A professor of economics at New York University, Professor Yaw Nyarko, says Ghana must rethink and invest in its agricultural sector to enhance its growth prospects. He stressed that this was critical because of the great potential of the agricultural sector. Speaking at the Achimota Speaks Forum on Thursday, November 16, 2023, Professor Nyarko noted […] The post Ghana

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart Yaw Buaben Asamoa has alleged that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has effectively seized control of the party. The former Communications Director of the NPP asserts that the president’s wishes and preferences supersede those of the party, rendering individuals who fall out of favour with the president “useless” within […] The post Akufo-Addo

As part of efforts to help the National Blood Bank respond timely and efficiently to emergencies during the upcoming festive seasons, the management of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and the Eastern Regional Hospital are calling on the general public to change their perception of blood donation. According to the two institutions, changing the […] The post NHIA

The atmosphere was electric at the Soho Bar in Airport, Accra as music fans eagerly awaited the commencement of Highlife singer Gladstorm Kwabena Akwaboah Jnr’s ‘LightHouse’ album listening party on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. As the MC for the night Kofi Okyere Darko aka KOD introduced Akwaboah, a spotlight illuminated the stage, and the multiple-award-winning […] The post Sarkodie

A group of concerned teachers in the Nanumba North District has issued notice of their intention to strike, starting from November 30 if the government fails to supply them with their promised laptops. The group explains that over GHC500 was deducted from the accounts of all teachers across the country on November 28, 2021, for […] The post Nanumba teachers threaten

Ya Naa Abubakari Mahama II, the Overlord of the Dagbon Traditional Area, has urged New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to conduct a clean and respectful campaign ahead of the 2024 general elections. Addressing Dr. Bawumia during a courtesy call, Ya Naa Abubakari Mahama II emphasized the importance of maintaining […] The post Treat

Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has petitioned Parliament to look into the government’s failure to release funds to defunct Gold Coast Fund Management (GCFM) customers. The government is yet to release money to 61,000 customers of Blackshield Capital Limited, defunct Gold Coast Fund Management, after parliamentary approval. The MP presented the petition […] The post Mahama

Mr. Pau März, Managing Director of Fairtrade, has noted that, with an almost 40 million population, Ghana has a significant food market for investment. He added that the country’s expenditure in the food and beverage sector is growing steadily and is “by far the largest segment of the Ghanaian processing industry.” According to the World […] The post Ghana

OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman will return as boss just days after the board fired him, the firm has said. The agreement “in principle” involves new board members being appointed, the tech company added. It comes after Mr Altman was sacked on Friday triggering an open letter from staff who threatened to resign unless he was […] The post Sam Altman: Ousted

The collaborative efforts of the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Nuhu Sharabutu, and National Peace Ambassador Mr. Clemence Gyato brought relief to the Akosombo Dam Spillage victims in the North Tongu District. The visit to the Agbetikpo camp, housing approximately 1,200 displaced individuals among the 12,000 affected, showcased solidarity and compassion in the wake of this […] The post National

The United States Embassy has updated its travel advisory to Level 2, advising travellers to “exercise increased caution” due to emerging threats against LGBTQI+ individuals in Ghana. The alert issued on November 20, 2023, highlights concerns about crime and violence allegedly directed at members of the LGBTQI+ community in Ghana. The advisory specifically outlined areas […] The post US

The National Media Commission (NMC) has extended its deadline for Onua TV/FM and Captain Smart to apologize for their inciteful broadcast to November 24, 2023. The NMC said Captain Smart had directly insulted the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) and other Commanders of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) as “beasts” during a recent broadcast. […] The post NMC

The government has assured that prudent measures have been put in place to ensure fiscal discipline in the year 2024. It has assured that it will refrain from overspending in the next year’s election. The Minority in Parliament predicted that the government was likely to spend beyond its budget in 2024 in an attempt to […] The post No overspending in 2024 elections –

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has identified employment and insurance coverage as the main factors that contribute to multidimensional poverty in the country. According to its Multidimensional Poverty Index Scorecard, which covers all 261 Administrative Districts, employment affects 206 districts, while insurance coverage affects 55 districts. The scorecard, released by the GSS as part of […] The post Employment,

The Management of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has debunked reports circulating that it has asked applicants to pay an amount of GH¢2,550 using a link to secure admission for the 2023/2024 academic year. KNUST has clarified that it has not even begun processing admissions, as the West African Examination Council (WAEC) […] The post KNUST debunks fake

A former staunch member of the New Patriotic Party, Yaw Buaben Asamoa, says the party has become self-serving, for which reason a change was urgently required. Mr. Asamoa and three other prominent members of the NPP, including Hopeson Adorye, Nana Ohene Ntow, and Boniface Abubakar Saddique, forfeited their membership in the party after publicly endorsing […] The post NPP

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has vehemently denied that his official residence was sold to a private developer. He clarified that his residence was instead “almost sold” to a private developer. The Speaker of Parliament revealed a few days ago that his residence in Accra was sold to a private developer while he was […] The post I never

The Nabdam District in the Upper East Region has the highest rate of multidimensional poverty among all 261 districts in Ghana, with a staggering 68.6%. This rate is approximately 11 times higher than that of the Asokwa Municipality in the Ashanti Region, which has the lowest rate at 6.3%. This information was disclosed by the […] The post Nabdam district leads