It appears Asantes would be asking for more than just gold artefacts from the British, as it has come to light that the looted treasures during the Sagrenti War of 1874 in Kumasi went beyond artefacts. Delivering a keynote address during a symposium in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Sagrenti War of 1874 […] The post Sagrenti War: Looted treasures currently
Parliament has approved a custodial sentence of a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years for the willful promotion, sponsorship, or support of LGBTQ+ activities. Persons caught in the act would also be subjected to a minimum sentence of 6 months and a maximum sentence of 3 years. During parliamentary proceedings on […] The post Parliament approves
A former Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS), Vincent Kuagbenu, has criticised Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s proposal to make national service voluntary if elected president. Mr Kuagbenu argues that Bawumia lacks an understanding of the significance of national service for individuals and the country. During a public lecture on January 7, Dr Bawumia […] The post Making
Gideon Boako, the Economic adviser and spokesperson for the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, has defended Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s promise to make National Service optional if elected. The Vice President, while addressing the nation on his vision on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, promised to make National Service non-mandatory for graduates who yearn […] The post Bawumia’s
The first two months of 2024 have brought with them a decent level of activity in the domestic corporate bond market, with two notable issuances by Kasapreko, the indigenous beverage manufacturer, and Letshego, a financial services provider. Data from the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) show that the former has successfully raised GH¢103.75million through a senior […] The post Kasapreko,
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has expressed optimism about the conclusion of the clause-by-clause amendment of the bill on the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values, also known as the anti-gay bill, by the end of Friday, February 9. The House is expected to continue with the consideration of […] The post Amendments
The management of Citi FM/Citi TV has reaffirmed its commitment to seek justice for its Northern Regional correspondent, Mohammed Aminu M. Alabira, following an attack on him by the Member of Parliament for Yendi, Farouk Mahama, during the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primaries on January 27, 2024. Mohammed Alabira was assaulted by the Yendi […] The post Yendi
Parliament has directed Prof. Kenneth Attafuah, the Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA), to refund over GHc98,000 deducted from the Authority’s Account as penalty for the delayed transfer of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) contributions. The NIA, having failed to remit SSNIT contributions promptly, covered the penalty using the Authority’s funds. […] The post PAC
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has justified the closure of Agogo-based Salt FM and insisted that the management of the station was given several reminders but failed to renew its authorization. Some residents of Agogo took to the streets on Tuesday in protest following the closure of Salt FM by the NCA. Some residents suspect […] The post NCA justifies closure of Salt
Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Special Aide to the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, is not cutting 2024 presidential candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and his team, any slack following attempts to dissociate the second gentleman of the land from the country’s current economic challenges. According to her, […] The post Attempts
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has commended Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, portraying him as a man destined for greatness. Kufuor expressed confidence in Bawumia’s ability to effectively guide the country, urging Ghanaians to rally behind and support him in his leadership role. The former President made the comments during Dr Bawumia’s address to the […] The post Bawumia
The National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Ntim, has called on the party’s leaders and supporters to work together to secure a resounding victory for the party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, in the 2024 polls. He made these remarks when he addressed the party supporters, executives, failed presidential candidates, MPs, former MPs, […] The post Let’s
Andy Appiah-Kubi, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Asante Akim North, has denied allegations that he was involved in the National Communication Authority’s decision to shut down Salt FM in Agogo. There have been accusations directed at the MP and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, suggesting they influenced the NCA’s decision to close the […] The post I’ve
The planned implementation of the 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on domestic consumption of electricity has been suspended officially by the government. Both the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCO) have thus been directed by the Ministry of Finance to put the charging of the levy on hold. […] The post Government
The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated categorically that he will abolish the tax on electronic financial transactions popularly known as e-levy, if elected President of Ghana. The controversial tax was introduced in 2022, and before the introduction, Vice President Bawumia had declared his opposition to levies on electronic financial […] The post I’ll
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says his administration will “introduce a very simple, citizen and business-friendly flat tax regime” if he is elected president. Addressing the nation on his vision if elected president at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, on Wednesday, Dr Bawumia said his administration would introduce a flat […] The post I’ll
The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says the depreciation of the cedi under the New Patriotic Party is lower than what was inherited. Speaking during his national address on his vision as NPP flagbearer, Dr Bawumia said that between 2013 and 2016 the cedi depreciated by an average of 17.7%. “Between […] The post Depreciation of
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, has pledged to limit the number of Ministers and Deputy Ministers to no more than 50 under his presidency. Emphasizing the importance of an efficient governance system, Dr Bawumia noted that having fewer ministers will contribute to a streamlined decision-making process. “I would have no […] The post My Ministers
Former Finance Minister, Seth Terkper, has stated that the current tax regime in Ghana is the most severe and punitive in the nation’s history. The opposition National Democratic Congress has accused the New Patriotic Party government of introducing over 50 new taxes since 2027. The continuous imposition of taxes has sparked public outrage in Ghana. […] The post Ghana
The Food and Beverage Association of Ghana (FABAG) is calling on the government to immediately withdraw the Emissions Levy. In a statement dated February 5, FABAG said it believes the aspect of the tax that affects the industry is highly insensitive and anti-business. On February 1, 2024, the government introduced a new tax policy on […] The post Withdraw
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