Kurt Okraku, the president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has made a heartfelt plea for anyone with knowledge to come forward and help identify the individual who killed Yaw Frimpong, commonly known as Nana Pooley. The tragedy and its effects on Ghanaian football were discussed by GFA President Kurt …
Read More »Deputy ministerial nominees to be vetted on Monday
The Deputy Majority Leader, Kweku George Ricketts Hagan, has announced that the vetting of deputy ministerial aspirants would begin on Monday, February 24, 2025. He said that as the status of the statutory members of the reformed Appointment Committee has not altered, there won’t be any surprises. As a result, …
Read More »“Ghana is now a crime scene” our economy was criminally mishandled – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed dismay at the economic mismanagement he has unearthed. He claimed that the nation’s economy was “criminally mishandled” by the NPP administration. Speaking at the National Tripartite Committee meeting at the Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment, when the announcement of a 10% basic pay …
Read More »Government and Public Sector workers agree 10% rise in base pay
An agreement to raise the base salary for public sector employees was agreed by the government and organized labor. Announced on Thursday, February 20, 2025, the increase will take effect between January and December of that year. The Labour Minister, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, claims that the daily minimum salary has …
Read More »Bawumia condemns Mahama gov’t for appointment revocations
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the former vice president, has accused President John Mahama’s administration of arbitrary and widespread firings of public sector employees, claiming that the measures are politically motivated and unfair. Dr. Bawumia voiced his concerns in an open letter over the dismissal of many workers, especially those employed during …
Read More »Court issues bench warrant for Akwatia MP Ernest Yaw Kumi
Ernest Yaw Kumi, the Member of Parliament(MP) for Akwatia Constituency, was found guilty of contempt of court by the Koforidua, Eastern Region, High Court. The decision comes after he disregarded a temporary order that prevented him from taking the oath of office as a lawmaker. After Kumi did not show …
Read More »Gov’t to pay Cocoa farmers 70% of World Market Price
The government will provide cocoa producers 70% of the global market price for their produce, up from the 60% that was first suggested, according to announcements made by Eric Opoku, Minister of Food and Agriculture. Motivating farmers, boosting output, and solidifying Ghana’s standing as the world’s second-largest cocoa producer are …
Read More »Sam George orders NCA to shut down 7 radio stations
Seven radio stations nationwide have been forced to close by Samuel Nartey George, Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation. “The decision was made to enforce adherence to national security requirements and broadcasting regulations,” he said. “Today, in two separate cases, I have directed the National Communications Authority Ghana to …
Read More »National Economic Dialogue slated for March 3rd and 4th
According to the Ghanaian government, the National Economic Dialogue is scheduled for March 3 and 4, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of Government Communications, revealed in a statement that President John Mahama will lead the discussion and provide the keynote presentation. “The government …
Read More »Sophia Akuffo promises to offer honest, unbiased advice to Mahama
Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo, who is currently a member of the Council of State, has justified her eligibility to serve on the advisory council by highlighting her credentials and autonomy. Edward Doe Adjaho is the chairman of the Council of State, which consists of 31 members, including the previous …
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