Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has raised questions regarding President Mahama’s comment on the New Patriotic Party’s government’s handling of the economy. He challenged claims of a sudden fiscal crisis that has limited public sector wage increases. In a Facebook, Dr Adam questioned how an economy labelled as “criminally mishandled” could support significant […]
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has launched an investigation into a shooting incident that took place at the Sogakope Customs checkpoint on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. The incident occurred during an operation by Customs Division officers to intercept a suspected uncustomed Mercedes-Benz E350 sedan being smuggled from Togo into Ghana. According to GRA in a […]
Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged John Mahama to uphold his promise to be a president for all, by reversing the recent mass dismissals of “legitimately employed” persons from the public sector. The Mahama government, through a directive by the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has ordered the revocation of employment by the […]
Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has painted a disturbing picture of Ghana’s fight against illegal mining (galamsey). According to him, illegal miners have taken over nine forest reserves, preventing the Forestry Commission from accessing them. The Minister told Parliament that galamsey continues to cause severe destruction to Ghana’s lands and […]
The NPP Director of Communications has revealed that ex-President Nana Akufo-Addo has directed his former appointees to remain available for any accountability processes following the conclusion of his administration. Richard Ahiagbah speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, February 18, stressed the NPP’s commitment to transparency and accountability. “We [the NPP] have no record […]
President John Dramani Mahama has this morning officially submitted his assets portfolio to the Audit Service in compliance with the constitutional requirement outlined in article 286 of the 1992 constitution, and the Public Office Declaration Of Asset And Disqualifications Act 1998, Act 550. The declaration, received by Auditor-General Johnson Akuamoah-Asiedu, provides details of the president’s […]
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced the receipt of 700,000 blank Ghana Cards to address a backlog of unprinted cards dating back to 2023. However, the Authority is grappling with a more pressing issue: over 600,000 Ghana Cards, already printed and ready for collection, remain unclaimed at various regional and district offices across the […]
Rapper A$AP Rocky has been found not guilty of firing a gun at a former friend. A jury in Los Angeles acquitted the musician, whose legal name is Rakim Mayers, on two felony assault charges that carried up to 24 years in prison. Terell Ephron claimed the Grammy-nominated hip-hop star opened fire at him during […]
Central Cee has made history at the Mobo Awards, becoming the first artist to be named best male act three times. It was his seventh trophy, matching Stormzy’s record as the most decorated rapper in the awards’ history. He did not attend the ceremony in person, with his prize instead collected by host Eddie Kadi […]
Pope Francis has the onset of double pneumonia, the Vatican said on Tuesday, complicating treatment for the 88-year pontiff and indicating a further deterioration in his fragile health. Francis has been suffering from a respiratory infection for more than a week and was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on February 14. The Vatican said in a statement that […]
Former executives of the National Service Authority (NSA) have dismissed allegations made in a recent investigative report by The Fourth Estate, describing it as misleading and sensationalized. The investigation accused the NSA of inflating personnel figures, facilitating ghost names on the payroll, and failing to conduct proper verification of service personnel. However, in a press […]
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has issued a stern warning to the public, dismissing as false a social media flyer claiming that the government has announced an increase in cocoa prices. The regulatory body has described the flyer, which alleged that the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, declared cocoa farmers would be paid […]
