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Ahmed Ibrahim, the Local Government Minister nominee, has vowed to uphold mutual respect and effective communication between legislators and Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to enhance governance. On Tuesday, January 21, during his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Mr. Ibrahim stressed the critical need for fostering cordial relationships between MPs and DCEs. “I will not allow any DCE to disrespect any Member of Parliament,” he stated firmly. “In the same way, I’ll ensure there is a common platform for smooth communication between MPs and DCEs.” “Mutual respect and collaboration between MPs and DCEs are essential to advancing the…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a new batch of his ministerial appointees. The new nominees include 14 ministers of state and three regional ministers. The Member of Parliament for Asawase, Muntaka Mubarak, has been nominated as the Minister-Designate for the Interior Ministry, while the MP for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has been nominated as the Minister-Designate for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The MP for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has been nominated to head the Ministry of Communications, and Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the MP for Ellembelle, has been named as the Minister-Designate for the Ministry of Lands and…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the appointments of additional key personnel to his office. These latest appointments aim at “strengthening governance and enhancing operational efficiency” at the presidency, a statement signed by the Acting Spokesperson to the President, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, on January 21, 2025, explained. The new appointees, drawn from diverse backgrounds, are expected to bring their wealth of experience and dedication to their respective roles for effective leadership and responsive administration. The high-profile personnel include Mrs. Joyce Bawah Mogtari, who steps in as Presidential Adviser and Special Aide; Seth Emmanuel Terkper, former Finance Minister now serving as…
President John Mahama has announced plans to introduce new incentives to empower businesses and create jobs across Ghana. This initiative is a key part of his administration’s strategy to reduce unemployment and drive economic growth by strengthening the private sector. At the First Sky Group Thanksgiving Service, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, speaking on behalf of President Mahama, emphasized the government’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment. As part of the “resetting agenda,” the administration will engage with business leaders to identify areas for collaboration and provide targeted incentives to help businesses expand, boost productivity, and generate more jobs. This…
President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday nominated 17 additional ministers for the consideration of Parliament for appointment as ministers in his administration.The list of 17 is made up of three regional ministers which brings the total number of regional ministerial nominees to 16. President Mahama has committed to maintaining a lean government with only 60 ministers, even as thousands of hopeful candidates have submitted their CVs for consideration. The nominations announced on Tuesday bring the total number of ministerial nominees by President Mahama to 42 as of now. The list of 42 includes: seven women and a total of 24…
President John Dramani Mahama’s first set of ministerial nominations have been approved by Parliament today, January 21, 2025.This marks the first group of ministers to be confirmed after his inauguration on January 7, 2025, fulfilling a key constitutional requirement.The nominations were submitted to the Speaker of Parliament in accordance with Article 78 of the 1992 Constitution.The approved ministers by Parliament are:
Donald Trump has said he was “saved by God to make America great again” as he delivered his inaugural address. Trump reflected on the assassination attempts against him last year, saying he had been saved “for a reason”. “Just a few months ago, in a beautiful Pennsylvania field, an assassin’s bullet ripped through my ear,” he said. “But I felt then and believe even more so now, that my life was saved for a reason. I was saved by God to make America great again.” The 78-year-old also said the “golden age of America” begins now as he vowed to…
Donald Trump is set to sign “close to 100 executive orders” after entering office in today’s inauguration ceremony. Trump will officially become president of the United States at today’s historic inauguration ceremony, his second time entering the highest office in the United States. Last night, the incoming president celebrated his election victory “on the eve of taking back our country” in front of a large crowd gathered in the Capital One arena in Washington, DC. “We won,” Trump told his supporters as he promised “close to 100 executive orders” on his first day in office. He promised mass deportations and…
A public inquiry will take place into the Southport stabbings, the Home Secretary has announced. The inquiry will look at how Axel Rudakubana, who was referred to Prevent three times, was able to go on and murder three girls at a Taylor Swift themed dance class. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has been clear that important information about the perpetrator’s past could not be made public before today to avoid jeopardising the legal proceedings or prejudicing the possible jury trial, in line with the normal rules of the British justice systems. Nothing has been more important than…
Veteran Nigerian actress Ini Edo has gone into detail about her struggles with fertility, which eventually spurred her decision to have a daughter via a surrogate. Edo got candid about her struggles on the recent episode of the Young Famous & African reality TV show, revealing that she had always wanted children. I got married at the age of 26 because I thought that at 31, I’d have been done with childbearing and I’d have returned and faced my career. I’ve tried, and I’ve had like 6 miscarriages, I don’t like getting into it. It wasn’t a fancy way out for me, I…
