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 …
Read More »Photos: Mahama Meets Burkina Faso’s Leader as Part of Regional Tour
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, …
Read More »Declare State of Emergency on Galamsey Now – Miracles Aboagye Urges Government
Former Director of Communications for the 2024 Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia campaign team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has called on the government to declare a state of emergency to combat illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. Speaking on Point Blank on Eyewitness News on Citi FM on Monday, March 10, Aboagye expressed …
Read More »NSA Scandal: Gifty Oware-Mensah Granted Bail
Former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS), Gifty Oware-Mensah, has been granted bail following her detention by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) over allegations of payroll fraud during her tenure. Sources at the NIB confirmed to JoyNews that Oware-Mensah, who is also an Executive Council member of …
Read More »Asantehene Destools Mpasaasohene Over Illegal Mining and Other Offenses
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has destooled Nana Amofa Twumasi II, the chief of Mpasaaso No.2 in the Ashanti Region, over multiple allegations, including illegal mining. Other accusations against the chief include concerns about his royal lineage and a lack of accountability to his community and traditional leaders. Having …
Read More »MoMo Vendor Robbed and Murdered in His Room at Kwadaso
A 24-year-old mobile money (MoMo) vendor, known only as ‘Junior,’ has been found dead in his one-room apartment at Kwadaso in the Ashanti Region, after being attacked by unknown assailants. The attackers reportedly fled with an undisclosed amount of money, leaving the young vendor in a pool of blood. Junior, …
Read More »Finance Minister to Present Mahama’s First Budget to Parliament Today
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson will today present the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament, marking the Mahama administration’s first comprehensive financial roadmap since assuming office. The highly anticipated budget is expected to introduce bold policies aimed at stabilizing the economy, addressing fiscal challenges, and promoting growth. …
Read More »Economic Stability in Sight as Treasury Bill Rates Drop Below 20% for First Time in 20 Months
Ghana has reached a key financial milestone, with Treasury bill rates falling below 20% in March 2025 for the first time in 20 months. The Bank of Ghana announced that the 91-day Treasury bill rate now stands at 17.72%, the 182-day at 18.97%, and the 364-day at 19.98%. This achievement …
Read More »Gov’t Risks Losing GH¢6.4bn if Covid-19, E-Levy Are Scrapped – KPMG Survey
A pre-budget survey conducted by auditing and accounting firm KPMG has revealed that Ghana could face a GH¢6.4 billion revenue shortfall if the Covid-19 levy and the E-Levy are abolished in the 2025 national budget. The findings were outlined in KPMG’s 2025 Pre-Budget Survey, which was submitted to the Finance …
Read More »10 Excavators, Bulldozer Seized in Tano Anwia Forest Reserve Galamsey Crackdown
A joint operation by the Rapid Response Unit (RRU) of the Forestry Commission (FC) and 30 military personnel has led to a significant crackdown on illegal mining (galamsey) in the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve in the Enchi Forest District of the Western North Region. During the raid on Sunday, March …
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