As president Nana Akufo-Addo prepares to deliver the State of the Nation Address, Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta has disclosed that Ghana debt as a percentage of GDP has hit 74 percent. By the third quarter of 2016, figures released by the Bank of Ghana showed that the country’s debt stock had reached GH¢112.4 billion ... As president Nana Akufo-Addo prepares to deliver the State of the Nation Address, Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta has disclosed that Ghana debt as a percentage of GDP has

Although President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will be highlighting tax reduction in his maiden State of the Nation Address today, 21 February, the details of that will be contained in the government’s economic budget to be presented to parliament by Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, has said.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo should demonstrate in his maiden State of the Nation Address that he wants things done differently in order to put the country on the path of economic success, Dr Kojo Asante, a senior research fellow at the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), has said.

There will be no celebration for Bechem United striker Amed Toure should he score against his former club Asante Kotoko on Wednesday at the Baba Yara Stadium in the Ghana Premier League. ''I wont celebrate if I score against Kotoko on Wednesday because I still hold them dear to my heart,'' Toure told Kumasi-based Silver FM. The Ivorian had three successful stints with the Porcupine Warriors which made him a household name in the country. Toure returns with the Hunters to

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will be using the State of the Nation address in laying the foundation for his inability to fulfil the litany of promises he made to Ghanaians ahead of last year’s elections, Inusah Fuseini, former Minister of Roads and Highways and Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, has said.

A 22-year-old unemployed who robbed two persons of their mobile phones at Bishop School in Bubuashie, Accra has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by an Accra Circuit Court. Emmanuel Blezu charged with robbery pleaded guilty and was convicted accordingly. Blezu told the court in Fante that “It is true I collected the two mobile […] The post 22-year-old jailed 10 years for stealing mobile phones appeared first on Ultimate FM. A 22-year-old unemployed who robbed two persons of their

It is imperative for the Auditor General and his office to, at all times, be “independent” of government’s influence so that the public purse can be adequately protected from waste, new Auditor General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has said.

Nigeria's Football Federation declares support for the man challenging veteran CAF president Issa Hayatou.

Ghana’s Former President Jerry John Rawlings has described the emergence of Presidents Buhari of Nigeria and AkufoAddo of Ghana as a divine intervention because of their respected anti-corruption credentials.

Five people have died after a light plane crashed into a shopping centre in Melbourne, Australia. The charter flight appeared to have had a “catastrophic engine failure” shortly after taking off from the small Essendon Airport, said Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Stephen Leane. Everyone on board is believed dead. “At this stage the advice we […]

Ailing actor, Emmanuel Armah has been presented with a brand new wheelchair, cartons of water and other items including a cash amount of GH¢1,000 to aid his recovery.

Five people have been killed after a small plane crashed into a shopping centre near an airport north of Melbourne, Australia. The Beechcraft plane exploded on impact just before 9am local time, an hour before the Direct Factory Outlet shopping mall was due to open. Those killed reportedly include four US citizens. Assistant police commissioner […] The post Five die as plane crashes into Melbourne shopping centre appeared first on Ultimate FM. Five people have been killed after a small

A 12-year-old housemaid, identified only as Mary, has disappeared with her boss daughter, Faith Ayeh, in the Iju Ishaga area of Lagos State.

President Akufo-Addo will today, Tuesday, February 21, 2017 deliver his first State of the Nation Address to parliament.

Liberty Professionals assistant coach Ignatius Osei Fosu has ducked comparisons with Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho but would not mind the nomenclature ''small Arsene Wenger''. Fosu has caught the eyes of many with his tactics and work rate on the bench deputizing for bereaved Sellas Tetteh. He cut his teeth at Right to Dream Academy and was a scout Mas-Ud Dramani during his stint as Asante Kotoko coach. Fosu loves being in the limelight but knows he has more to

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - The cause of death has not yet been determined for the exiled member of North Korea's ruling family who died last week after apparently being poisoned in a Kuala Lumpur airport, officials said Tuesday. The autopsy showed ...

Do you remember what Jesus said about neighbours, when asked, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” Most of us know His reply. He said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this: ‘Love your […] The post Your Neighbour, Your Spouse appeared first on Ultimate FM. Do you remember what Jesus said about neighbours, when asked, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”

Femi Achulani survived an attempted kidnapping in Malawi by people wanting to kill her for her body parts. In Malawi, like other countries in the region, people with albinism are hunted down because of the belief that potions made from their body parts can bring good luck and wealth. She told the BBC how a […] The post Malawi albino attack survivor: ‘I am too scared to sleep’ appeared first on Ultimate FM. Femi Achulani survived an attempted kidnapping in Malawi by people wanting