The 2024 Budget, presented by Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta on Wednesday, November 15, was dubbed the “Nkunim” (victory) budget, outlining the government’s interventions for social protection, job creation, and tax reduction measures. Reacting to the 2024 “Nkunim” Budget Financial Economist and Investment Banking Consultant Dr Sam Worlanyo Mensah says the …
Read More »CETAG rejects Mahama’s proposal to scrap teacher Licensure exams
The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has opposed a proposal by John Mahama, the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), to abolish the licensure exams for teacher trainees. During his ‘Building Ghana Tour ‘ in the Bono Region, Mr. Mahama pledged to cancel the licensure …
Read More »Suicide: A Prevalent Menace in the World
The world’s systems have been designed such that challenges and issues are bound to present themselves. These challenges and issues have been the cause of Mental Health Disorder which is sadly, what is leading to suicide cases which have been seen and heard of over the years. According to the …
Read More »EC lawyer regrets disenfranchising SALL people as Tsatsu Tsikata pushes Hohoe by-election
Counsel for the Electoral Commission (EC) in the case in which the validity of John Peter Amewu’s election as Member of Parliament (MP) for the Hohoe Constituency is being challenged in the Ho High Court has described the events leading to the disenfranchisement of the people of Santrokofi, Akpafu, Lolobi, and Likpe (SALL) as …
Read More »No need to rush approval of 2024 budget – Alban Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has stated that the House will not rush to approve the 2024 budget statement presented by Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. The speaker says there is a need for due diligence on the document before approval. Speaking at a post-budget workshop in Parliament, he underscored …
Read More »Mahama Ayariga sues Finance Minister over Ghana Financial Stability Fund
The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has filed a suit against the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, challenging the legality of the establishment of the Ghana Financial Stability Fund (GFSF). In his suit, Ayariga argued that the GFSF was established without parliamentary approval, in violation of the Constitution of Ghana. …
Read More »Police arrest suspects in viral video threatening to harm victims during robbery
Two suspects, who were seen in a viral video brandishing weapons and threatening to harm victims resisting them during their robbery operations, have been arrested by the police. The two suspects were arrested by the police on November 19, 2023. The individuals, Kwame Sarpong and Ibrahim Mohammed were captured in …
Read More »NPP ‘sacks’ 4 Gurus – Read Statement Below
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said that the memberships of some of its members who have flouted the party’s constitution by supporting the candidature of other aspirants outside the party are no longer valid. These individuals are Hopeson Adorye, Nana Ohene Ntow, Boniface Abubakar Saddique, and Yaw Buaben Asamoa. According to …
Read More »Nii Lante Vanderpuye breaks silence on why he’s leaving parliament
The Member of Parliament for the Odododiodio constituency, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has revealed the reasons behind his decision to bow out of parliament, citing frustration as a significant factor. In an interview, Vanderpuye expressed his frustration with the challenges faced by Members of Parliament (MPs) in the execution of their …
Read More »Stop airing alleged money rituals, fake lotteries, porn – NMC warns 15 TV stations
The National Media Commission (NMC) has issued a warning to some 15 television stations, ordering them to desist from content not deemed fit for broadcast. The NMC warned that there will be severe consequences for their actions if they don’t advise themselves. These TV stations were reported by the public for showing …
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