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Why Akufo-Addo will likely sack Agric Minister – Ben Ephson explains

The Thursday, March 18, 2021, edition of the Daily Dispatch Newspaper carried a story that sought to explain why President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is likely to ask his Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto to either step down from his position or be sacked. Giving further clarification to the …

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Parliament versus the Executive fight: Is a government shutdown imminent?

A government shutdown is on the horizon with Ghana’s executive and legislature currently involved in an impasse that could bring businesses to a halt. The Legislature, through its leader Alban Bagbin, has served notice of its decision not to approve the 2021 budget if the Executive does not alter its position …

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NPP grassroot members bare teeth at Bawumia’s ‘early’ take-off

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) grassroot has called on Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to denounce posting of pictures purporting to promote his candidature for flagbearship position. According to the grassroot members in a press statement, they have seen pictures of the Vice President being posted in public places, an action they …

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Stonebwoy is the only non-Jamaican artist on Sean Paul’s 7th album

‘Live N Livin’ one of two albums from the multi-award-winning dancehall star, Sean Paul, that showcases unity in Dancehall was officially released on March 12, 2021. The album features a diverse range of illustrious talents, including veterans like Buju Banton, Busy Signal, Mavado, and some younger generation of artists. The …

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Trade Ministry dismisses tension claim at AfCFTA Secretariat

The Ministry of Trade and Industry has dismissed media reports that there is currently tension at the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCfTA) Secretariat in Accra. The Ministry said in a statement that the reports are not only untrue but also disingenuous and are designed to cause disaffection between the …

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Traders invade streets near Tema market

Traders have left designated sheds, invaded the streets near markets in the Tema Metropolis impeding vehicular and pedestrian movement, Metropolitan Assembly authorities called for sanity. Mr Charles Kobina Amos, the Coordinator of Tema markets in an interview with the Ghana News Agency at Tema on Wednesday noted that the assembly …

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African leaders commiserate with Tanzania over president’s death

Tanzanian president John Pombe Magufuli was declared dead yesterday in a statement issued by his deputy, Samia Suluhu. The announcement ended spreading social media rumours about the whereabouts of the 61-year-old president who had won a resounding second five-year term late last year. A number of African leaders sent their …

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HOT VIDEO: Don’t Beg Me: I Will Expose all the thieves – Kennedy Agyapong Charges

According to businessman and politician Kennedy Agyapong, most Ghanaians steal from their employers in order to amass unimaginable riches for themselves. He said that these thieves are not only in private businesses but also in public sectors and not a surprise to see one in President Akufo Addo’s government. On his television station …

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Empress Gifty speaks on her ‘sudden big butt’

Gospel songstress, Mrs Gifty Adorye, popularly called Empress Gifty, has given what she believes is the appropriate reply to critics and curious fans who want to know the ingredients that have gone into her current body transformation. Mrs Adorye has become a topical issue on social media after videos of …

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Let’s join hands to address challenges in petroleum sector – Ken Ofori-Atta tells industry players

Minister of Finance Nominee, Ken Ofori-Atta has urged players in the petroleum sector to join hands in order to address the challenges there. Speaking at a KPMG post-budget forum, Mr Ofori-Atta stressed the need to collaborate with entities like oil marketing companies to manage issues like leakage in petroleum distribution. He said …

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