The minority in parliament says the minister for finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has confirmed their position that the previous government left a robust economy. According to the minority, the economic figures given by the minister to parliament in his presentation of the first budget statement of the sitting government, only corroborated their stance and […] The post Ato

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has revealed that the Central Bank – Bank of Ghana- is seeking a bailout of GHS53 billion to address its negative equity challenge. He explained the significant financial difficulties faced by Ghana’s Central Bank and the urgent need for a substantial bailout to stabilise its operations. “The […] The post BoG Seeking GH¢53bn

Teachers rely on high standards of professionalism in knowledge, conduct and in practice to inspire and to challenge students to achieve their potentials in life (National Teachers’ Standards for Ghana Guidelines, 2017, page 6). Teachers are knowledgeable professionals. It is, however, not to say that the teacher is all-knowing or an embodiment of all knowledge.  […] The post Is the teacher’s work

The Ashanti regional police command, according to the media reports, is pursuing the owner of the shop where the recent dynamite explosion occurred at Odumasi, near Konogo, in the Ashanti Region. The owner reportedly fled the town immediately the explosion occurred. The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has reportedly confirmed that the police are […] The post Editorial:

The Coalition of District Assembly Members (CODAM) has expressed its profound gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama and his government to allocate funds for Assembly Members’ allowances. The allocation of the funds fulfils a key promise outlined in the electioneering manifesto of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ghana’s 2024 general elections. In a […] The post Assembly

Mr. Eric Edem Agbana, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ketu North has assured residents that the recent erratic power supply affecting many communities will soon return to normal. In a press statement copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Mr. Agbana attributed the power fluctuations to the recent tidal […] The post “Erratic power supply in Ketu South will be

The government has allocated GHS51.3 million as seed fund for the establishment of the national Women’s Development Bank, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, Minister of Finance has said. The Finance Minister made this announcement during the presentation of the 2025 budget statement and economic policy before Parliament on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. “We have allocated […] The post Gov’t allocates

The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) and the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) have reaffirmed their commitment to collaborate in a bid to reduce the cost of doing business at Ghana’s sea ports. This initiative aims to enhance the efficiency and attractiveness of the ports to both local and transit customers, ultimately fostering socio-economic growth […] The post GPHA,

The Gender Mainstreaming Section of the Ghana Immigration Service, with support from the Spanish Embassy in Ghana, has organised a symposium to mark International Women’s Day 2025. The event was held under the theme: “Accelerate Action: For All Women and Girls; Rights, Equality and Empowerment.” The symposium honoured women in the Ghana Immigration Service who […] The post GIS Pledges Stronger

Actress and entrepreneur Fella Makafui has said she is embracing a new stage of personal development and distancing herself from negativity. In a recent Instagram story, she shared that she has changed her mindset and that she no longer tolerates drama, gossip, or friendships. Fella emphasized her focus on self-improvement, healing, and success, preferring to […] The post I’m avoiding friends with

King of the United Kingdom, King Charles III has revealed his music favorites. The King’s favourite music was shared exclusively by Apple Music Radio’s The King’s Music Room. Based around a Commonwealth theme, the music choices are Charles’ own, and listeners get a sense of his enthusiasm for music. King Charles’ playlist which was published […] The post Daddy Lumba’s

The naira defied the Central Bank of Nigeria’s policy interventions as it depreciated against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market to start the week. CBN data showed that the naira fell to N1,530.15 per dollar on Monday, from N1,517.24 last Friday; this means a loss of N12.91 on the official market. Meanwhile, on […] The post Naira defies Central Bank policies,

The Senate has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct by-elections to fill the vacant seats in Edo Central and Anambra South Senatorial Districts. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced this during plenary on Tuesday, officially declaring the vacancies. The upper chamber had declared the Edo Central seat vacant in 2024, following the inauguration […] The post Senate

President Bola Tinubu on Monday said that every decision he has taken so far, including the fuel subsidy removal is all about Nigerian youths and their future. Tinubu spoke during the inauguration of the Planning Committee for the National Youth Conference at the State House, Abuja. He assured that the ongoing economic reforms were designed […] The post Fuel Subsidy Removal

The Nigerian House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, to ensure the blocking of all pornographic sites in the country. The House wants the Commission to compel on all internet service providers to block all such contents with immediate effect. An All Progressives Congress, APC, lawmaker from Katsina State, Dalhatu Tafoki, sponsored […] The post Reps

Armed militants in Pakistan’s Balochistan region have attacked a train carrying hundreds of passengers and taken a number of hostages, military sources have told the BBC. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) fired at the Jaffar Express Train as it travelled from Quetta to Peshawar. A statement from the separatist group said it had bombed the […] The post Pakistan militants attack train

Philippine police have arrested former president Rodrigo Duterte after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity over his deadly “war on drugs”. The 79-year-old was taken into police custody shortly after his arrival at Manila airport from Hong Kong on Tuesday. Latest reports from local media say he […] The post Philippines

A lack of sex could almost double men’s risk of being sent to an early grave, a study suggests. An analysis of data from 20,000 people found males with low libido were two thirds more likely to die, compared to those with a higher sexual appetite. These findings remained true even after experts accounted for […] The post Men who have too little sex could face

The previous government spent $3.5 million of state funds to renovate the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, and we heard no sound nor cryor any form of protests from the NDC and Nkrumaists. Then it embarked upon the construction of a national cathedral, which would have united all Christians in Ghana, who are made of over 25 […] The post Feature: Nkrumah, Jesus and Allah A Mausoleum,

Jamie Carragher has insisted that Arsenal‘s lack of a recognised striker is not their biggest problem in comments made while appearing on Monday Night Football. Speaking on Sky Sports ahead of West Ham United’s game at home to Newcastle United, Carragher revealed how he thinks Arsenal must improve elsewhere. The Gunners suffered yet another blow in their bid for a […] The post Jamie