The Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye has held bilateral discussions with the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Mochizuki Hisanobu on the completion of key road infrastructure projects in Ghana. The bilateral meeting underscored the appreciation of the Ghanaian government for Japan’s consistent support in driving socio-economic development, particularly in the infrastructure sector. “I […] The post Roads

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The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has accused the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) of double standards in the ongoing debate over the review of the Free Senior High School Policy. The governing NPP has consistently rejected calls for a review of the free SHS programme introduced in 2017. Speaking […] The post Free SHS

An attack on the offices of Chad’s internal security agency (ANSE) in the capital, N’Djamena, has killed several people. The attack is reported to have happened just hours after the announcement that the central African nation will hold a presidential election on May 6. The government on Wednesday accused “elements” of the opposition party Socialist […] The post Chad:

The Board Chair of the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Audrey Gadzekpo claims the Anti-Gay Bill was passed for political reasons. Parliament passed the bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values also known as the anti-LGBTQ bill on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. The bill proscribes LGBT activities and criminalizes its promotion, advocacy and funding. […] The post Anti-gay

The Board Chair of the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor Audrey Gadzekpo, has characterized the Anti-Gay Bill as detrimental to societal well-being. Ghana’s parliament endorsed the stringent legislation on Wednesday, February 28, prescribing a maximum of five years imprisonment for the formation or financing of LGBTQ+ groups. The bill garnered support from both major […] The post Anti-gay

Nigeria has imposed a mandatory annual levy for organisations employing expatriate workers, requiring them to pay $15,000 (£12,000) for a director and $10,000 for other employees. The move is meant to encourage foreign companies to employ more Nigerian workers. The staff of diplomatic missions and government officials are exempt. President Bola Tinubu has warned that […] The post Nigeria

The lead proponent of the bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values, Samuel Nartey George hopes that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo would fulfil his promise by signing the bill into law. Parliament on Wednesday, February 28 passed the bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values also known as the anti-LGBTQ bill. The bill […] The post Akufo-Addo

Samuel Nartey George, a prominent advocate for the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly referred to as the anti-LGBTQI bill, has stated that there was substantial support among Members of Parliament for the bill’s passage. Addressing reporters following the bill’s approval in parliament in Accra on Wednesday, the Ningo-Prampram MP expressed gratitude, stating, […] The post Overwhelming

The Association of Ghana Industries is in support of efforts by the Tree Crop Development Authority and others to crack down on smuggled vegetable oil in the Ghanaian market. The Tree Crop Development Authority, the Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and National Security on Tuesday closed […] The post Action

Izwe Savings and Loans, a leading financial service provider in Ghana, today announced a strategic brand refresh aimed at enhancing its ability to meet the evolving needs of its customers and further solidify its position in the market. After 13 years of successful operation in Ghana, Izwe has undertaken a comprehensive internal and external assessment […] The post Izwe

Parliament has passed the bill on the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values also known as the anti-LGBTQ bill. The bill proscribes LGBT activities and criminalizes its promotion, advocacy and funding. Persons caught in the act would be subjected to a 6 months to 3 year jail term with promoters and […] The post Parliament passes anti-LGBTQ Bill appeared first

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has referred the nomination of a Deputy Minister for Finance, Abena Osei-Asare as the Minister of State at the Finance Ministry to the Appointments Committee for consideration. The nomination of the NPP’s Parliamentary Candidate for Juaboso in the Western North Region, Dr. Alexander Ampaabeng as a Deputy Minister for […] The post Bagbin

The newly nominated Ministers of State are set to undergo vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee from Tuesday, March 5, to Tuesday, March 12. The schedule is as follows: Tuesday, March 5: 9 am: Andrew Egyapa Mercer, Minister-designate for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture 10 am: Lydia Seyram Alhassan, Minister-designate for the Ministry of […] The post Parliament

On 30th January 2024, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware delivered a 200-page post-trial opinion, in a stockholder derivative action, Tornetta v Musk, invalidating Elon Musk’s $56 billion performance-based equity compensation plan at Tesla, Inc. In immediate reaction, Musk posted on X thus: “Never incorporate your company in Delaware.” He followed it […] The post Elon

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has emphasized the critical need to address migration concerns to safeguard the security of the country. The President expressed concern about the widespread departure of individuals from their home countries in pursuit of better opportunities elsewhere, emphasizing the potential toll on the countries left behind. This call was made during […] The post We

Don Lemon and CNN have reportedly reached an agreement since his ousting last year. The former CNN anchor and the news network reached a separation deal that would pay Lemon approximately $24.5 million, reports TheWrap. The total is reportedly the amount of money Lemon, 57, was set to receive if his final contract ended in […] The post Don Lemon paid $24.5m in separation from CNN

Popular Afrobeats singer Dennis Nana Dwamena better known as KiDi has expressed optimism that his latest single, “Danger,” would perform well. Set to be available on all streaming platforms at midnight on Thursday, February 29, the track is anticipated to make waves. In an interview with Citi TV at a Press soiree at the Mix […] The post ‘Danger’

The government paid a total of GH¢300,385,317.52 as judgement debt between 2017 and 2022. The Ministry of Finance made this known in an updated information on judgement debt payment dated August 2023. The Ministry revealed that the payments were made to over 60 individuals and organisations. For instance, in 2017, Albert Osei was paid GH¢279,412.83; […] The post Over

The police at Ejura in the Ashanti region have commenced investigations into the death of a 56-year-old worker at the Ejura government hospital whose body was found hanging on a mango tree on Sunday, February 25, 2024. The deceased, identified as Sarfo Boakye, was a father of 3 from a royal family in Ejura. Speaking […] The post Police probe death of Ejura govt hospital worker