Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a GH¢100 million allocation for the monthly allowances of all Assembly Members across the country. Presenting the 2025 Budget Statement to Parliament on Tuesday, March 11, Dr. Forson emphasized the government’s commitment to supporting local governance through this initiative. He also disclosed …

The government has announced plans to abolish several taxes in the 2025 budget to ease the financial burden on households and businesses. During his budget presentation in Parliament, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson outlined key tax cuts aimed at boosting disposable incomes and promoting business growth. Dr. Forson announced …

Lecturers at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) School of Medical Sciences have embarked on an indefinite strike over prolonged delays in their promotions and career progression. Despite meeting all academic and professional requirements, the lecturers claim they have struggled with persistent delays in the promotion process, leading to frustration …

President John Dramani Mahama has engaged in bilateral discussions with Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, concerning the country’s withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). As part of his ‘Good Neighbourliness Tour,’ Mahama acknowledged the grievances of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Guinea regarding their strained relationship …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Nanton Constituency has suspended 34 members for alleged misconduct during the 2024 general elections. The suspended individuals, including polling station executives, electoral area coordinators, and constituency executives, were accused of supporting the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate instead of the NPP’s candidate. …

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has disclosed that one of the containers used to transport the nine buses procured by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for Division One League clubs contained over 30 mattresses, bringing the total expenditure for that container to GHC 356,380.33. It remains unclear whether the mattresses …

Alexander Akwasi Acquah, the Member of Parliament for Akim Oda, has called on the government to prioritize funding for the Free Senior High School (SHS) program in the upcoming 2025 budget. Speaking on Channel One Newsroom, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP stressed the importance of sustaining and increasing investment …

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has expressed his disappointment over the underrepresentation of women in President John Dramani Mahama’s cabinet, stating that any appointments falling below the 30% benchmark for female inclusion are unacceptable. Speaking at an International Women’s Day event in Parliament, Bagbin highlighted that only two out of …

President John Dramani Mahama arrived in Burkina Faso today as part of his ‘Good Neighbourliness’ tour, aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties with neighboring countries. Upon arrival, Mahama was warmly welcomed at the airport by Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The two leaders later engaged in a closed-door meeting, …