Author: TNRgh

President Mahama’s 24-hour economy policy has disrupted shady deals buried in the crucial Gas Processing Plant II (GPP II) that the erstwhile Akufo Addo administration was setting up as a private cash cow. The swift action taken by the new administration to kick-start  the GPP II project has already started unearthing murky dealings and reported grand plans by the then-Akufo Addo administration to sideline parliamentary oversight. These dealings have been revealed in explosive documents. Barely months into office, Mahama’s government has wasted no time in prioritizing this vital infrastructure, recognizing its pivotal role in ensuring a reliable and affordable power…

By Leo Nelson Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has given a resolute pledge to wipe out the country’s mounting energy sector debt by the year 2026, assuring citizens that his leadership is dedicated to addressing the current GH¢80 billion financial burden. Speaking at the prestigious Africa CEO Summit in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, President Mahama laid out a robust strategy aimed at steadying the sector and reinvigorating the confidence of investors. Highlighting the urgency of the situation, President Mahama declared, “Upon my re-election, we were faced with a disarrayed energy sector grappling with debts totalling almost 2.5 billion owed to Independent…

By Philip Antoh In a bold move set to shake up market prices, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has locked horns with trade bigwigs to slash prices of goods in the coming months. With the Ghanaian cedi flexing its muscles against foreign currencies, including the US dollar, plans are underway to bring relief to consumers’ pockets. Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare spilled the beans during a high-stakes meeting today, revealing that trade associations have committed to dropping prices, with some already taking the plunge amidst the cedi’s bullish run. In a statement to the media, Mrs. Ofosu-Adjare hailed the…

By Prince Ahenkorah A groundbreaking report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime has exposed a sharp decline in the cocaine trade within the Sahel region, with sneaky smuggling routes thrown into disarray by a wave of dramatic coups. The eye-opening report shed light on the surge in trans-Saharan cocaine trafficking in the period between 2019 and 2023, with reports indicating a spike in the consumption of cocaine powder and crack across certain areas of the Sahel. In a jaw-dropping revelation, seizures of cocaine in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali skyrocketed from a mere annual average of 13 kilograms…

By Leo Nelson Ghanaian President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, took the spotlight at the first-ever African Union Debt Summit in Lomé, Togo, with a powerful message urging African nations to steer their debt paths towards prosperity, not peril. Drawing on his tried-and-tested leadership amidst fiscal turmoil, President Mahama called for a fresh perspective on debt—one that fuels development rather than despair. In a continent facing mounting debt pressures and economic turbulence, the President’s words rang true, highlighting urgent action needed. He stressed the importance of fiscal discipline while safeguarding social welfare and essential investments crucial for Africa’s future prosperity.…

Ghana’s finest are making significant strides in the battle against illegal mining, with a whopping 208 suspects behind bars and a staggering 99 excavators confiscated in the ongoing anti-galamsey operations. Led by the vigilant Ghana Police Service, the crackdown has seen a wave of arrests and seizures in key hotspots around the nation. In recent operations at Samreboi, Wassa Dunkwa, Tigarikrom, and neighboring areas in the Western Region, a total of 58 suspects – 50 locals and 8 Chinese nationals – have been apprehended for their involvement in unlawful mining activities. To add to that, a haul of 85 excavators…

The discussions surrounding Ghana’s potential acquisition of a national airline have once again surged to the forefront. Following the closure of Ghana’s former national carrier, successive administrations have endeavored to revive the nation’s aviation sector without lasting success. In a resolute commitment made during the 2024 campaign, President John Dramani Mahama pledged to reinstate Ghana’s national airline as a crucial step towards reinstating national pride and enhancing the country’s economic prospects. In line with his promise, a 10-member task force has been established under his administration to ensure the realization of this strategic objective. The resurrection of Ghana’s national airline…

Ghanaian artiste King Promise, winner of the TGMAs Artiste of the Year, has opened up on valuable lessons learnt from his previous nominations on Telecel Ghana Music Awards with DJ Slim on Daybreak Hitz. King Promise shared lessons he had learnt after losing out on various categories a number of times in the TGMAs. “It’s really just one lesson, is to just keep pushing bro. Like you need to believe in yourself. What people see that you don’t see in yourself, you need to work so hard that you turn non-believers into believers,”he stated. He further noted that in previous…

Kim Kardashian has told a court she feared she would be raped and killed during an armed robbery in her Paris hotel room in 2016. The 44-year-old media personality and businesswoman was tearful as she told the judge: “I was certain he [one of the robbers] was going to rape me.” “I absolutely did think I was going to die,” she added. “I said a prayer for my family, and for my sister who would walk in [and find me] and that they would have an okay life after what they saw.” Kardashian faced a group of 10 defendants –…

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has urged for the transition of the Black Satellites squad into the Meteors team, with “few additions,” as part of Ghana’s preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. This call comes after Ghana’s U-20 team suffered a painful exit from the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Despite a 2-2 draw, they were knocked out on penalties, which extends the country’s wait to qualify for the U-20 World Cup in Chile since 2015. Minister Adams, speaking during a meeting with the Ghana Olympic Committee, emphasized the importance of maintaining the…