The Minister-designate for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has reiterated his stance on the abolishment of the controversial Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy). Speaking during the ministerial vetting on Monday, January 13, 2025, Dr. Ato Forson stated that he would seek to abolish E-levy as Finance Minister if he is given the …

Former Director of Communications for the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Ibrahim Sannie Daara, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for separating the Ministry of Youth and Sports. According to him, the separation will boost the sports sector with more projects and investments, as more funds will likely be allocated specifically for sports without being …

Ghanaians have taken to social media to express their excitement over an assurance by Cassiel Ato Forson, President John Mahama’s nominee for Minister of Finance that the betting tax will be abolished. During his vetting on Monday, January 13, 2025, Ato Forson disclosed that the tax generated minimal revenue for …

The University of Ghana (UG), Legon, Accra, has released its undergraduate admissions for the 2024/2025 academic year. This was communicated via a statement dated Saturday, January 11, 2025, signed by Director, University of Ghana Academic Affairs Directorate, Lydia Anowa Nyako-Danquah (Mrs). “Applicants are kindly advised to check the status of …

President John Mahama has hinted that food items initially stored in warehouses to address drought situations will be released to second-cycle schools to tackle the food shortage. The president, who described the feeding challenge as an “emergency,” said it was important that the food items be diverted to the schools …

A 16-year-old mother and her newborn baby boy are being detained at the VRA Hospital in Akosombo in the Eastern Region over an unpaid hospital bill of 2,528.40 Ghana cedis. The young mother, who became pregnant under difficult circumstances and was abandoned by the teenage father, faced her pregnancy with …

The Member of Parliament for Ejura Sekyeredumase Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Bawa Braimah, has called for an autopsy to determine the cause of death of a resident, Masawudu, popularly known as Cantona, who allegedly died while in police custody. The incident has sparked outrage in the Ejura community, with …

A fierce fire has destroyed the Techiman market in the Bono East Region, razing several shops. Firefighters were deployed to the scene to contain the blaze. The cause of the fire remains unclear, but officers from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) will soon launch an investigation. This incident comes …

Entertainment pundit and artiste manager Lawrence Asiamah Hanson, popularly known as Bullgod, has praised President John Dramani Mahama for reducing the number of ministries from 30 to 23. According to Bullgod, this decision is a well-thought-out move by Mahama’s team, designed to enhance government efficiency and help avert economic challenges. Bullgod described …

The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, John Dumelo, has stated that he does not need a siren to assist with his parliamentary duties. He believes that while sirens can make transportation easier, they are not necessary for him as an MP. Dumelo mentioned that some of his fellow …