The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has responded to President Akufo-Addo’s letter justifying his refusal to assent to the Criminal Offenses Amendment Bill 2023. In the letter, the president cited a violation of Article 108 of the constitution and the potential financial burden on the state’s consolidated fund as reasons for …

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has threatened to cite Chairmen of Parliamentary Select Committees with delayed reports for contempt. This comes after the Chairman of the Trade, Industry and Tourism Committee, Carlos Ahenkorah and the Minister for Trade and Industry, K.T Hammond on Monday accused the Chairman of the Finance …

The assembly and unit committee elections in Lower Manya in the Eastern region have been cancelled and postponed to a later date yet to be communicated. According to Citi News sources, the cancellation was a result of inadequate ballot papers. The sources noted that the information was conveyed by the …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has clarified his decision not to assent to the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill 2023, the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill Number 2, 2023, and the Ghana Armed Forces Amendment Bill 2023. The President in a letter to Parliament explained that his decision is based on the …

The National Ambulance Service has expressed concern over inadequate fuel supply and frequent fuel price fluctuations, stating that these challenges are hampering the seamless delivery of its services. In an appeal to the government, the Ambulance Service is requesting a dedicated source of funding to ensure the efficient provision of its vital …

The Ranking Member on the Health Committee of Parliament, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has disclosed that 91 out of the 307 ambulances imported and commissioned by the Nana Akufo-Addo in 2020 are not operational. According to him, whereas about 79 have completely broken down, 12 others have been involved in accidents …

Fire has swept through the Kumasi Racecourse Market in the Kumasi Metropolis of the Ashanti region, engulfing approximately 70 shops in its path.  The fire, which began around 7 am, prompted an urgent response from firefighters to contain the blaze. Firefighters successfully managed to confine the fire; however, the incident …

Nigerian Actor, Emeka Ike has opened up about his failed marriage. The actor, who has been out of the movie scene for some time now, has spoken about the abuse he had to suffer at the hands of his wife, whom he was labouring for. The actor, who has been …

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and former President John Mahama has charged the National Executive of the party to continue to work tirelessly towards the victory of the party in the 2024 General Elections. While congratulating them on the occasion of their 1st anniversary as National Executive, John Mahama stated …

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has celebrated the collaboration between the Treasury and the Bank of Ghana which has led to the halving of inflation from a peak of 54.1% to 26.4%. At the Bank of Ghana’s End-of-Year Cocktail, Mr. Ofori-Atta said: “Together, we have strived to reset our financial architecture”. …