In order to uphold integrity & discipline on University of Ghana Legon campus, the authorities have published names of students and staff sanctioned for various misconducts. The list includes suspensions, dismissals & other penalties after disciplinary actions. The University in a statement issued by the Registrar, Mrs. Emelia Agyei-Mensah said “reference …
Read More »Finance Minister responds to Minority Leader’s criticism, acknowledges his challenges
The Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Ajumako Enyan Esiam, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has acknowledged the challenges faced by the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, and expressed empathy for his current predicament. The Finance Minister made these remarks in response to comments by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who described the …
Read More »“Government injects GH₵1.5 billion into Nkokɔ Nketenkete project to transform agriculture” – Felix Kwakye
The Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has disclosed that the Nkokɔ Nketenkete project is a key initiative under the John Dramani Mahama’s government’s Agriculture for Economy Transformation Agenda. Speaking on JoyNews Roundtable on the 2025 budget on Wednesday, March 12, which was monitored by Elvisanokyenews.net, the …
Read More »Ken Ofori-Atta sues National Security operatives for raiding his home
Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has sued National Security operatives for trespassory and a breach of Plaintiff’s right to privacy. The suit against two senior police officers, DSP Bismark Boakye Ansah and Chief Inspector Mensah seeks injunction restraining the Defendants from conducting similar or the same conduct. It could …
Read More »Obour resigns as Managing Director of Ghana Post Limited
Bice ‘Obour’ Osei Kuffuor, has resigned as Managing Director at Ghana Post Limited. Announcing his resignation on Facebook post, Obour commended former President Nana Akufo-Addo and former Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful as well as the Management and Staff of Ghana Post who helped him to succeed during …
Read More »Adobewura residents issue ultimatum to government over illegal mining in Jimira forest
Some residents of Adobewura in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region have called on the government to take immediate action to remove illegal miners from the Jimira Forest Reserve. In a press conference, they warned that failure to do so within a day will result in a …
Read More »Finance Minister confirms betting tax implementation, refutes predecessor’s claims
Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has dismissed claims by former Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, that the previous government did not implement a betting tax. The Member of Parliament for the Karaga Constituency, reacting to Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson’s presentation of the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic …
Read More »Defence Minister urges Ghanaians to reject Minority’s claims on 2025 budget
The Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has called on Ghanaians to dismiss claims by the Minority in Parliament that the 2025 Budget Statement offers no hope. According to him, the budget provides a clear and strategic roadmap for economic recovery, job creation, and energy sustainability. His comments …
Read More »Finance Minister urges Bank of Ghana to cut expenditure for recapitalization
The Minister for Finance and Member of Parliament for Ajumako Enyan Esiam, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has called on the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to explore internal cost-cutting measures to recapitalize itself instead of relying on taxpayers’ money. Dr. Forson revealed that the BoG had previously signed a …
Read More »2025 Budget: Here are the funds allocated to the various sectors
On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, the Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson presented his first budget for the nation. The budget was crucial to Ghanaians since it is the first in the second administration of President John Dramani Mahama. Prior to the 2025 budget, political actors and economists as well …
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