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LIST of 20 names appointed by President Mahama to work in his office after 15 days in charge

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President John Dramani Mahama has made 20 key appointments to the Office of the President in three phases, with the first set announced on January 6, the second on January 15 and the third set on January 21, 2025. These appointments aim to strengthen governance and enhance operational efficiency within the presidency. First set of appointments – January 6, 2025 The initial announcement included seven key figures to serve in various high-level roles. The appointments were announced a day before the official inauguration of President Mahama. The appointees were: Julius Debrah – Chief of Staff Dr Callistus Mahama – Executive Secretary to the President Prosper Douglas Bani – Head of Interim Security Taskforce Dr Valerie Sawyerr – Senior Presidential Adviser, Governmental Affairs Augustus Goosie Tannoh – Presidential Adviser Responsible for 24-hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Marietta Agyeiwaa Brew – Legal Counsel to the President of Ghana Felix Kwakye Ofosu – Acting Spokespe...
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McDan resumes Terminal 1 operations after airport company approved debt payment terms

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McDan Aviation has resumed the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) Terminal 1 after the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) approved a payment plan to help clear arrears owed by McDan. The Ghana Airport Company Limited in December 2024 shut down the operations of McDan at the airport due to debt. However, following an agreement reached between McDan and the GACL, the airport company has granted access to McDan to continue with operations at Terminal 1. The GACL, in December 2024 explained that McDan had an outstanding debt of over US$3.9 million.  It said the debt, which had been accumulating since 2020, includes US$3,995,622.66 and GH¢13,523.37. While McDan Aviation paid GH¢2 million during that period, GACL had initially insisted on full settlement before reopening the terminal. Following discussions, the two parties successfully resolved the issues, allowing McDan Aviation to restart operations.  In a statement dated January 21, 20...
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Ghana Coca-Red Plus, in collaboration with the World Bank, donated 228 desks and chairs to schools in the Atwima Nwabiagya North Municipal Assembly

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On January 14, 2025, Ghana Cocoa Red Plus, in collaboration with the World Bank, made a significant contribution by donating 228 desks and chairs to educational institutions within the Atwima Nwabiagya North Municipal Assembly. This initiative underscores our collective commitment to improving the learning environment for both students and educators, effectively addressing their needs with dedication and care. The Acting District Chief Executive, Hon. S.M. Abdul Rahman, along with the District Director of Education, expressed their sincere appreciation for this generous donation and requested continued support for future initiatives.
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Barekese Piggery and Meat Processing Factory to create 300 new jobs, benefit 700 farmers

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A new piggery and meat processing facility in Barekese, Ashanti Region, is set to create 300 direct and indirect jobs and significantly boost the incomes of over 700 pig farmers. This state-of-the-art facility, established by Piper Pretty Company Limited, is capable of processing 35,000 pigs annually and is poised to provide sustainable growth opportunities for farmers and workers across the value chain. The project was financed by the Industrial Support Fund Ghana Venture Capital Ltd (ISF-GVC), a venture capital fund managed by Impact Capital Advisors (ICA), and is part of a broader effort to transform agribusiness in Ghana. The facility will provide a reliable market for pig farmers, ensuring fair prices for their produce while creating new opportunities for input suppliers, farm workers, and processors. At the inauguration, CEO of Piper Pretty Ltd, Isaac Owusu Asubonteng said the project represents more than just a processing plant. “This facility is a game-changer for farmers and w...
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Woman jailed for six months for stealing Infinix phone

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Anastasia Ekudi, a 40-year-old trader has been convicted by the Hohoe Circuit Court for stealing an ‘Infinix Smart 6 plus’ mobile phone valued GH₵1,200. Ekudi who appeared before the Court on December 15, 2023, pleaded not guilty, was fully tried, found guilty and was sentenced to six months in prison.  Prosecutor, Chief Inspector Charles Aziati told the Court presided over by Mr Michael Johnson Abbey that the complainant and the convict were both traders.  He said the complainant owned a shop in front of her house where she sold provisions, and the convict normally visited the complainant’s shop to buy things.  Chief Inspector Aziati said on December 14, 2023, the convict visited the complainant in her house to buy a soap worth GH₵2 adding that the complainant led the convict to her shop and sold the soap to her.  He said the convict paid for the soap and walked away and it was the moment that the complainant detected theft of her Infinix Smart 6 plus mobile phone valued GH₵1,200 whic...
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This student was handing out bottles of water to protesters. Minutes later, he was dead

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  Dhaka, Bangladesh CNN  —  Using his sleeve to wipe tear gas from his burning eyes, 25-year-old Mugdho weaves through the crowd, handing out bottles of water to the protesters whose demands for reform would soon topple Bangladesh’s leader. Fifteen minutes later, the university student would become a martyr of the protest movement, when a bullet pierced his forehead as he paused to rest during the searing afternoon heat in the capital Dhaka. Mugdho – whose full name was Mir Mahfuzur Rahman – was rushed to hospital by his friend and fellow protesters, but it was too late, his twin Snigdho – Mir Mahbubur Rahman – told CNN. “I just hugged him, and I cried.” The video of Mugdho handing out water before his death on July 18 punctured the social news feeds of millions across Bangladesh, galvanizing more people to take to the streets calling for justice for the lives lost. What began as peaceful protests against a quota system for government jobs spiraled into a nationwide movem...
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Why Ukraine’s generals may have rolled the dice on an incursion into Russia

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 A photo released by the acting governor of Kursk region shows a damaged house after what Russia said was shelling by the Ukrainian side in the Russian city of Sudzha, Kursk region, on August 6, 2024. Handout/Governor of Kursk region/Telegram/AP Ukraine’s decision to launch a large amount of its scant military resources across the border into Russia - in pursuit of headlines but, thus far, an unclear strategic objective – marks a moment of either desperation or inspiration for Ukraine. And it does perhaps herald a new phase of the war. Not because incursions into Russia by Ukraine are somehow new – they have been happening for over a year, mostly by Russian citizens, fighting for Ukraine with obvious Ukrainian military assistance but no official, public role. It feels new because this is, according to Russia at least, the regular Ukrainian army mounting an attack on Russia, and a rare roll of the dice by a Ukrainian top brass whose movements have been criticized mostly in the last ...
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