John Dramani Mahama, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, has expressed reservations over President Akufo-Addo’s order to Parliament to stop sending the anti-gay bill to him for ratification. In a letter dated March 18, 2024, the Office of the President asked Parliament to hold off on giving President Nana …
Read More »Stop transmitting anti-LGBTQ+ bill to President Akufo-Addo – Asante Bediatuo writes to Parliament
The Office of the President has requested that Parliament hold off on sending President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo the newly enacted Anti-LGBT+ Bill for ratification. The President referenced two cases that are now pending before the Supreme Court for an order of interlocutory injunction against the Bill. In a statement …
Read More »“You cannot allow the Eurobond creditors to twist your arm” – IMF MD to Ghanaians
Ghana has received a warning from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) not to give in to pressure from holders of Eurobonds during the restructuring negotiations pertaining to around $13 billion. During her official visit to Ghana, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva met with President Akufo-Addo and issued a warning that …
Read More »NGO donates to Muslims in Eastern Region
A non-governmental organization (NGO), Life Relief And Development has donated assorted food items to aid the burden of some vulnerable Muslim families in deprived communities in the Akuapem North Municipal in the Eastern Region to enable them take part in the 2024 Ramadan successfully. Regional Director of the organization, Mr …
Read More »“Endeavour to negotiate the withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso” – Pres Akufo-Addo to AU, ECOWAS
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called for a swift resolution of the impasse between the regional blocs on the continent and the breakaway member states of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, citing the grave consequences for peace and security on the continent and the impending …
Read More »Online impersonation and cyber fraud a major threat – MP
Joseph Kwame Kumah, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Kintampo North Constituency, is grumbling about the rise in cybercrime. The MP laments that despite police attempts to crack down on fraudulent operations, some of his constituents have been victims of impersonation, among other crimes. Mr. Joseph Kwame Kumah warns parents …
Read More »Produce dumsor timetable by March 27 – PURC to ECG
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission is requesting that the Electricity Company of Ghana publish a load management timetable in relation to power disruptions that the power distributor has blamed on 630 overloaded transformers during peak hours. “Load management timetable corresponding with the timelines and duration for each transformer injection” is …
Read More »We want a forensic audit into the budget, expenditure of the African Games – NDC
The African Games preparation and organization budget and expenses are being subject to a forensic audit, as demanded by the National Democratic Congress (NDC). This follows South Africa’s decision, in accordance with International Hockey Federation regulations, to withdraw its men’s and women’s hockey teams from the currently-running 13th African Games …
Read More »K K Kabobo, Ghana’s highlife musician, dies
Kwabena Kwakye Kabobo, better known by his stage as K.K. Kabobo, was a legendary Highlife musician has passed away. He passed away on Thursday, March 14, at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), after a battle with liver disease. To support K.K. Kabobo with his medical bills, a fundraising …
Read More »Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Rashid Bawa is dead
On Thursday, March 14, 2024, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Rashid Bawa, tragically passed away while in Nigeria. The 83-year-old diplomat will be buried in Ghana in accordance with Islamic tradition after being returned home. In Ghana’s diplomatic scene, Rashid Bawa played a number of important roles. Notably, he represented …
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