The Minister for Works and Housing, Hon. Francis Asenso-Boakye, has affirmed Ghana’s dedication to sustainable development, improved living standards, and enhanced resilience even in the face of recent global downturns. He made this commitment at an event to commemorate the National Day Reception of the Kingdom of Denmark on June 5, 2023, where he delivered […]
Former Chairman of the Western Regional Football Association, Kojo Yankah, has announced his candidacy for the presidency of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). Speaking to Onua Sports, Yankah revealed his intention to officially file his nomination when the nominations open. With his extensive experience in football administration, Yankah believes he is well-prepared to lead Ghana […]
A Deputy Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party ( NPP) Ernest Owusu Bempah has said that it was refreshing listening to the World Bank Country Director Pierre Laporte who spilled the beans “on official complicity on the obvious mismanagement and incompetent of our economy under the erstwhile Mahama administration.” Mr Bempah said the […]
Businessman and economist Dr Kofi Amoah has rallied the youth to actively partake in national discourse including politics. He said such moves will give them a voice in decision-making. Addressing thousands of African youth on Twitter Spaces on the topic, ‘Political and Social Accountability of the Youth of Ghana and Africa’ on Sunday, June 4, […]
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has served notice that the government of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will not look on and allow AngloGold Ashanti to go down as a result of activities of illegal mining. Speaking to some small-scale miners in Obuasi as part of his tour to meet with […]
Parliamentary Candidate hopeful Palgrave Frimpong Boakye-Danquah has officially visited Abuakwa North Constituency to introduce himself to constituency executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security met all the 16 executives over the weekend. Mr Boakye-Danquah shared his vision and mission with the executives and traced his nativity in the […]
Black Stars captain Andre Ayew has expressed his support for the Ghana Premier League, emphasising the progress being made in local football. Ayew encouraged Ghanaians to continue backing the league amid concerns over a perceived decline in quality. Reflecting on his own personal connection to the league, Ayew revealed, “Since I was a kid, I […]
The Minority members of the Appointments Committee of Parliament have lent support to a consensus to approve Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo as Chief Justice. After her nearly four-hour vetting by the Committee on Friday, May 26, Justice Torkornoo was told by the Minority that the caucus would want to see her portion of […]
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has appointed new military and intelligence chiefs in a major reshuffle. The president appointed Juvénal Marizamunda as the new defence minister, replacing Maj Gen Albert Murasira, who was in the post since 2018. A new army chief, Lt Gen Mubarakh Muganga, is taking over from Gen Jean Bosco Kazura who ran […]
Ange Postecoglou has been named as the new manager of Tottenham Hotspur, signing a four-year contract with the club. The 57-year-old Greek-Australian manager departs Celtic after achieving back-to-back Scottish Premiership titles during his two-year tenure. Postecoglou becomes Spurs’ fourth permanent manager since Mauricio Pochettino guided them to the UEFA Champions League final in the 2018-2019 […]
The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has taken a swipe at the Supreme Court for its judgement on James Gyakye Quayson as Member of Parliament for Assin North Constituency. After its judgement on Wednesday, May 17, the apex court of Ghana released the official written judgement on Monday, June 6. Released! Supreme […]
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced to the general public especially importers, that with the passage of the VAT (Amendment) Act, 2022 (Act 1082), all importers who qualify to register for VAT and have failed to do so will from today Tuesday, June 6, 2023, be charged an additional 12.5% on the Customs value […]
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban S. K. Bagbin has called for reliable and sustainable funding for Ghana’s Nuclear Energy Programme. He said for a viable programme such as the Nuclear Energy Programme to achieve the intended purpose, serious attention must be given to financial challenges. The Speaker made the call at a meeting with the […]
The recruitment of nurses by high-income countries from poorer nations is “out of control”, according to the head of one of the world’s biggest nursing groups. The comments come as the BBC finds evidence of how Ghana’s health system is struggling due to the “brain-drain”. Many specialist nurses have left the West African country for […]
The Eighth Parliament will return today, Tuesday, June 6 after weeks of recess. It will be the commencement of the Second Meeting of the Third Session. Notice was given on the resumption by Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin on Friday, May 19. It was in pursuance of Standing Order 37 of the Parliament of Ghana. […]
Builsa South Member of Parliament Dr Clement Apaak has criticized the Akufo-Addo government for failing to supply textbooks to schools. Dr Apaak said this is wrong because it affects the quality of teaching and learning in the various schools. His comments come after the state-owned Daily Graphic reported that some Municipal and District Directors of […]
The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Richard Ahiagbah has said that the candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the Assin North by-election James Gyakye Quayson is not a viable option. Mr Ahagbah said the NDC must be worried about their candidate and not about the NPP. He was reacting […]
A nutritionist has debunked the widely-held notion that late-night eating is a major cause of pot belly. Speaking to Jonnie Hughes on the health segment of the 3FM Sunrise Morning Show, Nutritionist Fred Amese said “people tend to say that when you eat late at night, you would get pot belly; it is not true.” […]
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