President John Dramani Mahama has applauded the significant progress on the Ofankor–Nsawam Road project and has encouraged contractors to intensify their efforts to complete the work ahead of schedule. The President toured the site on Wednesday, December 3—exactly 90 days after his last visit—to assess the pace of work on the busy stretch. He recounted the difficulties encountered during his earlier inspection, including stalled work, delayed payments, and challenges with demolitions required for the project to advance. “When we came, we met a road that was moving at a snail’s pace… one major issue was non-payments for work done for…
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The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has taken a swipe at the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing it of failing to deliver on its major campaign promises and abusing the authority of the state. Speaking on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, during the unveiling of the NPP’s amended constitution in Accra, Kodua said Ghanaians entrusted the NDC with an “overwhelming mandate” in the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections with the expectation that the party would curb illegal mining, promote ethical governance, and enhance national security. However, he argued that almost a year into the…
The Ministry of Health has announced that more than 6,000 newly recruited nurses have received their salaries, representing part of the 13,500 nurses recruited across the country. In a statement issued on Wednesday, December 3, the Ministry said all remaining administrative processes are being finalised to ensure full payment for the entire batch in the coming weeks. The Ministry also commended the medical officers who have already reported to their duty posts and urged those yet to do so to report by Friday, December 12, 2025. According to the Ministry, the postings are not punitive but are aimed at ensuring…
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, says the party has fixed many of the challenges that contributed to its defeat in the 2024 general elections. He made the remark during the official launch of the NPP’s 2025 amended constitution at the party’s headquarters in Asylum Down, Accra. According to Mr. Kodua, the party embarked on a rigorous, nationwide review process to identify and correct structural and operational weaknesses. “I’m proud to say that many of the issues which, in one way or another, culminated in our loss on 7 December 2024 have been addressed…
Ghana’s inflation rate has dropped for the eleventh consecutive month, easing to 6.3% in November 2025 from 8.0% in October, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). Presenting the data in Accra, the Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, attributed the decline to significant reductions in both food and non-food inflation. Overall, prices rose by 0.9% between October and November 2025. Food inflation fell sharply to 6.6%, down from 9.5% in October, while non-food inflation also dropped to 6.1% from 6.9%. Inflation within the services sector eased to 3.8%, compared to 4.6%…
The Minority in Parliament has blamed the Mahama-led NDC government for what it terms a troubling decline in the 2025 WASSCE results, accusing the administration of reversing progress made under the Akufo-Addo era. In a statement dated Wednesday, December 3, and signed by the Ranking Member on the Education Committee, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Caucus said the latest data released by WAEC shows “a clear retrogression” in the performance of candidates across the four core subjects. According to the Minority, the 2025 results show: English Language: 69% Mathematics: 48.73% Integrated Science: 57.74% Social Studies: 55.82% These figures mark a…
The Member of Parliament for the Salaga-South Constituency, Hon. Hajia Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, has sponsored the installation of new streetlights in Makango, one of the major communities within her constituency. The project, undertaken ahead of the Christmas season, aims to improve security and enhance visibility for residents, motorists, and traders who depend on the community’s busy road network. The new streetlights are expected to help reduce petty crime and make evening activities safer and more convenient. Residents of Makango have enthusiastically welcomed the initiative and expressed profound gratitude to the MP for responding promptly to their long-standing appeal. They believe…
Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, Dominic Nitiwul, has dismissed a circulating video in which he allegedly urged New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates in Yendi not to support flagbearer aspirant Kennedy Agyapong. Nitiwul clarified that the footage is a recycled clip from the 2023 NPP presidential primaries and not a statement made during the ongoing 2025 campaign season. He said his remarks were a response to ethnocentric comments Agyapong had made about Northerners at that time. In a statement, the former Defence Minister said: “This 2023 video has been misleadingly presented by Hon Kennedy Agyapong and his team as a recent…
The government has unveiled a major overhaul of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), announcing an average 120% increase in tariffs paid to healthcare providers, effective 2026. The announcement was made by Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh on Monday, December 1, 2025, during the Government Accountability Series. The adjustment comes in response to long-standing complaints from hospitals and clinics that existing NHIS tariffs were insufficient and economically unsustainable, often resulting in reduced service quality or refusal to treat NHIS patients. “Beginning next year, we’re going to increase the tariff paid to service providers. They have been complaining that the current…
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is expected to present a comprehensive report to President John Dramani Mahama in the coming days after concluding a critical round of mediation talks between the Kusaasi and Mamprusi factions at the Manhyia Palace. Monday’s meeting marked a significant milestone in efforts to resolve the long-standing Bawku conflict. The atmosphere around the Palace was filled with jubilation as members of both factions celebrated what many described as the most encouraging progress so far in the peace process. Minor skirmish quickly contained The otherwise peaceful gathering saw a brief disturbance when a Mamprusi supporter, in…