Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, John Kumah has been reported dead. Sources close to the family confirmed to Citi News that the 45-year-old MP reportedly died after a short illness. He left behind a wife and six children. John Ampontuah Kumah, popularly called Lawyer John Kumah, in Ejisu, in the Ashanti […] The post Deputy Finance Minister John Kumah dead

The Electoral Commission (EC) has abandoned its intention to eliminate the guarantor system for the upcoming limited voter registration exercise. This decision was communicated to political parties during the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting convened to discuss the electoral calendar. Participants at the meeting confirmed that the initially proposed calendar, which included the removal of […] The post 2024

A private aircraft with seven people aboard crashed into a tree Wednesday, March 6, 2024, after failing to take off successfully in Burkina Faso’s eastern region, killing five people and injuring two, authorities said. The plane was taking off from a local airport in the city of Diapaga en route to the city of Fada […] The post Five killed in a private plane

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Asawase, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has highlighted the challenges faced by former MPs, emphasizing their vulnerability during times of illness due to the lack of post-retirement salary. Mr. Muntaka contends that retired legislators often find themselves abandoned without financial support. During a tribute to the late Kwadwo Tawiah Likpalimor, former […] The post Let’s

Stakeholders from all sectors of the local economy are calling for a review of the electronic transaction levy (E-levy). They argue that instead of burdening consumers unnecessarily, efforts should focus on effective revenue production and equitable distribution within the larger tax framework. This came to light during a tax forum organized by the International Centre […] The post Participants

A military officer from the Ghana Air Force has been confirmed dead after collapsing during the 67th Independence anniversary celebrations in Koforidua, Eastern Region, on Wednesday. During the parade, the officer, along with 66 others, collapsed and received immediate medical attention from stationed doctors at the venue. Eight individuals were subsequently transported to the Eastern […] The post Koforidua:

Ghanaian musicians, King Promise and Shatta Wale have been confirmed as the headline acts for the opening ceremony of the 13th African Games, slated to take place at the Legon Stadium in Accra on Friday, March 8, 2024. Commencing at 3 pm, the event will witness the dynamic performances of the “Ayoo” hitmaker and the […] The post 13th African

Iconic Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale is set to perform at the 13th All Africa Games opening ceremony, which will be held at the Legon Stadium in Accra on Friday, March 8, 2024. The event, which starts at 3 pm will see the ”Ayoo” hitmaker jumping onto the stage at 8:30 pm to perform.   Shatta […] The post 13th Africa Games: Shatta Wale to perform

Iconic Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale is set to perform at the 13th All Africa Games opening ceremony, which will be held at the Legon Stadium in Accra on Friday, March 8, 2024. The event, which starts at 3 pm will see the ”Ayoo” hitmaker jumping onto the stage at 8:30 pm to perform.   Shatta […] The post 13th All Africa Games: Shatta Wale to

The mother of a six-year-old girl missing in South Africa since 19 February has been charged with human trafficking and kidnapping. Kelly Smith was charged along with her boyfriend, Jacquen Appollis, and two others, following their arrest. Ms Smith’s daughter, Joslin, disappeared outside her home in Saldanha Bay, near Cape Town. The four accused appeared […] The post Joslin

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso say they will form a joint force to fight jihadist threats in their countries. Niger’s army chief Moussa Salaou Barmou announced it would be operational as soon as possible, without giving details of its size. He spoke in a televised speech on Wednesday following talks in the capital Niamey. Groups […] The post Niger, Mali

The global gender gap for women in the workplace is far wider than previously thought, a groundbreaking new World Bank Group report shows. When legal differences involving violence and childcare are taken into account, women enjoy fewer than two-thirds the rights of men. No country provides equal opportunity for women—not even the wealthiest economies. The […] The post New

Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, the Overlord of the Dagbon Traditional Area, has urged President Akufo-Addo to reconsider his decision to rename the Tamale International Airport as Yakubu Tali International Airport. The president in his State of the Nation Address on Tuesday, February 27, disclosed that there are plans in place to rename the Kumasi International […] The post Renaming

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, says victims of the Akosombo Dam Spillage are yet to benefit from the government’s allocation of GHC80 million. During the 67th Independence Day celebration in Koforidua, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo reiterated the government’s commitment to aiding the victims of the Akosombo dam spillage. He […] The post Akosombo

Donald Trump has challenged Joe Biden to TV debates, as the rivals hurtle towards a White House rematch following their sweep of the Super Tuesday votes. The Republican said he would take part in a TV forum with the Democratic president “anytime, anywhere, anyplace” posting online in all capital letters. Mr Biden’s campaign said Mr […] The post Trump

The House of Lords is debating and voting on the government’s attempts to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda. The government has promised that the first flights to Rwanda will happen “in the spring.” This new bill makes clear in UK law Rwanda is a safe country, following a Supreme Court ruling on the government’s […] The post Flagship Rwanda bill back

At least 10 people have been killed and thousands displaced as a rebel group with alleged links to neighbouring Rwanda seized a town in Congo’s conflict-hit eastern region on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, according to reports. The seizure of Nyanzale by M23 rebels came after days of fighting with security forces, local civil society leader […] The post At

Acclaimed American rapper, Meek Mill, has announced his interest in obtaining Ghanaian citizenship. Meek Mill’s last visit to Ghana was in December 2022 where he performed at the Afro Nation music festival. During his stay in Ghana, he visited the Jubilee House and held a meeting with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Despite courting public […] The post I need Ghanaian citizenship

Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has accused Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of allowing himself to be used by the government as a tool to deceive the public. According to Gbande, the flagbearer of the NPP embodies all the unfulfilled promises made by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. […] The post Bawumia was used

Fidelity Bank Ghana LTD has responded to claims that it sold dollars to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) at rates different from the ones announced by the Bank of Ghana. The company in a statement insisted that the allegation “is false and misleading, and we have not had any FX deal with ECG at […] The post Fidelity Bank Ghana responds to allegations of