The Member of Parliament for Subin Constituency, Eungen Boakye Antwi, has warned the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) to make sure they work harder to revive the faltering economy, or else it will be very difficult for the party to prevail in the 2024 general elections. He argued that if …
Read More »Public sector workers in Accra earn higher salaries than those in other regions – GSS
Public sector workers in the Greater Accra Region receive higher salaries than their counterparts in other regions, a report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) dubbed Ghana 2022 earnings: Inequality in the public sector has revealed. According to the GSS, while some public sector workers earn an average monthly net …
Read More »One person shot as angry youth clash with miners in Amansie South
At least one person is reported to have sustained a gunshot wound in a clash between miners of the Asanko Gold Mine and the youth of Amansie South District in the Ashanti Region. According to a news report by UTV, the person shot was one of the youth of Amansie …
Read More »Presidential jet is back after six months repairs in France
The Falcon 900-EX Presidential Jet used by the President and top government officials for both local and international travels is back in Ghana. This was after undergoing six months of repairs in Paris, France. The Jet arrived in Ghana on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Sources said during the period, the …
Read More »I can’t continue to take the blame while you hide in the shadows – Akufo-Addo to state-owned institutions
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is reported to have chastised the heads of state-owned institutions whose agencies are non-performing. According to a report by The Chronicle newspaper, the president said that he and his ministerial appointees are always blamed for the bad performance of the economy while heads of state entities, who …
Read More »Five players Chris Hughton could drop in new look Black Stars
Chris Hughton has been part of Black Stars’ transition, specifically being key in laying the foundation. Hughton, after landing the head coach role, has been tasked to take the transition to the next level. The Black Stars now have a blend of young talented players and a few experienced players …
Read More »Ghana Tennis team attacked by armed robbers in Nigeria
The Ghana Wheelchair Tennis National Team were attacked and robbed of their valuables by armed robbers in Nigeria The team were on their way to Ghana after participating in a tournament. The unfortunate incident occurred around 2:30 am on Tuesday at Ogun Stage in Nigeria. Despite efforts to escape, the …
Read More »Tullow drags Ghana gov’t to int’l arbitration in London over $387m disputed tax
Tullow Oil plc (Tullow) has announced that Tullow Ghana Limited (TGL) has filed requests for arbitration with the International Chamber of Commerce in London in respect of two disputed tax assessments received from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The assessments relate to the disallowance of loan interest deductions for the …
Read More »Nollywood actress remanded in prison for tampering with new Naira notes
A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos State has remanded Nollywood actress and skit maker Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin in Kirikiri correctional center for tampering with the new naira notes. The actress was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, February 13 on a two-count charge brought …
Read More »PHOTOS: In office for 40 years now, Cameroon president celebrates 90th birthday
Photos have been released from the 90th birthday of Cameroonian President Paul Biya who is currently the longest serving political leader in the world. Biya’s birthday falls on February 13. The president’s official social media handles shared photos of Biya in the company of the First Lady Chantal Biya …
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