The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has criticized the government for its poor macroeconomic performance from 2020 to 2022. During this period, Ghana experienced an economic downturn, with the government seeking a 3 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Giving a post-analysis of President Akufo-Addo’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), on April […] The post Economic
A major Indian airline is scaling back operations this month amid widespread flight cancellations and delays due to the unavailability of its pilots. Since 31 March, Vistara has seen nearly 150 flight cancellations and 200 flight delays. I planned to call you for lunch in case you had slept again Media reports said the disruption […] The post Vistara: Top India airline
Salam Mustapha, the National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has encouraged Ghanaians to support his party over the National Democratic Congress. He contrasted the approach of former President John Dramani Mahama and the NDC, who he said gave up in the face of difficulties and claimed they were not magicians capable of […] The post Salam Mustapha:
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticized the government’s decision to allocate funds to provide free tablets to senior high school students, denouncing it as a tactic aimed at garnering votes. Addressing his concerns during a special public lecture at the Wisconsin International University College, Ghana, Mahama underscored the […] The post Free
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Reintegration has firmly stated that there will be no reconsideration of the recent adjustments made to passport application fees. This declaration comes in response to comments from Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament and MP for North Tongu, who indicated that […] The post New
South African footballer Luke Fleurs has been shot dead in a car hijacking, his team says. The shooting took place at a petrol station on Wednesday night in the Johannesburg suburb of Florida. The 24-year-old was waiting to be attended to when he was approached by unknown gunmen, who ordered him to get out of […] The post Luke Fleurs: South African footballer
Andy Appiah-Kubi, chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament, has pledged the committee’s commitment to holding the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration accountable for enhancing the passport acquisition process. This declaration comes in response to public outcry regarding the recent hike in passport application fees by the government. Appiah-Kubi defended the fee […] The post Increased
Citi FM and Citi TV’s Umaru Sanda Amadu has been installed as a Youth Development Chief for Asutsuare in the Shai Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region following his coverage of the aftermath of the Akosombo dam spillage in the area. Umaru Sanda Amadu who led the coverage for Citi FM/Citi TV in Dangme […] The post Citi FM/Citi TV’s
Gospel singer Celestine Donkor believes that women, especially those with musical talent, deserve more investment. In an interview on Property FM, Celestine Donkor argued that investing in women leads to greater returns. Donkor acknowledges the challenges women face in the music industry. However, she insists that women with God-given talent are a worthy investment. […] The post “Women
Google, the search engine used by more than a billion people around the world, is reported to be considering charging for premium content generated by artificial intelligence (AI). The company, owned by Alphabet Inc, is said to be revamping its business model and looking at putting some of its core product behind a paywall. It […] The post Google considering charging
The search for survivors of Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years continues. At least nine people have been confirmed dead and hundreds injured after the magnitude 7.2 tremor hit off the island’s east on Wednesday morning. Relief efforts are focussed on Hualien, along the rugged and scenic east coast, where dozens of buildings were left […] The post Taiwan
George Twum-Barimah-Adu, an aspiring independent presidential candidate, has announced his plan to implement an ‘E-Sika’ scheme policy aimed at addressing housing issues in the country. According to him, this policy aims to meet the housing needs of every Ghanaian by incorporating a savings feature. Individuals can utilize the housing component of this scheme to make […] The post Presidential
Concerned residents of Ledzokuku in the Greater Accra region have voiced their disappointment regarding the ongoing destruction of development projects within the constituency, which were initiated by the former Member of Parliament, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye. Reported instances of damage include the dismantling of a shelter intended for an ambulance, which was generously donated by […] The post Ledzokuku
The Director of the Ghana School of Law, Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong, has requested forgiveness for himself and others who criticized the marriage of the 63-year-old Ga priest to a 13-year-old girl. Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, known as the Gborbu Wulomo, faced significant backlash when a video of his wedding ceremony with the young girl, […] The post Forgive
Adom Appiah, the Ashanti Regional Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has stated that the former president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwasi Nyantakyi, is eligible to contest the party’s Ejisu parliamentary primary because he has not been legally convicted of corruption. The NPP opened nominations for parliamentary hopefuls on Tuesday, April, 2 […] The post No
The Unposted Environmental Health Officers and Assistants Association, a group of about 1500 individuals from the three schools of hygiene in Ho, Tamale, and Accra, are urging the government to employ them urgently, as their services are needed across the country. The Association asserts that the country’s sanitation situation is in a state of disarray, […] The post Sanitation:
The Director of the Ghana School of Law, Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong, has clarified that his appointment was not politically influenced. Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong, who also holds the title of Manwerehene of Akyem Abuakwa, took office on April 1, 2022. Some reports suggested that his appointment was politically influenced. But in an interview on […] The post My appointment
The Director of the Ghana School of Law, Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong, has identified several areas where litigation is common. The Manwerehene of Akyem Abuakwa pointed out land, marriage, and commercial matters as the main areas where legal disputes often arise. In an interview on The Point of View on Citi TV, he indicated that […] The post Land, marriage, most
Salam Mustapha, the National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has stated that the party is determined to win the upcoming December polls by ‘hook or crook.’ His comments echo similar statements by Bryan Acheampong, the Member of Parliament for Abetifi, who stated that the NPP does not intend to hand over power […] The post We’ll
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has expressed apprehensions regarding the functioning of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). According to him, the OSP, despite having two Special Prosecutors, appears to have been incapacitated by the appointing authority. During an IEA press briefing on Wednesday, April 3, Dr John Kwakye, the Director of Research […] The post OSP
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