Ghanaians have been asked by the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to commend President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his administration for putting policies in place to address the country’s economic problems. The economy of the nation has been in trouble for the previous six months, with inflation reaching a …
Read More »NDC may be divided over issues related to youth elections – Brogya Genfi
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) recently held a National Youth Organizer election, and one of the candidates, Brogya Genfi, issued a warning that, if certain problems were not soon rectified, the party would become divided. In order to prevent incumbent George Opare Addo from claiming to be the National Youth …
Read More »4 Canadian kidnappers sentenced to 40 years in prison
The four defendants in custody for the kidnapping of two Canadian women were sentenced by the Criminal Division of the Accra High Court to a total of 40 years in prison with hard labor. Sampson Agarlor, the ringleader, Elvis Ojiyorwe, Jeff Omarsar, all citizens of Nigeria, and Yusif Yakubu, a …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo describes critics of National Cathedral as ‘Sanballat and Tobias’
Nothing, according to President of the Republic Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, will make him reconsider his decision to complete building on the National Cathedral. He said that in order to keep his promise to God, he will move on with its construction. His remarks come in response to calls for …
Read More »Youth advised to spend wisely during Christmas
The nation’s youth have been urged to exercise restraint when it comes to their spending during and after the holiday season. To minimize Christmas debt, many will stop from purchasing many presents this year due to the campaign encouraging them to reduce unneeded gifts. On Tuesday, December 20, 2022, in …
Read More »Qatar 2022: We spent only $5.1m out of projected $8.1m – Sports Minister
According to Mustapha Ussif, Minister of Youth and Sports, Ghana spent around $5.1 million during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. This sum is $3 million less than the $8.1 million allotted for the competition. “Our estimated budget at the group stage was $8.1million. “Out of this estimated budget Mr. …
Read More »Police bar protestors from entering National Cathedral site
A group of protesters has been stopped from accessing the National Cathedral building site and Parliament by Ghana Police Service officers. Why the cops blocked the protesters from entering the area is unknown. The group began picketing outside the Parliament courtyard at around 10:00 am, demanding that the contentious National …
Read More »Haruna Iddrisu: Parliament is to blame for the government’s careless borrowing
Haruna Iddrisu, the leader of the opposition in the House of Representatives, has urged Parliament to shoulder part of the responsibility and accountability for the failure to hold the executive branch of government accountable for carrying out its duties. He contends that Parliament must take responsibility for the excessive borrowing …
Read More »Kennedy Agyapong visits NPP National Executives
Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, a member of parliament for Assin Central, visited the national executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Tuesday, December 20, to learn about recent events there. Mr. Agyapong was gushing with admiration for the national officials’ efforts to unite the party and the administration for a …
Read More »Meeting between the government and labour unions over basic pay suspended
The government and labor unions’ scheduled meeting to discuss an increase in basic pay has been postponed. The different labor unions were anticipated to meet with representatives from the Finance Ministry, Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, and Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations on Tuesday to continue the discussions after …
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