Nine individuals have so far picked up forms to contest the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary for the Ejisu constituency since the party opened nominations on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The NPP has scheduled the election of a Parliamentary Candidate for the constituency for Saturday, April 13, 2024, following the passing of the Member […] The post Ejisu

Nine individuals have so far picked up forms to contest the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary for the Ejisu constituency since the party opened nominations on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The NPP has scheduled the election of a Parliamentary Candidate for Ejisu for Saturday, April 13, 2024, following the passing of the Member of […] The post Ejisu

The Independent Power Generators Ghana (IPGG) has commended President Akufo-Addo regarding his directive to the Volta River Authority to halt the exportation of electricity to neighbouring nations such as Togo and Burkina Faso. The group acknowledged that while this suspension may not completely resolve the current energy crisis, it will certainly provide some relief and […] The post Dumsor:

The Ministry of Education and its partners have rolled out the Common Core Curriculum at the Basic and Junior High School levels. In the latter part of this year, stakeholders such as the GES, NTC, NaCCA and their partner organization, T-TEL, will be rolling out the Standard-Based Curriculum for all SHSs/SHTSs/STEM institutions. Ahead of this, […] The post Standard-based

Renowned Ghanaian composer, Elder Samuel Kofi Ampiah of the Apostolic Church-Ghana, has passed away at the age of 99. He died on Sunday, March 31, 2024, and his passing was announced by the church on Wednesday. Elder S.K Ampiah served as an Elder of the Apostolic Church-Ghana for over 60 years and was a minister […] The post Renowned Ghanaian composer, Elder S.K. Ampiah

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has criticized the government’s expenditure in the health sector, emphasizing the alleged dubious spending on digitalization initiatives amounting to GH¢2.67 billion. In a social media post [X] on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, Ablakwa expressed concern over the state of healthcare in Ghana, highlighting various challenges […] The post Ablakwa

Sustainable finance, in its simplest form, is a way of managing money that takes care of our planet while achieving our business objectives. It’s about making smart financial decisions that positively impact the environment and society, not just today but for posterity. For banks, sustainable finance means supporting projects and businesses that promote the sustainability […] The post Banking

Bernard Monarh, the former National Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), has stated that the underage marriage that has caused a public uproar across the country reflects the societal decay in which Ghanaians find themselves. Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, a Ga priest also known as Gborbu Wulomo, has come under heavy criticism after a […] The post Nungua

One person has been reported dead as rainstorm ravaged Yipala, a community in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba district of the Savannah Region. Many houses including the chief’s palace have been ripped off and some houses collapsed in the storm on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The National Disaster Management Organization is yet to ascertain the extent of damage […] The post One dead at

It might sound cliché but not at Tullow Ghana. The phrase, “local content” has come to mean the very heart of how it conducts its business. As main operator of Ghana’s two main oil fields – Jubilee and TEN – Tullow has a responsibility to harness the oil and gas resources available to the country […] The post Giving priority to local suppliers:

The Majority in Parliament has defended the government’s recent decision to increase passport fees. According to the group, the subsidy of passport fees by 400 Ghana Cedis should not solely benefit the 20% of Ghanaians who require passports for travel, as it is not equitable. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration announced the […] The post Majority

A recent report by the prominent think tank, IMANI Africa, has revealed a notable decline in negative commentary surrounding the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The report indicates a reduction of 13% in negative mentions of Dr. Bawumia on social media between February and March 2024. The analysis, conducted as part […] The post Negative

The Krofrom market, a multi-million dollar commercial edifice in one of the prominent suburbs of Kumasi, is now a den of rodents and criminals. The site has grown into a forest, where young boys set traps for rats. It has also become a den for all sorts of criminal activities during the day and night. […] The post Ashanti Region: Multi-million

The Head of SME & Retail Banking at Zenith Bank, Gloria Cabutey-Adodoadji has urged businesswomen to leverage the golden opportunities of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement to expand their reach and grow their businesses and also ensure their products meet export standards. She made this known as the maiden edition of the […] The post Zenith

Political Science Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has alleged that KPMG has submitted the audit report on the revenue mobilization contract between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML) and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. He is, therefore, urging the president to make the report public for […] The post Release KPMG’s

Francis Xavier Sosu, the Member of Parliament for Madina, has expressed doubts about the approval of additional Muslim Holidays in 2024 On December 14, 2023, Sosu proposed a bill to revise the Public Holidays Act 2001, Act 601, by introducing two more Islamic public holidays. These proposed holidays are Tashreeq (the day following the Eid-al-Adha […] The post Francis-Xavier

The name Ignisious Gaisah holds different meanings for many in Ghana’s sporting circles. Now at 40 years old, Gaisah could be your brother, friend, or the Ghanaian long jump champion who later chose to represent the Netherlands. But for this writer, Anthony Ignisious Gaisah Essuman is the man who almost inspired me to become a […] The post “Jump,

Francis-Xavier Sosu, the Member of Parliament for Madina, has expressed his concerns about President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s refusal to approve some private member’s bills. In a letter to Parliament, the President explained that his decision not to approve the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill and the Ghana Armed Forces Amendment Bill, both sponsored by Mr […] The post Akufo-Addo’s

Alexander Roosevelt, a member of the Health Committee of Parliament has called on the government to take immediate action to address the migration of nurses by formalizing the process. The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association recently disclosed that approximately 6,000 nurses have left Ghana to seek better opportunities abroad since August 2023, citing poor […] The post Ghana

The Minority in Parliament has called for an immediate increase in the farm-gate price of cocoa in Ghana, citing the recent unprecedented surge in global cocoa prices. In a statement signed by Member of Parliament for Asunafo South, Mr. Eric Opoku dated Tuesday, April 2, 2024, the minority expressed concern over the sharp decline in […] The post Minority demands increase