The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has increased monthly pension payments by 15% in line with its 2024 indexation rate. Following the review which is by Section 80 of the National Pensions Act, 2008, (Act 766) all valid pensioners on the SSNIT pension payroll as of the end of December 2023 will have […] The post SSNIT announces 15% increment in

The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged that his future government will prosecute individuals involved in corruption or corruption-related activities. The former President emphasized that the unchecked and widespread nature of corruption across the country needs decisive action. During his tour of the Volta Region, which commenced on […] The post I’ll

The leader of the New Force political movement, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, has given explanations for his choice of a spokesperson for his group. He explained that he opted for a Belgian, Ms. Shalimar Abbuisi, as the group’s spokesperson after several Ghanaians turned down the offer. Cheddar stated that many Ghanaians rejected […] The post Ghanaians

A court in the Nigerian capital Abuja, has awarded the sum of 100,000 dollars (N100, 000 000) in damages to Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for his unlawful detention. The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) judge Olukayode Adeniyi, ruled that the Department of State Service […] The post Nigeria’s former

The National Service Secretariat is calling for calm as agitation among 2023/2024 service personnel grows following the Secretariat’s inability to pay their monthly allowances. The NSS personnel who began their service in November 2023 are yet to receive a penny from the government. Speaking to Citi News, the Acting Head of Corporate Affairs for the […] The post We’re

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Ghana has received a draft term sheet on debt relief from its official creditors that is sufficient for the International Monetary Fund to disburse $600 million to the West African nation, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta said. The term sheet from the Paris Club Group of creditors and new ones including China comes after months of […] The post Ghana gets debt-relief

Ghana has received a draft term sheet on debt relief from its official creditors that is sufficient for the International Monetary Fund to disburse $600 million to the West African nation, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta said. The term sheet from the Paris Club Group of creditors and new ones including China comes after months of […] The post Ghana gets debt-relief terms,

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has refuted media reports claiming that it has reversed its decision to raise transport fares by sixty percent or more following the passage of the Emission Levy Bill. The recently passed Emissions Levy Bill by Parliament imposes an annual fee of GHC100 on all owners of petrol and […] The post We’ve not reversed plans

The Ghana Revenue Authority has debunked claims made by the Member of Parliament of the North Tongu constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, that its Commissioner-General absconded following President Nana Akufo-Addo’s directives for an investigation into the GRA and Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) revenue assurance contract. The North Tongu MP on his Facebook page on Wednesday, January […] The post Dr.

The Minority in Parliament has assured Ghanaians that it will do everything within its power to ensure that the Electoral Commission (EC) rescinds its decision not to use indelible ink in the 2024 elections. It has also promised to fight the proposed 3 pm closure of polls by the EC. Indelible ink, a semi-permanent dye […] The post Over our dead bodies –

Dimension Data in Ghana is to come under new ownership and will trade under a new name following a Management Buyout (MBO) by Yvette Adounvo Atekpe, who has been leading the company for the last 16 years. Yvette Adounvo Atekpe has been actively promoting, supporting and working in the ICT industry in Ghana for over […] The post Locally-owned company acquires Dimension

The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) says it will open nominations for its flagbearer position by March 2024. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Nana Ofori Owusu, National Chairman of the party, said the group would be able to open nominations by the end of the first quarter of the year because it […] The post PPP to open nominations for flagbearer

Mr. Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, the Controller and Accountant General, has stated that any public sector worker without a Ghana Card will risk losing his/her salary effective March 2024. This follows the launch of a software solution that integrated the databases of the Mechanised Payroll System of the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) and the National […] The post No

The Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has written to the Electoral Commission (EC), asking it to rescind its decision to abandon indelible ink during the 2024 polls. Dafeamekpor has threatened to use every legal means available to compel the EC to reverse the decision should his request be ignored. In a letter […] The post Reverse

The Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Adaklu, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has issued a stern warning to those contemplating election rigging in the Volta region for the upcoming general elections. Addressing NDC supporters during a tour of Flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, Mr Agbodza, advised people who intend to rig the December elections to […] The post 2024

The Member of Parliament for the Mpraeso constituency, Davis Ansah Opoku, has expressed his confidence in winning the upcoming New Patriotic Party parliamentary primaries, citing his effective representation in Parliament. In a media interview on Thursday, January 11, he highlighted the NPP delegates’ appreciation for his work. He emphasized his readiness to go the extra […] The post I’ve

Airline regulators will not be rushed into clearing grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 planes after a mid-air blowout, the US government has said. The aircraft, which were suspended in the US following an incident on an Alaska Airlines flight “need to be 100% safe”, said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. It is unclear when the planes […] The post US official says Boeing

Israel’s plan to “destroy” Gaza comes from “the highest level of state”, the UN’s top court has heard. The claims were made by South African lawyers as it presented its case accusing Israel of genocide at the International Court of Justice. South Africa also called on the court to order Israel to cease military operations […] The post Israel