Four individuals have succumbed to Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) in the Upper West region, with a total of 18 reported cases since January 2024. Dr. Collins Boateng Danquah, the Deputy Upper West Regional Director of Public Health, revealed this information during an interview, noting that five out of the 11 municipal/districts in the Upper West region […] The post Meningitis kills
Government says the gold-for-oil policy contributed to a reduction in the country’s inflation rate from 54.1 percent to 23.5 percent in January 2023. The policy was introduced by the government in an attempt to address Ghana’s dwindling foreign currency reserves, coupled with the demand for dollars by oil importers, which was weakening the local cedi […] The post Gold-for-oil
The Minority Members on the Health Committee of Parliament, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, say the assurance given by the president to ensure the reconstruction of the La General Hospital is just a ploy to solicit votes in the upcoming general elections. While addressing Ghanaians on the State of the Nation on Tuesday, President Akufo-Addo assured that […] The post Govt’s
Stroke has been identified as the number one cause of death at the Eastern Regional Hospital in 2023. For the past 3 years, cardiovascular disease (CV) or stroke has ranked first among the top causes of death, followed by hypertension, prematurity, and pneumonia, among others, hence the urgent need to sensitize the public to change […] The post Stroke
Stroke has been identified as the number one cause of death at the Eastern Regional Hospital in 2023. For the past 3 years, cardiovascular disease (CV) or stroke has ranked first among the top causes of death, followed by hypertension, prematurity, and pneumonia, among others, hence the urgent need to sensitize the public to change […] The post Stroke
The government paid a total of GH¢300,385,317.52 as judgement debt between 2017 and 2022. The Ministry of Finance made this known in an updated information on judgement debt payment dated August 2023. The Ministry revealed that the payments were made to over 60 individuals and organisations. For instance, in 2017, Albert Osei was paid GH¢279,412.83; […] The post Over
The Director of Advocacy and Policy Engagement at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Kojo Pumpuni Asante, is advocating for the elimination of the delegate system in the selection of parliamentary and presidential candidates as a measure to combat corruption in Ghana’s electoral process. This call comes in response to recent revelations by Zebilla’s […] The post Delegate
The Majority Leader and MP for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has voiced his apprehensions about Members of Parliament assuming ministerial positions. Criticism has been directed at MPs who also serve as Ministers, with stakeholders accusing them of neglecting their parliamentary oversight responsibilities to the disadvantage of their constituents once they become ministers. Afenyo-Markin recognized the significant […] The post I
In a world inundated with stories of turmoil and strife, there emerges a beacon of hope, a testament to the transformative power of faith and perseverance – the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), under the dynamic leadership of Pastor Mensa Otabil, commemorate 40th years Founded on February 26, 1984, by the indomitable spirit and unwavering […] The post ICGC’s
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. John Kumah, has stressed the critical role entrepreneurs play in the socio-economic development of the country. Dr. Kumah said entrepreneurs have demonstrated over the years, especially in times of crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, that they are the true lifeline of the economy. Dr. John […] The post Deputy
Political analyst Dr. Richard Amoako Baah has stated that Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Suame, resigned as a show of solidarity and to maintain peace within the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He suggests that Mr. Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s resignation was not voluntary, but rather a move to appease certain individuals within the party. Mr. […] The post Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s
A former Deputy Managing Director of the National Investment Bank (NIB) and member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alfred Thompson, has described Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s resignation as Majority Leader as bold and commendable for party unity. Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu formally announced his resignation as Majority Leader in Parliament on Friday, February 23, after previously notifying the […] The post Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s
Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Wa Central, says it will be difficult to cut off the involvement of political parties in the election of caucus leaders in Parliament. His comments come on the back of the resignation of Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu as Majority Leader in Parliament. As a former […] The post It’ll
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Joseph Osei-Owusu, otherwise known as ‘Joewise,’ has underscored the need for the Majority caucus to address potential implications in the aftermath of the resignation of the outgoing Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu. In an interview with journalists in Parliament on Thursday, February 22, the […] The post We’ll
The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Akyea, has expressed his concerns regarding the timing of the shake-up within the Majority Leadership in Parliament. He believes the changes at this juncture could jeopardize the unity within the caucus in the house. MP for Efutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has been designated as the new Majority […] The post Atta
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Joseph Osei-Owusu, otherwise known as ‘Joewise,’ has underscored the need for the Majority caucus to address potential implications in the aftermath of the resignation of the outgoing Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu. In an interview with journalists in Parliament on Thursday, February 22, the […] The post We’ll
The former Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has issued a rallying call to members of the Majority Caucus, urging them to extend the same level of support and assistance that marked his tenure as Majority Leader to the incoming leadership. His formal announcement of resignation in Parliament on Friday, February 23, came after previously notifying the […] The post Support
Hiplife Legend Okyeame Kwame and actor Prince David Osei have been named on the manifesto committee for the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. They form part of the party’s sub-committee on tourism, arts and culture chaired by the Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority (NFA), Juliet Yaa Asantewaa Asante and […] The post Okyeame
The former Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has issued a rallying call to members of the Majority Caucus, urging them to extend the same level of support and assistance that marked his tenure as Majority Leader to the incoming leadership. His formal announcement of resignation in Parliament on Friday, February 23, came after previously notifying the […] The post Support
Gifty Oware-Mensah The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member, Gifty Oware-Mensah, has been the subject of wide public backlash after her comments about the Black Queens in an Read More... The post GFA EXCO Member Clarifies Black Queens Comments
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