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The debate about the passing of the controversial Electronic Transaction Levy (E-levy) by the government still remains unsettled after facing rejection from the Ghanaian public and the Minority caucus in Parliament. Although the government claims the intended purpose of the new tax measure is to raise revenue to support job creation …

Image caption, A high-voltage cable snapped and fell onto houses and people shopping At least 26 people have died after they were electrocuted by a falling power cable at a market in the Democratic Republic of Congo, police say. The high-voltage cable snapped and fell onto houses and people shopping …

     Director General of National Lottery Authority (NLA), Sammi Awuku, has reported Nana Abena Korkor Addo to the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana Police Service for defamation. Abena Korkor in several live videos on social media has alleged she had an amorous relationship with the politician and other popular …

Nicholas Kani, the second accused person for the murder of 10-year-old Ishmael Mensah Abdullah has said he was nowhere near the crime scene where the murder happened. Kani, has raised a defence of Alibi and said he has witnesses to support his defence of Alibi. An Alibi is a defence …

Former Communications Director for the Ghana Football Association, Saanie Daara   GFA and government at loggerheads over next Black Stars coach Ghana to face Nigeria in 2022 World Cup playoffs Chris Hughton pops up as governments choice for Black Stars Former Communications Director for the Ghana Football Association, Saanie Daara has made a …

There have been claims and uncertainties about whether or not public universities in the country have provisions that compel them to shut down the schools when academic work is continuously disrupted for 21 days. While some reports mention 21 days, others have reported that universities can close down after 31 …

  Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, Communication and Digitization Minister Ursula Owusu twice courts controversy over E-levy defense Majority and Minority standoff over E-levy persists E-levy contained in 2022 budget Communication and Digitalization Minister, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has in the last three months courted controversy over the controversial Electronic Transactions (E-levy) tax contained in …

  Parliament engages stakeholders on E-Levy Minority, citizens oppose E-Levy E-Levy to shore up revenue, create jobs – Finance Minister President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed his administration’s resolve to find ways of addressing revenue gaps in government’s 2022 budget. According to him, government as a result of the coronavirus pandemic has …

The late Nana Wiafe Akenten III The burial and final funeral rites of the late paramount chief of Offinso would take place from February 22 -24, the Traditional Council has announced, as it imposes a ban on drumming and noisemaking in the area. The remains of Nana Wiafe Akenten III …

File photo: Crime A cheating wife who fell pregnant while having an adulterous affair has been arrested for strangling her newborn baby. The woman allegedly killed the baby to hide the evidence of her infidelity from her husband, who is based in South Africa. The Chronicle reports that Trasia Mathe could not …

The Kumasi Kejetia/Central Market together with Concerned Central Market Traders Association have agreed to closed all shops in the Greater Kumasi City for a special cleanup exercise ahead of the 5th anniversary celebration of the Asantehemaa Nana  Konadu Yiadom III.   The exercise which is expected to come off on Saturday …

  Despite celebrates 60th birthday Despite journeys to Wiamoase for his birthday Friends of Despite celebrate him Flanked by colleagues in uniform, Dr. Osei Kwame Despite received a rousing welcome from members of the East Legon Executive Club as he touched down at the Kotoka International Airport, Wednesday. The business mogul together …

Kennedy Agyapong, Assin Central MP   Kennedy Agyapong confirms having brain surgery in US Assin North MP motivate Ghanaians to accept E-levy He recounts buying a new car to celebrate a successful surgery Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, has disclosed one way he ‘celebrated’ his successful surgery to …

The Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyemang Manu has asked doctors of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in the Ashanti Region to forgo their 13th-month salary for 2020 and 2021 as he promises the government will pay that of this year due to financial constraints. Executives of the Ghana Medical Association(GMA) who …

IMAGE SOURCE,REUTERSImage caption, Mr Putin was speaking after talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Moscow Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has accused the US of trying to draw his country into a war in Ukraine. He said America’s goal was to use a confrontation as a pretext to impose …

Several houses and shops have been destroyed in a fire outbreak at Akyem Osiem in Abuakwa North Municipality in the Eastern region. The fire reportedly affected fifteen rooms in clustered houses and four shops. Unquantified items and household properties were consumed by the inferno which has displaced over 30 occupants. …

  Richard Commey loses by unanimous decision to Lomachenko Ghana ends another year without a reigning world champion in 2021 GBA informs Commey’s promoter to pay percentage from earnings Suspended former IBF Lightweight Champion Richard Commey has questioned the decision by the Ghana Boxing Authority to ban him and his manager. According to …

  Government justifies move to introduce E-levy Minority maintains opposition to E-levy Chieftaincy Ministry backtracks on sacking NABCO beneficiaries Deputy Majority leader, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin has reiterated government’s plan to use revenue accrued from the controversial Electronic Transaction levy (E-levy) to support entrepreneurship in the private sector. Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta speaking to GraphicOnline …

Pianim says Ghana doesn’t need a new constitution He said, if the current constitution needs an amendment He spoke at JEAM Memorial Heritage Kwame Pianim, a leading member of the governing NPP, has opposed calls for a new constitution for the reason that the 1992 Constitution has outlived its ‘usefulness’. …

A former winner of MTN Hitz maker and former signee of Burniton Music Group, OV real name Barbara Naa Okailey Nyarko has opened up on how she exited Stonebwoy’s record label. Speaking in an interview with Sammy Kay on the Go online show, the talented musician revealed that her boss at …

  Prof Mills died on July 24, 2012 John Mahama became the President per Ghana’s Constitution Mahama for the first time recounts how he received the news of his boss Ghana on July 24, 2012, was hit with the news of the passing of the third President under the Fourth …

JEAM Memorial Heritage has been launched It is to honour the memory of the late President Mills Koku Anyidoho has accused the proponents of steal his colours Samuel Koku Anyidoho, the founder of the Atta Mills Institute, has descended on some members of the opposition NDC accusing them of stealing the green …

Three Members of Parliament, Muntaka Mubarak, Asawase, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Juaboso, Mark Kurt Nawaane Nabdam, Elizabeth Ofosu Adjare Techiman North, have filed a private members motion for a bi-partisan parliamentary committee to investigate the circumstances under which a pregnant woman died in an ambulance when she was being transported. “That …

Former chairperson of Electoral Commission ages gracefully Charlotte Osei receives wishes on her birthday Mrs Osei becomes UN International Elections Commissioner Former chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Charlotte Osei, has shared a picture on her official Twitter account to mark her birthday. According to a post shared by the …

  A couple, married for 15 years without children, have finally given birth to quadruplets, two females and two males. The father, 66-year old Pensioner, Peter Afriyie Kwarteng, and the wife, Joana Antwi are appealing to individuals and philanthropic organizations to come to their aid, either in cash or in …