Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, the former Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, has initiated a libel lawsuit against her ex-husband, Tony Lithur, seeking US$1.5 million in damages. The legal action pertains to statements made by Mr. Lithur in his divorce petition filed on May 2, 2018, which were later …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo Lauds Mobile Money’s Transformational Impact on Ghana
President Nana Akufo-Addo has praised the significant impact of mobile money adoption on the people of Ghana, citing a remarkable achievement in financial inclusion. In a tweet on his official X platform, he highlighted the transformative effect of mobile money, stating: “Mobile money adoption has increased considerably with some 44 …
Read More »GH¢177m Allocated to Settle Nursing Trainee Allowance Arrears – Vice President Bawumia
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced the allocation of GH¢177 million to the Ministry of Health to settle outstanding allowances owed to nursing trainees nationwide. The nursing trainee allowance, which had accrued arrears for several months, was reinstated by the Akufo-Addo administration after being previously abolished. During a meeting …
Read More »Mahama’s Tenure was Better than What we are seeing now – Kwakye Ofosu
please Felix Kwakye Ofosu, an aide to former President John Dramani Mahama, lauded the achievements of the ex-President during his administration. In a discussion with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Citi TV’s Face to Face, Kwakye Ofosu highlighted the significant infrastructural advancements made during Mahama’s time in office, contrasting them with …
Read More »One Year Old Ace Liam Sets Guinness World Record as Youngest Male Artist
Ghana’s art scene has been brightened by the incredible talent of a one-year-old prodigy, Ace Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, who has officially been recognized as the Guinness World Record’s (GWR) Youngest Male Artist. This impressive milestone was reached just a few months after Ace Liam first attempted to break the …
Read More »Ghana Secures $200 Million EBID Funding to Boost SME Growth
Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) to secure a $200 million facility aimed at supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). This initiative is part of the government’s commitment to provide funding for SME operations at reduced interest rates, ensuring …
Read More »Pray for Me to Win the Election – Bawumia to Religious Leaders
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has appealed to religious groups for prayers to ensure his victory in the 2024 election. Speaking in Techiman, Bono Region, as part of his nationwide campaign, Dr. Bawumia addressed various groups, including religious bodies, the Muslim community, Bono …
Read More »“I didn’t say we should pay Churches; I was just joking” – Bawumia
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, has clarified his recent remarks about incentivizing churches, stating that his comments were meant as a joke. During a meeting with clergy in the North East Region, Bawumia emphasized that his statement, which suggested his administration might incentivize churches rather than …
Read More »Melinda French Gates Steps Down from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Melinda French Gates, a leading figure in global philanthropy, announced on Monday her resignation as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a role she has held since its inception in 2000. Since its founding, the foundation has disbursed nearly $78 billion in grants over almost 25 years. The …
Read More »Prof. John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor Appointed as Vice Chancellor of UPSA
The Governing Council of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has named Prof. John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor as the institution’s third Vice-Chancellor. Prof. Mawutor’s appointment, effective from January 1, 2025, was announced through a circular signed by the UPSA Registrar, Lorraine Gyan, dated May 6, 2024. He will …
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