In collaboration with the Ministry of Local Governance, Decentralisation, and Rural Development, the Office of the President has designated February 12, 2024, as the date for the inauguration of District Assembly Members. According to a press statement issued by Matilda Tettey, Head of Public Relations, this inauguration aligns with Article …
Read More »“I Was Only Presenting Facts, Not Endorsement” – Kofi Bentil Clarifies Remarks on Vice President Bawumia
Kofi Bentil, Senior Vice President of IMANI-Africa, has offered clarification regarding his recent remarks about Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, stressing that he was solely presenting what he believed to be factual information ahead of the Vice President’s address to Ghanaians. In an appearance on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, February …
Read More »ECOWAS Holds Emergency Meeting Over Senegal Crisis and Member Exits
An urgent session of the Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at Ministerial Level convened at the of the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja, Nigeria, to address the recent decisions of three member states to withdraw from the regional bloc. Chaired by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, the …
Read More »Japan Donates Health Equipment and Vehicles to Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has recently received a generous donation of vital health equipment and vehicles from the Government of Japan, facilitated through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This significant contribution aims to bolster Ghana’s healthcare infrastructure and enhance its capacity to respond to various medical needs across …
Read More »NDC Sets Ambitious Goal to Win 20 Seats in Central Region
Professor Richard Kofi Asiedu, the Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has announced the party’s ambitious plan to secure victory in 20 out of the 23 Parliamentary seats in the Central Region for the upcoming 2024 elections. Speaking at an awards ceremony organized by the Agona West …
Read More »The Black Man is Capable of Managing His Own Affairs – President Nana Akufo-Addo
In a poignant message delivered on the eve of Grenada’s 50th anniversary of independence, President Nana Akufo-Addo emphasized the inherent capacity of people of African descent to govern their own affairs and urged a collective embrace of optimism. Addressing the island nation, President Akufo-Addo called for a reevaluation of perceptions …
Read More »Parliament Passes Legislation Sentencing Promotion of LGBTQ+ Activities to 3-5 Years
The Ghanaian Parliament has approved legislation imposing custodial sentences ranging from three to five years for individuals found guilty of promoting, sponsoring, or supporting LGBTQ+ activities. Under the newly passed law, those caught engaging in such activities will face a minimum sentence of six months to a maximum of three …
Read More »Organized Labour to Proceed with Protest Against VAT on Electricity Despite Suspension
Despite the Ministry of Finance’s directive to halt the implementation of the controversial 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity, the Greater Accra Regional branch of Organised Labour of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) remains steadfast in its decision to proceed with its planned demonstration. On February 7, 2024, …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo to Deliver Last State of the Nation Address on February 27
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is gearing up to deliver his final State of the Nation Address (SONA) to Parliament on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. This announcement was relayed by the Majority Leader and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, during a session in Parliament. The SONA, mandated by Article …
Read More »Former Ghanaian Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Mustapha Ahmed, Dies at 63
Ghana is in mourning following the passing of Dr. Mustapha Ahmed, the former Minister of Youth and Sports. Dr. Ahmed, aged 63, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in Accra after a prolonged battle with illness. Dr. Ahmed’s life was marked by significant contributions as a soldier, medical practitioner, …
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