Arne Slot says the opportunity to work at one of the “biggest clubs in the world” was “difficult to ignore” as he was confirmed as Liverpool’s new head coach. The Reds agreed a compensation deal worth £9.4 million with Feyenoord in April after the 45-year-old was identified as the man to succeed Jurgen Klopp at […] The post Liverpool job ‘difficult
The Majority Caucus in Parliament has disclosed that the government has paid contractors in excess of GH¢6 billion within the last two months. This follows a claim by the Minority Caucus that the government borrowed GH¢7 billion from the Treasury Bill market to pay contractors. Although the claim has been denied by the Chamber of […] The post Govt recently paid
Hiplife legend Barima Sidney has revealed that his colleague DJ Azonto wouldn’t be compensated by Dr Bawumia for dancing to his hit song ‘Fa No Fom’ at his campaign rally. DJ Azonto in a statement demanded that Vice President Dr Bawumia pay him $ 10 million after he danced to ‘Fa No Fom’ at his […] The post DJ Azonto won’t get a penny from
The Spokesperson of the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu, has urged politicians to stop preparing the minds of the youth for violence ahead of the 2024 general elections. He expressed worry about the numerous acts of violence recorded in the ongoing limited voter registration exercise. According to Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu, the pockets of violence […] The post Election
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan Williams, the Founder and General Overseer of Action Chapel International, has called on all stakeholders in Ghana’s electoral process to ensure a peaceful election in 2024. He stressed that maintaining peace is essential to preventing violence before, during, and after the elections, in order to avoid a scenario where Ghanaians might be […] The post Election
The barbering industry, despite widespread unemployment, is emerging as a beacon of hope, offering a platform for entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. From small towns to bustling cities, barbers are attracting a diverse clientele and maximising profitability. Jonathan, a barber in Accra, operates a tabletop salon near the Kinbu School. For the past five years, this […] The post Barbering
A seven-year-old boy has died after drowning in the Agyei River at Nurses Quarters, a suburb of Ngleshie Amanfro in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. The lack of a bridge on the river to aid easy crossing has been identified as the cause of the drowning and subsequent death. The deceased, […] The post Ngleshie Amanfro: Seven-year-old
The Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has stated that the Minority in Parliament saved Ghana $150 million by challenging the government’s tax waiver for 42 companies under the One-District-One-Factory initiative. He explained that due to the Minority’s objections to some of the assessments of the companies, the exemptions were revised from $459 million to […] The post Tax
The Electoral Commission (EC) has disclosed that some Ghana Card numbers used to register some individuals in the ongoing voter registration process at the Pusiga District Registration Centre on May 13, 2024, were fraudulent. It was discovered that about 17 individuals had used the counterfeit Ghana Card numbers during the ongoing Voter Registration Exercise at […] The post Ghana
The Minority Leader, Cassiel Ato Forson, has alleged that $65 million of the $200 million allocated for the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project (GARID) was misused. Despite the Minority’s strong opposition, Parliament approved an additional $150 million loan facility from the World Bank for the GARID project on Friday, May 17, 2024. In […] The post $65m GARID
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, the Founder and Presiding Archbishop of Action Chapel International, has urged stakeholders to uphold honesty and fairness in this election year. He warned that failure to adhere to these principles could have negative consequences. He highlighted the high levels of pain and suffering in the country, which have led to a significant […] The post Election
The National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has assured Ghanaian youth that they will not regret voting for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the next President of Ghana. Addressing the youth at the “Youth Connect” platform in the Northern Region, Salam Mustapha emphasised that Dr Bawumia is committed to the needs […] The post Youth
The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, has firmly refuted claims that the government is illegally enlisting members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the security services. The Minority in Parliament has accused the government of illegally recruiting NPP members into the security services in anticipation of the 2024 general elections. The caucus claims […] The post Govt
Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, the Minister of Health, has made a significant contribution to healthcare facilities in Accra by donating a bus to Lekma Hospital and an ambulance to the University of Ghana Medical Centre. This support, as Dr. Okoe-Boye explained, is intended to enhance the operational capabilities of these hospitals. During the handover ceremony, Dr. […] The post Dr.
The Communications Officer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has alleged that the petition by Martin Amidu is part of a larger plot orchestrated by President Akufo-Addo to oust the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng. This follows Martin Amidu’s petition to President Akufo-Addo to remove the Special Prosecutor citing several infractions as the basis […] The post Amidu’s
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has received the petition filed by the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, against the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) over the sale of some hotels to the Minister for Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong. Mr Ablakwa, on Thursday, May 16, petitioned CHRAJ […] The post SSNIT
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has recommended that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) consider implementing a currency board in place of the existing central bank system. The IEA posits that this approach will aid in maintaining the Cedi as a legal tender, emphasising that the currency board would ensure that Cedis in circulation are […] The post Adopt currency
Organised Labour has raised concerns about the ongoing divestiture of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) shares in four hotels to Rock City Hotel, owned by Bryan Acheampong, the Minister of Agriculture. The group has consequently urged the government to suspend the process, warning of a potential nationwide strike by workers. SSNIT is […] The post We’ll
The Ministry of Works and Housing has categorically affirmed that the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project has responsibly managed the $200 million allocated for its operations. This statement comes in the wake of accusations from the minority caucus suggesting mismanagement of the project’s funds. In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry […] The post We’ve
The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Tano North, Dr. Gideon Boako, has provided support to 50 apprentices in the constituency by offering GH¢1,000 seed capital to each of them. This assistance follows their graduation from various professional training programs on Sunday, May 19. In a Facebook post on Monday, May 20, Dr Boako […] The post Gideon
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