The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has described the year 2019 as “a very good year for Ghana.” According to him, this was evident in the growth recorded in the various sectors of the economy. “This is the year that one can confidently say that God’s blessings of the hard …
Read More »Ghanaians yet to see no-nonsense leadership from Akufo-Addo – Serwaa Amihere
Television personality, Serwaa Amihere has indicated that the president’s fight against corruption in his three years in office has been nothing but a figment of the imagination. According to the GHOne TV news anchor, the promises President Nana Akufo-Addo made during his campaign period, particularly in relation to fighting corruption, …
Read More »Ghana Civil Service Honours Ejurahene For His Faithful And Dedicated Servitude
The Ghana Civil Service has honoured the Chief of Ejura, Barima Osei Hwedie II in recognition of his dedicated service and demonstrable interest in the development of the country. The Civil Service organized the 2018 Excellence Awards on Friday November 8, 2019 at the Accra International Conference Centre and honored …
Read More »ECOWAS Calls For More Talks On Nigeria Border Closure
Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have encouraged member states affected by the closure of Nigerian land borders to continue consultations to reach a solution acceptable to all parties. In a communique issued at the end of the ECOWAS Extraordinary Summit in Niger last Friday, the …
Read More »Man locks up sister for 2 years to deny access to ex-husband
Two years after being locked up in a dark room at her family residence, a mother of four has regained her freedom at Rigasa, Kaduna State in Nigeria. According to the News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN), Hassana Sale was locked up by her brother to prevent her from rejoining …
Read More »Police activate hotlines to report officer misconduct on roads
The Police Service has announced hotlines for the general public to file their complaints if they encounter questionable conduct from officers in the discharge of their duties. A statement from the service Wednesday said the initiative has become necessary as a result of complaints of police unprofessional conducts while on …
Read More »‘Fake’ soldier busted at Asomdwee Park
One Isaac Akomah has been arrested by soldiers at the Asomdwee Park in Accra for impersonation. The said suspect was spotted by an informant who alerted WO1 Roland Adongo and WO2 Awudu Ekomato, who were on duty at the Osu Castle on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 around 3pm. In a …
Read More »Australia bushfires: Fresh warnings in Queensland and New South Wales
Australian authorities have warned that massive bushfires raging in two states will continue to pose a threat, despite “catastrophic” conditions easing. About 150 fires are still burning in New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland, feeding off tinder-dry conditions. Fifty houses were destroyed or damaged in NSW on Tuesday but no …
Read More »SEC lists CBG branches for investors to begin validation process
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will begin accepting relevant documents for the validation of investment claims on November 18, 2019, following the revocation of the licenses of 53 Fund Management Companies. In a statement, the SEC said designated branches of Consolidated Bank of Ghana Limited (CBG) will open to …
Read More »Ofori-Atta presents 2020 budget today
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will present the 2020 budget statement and economic policy before Parliament today, Wednesday, 13 November 2019. A deputy Finance Minister, Abena Osei Asare said the budget will focus on infrastructural development and industrialisation across the country. Speaking to Class News ahead of the presentation, Abena Osei-Asare, …
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