The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, is still surprised at the dissenting voices in relation to the proposed E-levy in the 2022 budget statement. He however, expressed optimism that the policy will be approved but in the event it does not go through, he said, the government will turn to the petroleum sector for revenue. Asked […]
A stalwart of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Kofi Konadu Apraku, has asked delegates of the party to cherish their power to vote ahead of the party’s internal elections. He said the voting decision they make have consequences on their own lives and the lives of others around them hence, the need to value […]
Potential New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate Mr Alan Kyerematen has reportedly paid for nomination forms for all aspiring polling station executives across the country. The Trade and Industry Minister is reported to have funded the entire nomination forms in all 275 constituencies to facilitate the ongoing polling station level election process within the elephant […]
Harry Kane’s stoppage-time goal gave Tottenham a stunning victory over Premier League leaders Manchester City in a chaotic finale at Etihad Stadium. City thought they had rescued a point moments earlier when Riyad Mahrez converted a penalty awarded after a VAR review, but there was another twist to come and Kane, predictably, provided it. The […]
Liverpool staged a second-half comeback against a resilient Norwich side to keep their Premier League title hopes alive with an eighth successive win in all competitions. The Reds had threatened the Norwich goal countless times but they were stunned into emergency action moments after the interval when Milot Rashica’s deflected strike gave the Canaries hope […]
Thomas Partey capped off an impressive performance with an assist as Arsenal secured a 2-1 win over Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday. The Ghanaian assisted Bukayo Saka to score Arsenal’s second which sealed an important victory as the Gunners moved to within a point of the top four. England international Smith Rowe ran […]
A private legal practitioner, Mr Kwame Jantuah, has said persons who make seditious comments can be arrested by the Police. He said the Police have the right under the laws of Ghana to arrest any person who make such comments to answer questions and also provide evidence. He was commenting on the arrests of Convener […]
Ghana duo Jordan Ayew and Jeffrey Schlupp were both in action for Crystal Palace whose poor run continued on Saturday with a 1-0 defeat against Chelsea with Hakim Ziyech scoring the winning goal in the 89th minute. Thomas Tuchel’s side last played in the top flight almost a month ago when they defeated Tottenham, and […]
During Wave III of the coronavirus pandemic in Ghana, the use of mobile money by businesses increased, the Covid-19 Firm Tracker has revealed. It further indicated that about 70 per cent of firms report using mobile money in the third-round survey, compared to 53.4 percent in the second round. The share of business establishments that […]
Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) Sammi Awuku and his deputy, Anna Horma Miezah, have paid a familiarisation tour of the Western Region and Central Region operational offices. The tour was for the Director-General and his deputy to learn at first hand challenges associated with the work, including welfare of the staff and how […]
The Ashanti Region Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Andrews Nana Akwasi, wants the party’s representatives in Parliament to stay in the House to stop the passage of the controversial Electronic Transfer Levy Bill. He said he would not hesitate to organise party supporters and work on their behalf at the constituency level. […]
Two suspects have been arrested for possessing 88 parcels of suspected narcotic drugs by the Koforidua District Police of the Eastern Regional Police Command. Information from the officer in charge D/C Inspector Edwin Tetteh indicates that the arrest was made at Friday dawn by the night patrol team. The police report says the two suspects […]
Ahead of the 65th Independence Day celebration, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said Ghana has a story of hope. “We have a story. Ours is a story of hope! A story that has evolved with time, from the struggles of our forefathers to the victory they won for us . All along the way […]
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has said there is the need to amend the law that established the National Media Commission (NMC) to make it more powerful in handling matters relating to journalists in the country rather than the Police getting into that space. This, he said would enable the commission function well in keeping […]
Reigning VGMA Artiste of the Year Diana Antwi Hamilton says she is buzzed with everything happening around her with her new deal as the Brand Ambassador for Awake Purified Mineral Water. In a one-on-one session with Media General‘s Anita Akua Akuffo, the Awurade Ye singer opened up on why she does not do much collaborations […]
Firms show some level of financial recovery some months after the emergence of Covid-19 pandemic in the country with its accompanied restrictions including the partial lockdown, the Covid firm tracker, has revealed. From 0.8 percent in Wave II to 8.6 percent in Wave III, business establishments (all firms) have experienced an increase in access to […]
Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Mr Sulemana Braimah, has accused the National Communications Authority (NCA) of issuing radio frequencies without transparency. He noted that radio frequencies are given to politicians for partisan propaganda rather than the business of journalism. He attributed the recklessness in a section of the media to […]
The Chief Executive Officer of the African Energy Consortium Limited, Kwame Jantuah, has said freedom of speech comes along with some responsibilities. He said people must be responsible in their utterances by being prepared to substantiate the claims that they make. Speaking on the Key Points on TV3 Saturday February 19, Mr Jantuah who is also a […]
The Chief Executive Officer of the African Energy Consortium Limited, Kwame Jantuah, has told the Police to be fair and impartial in carrying out their mandates. He was commenting on the arrests and detention of the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) for an allegation he made against Former […]
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has received clearance for the Ghana Premier League Matchday 7 outstanding match between Hearts of Oak SC and Asante Kotoko SC to be played with an increased capacity at the Accra Sports Stadium. Following consultations between the GFA, the Ministry of Youth & Sports, the National Sports Authority with the […]
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