President Akufo-Addo has received a petition from former Special Prosecutor Mr. Martin Amidu, asking for the removal of Mr. Kissi Agyebeng, the current Special Prosecutor, from office. The petition, dated April 30, 2024, accuses Mr. Agyebeng of misbehavior involving judges and the administration of justice, and it charges procurement violations …
Read More »Fuel prices to go down effective May 16 – IES
The Institute for Energy Security has projected that starting on May 16, 2024, fuel costs will decrease somewhat. This is because the price decline of refined petroleum products on the global market is greater than the depreciation of the cedi. “Following the changes recorded on the international market for refined …
Read More »Galamsey Fight: Mahama promises to involve traditional leaders in granting mining licenses
Should he win the presidency in the forthcoming December elections, National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Dramani Mahama has pledged to involve traditional leaders in the critical process of issuing mining licenses. According to Mr. Mahama, the involvement of traditional leaders in the licensing procedure would significantly contribute to the …
Read More »Martin Kpebu, Domelovo and others drag EOCO to parliament over Cecilia Dapaah’s case
A bipartisan investigation into how the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) handled the investigation into the money stash discovered in the home of former Sanitation Minister Cecilia Dapaah has been requested by a number of well-known Ghanaians, including the former Auditor-General, Daniel Yaw Domelevo. The group, which also includes …
Read More »“We will investigate the opaque gold for oil programme and expose the actors” – Mahama
Swearing to be transparent, opposition leader John Dramani has promised to look into the government’s gold-for-oil program if he wins the presidency. According to Mr Mahama, the arrangement is unclear and calls for a thorough investigation. In an effort to counteract the cedi’s decline and the spike in gasoline prices, …
Read More »Mahama promises to restore galamsey lands, forest into commercial crop production
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has expressed regret over the harm caused by illicit mining operations, also referred to as galamsey. Should he win the December 7 presidential election, he has suggested creating a national joint action team on mining and forestry to address …
Read More »2 rainstorms heading for Ghana – Meteorological Agency discloses
On Thursday, May 16, the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) reports that two rainstorms have been spotted approaching the nation via its weather monitoring station. The Nigerian storm is expected to make landfall about 9:30 am, based on the forecast that was made public on Thursday morning. Strong gusts, thunder, and …
Read More »Gov’t to release GHS177 million to the Ministry of Health to pay the nursing training allowances” – Bawumia
In order to pay unpaid allowances owing to nursing trainees nationally, Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia has announced the release of GHS177 million to the Ministry of Health. The Akufo-Addo administration’s decision to reinstate the nursing trainee allowance has been eagerly awaited, especially following months of delinquency. Dr. Bawumia emphasized …
Read More »Kumasi Central Market traders threaten to occupy uncompleted market to trade
Traders at Kumasi Central Market have threatened to relocate their merchandise to the unfinished market site in the event that the building company is unable to take down all barriers by Sunday, May 19, 2024. This is a reaction to what the traders describe as protracted hold-ups in the second …
Read More »“Quit off-beat dancing on the campaign trail and focus on the dancing cedi” – Minority Leader to Bawumia
In order to concentrate on preserving the weakening cedi, NPP flagbearer Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has been encouraged by Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson to think about giving up off-beat dancing while on the campaign trail. Since the start of the year, the cedi has depreciated by about …
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