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The former president gave notice to reinstate the original names of the public universities that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo had renamed. He declared that important university infrastructure will be named after its current owners. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer claimed that the NDC was responsible for the conception …

Former President John Dramani Mahama has received advice from Ya Na Abukari Yakubu II, the Overlord of Dabgon, to not be afraid to appoint new ministers should he run for office again. He requested that Mr. Mahama fire any of his supporters who might prove to be unfit for their …

According to Minister of Local Government and Decentralization Dan Botwe, President Akufo-Addo’s decision to revoke the appointments of 24 district chief executives is consistent with his intention to assemble a strong team to carry out the government agenda. Twenty-four district chief executives (DCE) nationwide had their appointments revoked by the …

According to reports, the government decided against enforcing the Value Added Tax (VAT) of 15% on electricity. There are rumors that this decision, which exempts customers from the new tax on electricity bills, resulted from a cabinet meeting on February 2, 2024. Additionally, the New Patriotic Party shared it on …

Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, the former Minister of Food and Agriculture, will serve as the “Distinguished Guest Speaker” at the 70th Anniversary celebration of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology’s Faculty of Agriculture (KNUST). On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, the Ghanaian Agriculture Economist who has extensive experience in agriculture …

In the event that he is elected in the forthcoming 2024 elections, former president John Dramani Mahama has stated his intention to revitalize Ghanaian football by assembling a redesigned Black Stars squad that is led by local players. Following Ghana’s lackluster performance at the African Cup of Nations, where the …

In place of the twenty-four District Chief Executives (DCEs) that were fired on Friday, February 2, President Akufo-Addo has named 26 new DCEs. The President stated in a revocation letter dated Friday, February 2, that his decision complies with both section 20 (3) (b) of the Local Government Act, 2014 …

Despite being progressive, the Institute of Climate and Environmental Governance (ICEG) has stated that there is uncertainty surrounding the implementation of the emission levy, which began on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Noting that “countries like Germany and Italy use almost 95%” of their emissions taxes “to finance their green projects …

A 52-year-old bar owner who was in possession of a large amount of dried leaves thought to be narcotic drugs made an appearance before an Accra Circuit Court. George Akoto entered a not guilty plea after being accused of illegally possessing narcotic drugs. Mr. Bright Samuel Acquah, the relieving judge, …

“It must be withdrawn,” Nana B emphasized. “Withdraw the emission levy; it’s unnecessary. The Finance Minister must retract it” Henry Nana Boakye has stated. The government has been urged to remove the emission levy by Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, the National Organiser of the ruling New …