The Minister for Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku-Prempeh, who has been nominated and confirmed as running mate to the flag bearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, says he does not take the nomination lightly and that he would work hard to ensure that the party  breaks ‘the 8’. According to him, […] The post I’ll Help Bawumia Break ‘The 8’

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused President Akufo-Addo and Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo, of colluding to stack the Supreme Court with judges sympathetic to the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). Addressing a news conference in Accra yesterday, Mr Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the General Secretary of the party, said the action compromises the […] The post NDC accuses president

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the University of Ghana (UoG), in collaboration with the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) and the Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER) have resolved to continue deliberation on the country’s finances to find solutions to the challenges facing the nation’s economy. The decision of the state […] The post MoF,

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has secured a US$100 million financing facility from the World Bank to rehabilitate old farms across six cocoa growing districts in the country. The beneficiary cocoa growing districts of the project include Assin Fosu, New Edubiase, Nkawkaw and Juaso. The four-year project would support the cutting down of cocoa trees, […] The post COCOBOD grabs

The Functional Executive Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has quashed a purported withdrawal and suspension of the party’s 2024 Parliamentary Candidate (PC) for Assin Central, Nurein Shaibu Migyimah. In a press statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Fifi Kwetey, he explained that the decision was taken after a meeting with a delegation […] The post NDC Execs

On Thursday, this week, we carried a story about the Ministries of Finance and Works & Housing engaging real estate developers and other stakeholders on a proposed incentives package for the housing industry, ostensibly to help address the housing deficit. The Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, outlined the proposed incentives at the […] The post Editorial:

Earlier today, 4th July 2024, His Excellency Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), presented his choice for a running mate in the 2024 general election to the National Executive Committee (NEC) and the National Council (NC) of the party. His choice is Dr. […] The post THE NAPO I KNOW: Portrait of a Confident Leader

The Majority Leader of the Parliament of Ghana, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has sounded the alarm bell on the rising impunity in Ghana, warning that it poses a significant threat to the country’s democracy. In a passionate speech in Parliament on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 Afenyo-Markin highlighted the growing trend of political polarisation, where the political class […] The post Political

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has said that vehicle import into the country dropped by 45 percent in the first quarter of 2024 amid the foreign exchange crisis. Adeniyi disclosed this recently in an interview with Arise Television. According to him, the referenced period has been tough for Nigerians and […] The post Vehicle imports to Nigeria decrease

A judge of the Upper Customary Court in Kaduna State Janet Gimba who was kidnapped by bandits along with her four children has been released. But three of her children are still in the custody of the abductors. Her husband Musa Gimba confirmed the judge’s release but said that the woman was released without her three […] The post  Kidnapped Kaduna Judge Released, Three Children

Mold It’s a type of fungus that puts tiny particles called spores into the air. They can sometimes cause serious lung infections if you have mold allergies, a lung condition such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or a weak immune system — your body’s defense against germs. If you’re sensitive to mold, fix any […] The post Surprising Causes of Lung Damage appeared first

The Ayew brothers, Andre and Jordan visited the hometown of their legendary father Abedi Pele, in the Upper East Region.  The brothers were in Tamale, the Northern Region, for the All-Star Games last week and took advantage of the proximity to visit Paga. Their father Abedi Pele, who was born in Kyebi originally comes from […] The post Andre & Jordan Ayew visit father’s hometown in

Ghana’s Black Stars were drawn against Sudan in Group F of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The matchup adds an interesting layer as Sudan’s current coach, Kwesi Appiah, previously led the Black Stars. Appiah, who guided Ghana to the AFCON in 2019, expressed his hope for both teams to qualify from the […] The post AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Kwesi Appiah wishes

For over sixty decades, from the Mali Empire through to the OAU Summit of May 1963 and incrementally to date, African unity has remained but a collective dream. One that has been sustained more by a recognition of its essence rather than a conviction for its manifestation. In 2021, with the coming into being of […] The post Feature: Using Mobile Money