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  1. May 2026
  2. BY TIMES REPORTER Follow our WhatsApp Channel now! https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAjG7g3gvWajUAEX12Q The post All set for Ketasco ’96 homecoming appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

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    All set for Ketasco ’96 homecoming
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Politics

National House of Chiefs opposes merging Land Administrator office with Lands Commission

The News

The National House of Chiefs has rejected a Constitutional Review Committee recommendation to merge the Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands (OASL) with the Lands Commission, arguing that OASL should remain independent under the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to ensure efficient management of stool land revenue and accountability.

Why it matters

The National House of Chiefs rejects a proposal to merge the stool lands administrator with the Lands Commission, defending customary land revenue independence and accountability.

19 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

Yesterday

  1. National House of Chiefs opposes merging Land Administrator office with Lands Commission

    The National House of Chiefs has rejected a Constitutional Review Committee recommendation to merge the Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands (OASL) with the Lands Commission, arguing that OASL should remain independent under the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to ensure efficient management of stool land revenue and accountability.

    19 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Ketasco '96 year group marks 30-year homecoming in Keta

    The 1996 year group of Keta Senior High School will hold a three-day homecoming celebration July 3–5 on the school campus to reconnect three decades after graduation. The event includes a girls' dormitory washroom facility commissioning, durbar, cultural activities, and thanksgiving service.

    15 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 14 May

  1. Ghana Parliament engages Dutch authorities over detained MP

    The Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, was detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam on Sunday while travelling on a private trip. Parliament and government officials, including the Majority Leader, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Attorney General, are working with Dutch authorities and have engaged a lawyer based in The Hague to represent him.

    14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Ghanaian fashion creative Dionne Slash wins recognition award in Benin

    Ghanaian fashion scenographer Dionne Slash Gavin received the Prix de Reconnaissance et du Mérite at the AVO Fashion Reception in Cotonou, Benin, in recognition of his work combining cultural storytelling with high-concept visual production across West Africa. Gavin, CEO of DSG Model's Management, has over a decade of experience as a fashion show producer, pageant coach, and runway choreographer across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.

    14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Ghanaian film "Vibes The Movie" nominated at Toronto Nollywood Festival

    Ghanaian film Vibes The Movie, directed by Big Ghun and starring Jeffrey Nortey, has received an official nomination at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival. The film, which evolved from a social media series and won an Outstanding Achievement Award at the American Motion Pictures Festival, continues Ghanaian cinema's international recognition journey.

    13 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 8 May

  1. Isaac Adongo defends Bank of Ghana Governor's appointment

    The Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee has defended Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama, saying he is the right person to manage Ghana's central bank and that the country is in safe hands under his leadership.

    8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Isaac Adongo defends Bank of Ghana losses under NDC rule

    The Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee has responded to Minority accusations that the Bank of Ghana recorded losses of about GH¢44 million under the NDC administration, arguing that the NPP government previously recorded far larger losses of GH¢55 billion at the central bank.

    8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Joel Odartei Mills crowned head of Awo-Nancy We family

    Mr Joel Odartei Mills has been crowned Head of Family of Awo-Nancy We at Akoto Lante in Greater Accra Region. The Saturday ceremony featured traditional rites, libation, animal sacrifice, and speeches, with Mills pledging to serve with dedication and uphold family values of harmony, peace, and unity.

    5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 4 May

  1. Stanbic Bank awards laptops to five Ashanti region journalists

    Stanbic Bank Ghana presented Lenovo laptops to five journalists in the Ashanti region in appreciation of their collaboration with the bank. The presentation followed a financial wellness training programme for 20 selected journalists in Kumasi, covering financial literacy and personal wealth management strategies.

    4 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Friday 1 May

  1. Traditional newsrooms remain vital to journalism training and news quality

    The newsroom serves as the central hub of media organizations where journalists deliberate, refine their craft, and train aspiring reporters through mentorship. Newsrooms process and verify information before it reaches the public, playing a decisive role in shaping which stories are told and how they are presented.

    1 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Bawumia aide criticises government over ongoing power outages

    Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, has criticised the government's handling of power outages, arguing that infrastructure upgrades should not require widespread disruption and that Ghanaians prioritise stable electricity over explanations. He claims the outages are affecting businesses, livelihoods, and costs, and contends the government should focus on delivering reliable power rather than justifying the situation.

    29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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