The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has given an update on the petition submitted by North Tongu Member of Parliament (MP), Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, regarding the controversial national cathedral project. CHRAJ in a letter to all the persons involved on Thursday, June 27, announced that it is currently …
Read More »Fuel prices to go up July 1 – COPEC
The Chamber for Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has projected a rise in fuel prices for the first pricing window of July 2024. According to COPEC, retail prices of petrol, diesel, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are expected to increase across the country. This anticipated hike is attributed primarily to the further …
Read More »Finance Minister to present Mid-Year budget review in July
Without any last-minute change, the Finance Minister will be expected to present the 2024 Mid-Year Budget review on July 12th or 15th. The Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh announced this on the floor of Parliament, stating the specific date is yet to be confirmed. “We will have a joint caucus …
Read More »Why this year’s cocoa crops will be worst in recent times – Boahen Aidoo explains
The 2023/2024 cocoa season is projected to be one of the worst in recent years, largely due to extreme weather conditions experienced last year. Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board, Boahen Aidoo, addressing concerns, attributed the decline to unprecedented weather patterns that have severely impacted cocoa production. According to him, …
Read More »US govt calls for substantial imprisonment for Hajia4Reall’s crimes
The US government has underscored the gravity of Hajia4Reall’s fraudulent activities, involving laundering over $2 million for six years, warranting a substantial sentence. In a court submission by the prosecution, Hajia4Reall’s involvement in receiving funds from more than 40 victims, deceived by her enterprise, was highlighted. The crimes ranged from romance scams …
Read More »Man arrested for impregnating his daughter after DNA exposed him
A resident of Abuakwa in the Ashanti Region identified as Kofi Agyei, has been arrested by the district Police Command for impregnating his 14-year-old daughter. The arrest came after a series of events revealed that Agyei was responsible for the pregnancy, contrary to his initial denial. The incident first came …
Read More »Cape Coast: 35 Black Princesses report to camp ahead of U-20 WWC
Head Coach of the Black Princesses, Yussif Basigi has called 35 players to resume camping in Cape Coast as the team prepares to participate in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. The Black Princesses are making their seventh consecutive appearance at the biennial tournament. Ghana will open their …
Read More »Nana Kwame Bediako storms Accra Central for market campaign
The leader of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, made a surprise visit to Accra Central to engage traders. He engaged with traders and distributed aprons and his party’s paraphernalia as he received a warm and enthusiastic welcome. The visit to Accra Central is part of …
Read More »NDC withdraws Assin Central parliamentary candidate over misconduct
The biggest opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has withdrawn Nurein Shiabu Migyimah as its parliamentary candidate for Assin Central following findings of immoral conduct and anti-party activities. After receiving multiple complaints, the NDC’s Central Regional Functional Executive Committee conducted thorough investigations and deliberations, leading to the decision to withdraw Migyimah’s …
Read More »Use GNP as economic health indicator not GDP – Bernard Mornah
The former National Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Anbataayela Mornah, has criticised the government for claiming an economic recovery based on GDP growth while ignoring underlying issues that he believes indicate a sinking economy. Speaking on the Class Morning Show with host Kwame Dwomoh-Agyemang, Mr. Mornah challenged …
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