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Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo nominated for appointment as KATH CEO

Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, an Orthopaedic Surgeon has been nominated by President John Dramani Mahama for appointment as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi. Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo currently works at KATH and attends to both orthopedic and trauma cases at the Department of Surgery. He also teaches both medical students and residents. A letter dated April 30, 2025, signed by Dr Callistus Mahama, the Secretary to the President and addressed to the Minister of Health and seen by Graphic Online directed the minister to ensure that steps were taken to regularise the appointment in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Ghana Health Service and Teaching Hospitals Act, 1996 (Act 525) as amended. Prof. Otchere Addai-Mensah, who was CEO of KATH was relieved of his position last week. Reports suggested the Minister […]

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Govt to outline turnaround plan for troubled AirtelTigo in 8 weeks — Sam George

The Minister of Commun ications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, says the government is working to restructure the long-standing debt of state-owned telecommunication company, AirtelTigo (AT), while engaging potential investors, and considering possible strategic partnerships to inject fresh capital and technical expertise into the company. These, along with policy reforms and operational restructuring, he said, are among bold and far-reaching reforms on the table to reposition the company as a commercially viable, profitable and competitive force in the local telecom sector. “To arrive at this, tough decisions will be taken. Difficult steps will have to be made, but I believe that they will all be in the long-term interest of the country, the company and the customer,” the minister said. “We have a clear sense of where we are. There are proposals on the table. Over the next […]

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Tinubu Vows to Secure Forests, Enhance Surveillance in Katsina Amid Rising Security Challenges

Tinubu Pledges Advanced Security Measures to Combat Banditry and Terrorism in North-west President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to reclaiming ungoverned areas, particularly the forests, in the North-west and across Nigeria. Speaking during a state dinner held at the Government House in Katsina , the president promised to deploy advanced surveillance technology to combat rising cases of kidnapping, banditry, and terrorism. Addressing Katsina elders and leaders on Friday night, Tinubu acknowledged the security challenges facing the country and assured stakeholders of decisive action. “On the issue of security raised by former governor Aminu Bello Masari again this evening, yes, I agree that security is a challenge for the country. I addressed the men and women of the armed forces earlier today and assured them that we will do everything to fight terrorism and banditry,” he said. Securing Ungoverned […]

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YEA signs MoU with Fire Service to recruit 5000 assistants 

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has signed a one-year agreement with the Ghana National Fire Service to recruit 5,000 young people as Fire Assistants across the country. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on Friday, May 3, 2025, forms part of efforts to tackle youth unemployment and boost fire safety operations nationwide. In a press statement the YEA said the initiative aims to support job creation while partnering with state institutions to enhance public safety. Under the agreement, the Ghana National Fire Service will handle the training and supervision of the recruits, who are expected to be deployed to various regions upon completion of their training. The recruitment process, including eligibility requirements and timelines, has not yet been announced. The Chief Executive Officer of YEA, Malik Basintale signed the agreement on behalf of the agency. The Minister for the Interior […]

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Ghanaian student dies under suspicious circumstances at Indian university

A Ghanaian student at Andhra University in India has died under suspicious circumstances, prompting concerns from both university officials and the Ghanaian diplomatic mission.The deceased, identified as 29-year-old Ivan Obeng Lartey, was a first-year Business Management student and one of 30 Ghanaian nationals currently enrolled at the university. He was residing in Room 401 of the YMCA hostel located on Beach Road. According to officials, Lartey was rushed to a corporate hospital in the early hours of Wednesday, 30 April 2025, by fellow students who reported that he had been suffering from a high fever and vomiting. He was later transferred to the King George Hospital (KGH), where doctors pronounced him dead on arrival.AU Chief Warden, N.M. Yugandhar, expressed concern over the sequence of events, stating that the university authorities were not alerted in time to intervene. “None of our […]

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Education Minister inaugurates new 12-member GES Council

