Elvis Anokye

Ghana owes American companies almost $251 million; use IMF funds to settle debts – US Senator

A Ranking Member of the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Senator James E. Risch, has noted that Ghana owes American companies approximately $251 million. He added that the repayment of these debts will significantly influence the future relationship between the two countries. Senator Risch urged Treasury Secretary Janet …

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K.T. Hammond sues Captain Smart for alleged defamatory comments

Former Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, K.T. Hammond, has filed a defamation lawsuit against popular broadcaster Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart, over comments allegedly made during a broadcast on Onua TV. The legal action stems from comments attributed to Captain Smart and his co-host, which suggested …

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VIDEO: Afenyo-Markin walks out during Dominic Ayine’s vetting

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin on Monday, January 13, walked out of the vetting of Attorney General and Minister for Justice-designate Dr. Dominic Ayine. The action of the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Appointments Committee followed a question by Suame MP John Darko regarding a potential conflict of interest involving Dr. Ayine’s law …

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E-Levy to be scrapped in 120 days – Finance minister-designate promises

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 …

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Sannie Daara lists ten reasons separation of sports ministry from youth ministry is a masterstroke

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 …

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Social media users react to Ato Forson’s betting tax comment

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 …

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University of Ghana releases undergraduate admissions for 2024/2025

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 …

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SHS feeding crisis: Mahama directs release of stored food to schools

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 …

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Newborn 16-year-old mother detained over unpaid hospital bill

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 …

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Ejura MP demands autopsy over suspected police custody death

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 …

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