Renowned American comedian and actor of Ghanaian heritage, Michael Blackson, has once again criticized the Ghanaian government, claiming it has jeopardized his investment. Previously, Blackson revealed that he bought Eurobonds to fund his school in Agona Nsaba (Michael Blackson Academy), but he has faced difficulties in recovering his investment. He …
Read More »COVID-19 made many NPP MPs millionaires – former NPP MP alleges
In a startling revelation, former Member of Parliament for Obuasi-East, Edward Ennin, has alleged that several MPs from the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) become millionaires through contracts awarded during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite widespread claims of economic hardship caused by the pandemic in Ghana by the NPP, Ennin alleges …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo on why food prices are skyrocketing in Africa
Akufo-Addo provides an explanation for the sharp increase in food prices in Africa. He attributes the rise in food prices to various factors such as Ukraine war, Covid-19, supply chain disruptions, and increased demand. Additionally, Akufo-Addo emphasizes the need for sustainable agricultural practices to mitigate these challenges and ensure food …
Read More »Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni tests positive for COVID-19
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19 after one out of three tests conducted on him returned a positive result. The revelation came shortly after his State of the Nation address on Wednesday, where he informed the public about his slight cold and subsequent …
Read More »FULL TEXT: President Akufo-Addo’s final COVID-19 address, IMF programme update
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo delivered his last address to the nation on the COVID-19 pandemic on Sunday, May 28, 2023. The address significantly saw the president announce the official end to the pandemic in Ghana since its outbreak in March 2020. The president also updated the nation on Ghana’s recently approved $3 billion International …
Read More »LIVESTREAMED: President Akufo-Addo delivers 29th update on COVID-19 fight, IMF programme
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is addressing the nation on the measures taken by his government in the fight against the COVID-19 virus, as well as the country’s 17th International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. The televised address by the president is being broadcast from the seat of government, Jubilee House in Accra. This is …
Read More »Go and burn the sea if you disagree that Ukraine-Russia war, COVID-19 caused our hardships – MP for Oda
The Member of Parliament for Oda, Alexander Acquah, has said critics who don’t agree that COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war caused the current economic failure in the country can burn the sea. He was captured on UTV’s Adekye Nsroma, supporting the comments made by the Agriculture Minister, Bryan Acheampong, that …
Read More »UE/R: 2 basic school pupils quarantined over COVID-19 infection
The Upper East Regional Minister Stephen Yakubu has disclosed that two basic school pupils in the region have tested positive for Covid-19. The pupils he noted are currently under quarantined at the Upper East Regional Hospital while contact tracing is ongoing. Failing to disclose the identity of pupils, the Minister, …
Read More »Domelevo reacts to ‘commendable’ Auditor-General report on COVID-19 funds
Daniel Yaw Domelevo, the former Auditor-General (A-G) has reacted to the latest A-G report on COVID-19 expenditure spanning March 2020 to June 2022. Domelevo disclosed in a TV interview (January 23) that he was about to start auditing the COVID expenditure in line with the Constitutional provision as contained in …
Read More »Ghana to announce new Covid-19 protocols following fresh global threats
The Ghana Health Service has indicated the possibility of reviewing the COVID-19 Protocols in a bid to stem further infections given the current changes on the global front. ”This situation calls for tightening and reviewing existing measures to avert further outbreaks. Ghana Health Service and the Ministry of Health are critically monitoring …
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