The GES Council is to provide strategic leadership and oversight for Ghana’s pre-tertiary education sector. The council is chaired by former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), Professor Mawutor Avoke. Other members of the council are Dr Rosemond Wilson (West African Examinations Council - WAEC), Professor Azeko Tahiru Salifu (National Schools Inspectorate Authority - NASIA), Mr Adam Adu Marshall (National Teaching Council - NTC), Professor Yayra Dzakadzie (National Council for Curriculum and Assessment - NaCCA), Rt. Rev. Paa Solomon Grant-Essilfie (Teacher Association – rotational representative) and Mrs Mamle D. Andrews (Chief Director, Ministry of Education). Others are Mrs Felicia Dapaah Agyeman-Boakye (Local Government representative), a representative from Faith-Based Organisations, Adamu Bintu Fati (Non-Teaching Staff of GES representative), Florence Bobi (Female Educationist) and Professor Ernest Kofi Davis (Director-General, GES). In a statement the Ministry of Education indicated that the newly constituted council formation reflects a renewed commitment to educational […]

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New TOR MD pledges to revive refinery; blames NPP for mismanagement

The newly appointed acting Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), Edmond Kombat, has expressed his determination to address the challenges that have brought the state-owned oil refinery to its knees. TOR, which is currently shut down, has the capacity to refine about 45,000 barrels per stream day (bpsd). The plant, however, is grappling with numerous issues, including broken-down equipment and a significant debt burden. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Graphic Online on Friday, May 2, 2025, Mr Kombat described the refinery’s problems as largely financial in nature. Assessment He attributed the facility’s decline to what he described as “pure mismanagement” under the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration. “We inherited a debt of $517 million left by the previous administration. The Residue Fluid Catalytic Cracking (RFCC) unit has not operated since 2019, and the Crude Distillation Unit […]

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Tackling mismanagement at workplaces: Speak up, protect your institutions – Mahama urges workers at May Day Parade

President John Dramani Mahama has urged workers to voice mismanagement going on in their various workplaces to help prevent the collapse of their institutions.  “Many of you work in state-owned enterprises that have been atrociously managed over the last eight years. I urge you not to keep quiet when management is driving your enterprise into ruin. “You are always the first to be affected by job losses when these institutions collapse. Your enterprise, where you work, belongs to you. They guarantee you lifelong employment, and so you must protect those enterprises. “When things are going wrong, do not be afraid to say so. As President, I will back and support you to set things right,” he said. The President was speaking at a parade to celebrate Labour Day, also known as May Day, at the Black Star Square in Accra yesterday. […]

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New Ghana Armed Forces CDS William Agyapong promoted to rank of Lieutenant General

The new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Major General William Agyapong has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General, a Three-Star General level. President John Dramani Mahama in March 2025, appointed new Service Chiefs for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF).  The changes took effect on March 24, 2025.   The new appointees were the then One-Star generals, Brigadier General William Agyapong as Chief of Defence Staff, the then Brigadier General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu as Chief of Army Staff, the then Commodore Godwin Livinus Bessing as Chief of Naval Staff, the then Air Commodore Eric Agyen-Frempong as Chief of Air Staff, and the then Brigadier General Glover Ashong Annan as Chief of Staff.   Promotion Prior to becoming the CDS and assuming duty on March 24, 2025, William Agyapong was promoted to the rank of […]

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NPP National Chairman takes a temporary break from ‘Thank You Tour’

The National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Ntim, has taken a brief break from the ongoing nationwide "Thank You Tour." A statement dated May 1, 2025, and signed by the Party’s Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah, explained that the chairman stepped away from the tour “to attend to some pressing matters.” "The New Patriotic Party wishes to inform all members and the public that the National Chairman has taken a short break from the ongoing nationwide "Thank You" tour to attend to some pressing matters," the statement read. The statement emphasized that Mr Ntim remains fully committed to the tour and will rejoin the team in due course. t also expressed the Party’s appreciation to members for their continued support, enthusiasm, and unwavering commitment throughout the nationwide exercise. "The National Chairman remains fully committed to the tour […]

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