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
The 2020 running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has expressed concern over the mass exodus of Ghana’s youth in search of better opportunities abroad. She highlights that a significant portion of Ghana’s workforce comprises individuals leaving the country. Addressing the youth during the launch of the “Voice Out, […] The post 24-hour
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) is advising Ghanaians to consider wearing nose masks following the recent surge in air pollution in the country. GMet says Ghana’s airspace is polluted and cautioned citizens to wear protective nose gear to stay safe. Ghana was recently ranked as the most polluted country by the Air Quality Index. The […] The post Air
In opposition to the government’s Emissions Levy, the Food and Beverage Association of Ghana (FABAG) is advocating for increased investments in diversifying Ghana’s energy mix. FABAG emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the environment and discourages the imposition of a flat-rate levy on Ghanaians. The chairman of FABAG, John Awuni on the Citi Breakfast Show on […] The post Govt
Effective Tuesday, February 6, parliamentarians will commence sessions by reciting the National Pledge, marking the implementation of the new standing orders. This significant change in the new standing orders introduces a requirement for heads of state of institutions to directly appear before Parliament to address queries related to their agencies. The shift contrasts with the […] The post New
Students with disabilities from the University of Education, Winneba, and Cape Coast University have picketed at the Scholarship Secretariat in Accra to demand the release of long-overdue scholarship funds promised by the government. The aggrieved students, represented by the Association of Students with Disabilities, claim the lack of funds jeopardizes their education. The group leader, […] The post Students
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