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Woman carries blocks meant for Mahama during NDC’s ‘Yentua’ demo on E-Levy

The Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Thursday morning hit the streets of Accra to protest against the passage of the Electronic Transactions Levy (E-levy). The group was joined by aged citizens, head porters also known as ‘Kayayie’, Coalition of Concerned University Students among others. Clad in …

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Bobie Ansah’s arrest: Kwakye Ofosu drags Samira Bawumia over 2016 comment on Mahama

Former Deputy Minister for Information under the erstwhile National Democratic Congress government, Felix Kwakye-Ofosu, has called out Second Lady of the State, Hajia Samira Bawumia following the arrest of Accra FM journalist, Bobie Ansah. Bobie Ansah was arrested and detained on Thursday night and according to the police, it had investigated …

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Taxpayers to pay US$77,600 daily on Akufo-Addo’s private jet during 10-day working visit – Okudzeto

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzteo Ablakwa, has provided details on what he says will be the total cost of private jet expenses President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will make while away from the country for his 10-day work trip. On Thursday, February 10, 2022, the president left …

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Akufo-Addo’s latest trip on private jet costing Ghana over GHC4m – Ablakwa

Lawmaker Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa who has been tracking President Akufo-Addo’s use of private jets for his travels has claimed the President has again rented the luxurious jet for his latest trip abroad. The President is currently on a ten-day working visit to France, Guyana, Belgium, Germany and the United Kingdom. …

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Gov’t Spends $305m On COVID-19

The government of Gahan says it has spent $305.42 million out of the total of $430.00 million released by the World Bank for the country’s COVID-19 response. Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, who announced this at the Information Ministry’s ‘Meet the Press Series’ in Accra, said the amount was used …

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Perez Chapel clarifies Kennedy Agyapong’s comments on Agyinasare

A bishop at the Perez Chapel International has clarified reports that earlier stated that the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, was a former classmate of the Presiding Bishop of the church. In an earlier report where the legislator was speaking to a congregation while Bishop Charles Agyinasare was also …

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‘E-levy not bad’ – Sarkodie shares view on why Ghanaians are rejecting it

Popular Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has revealed that he does not believe Ghanaians are kicking against the proposed Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy) because it is “bad”. According to him, many are not in support of the levy because citizens do not get to enjoy the benefits that come with paying taxes …

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I was misconstrued on ‘toll booth-urinal’ comments – Roads Minister

Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwesi Amoako-Atta has refuted claims that he suggested the conversion of tollbooths into public urinals. According to him, the comment was taken out of context as only a portion of his interview was published. He explained that the ministry intends to refurbish tollbooth centers to …

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Ghana gov’t lifts travel restrictions on non-Ghanaians from South Korea

The Government of Ghana has finally lifted the travel restrictions on non-Ghanaians travelling from South Korea into the country. The government through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration issued a statement in December 2021 announcing travel bans on Israel, South Korea, and Malta as part of efforts to …

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Arnold educates Shatta Wale on why NLA choose Stonebwoy and Jackie Appiah

Arnold Asamoah Baidoo has educated Shatta Wale on why the National Lottery Authority decided to go in for Stonebwoy and actress Jackie Appiah to help curb lotto fraud in the country. A few days ago, Shatta Wale went berserk on social media where he attacked Jackie Appiah, Stonebwoy and the …

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