defended their presence in the area despite mounting calls from parliamentary and other sector authorities for the temporary market to be dismantled over concerns about sanitation and urban planning. The traders argue that the absence of a designated livestock market within the municipality has forced them to use the roadside location, particularly during the peak Eid period when demand for animals rises. Speaking to Channel One News, trader Abdul Jalal Moomin said the lack of an official facility in communities such as Mamobi has left them with no alternative trading space. “We don’t have…