Nigerian singer and songwriter Simi has described her new musical project, Lost and Found, as a ‘labour of love,’ sharing her personal connection with the project. “I made this album and wanted people to listen and remember why they fell in love with me in the first place,” Simi stated. “Most of my songs are […] The post My new album is a labour of love – Simi appeared

The Supreme Court has deferred the ruling on the injunction application by Dr Amanda Odoi and Broadcast Journalist, Richard Sky to the transmission of the anti-LGBTQ bill to the President and rather deliver the ruling on the same day the final judgement will be given. The five-member panel, chaired by Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo stated […] The post Supreme

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has clarified that he holds no personal vendetta against Bryan Acheampong, the owner of Rock City Hotel and the Minister of Agriculture. Ablakwa’s recent criticisms of Bryan Acheampong stemmed from the controversial sale process of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust’s (SSNIT) 60% shares […] The post SSNIT

The United Arab Emirates has lifted a 21-month-long visa ban on Nigerians. Nigeria’s information minister Mohammed Idris said Monday that the UAE’s decision to lift the ban that has been in place since October 2022 came after “mutually beneficial negotiations” between both governments. He referred to “updated controls and conditions” that prospective Nigerian visitors to […] The post UAE

Dominic Ayine, Chairman of the Subsidiary Legislation Committee of Parliament, has taken responsibility for the proposed LI Road Traffic amendment that would have allowed Members of Parliament to use sirens and be exempt from speed limits. The amendment, which was met with massive backlash from Ghanaians and the minority caucus, was part of the L. […] The post I

The Public Procurement Authority (PPA) has announced stringent measures to curb the use of fake certificates among suppliers, contractors, and consultants engaged in public procurement. The Authority stated in a public notice that individuals found with fake certificates will face up to three years of prohibition from participating in public procurement, along with potential criminal […] The post PPA

Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, the Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi, has underscored the significance of committees in augmenting Parliament’s oversight capabilities. On Tuesday, Parliament unveiled several pivotal committees, with Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, North Tongu MP, taking the helm of the Assurance Committee. The Assurance Committee is entrusted with ensuring that commitments made by the government […] The post New

The World Public Relations Day Festival organized by Global Media Alliance culminated in a grand event on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, bringing together public relations practitioners, students, media representatives, and industry players from various industries. Held under the theme, “The Future of PR in a Changing World,” the summit offered a platform for insightful discussions […] The post 2024

Tullow has reached an agreement with 12 financial institutions in the country to facilitate access to finance for its local supplier community in Ghana. Given the high capital-intensive nature of the energy sector, access to capital opportunities is critical, especially for local companies operating in the industry. Over the years, financing channels have become difficult […] The post Tullow

The Member of Parliament for Jomoro Constituency in the Western Region, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has been elevated to the position of Deputy Ranking Member for the newly constituted Parliamentary Committee on Lands and Natural Resources. Madam Affo-Toffey, who was already serving on the Gender, Children and Social Welfare Committee and the Lands and Forestry Committee, has […] The post Jomoro

Officials of the Asokwa Municipal Assembly caused the arrest of the Chief of Nahinso, Nana Addo Boaman, for undertaking road works without official permission. The Chief, who was arrested and granted bail over the weekend, insisted that he took the initiative after authorities failed to address the road situation, which has been causing flooding in […] The post Nahinso Chief

In a bid to support the country’s small and medium enterprises, the government is investing 2.1 billion Ghana cedis through the newly launched SME Growth and Opportunity Programme. The initiative aims to provide targeted financial and technical assistance to high-potential SMEs, equipping them with the necessary resources to expand and thrive in a competitive market. […] The post Govt

The Ghana Hydrological Authority has warned that two-thirds of the country’s coastline is at risk of erosion and urgent protection is needed to prevent the loss of critical national assets. The Chief Executive Officer of the authority, Dr. John Kissi, during a media briefing revealed that approximately 370 km of the 550 km coastline is […] The post Two-thirds

The Judicial Council has approved the learned Fellow of the Ghana Academy of Sciences, Professor of Law and legal academic Prof. Richard Frimpong Oppong and his co-nominee, the learned Justice of the Court of Appeal, Her Ladyship Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah for the Supreme Court Bench. The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, announced the […] The post Judicial

The Chief of Defense Staff, Lieutenant General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, has pledged that the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) will work professionally to ensure peace and stability in the upcoming December elections. Lieutenant General Thomas Oppong-Peprah said that GAF, with support from other security agencies, will ensure that Ghana’s borders are protected from any external threats.  Speaking […] The post Election

The Member of Parliament for Yapei Kusawgu, John Jinapor, has urged the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to focus on addressing the depreciation of the Cedi to mitigate the rising fuel prices instead of calling for debates ahead of the December elections. Jinapor’s comments come in response to the recent […] The post Address

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has appointed the Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam Adoagyiri Frank Annoh-Dompreh as the Board Chairman of the Road Fund Management. This was contained in a letter signed by the Secretary to the President Ambassador Nana Asante Bediatuo. His appointment according to the Secretary to the […] The post Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has vehemently opposed calls for political party manifestos to be abandoned for a national development plan.  According to President Akufo-Addo, political parties play significant roles in the development of countries through their manifestos and so giving up on such policy statements will be inimical to the pace of advancement. Speaking […] The post Akufo-Addo

Ghana’s score on the 2023 World Bank Country Policy and Institutional Assessment for Africa report remained steady at 3.4, unchanged from the previous year. Similarly, the average score for Sub-Saharan African countries also remained stable. Ghana’s lowest-performing cluster for 2023 was economic management, where it recorded 2.8, although the figure was 0.2 points higher than […] The post Ghana

The Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North and a prominent member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Andy Appiah Kubi, has visited the party’s running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO after previously opposing his selection. Andy Appiah Kubi publicly opposed NAPO’s selection as Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s running mate, stating that […] The post Election