University of Ghana Commissions Diamond Jubilee Hall to Ease Accommodation Crisis The University of Ghana has officially commissioned the Diamond Jubilee Hall, a newly constructed student residence aimed at addressing the institution’s persistent accommodation challenges. This issue, which resurfaces at the start of every academic year, has been a major concern, particularly for first-year students. […]
Ablakwa Outlines Plans to Modernize Ghana’s Passport Acquisition Process The Minister-Designate for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has unveiled plans to streamline and modernize Ghana’s passport acquisition process to improve efficiency and convenience for applicants. Addressing concerns over delays and inefficiencies, Ablakwa acknowledged widespread complaints about the difficulty of obtaining passports in a timely manner. […]
The Minister-Designate for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that 156 Ghanaians are currently facing imminent deportation from the United States. Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Ablakwa refuted earlier reports suggesting that over 6,000 Ghanaians were set for deportation under the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. He cited official communication […]
Afenyo-Markin Apologizes to Okudzeto Ablakwa’s Wife Over Vetting Remarks The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has publicly apologized to Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs, and his wife, Nuhela Seidu, following remarks made during a press conference on the vetting process. At a briefing on Friday, January 31, the Minority caucus accused the Majority of […]
Four Ghanaian MPs Suspended After Chaotic Vetting Session Four Members of Parliament in Ghana have been suspended for two weeks following a chaotic vetting session that led to disorder in the chamber. Speaker Alban Bagbin announced the suspensions on Friday, January 31, 2025, citing misconduct during the previous day’s proceedings. The affected MPs are Rockson-Nelson […]
Small-Scale Miners Demand Investigation into $200M Anti-Galamsey Fund The National Concerned Association of Small-Scale Miners (NCASSM) is calling for a government investigation into the use of over $200 million allocated between 2017 and 2024 to tackle illegal mining (galamsey). Allegations of Mismanagement In a press release, NCASSM President Michael Kwadwo Peprah raised concerns about the […]
Communications Minister Nominee Warns Telcos of Sanctions for Poor Service Samuel Nartey George, the Minister nominee for Communications, Digitalisation, and Innovation, has cautioned Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) that failure to meet required service quality standards will attract sanctions, including fines. Speaking during his vetting by the Appointments Committee on Thursday, January 30, Mr. George reiterated […]
Smoking a Single Cigarette Could Cut 20 Minutes Off Your Life New research suggests that each cigarette smoked could reduce a person’s lifespan by 20 minutes—nearly double the previous estimate of 11 minutes per cigarette. The study, commissioned by the Department for Health and Social Care and conducted by researchers from University College London (UCL), […]
Hon. Samuel Nartey George, Minister-Designate for Communications, Digital Tech, and Innovation
President Mahama Swears in Constitutional Review Committee, Calls for National Unity Accra, Ghana – President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed that the newly formed Constitutional Review Committee is dedicated to strengthening Ghana’s governance, emphasizing that its work transcends partisan interests. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Jubilee House, President Mahama […]
