From January 23 to 27, 2024, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will be in the Republic of Estonia on a working visit. Dr. Bawumia, among other things, will use the visit to assess Estonia’s digital economy in comparison to Ghana’s, according to a statement signed by his spokesperson, Dr. Gideon …
Read More »Inaki Williams scores against Barcelona on return from AFCON
Following up on his lackluster performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Ghanaian striker Inaki Williams made a significant contribution to Athletic Bilbao’s Copa del Rey quarterfinal victory over Barcelona on Wednesday night. Despite Ghana’s early elimination from the Ivory Coast tournament, Williams moved on from his problems fast. …
Read More »Black Stars spent Ghc 27.9m on AFCON qualifiers only – Okudjeto Ablakwa alleges
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the MP for North Tongu, is urging Ghanaian football players who play for the Black Stars to acknowledge the substantial financial sacrifices made by taxpayers during the current economic downturn. Mr. Ablakwa emphasized that players must demonstrate respect and the highest level of commitment despite the pride …
Read More »Black Stars coach Chris Hughton sacked after disappointing AFCON group-stage exit
After Ghana’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations group stage elimination, coach Chris Hughton was fired. After losing 2-1 to Cape Verde in their opening game, the Black Stars finished Group B with two points, drawing 2-2 with both Egypt and Mozambique. Ghana was eliminated on Tuesday after results went against …
Read More »Six coup plotters sentenced to death by hanging
The High Court found six people guilty of both committing high treason and conspiring to commit high treason, despite their alleged involvement in a coup. They received the sentence on January 24. Donya Kafui, also known as Ezor, a blacksmith, and Bright Alan Debrah Ofosu, a fleet manager, were found …
Read More »Vote against Bawumia for failing to honour promise – Mahama to Kejetia traders
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has come under fire from former President John Dramani Mahama for allegedly breaking a pledge made to the vendors of the Kumasi Kejetia market, which was partially destroyed by fire. During a visit to the market, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) promised …
Read More »Coup Plot: ACP Agordzo and 2 others acquitted and discharged
The High Court in Accra has found ACP Dr. Benjamin Kwasi Agordzo, a senior officer in the Ghana Police Service, not guilty of aiding and abetting the overthrow of the government. The ruling, which was rendered on Wednesday, January 24, by the three-judge panel, represents a major development in the …
Read More »Implementing VAT on electricity consumption will worsen the hardship on Ghanaians – Mahama
John Mahama, the former president, has endorsed organized labor’s demand that the government remove the Value Added Tax (VAT) that is levied on electricity. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) leader, Mr. Mahama, expressed concern that the introduction of a value-added tax (VAT) on electricity consumption would put additional strain on …
Read More »COP Kofi Boakye joins NDC 24-hour economy sensitization walk
Retired Commissioner of Police (COP) Nathan Kofi Boakye has joined the National Democratic Congress (NDC) campaign in an attempt to topple the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in power. Kofi Boakye participated in the NDC 24-hour Economy Sensitization Walk on Wednesday in Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region, along with …
Read More »We don’t support the EC’s November date for election – NDC
The proposal by the Electoral Commission (EC) to move the election from December 7 to November 7 has been met with opposition from the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Instead, the NDC is advocating for a thorough examination of the election process through appropriate and inclusive discourse. The NDC claims that …
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