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Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo was seen in a heartwarming embrace with notable Ghanaian dignitaries during the final funeral rites of Ghana’s Former First Lady, Theresa Kufuor. The poignant gathering saw the convergence of political figures, including Hackman Owusu Agyemang, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the Parliamentary Affairs Minister, and Finance Minister Ken …

Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has echoed growing concerns over the diminishing quality of representation within Ghana’s Parliament. In an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show, he acknowledged the perceptible change in how people approach parliamentary roles, shifting from a traditional service-oriented outlook …

Former President John Kufuor, amidst the somber note of his wife’s departure, tendered a heartwarming tribute reflecting on their 62 years of companionship. In a poignant homage, he expressed the indelible impact her life had on his, marked by an unfillable void but resonant with gratitude for manifold blessings. Acknowledging …

Dignitaries Gather to Bid Farewell to Former First Lady Theresa Kufuor President Nana Akufo-Addo and First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo were observed arriving at the State House forecourt for the funeral proceedings honoring the late Former First Lady, Theresa Kufuor. The President engaged in warm exchanges with Former President John Kufuor, …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed strong confidence in Ghana’s capability to ascend as a global leader in exporting agricultural goods. He emphasized the country’s substantial progress in recent years despite prevailing economic challenges, foreseeing a significant transformation in economic growth. During the inauguration of new Gentry Cranes and …

In an unprecedented move aimed at boosting the country’s sustainable transportation and promoting affordable menstrual hygiene, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta unveiled a series of tax waivers during the presentation of the 2024 Budget and Economic Statement to Parliament. The government has decided to eliminate import duties on Electric Vehicles (EVs) …

Six individuals, including four military personnel, an Immigration Officer, and a private security personnel, have been remanded into police custody by the Koforidua Circuit Court B. The accused individuals, identified as Sergeant Mensah Dominic, L/Cpl Tetteh Wayo, L/CPL Nyarko Bernard, PTE Eric Anim, L.C.O Richard Okyere, and Kelvin Marfo, were …

During the presentation of the 2024 budget to Parliament, Ghana’s Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, acknowledged the severe economic impact that unfolded in 2020. He highlighted a substantial decline in GDP growth, plummeting from 6.5 percent in 2019 to a mere 0.5 percent due to the harsh effects of lockdowns, …

In a compelling move to address the aftermath of the recent Akosombo Dam spillage, Ghana’s Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, unveiled a comprehensive plan during the presentation of the 2024 budget to Parliament. A staggering GH¢220 million has been earmarked to support relief efforts, specifically targeting the affected communities and mitigating …

President Akufo-Addo has made a fervent demand for a formal apology and reparations from the Western world for the atrocities committed during the slave trade era. Addressing attendees at the inaugural Accra Reparation Conference, he underscored the need for Africa to receive compensation for the historical human rights abuses suffered …