Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has criticised the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama, describing his administration as an ‘akonfem’ era. Addressing party supporters at the Ofie Mega Walk in Akropong on Saturday, August 3, Dr Bawumia emphasised that Ghana is entering a digital age, […]

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has alleged that the much-disputed Agyapadie document is a blueprint for state capture by the Nana Addo Dankwa Afufo-Addo-led government. The Agyapadie document allegedly details an elaborate plan of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to seize state assets. Despite President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s dismissal of […]

Franklin Cudjoe, founder and President of IMANI Africa, has described the actions of Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame in the ambulance case against Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and two others as befitting an Attorney General prosecuting enemies of a communist establishment. Franklin Cudjoe said ordinarily, the case should not have made it to […]

The United States Embassy in Ghana has revealed that the number of Ghanaian visa applications it receives has tripled since 2019. According to the Embassy, although the increasing demand for US visas is flattering, it far outweighs the increased resources allocated to expedite visa application processes. This was disclosed by the American Consul General in […]

Ghana’s gold export jumped to a record high in the first half of 2024, Martin Ayisi, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Minerals Commission, has said. According to him, the total mineral exports for the first half of the year stood at $9.2 billion, with gold alone accounting for 54%, amounting to five billion […]

Channel One TV/Citi FM embarked on a tour on Friday, August 2, to present prestigious medals to the top ten contestants of the 2024 Literacy Challenge. The tour began at Jireh International School in Ashaiman, where Ama Boatemaa Asamoah and Oliver Kwakye Amoah were honoured for their exceptional performances. The event was attended by the […]

Channel One TV/Citi FM embarked on a tour on Friday, August 2, to present prestigious medals to the top ten contestants of the 2024 Literacy Challenge. The tour began at Jireh International School in Ashaiman, where Ama Boatemaa Asamoah and Oliver Kwakye Amoah were honoured for their exceptional performances. The event was attended by the […]

The Assemblies of God Ghana Professionals Network was relaunched in a colourful ceremony at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra on Friday, August 2. The network was formed in 2004 as the central platform within the Assemblies of God Ghana church for connecting the wealth of professional experiences for the work of the Kingdom of God. […]

The Board of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the highest decision-making body of the IMF, on July 16, 2024, issued a new resolution to increase the number of Executive Directors on the IMF’s Executive Board by adding a 25th chair intended for Sub-Saharan Africa. This resolution follows the call, made by the International […]

Former president John Dramani Mahama has enjoined religious leaders to intensify their prayers for the country to be relieved of the current economic crisis and to ensure peace before, during and after the December polls. Addressing a heralding crowd in Wa at the episcopal ordination and installation of the Catholic Bishop of Wa, Most Rev […]

Kobina Tahiru Hammond, the Minister of Trade and Industry, has addressed payment concerns surrounding the lease of the Komenda Sugar Factory to West Africa Agro Limited, an Indian-based firm. According to him, Ghana will not pay the company but rather receive a yearly rent payment of over one million dollars. K. T. Hammond’s clarification comes […]

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong to remain at post as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast until the Commission investigates the issues surrounding his termination. The Commission argues that it has not received any contrary communication from the UCC Council regarding a further two-year term for Professor […]

The Minister for Mines and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, says Ghana cannot fully benefit from its mineral resource endowment if the country fails to develop its own mining technologies. Samuel Abu Jinapor who said this at the 8th UMaT Biennial International Mining and Mineral Conference in Tarkwa said although Ghana as far as the […]

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in 2016, then in opposition promised in their 2016 Manifesto “to protect Ghanaians from inferior quality goods, products, and services, we will facilitate the passage of a Consumer Protection Law.” (Page 31 of the NPP 2016 Manifesto). With almost eight years in government, the Consumer Protection Bill has not shown […]

Ambassador Alhaji Salamu Amadu, the President and Founder of the award-winning Ghanaian business firm Afro-Arab Group of Companies has been featured in CEO Times Magazine among the 50 Top African CEOs. Ambassador Amadu, a natural-born businessman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, founded the Afro-Arab Group in 2007 at the age of 20. His company is involved in […]

Emmanuel Felix Mantey has filed a lawsuit challenging the appointment of COP Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the Deputy Inspector-General of Police. On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations. According to a […]

The Ranking Member on the Trade and Industry Committee of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Bole Bamboi, Yusif Sulemana, has raised concerns over the government’s alleged intention to lease the Komenda Sugar Factory to an Indian-based firm, West Africa Agro Limited, for 15 to 20 years. The factory is currently undergoing a test run […]

A former Army Commander, Major General Samuel Nii Anum Odotei (Rtd.), has called on the government to provide more Information and Communications Technology (ICT) resources in Senior High Schools. He made this remark while delivering the keynote address at the launch of the Labone Senior High School’s 75th anniversary, themed “75 Years of Academic Excellence: […]

Paul Okoye, aka Rudeboy, has confirmed that the music group PSquare has broken up for the second time. In an interview with City FM, Lagos, he revealed that the split was due to creative differences and personal issues. Rudeboy denied claims that he belittled his brother Peter’s role in the group, saying he was wrongly accused […]

Cal Asset Management has posted robust growth in its two main collective investment schemes after coming onto the market in September 2022. This success is attributed to effective strategic initiatives and proper portfolio management of the two schemes, now rebranded as Cal Benefit Fixed Income Unit Trust and Cal Advantage Balanced Unit Trust. The compounded […]