Former President John Dramani Mahama, the leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and the biggest opposition party, has declared that if his party wins the 2024 elections, he will merge a few ministries in the nation. Mr. Mahama emphasized that the New Patriotic Party-led administration had established multiple …
Read More »Tension in Niger as soldiers blockade presidential palace, ministries
Reports have emerged of soldiers blockading the presidential palace and several ministries in Niger’s capital, Niamey. According to BBC reports, there were no shots fired during the incident, but the motive behind the blockade remains unclear. President Mohamed Bazoum is said to be in his residence with his family, while …
Read More »Finance Ministry and 4 other ministries that owe ‘big’ money
The Auditor General’s department has revealed various amounts owed by some ministries in its recent report. The report which cites infractions in many governmental institutions; ministries, departments and other agencies, was prepared under Section 11 of the Audit Service Act, 2000 (Act 584) for presentation to Parliament in accordance with Section …
Read More »Ministries that were ‘kicked out’ in 2021
Following the transition of the New Patriotic Party for their second term in governance, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo had to choose persons he deemed fit to join his administration for the 4-year period. This decision involved downsizing his already existing government and making provision for some new ministries with …
Read More »Gas explosion at Ministries’ Zenith Bank kills one; others in critical condition
A gas explosion within the premises of Zenith Bank around Ministries in Accra, has left one dead, another in critical condition, and a third person with minor injuries. According to Citi News sources, the deceased and the critically injured person, both welders, were engaged to dismantle a garbage container within …
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