Over a hundred illegal structures on a storm drain at Kofikrom in the Okaikoi South sub-metropolitan district of the Greater Accra Region have been earmarked for demolition by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) to avert perennial flooding. The move follows an order from the La magistrate court after a series of engagements between Public Health […] The post AMA to
The General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) has accused the Ministry of Food and Agriculture of abusing its power with the Planting for Food and Jobs market on its premises. “You cannot use the ministry as a market to start with because by doing so, they are demobilizing other state institutions from operating,” the General Secretary […] The post PFJ market
Sixty-five years ago, our nation was born. It was born out of indomitable courage in the face of colonialism and imperialism. It was born through shared struggle, bloodshed, and tears. And it was born on the backs and hopes of ordinary Ghanaians. I was 13 years old at the time of independence. I grew up […] The post Creating Ghana we want: A call to action for
Sixty-five years ago, our nation was born. It was born out of indomitable courage in the face of colonialism and imperialism. It was born through shared struggle, bloodshed, and tears. And it was born on the backs and hopes of ordinary Ghanaians. I was 13 years old at the time of independence. I grew up […] The post Creating the Ghana we want: A call to
South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal ruled on Monday that the decision to release former President Jacob Zuma on early medical parole was “unlawful” and that he should return to prison to finish his sentence for contempt of court. Zuma was sentenced last year to 15 months imprisonment after ignoring a court order to testify […] The post Court orders
Some 14 suspects have been arrested by a joint police-military team in connection with the killing of the Borae Ahenfie Chief, Nana Meebo, and two others in the Krachi Nchumuru District in the Oti Region. The 14 persons are currently in police custody at Kete Krachi, the capital of the Krachi West Municipality. The District […] The post 14 suspects arrested over
Former President, John Dramani Mahama says the economic hardship being faced by citizens has been felt even by churches as it has affected offertory and other church activities. Speaking at the 175th-anniversary thanksgiving service of the E.P Church in Ho, the former President stressed that, Christians must spread love and show concern for each other […] The post Times
Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi, a spokesperson for Members of Parliament on the Majority Caucus who are demanding the dismissal of Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, insists they will not participate in the 2023 Budget hearing and passage if Mr. Ofori-Atta is not kicked out. Mr. Appiah-Kubi, the Member of Parliament for the Asante-Akim North constituency, does not […] The post Ofori-Atta
Five individuals made up of three Nigerians and two Ghanaians, who attempted to escape from police custody at the Awutu Bereku District Police Command have been re-arrested. The five suspects who had been behind bars for various offences ranging from stealing mobile phones, and air-conditioners among others attempted to break the cell where they were […] The post Suspects
Twitter made an announcement about expanding to Africa and opening a regional office in Ghana sometime in April 2021. It came as a surprise to the continent that Ghana was picked ahead of Nigeria to host Twitter’s headquarters. The decision of the social media giant however was in view of the fact that Ghana supports […] The post How Bernard Sokpe’s
The Member of Parliament for the Jomoro constituency, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has won the election petition case against her eligibility as an elected MP over her alleged Ivorian citizenship. The Sekondi High Court presided by Justice Dr. Richmond Osei Hwere dismissed the petition and declared the MP eligible on grounds that she lost her Ivorian citizenship […] The post Court
A former Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, Mark Assibey Yeboah, has described calls for the removal of the Finance Minster, Ken Ofori-Atta, ahead of the 2023 budget presentation as suicidal. Over 90 MPs of the Majority caucus in Parliament and MPs from the Minority caucus are demanding the removal of Mr Ofori-Atta. Some […] The post Sacking Ofori-Atta now suicidal –
After years of appeals to government for their roads to be fixed, residents and indigenes of Larteh in the Akuapim North District of the Eastern Region have contributed money to fix them. In less than nine months, the residents mobilized GH¢400,000 to fix portions of their inner roads. However, their best efforts have been stretched […] The post Larteh
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to present the 2023 Budget Statement of government before Parliament on Thursday, November 24, 2022. The budget forecasts government’s expenditure and revenue for the ensuing year. There have been concerns about the delay in its presentation due to the government’s negotiation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for […] The post 2023
Call it serendipity, as a simple business trip to an island in Southern Europe, paves the way for the birth of a national treasure in Ghana. A Finance Minister’s fascination with the lottery when he chances on it while on an official visit, culminates in the birth of the Department of National Lotteries (DNL), when […] The post NLA Boss, Sammi Awuku visits Malta Gaming Authority
ZeePay unveils new emotional video ‘Ofie’ to highlight support for the Diaspora community Multiple award-winning FinTech platform, ZeePay, has unveiled a new touching video to highlight the plight and hustle of some Ghanaians in the diaspora and the organization’s zeal to ensure their hard-earned cash reaches their loved ones. The video follows the journey of […] The post ZeePay
The Coalition of Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) Trainees have joined calls by Members of Parliament (MPs) and a section of Ghanaians for the removal of the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta. The Coalition in a statement claimed that the Finance Minister has been insensitive to the plight of NABCO trainees. “The Finance Minister who is […] The post NABCO trainees back calls
The National Identification Authority (NIA), has backed plans by the Electoral Commission (EC) to rely on the Ghana Card as the sole document for the registration of voters for the 2024 general elections. The Minority in Parliament which is against this move says some Ghanaians may be disenfranchised if that happens. Executive Secretary of the […] The post We’re
The eight-member ad-hoc committee probing the censure motion against the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to present its report to the plenary on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. This follows its conclusion of public hearing into allegations levelled as the basis for the censure motion against the Finance Minister last Friday. In his concluding remarks, […] The post Vote
A former Minister of Trade and Industry, Dan Abodakpi, has described as remarkable the contributions of Former Finance Minister, Professor Kwesi Botchwey. According to him, the former Finance Minister will always be remembered as the Minister who changed the country’s economic fortunes. Professor Kwesi Botchwey died at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra on […] The post Dan
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