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Ghanaian political analyst and entertainment pundit, Kwame A Plus, has descended on the Akufo-Addo-led government following an Accra High Court ruling that pronounced fines on himself and three others. Fadda Dickson, Nana Ama Agyeman, aka Nana Ama McBrown, Valentina Nana Agyeiwaa, alias Afia Schwarzenegger, Kwame Asare Obeng, alias Kwame A …

#FreeKwakuNow is trending at number one on Twitter as many tweeps have taken to the platform to demand for justice after allegations that a man identified as Seth Asante Asiedu, aka Kwaku Rafik, has reportedly been picked up at his residence at Amasaman by National Security, This comes on the …

A Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has alleged that a number of marriages have collapsed with others on the verge of hitting the rocks due to the current economic woes Ghanaians are experiencing under the Akufo-Addo government. Mr. Forson observed that many marriages have gone …

The government has selected ‘GhanaAirlines’ as the name of choice for the new home-based carrier of the country. Ahead of the selection, names such as Akwaaba Airlines, Black Star Airlines, and Kente Airlines were mooted as part of the efforts to get a suitable name that will reflect Ghana’s culture …

Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has said despite the government announcing a freeze in employment in 2023, the issue of ghost workers is still a major issue that needs to be resolved to solve employment issues in the country. According to him, Ghana needs a permanent solution …

Mrs Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, President of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), has urged government to exempt health workers from its intended freeze on the employment of civil and public servants. She said the country’s health sector workforce was inadequate and that a freeze on employment in the sector …

Deputy Finance Minister, Dr John Kumah says the fact that the ruling administration has reduced the controversial Electronic Transfer Levy (E-levy) proves they are a listening government. “…having reduced the rate to 1% means that we are a listening government,” he said. E-levy Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta presenting the …

Former NPP parliamentary candidate for Kpone Katamanso, Hopeson Adorye says he is “suffering” from his “own government” because of his support for Alan Kyerematen, Trade Minister and flagbearer hopeful of the ruling party. He was speaking in an interview on Neat FM’s Me Man Nti programme. Listen to him in …

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has described as unfortunate the 2.5 per cent increment in Value Added Tax (VAT). According to GUTA, this is a clear departure from the promise the government made to stakeholders during the budget hearings. At the said meetings, the government made it clear …

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has said government is negotiating a new policy that seeks to ensure the country purchases imported oil products with gold rather than foreign exchange. In a Facebook post on November 24, 2022, the Vice President said the policy is expected to take effect by the end …