The Member of Parliament for Atiwa East and former Deputy Finance Minister, Abena Osei-Asare, has accused the current Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, of deliberately manipulating data to portray the Akufo-Addo administration in a negative light. According to her, the Finance Minister failed to acknowledge key achievements of …
Read More »“Ghana’s fuel sector at the mercy of global market” – IES Executive Director
The Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Security (IES), Nana Amoasi VIII, has expressed deep concern over Ghana’s heavy dependence on fuel imports, stating that the country’s fuel sector remains vulnerable to fluctuations in the international market. According to him, Ghana imports over 98% of its fuel due to …
Read More »2026 World Cup: “Qualifying is a national priority” – Hon. Kofi Adams
The Minister for Sports and Recreation and Member of Parliament for Buem, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, has disclosed that it is crucial for Ghana’s national football team, the Black Stars, to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to him, securing a spot in the mundial 2026 is as …
Read More »VIP JEOUN Transport rescinds fare hike
VIP JEOUN Transport has announced the suspension of its planned fare adjustments, which were set to take effect on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. The decision follows an urgent communication from the Honorable Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah prompting the company’s directors to reconsider the fare increase. After careful deliberation, …
Read More »Former Finance Minister clarifies NPP’s Stance on betting and lottery taxes
Former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Karaga Constituency, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has clarified that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government only implemented taxes on betting winnings and not on lottery winnings. Dr. Amin Adam debunked claims that the NPP administration had previously collected taxes on lottery winnings …
Read More »EPA Boss calls for state of emergency to combat galamsey
The Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Nana Ama Browne Klutse, has called for a state of emergency to tackle the growing menace of illegal mining, also known as galamsey. According to her, the situation has escalated into a national security threat, endangering Ghana’s land, forests, water …
Read More »Executive Director of Education Consult Africa supports Free SHS policy amendment
The Executive Director of Education Consult Africa, Mr. Daniel Oppong, has has thrown his weight behind the proposed amendment of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy. This comes after the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, raised concerns about the challenges facing the Free SHS system, including food shortages, inadequate …
Read More »Ejura Paramount Chief donates GHC 100,000 to boost security efforts
The Paramount Chief of the Ejura Traditional Area, Barima Osei Hwedie II, has spearheaded a GHC 100,000 donation to support local security efforts. The Ejura Traditional Council contributed GHC 80,000, while former Member of Parliament for Ejura Sekyedumase, Hon. Mohammed Yussif Pangabu, and businessman Mr. Boakye Acquah each donated GHC …
Read More »Amnesty International Country Director speaks on Dr. Dampare’s removal as IGP
The Country Director of Amnesty International, Genevieve Partington, has expressed her views on the removal of Dr. George Akuffo Dampare as the Inspector General of Police (IGP), shedding light on the organization’s interactions with the police leadership under his tenure. President John Dramani Mahama on Friday, March 14, removed Dr George …
Read More »Ahafo Commander of Invisible Forces backs reintroduction of NPP vigilante groups
The Ahafo Commander of the Invisible Forces, Anointing, has publicly declared his full support for the suggestion made by the National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, regarding the reintroduction of the party’s vigilante groups. Salam Mustapha, in a recent interview, disclosed that vigilante groups such …
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