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The Minority in Parliament has threatened to use unflattering language against Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin if he fails to present the proposed bill on the Free Senior High School policy in the House today, Friday, June 28. The bill seeks to make the Free SHS intervention mandatory for future governments to sustain the policy. Despite the Majority Leader’s claims that the Minority …

Kwabena Ebo, a 37-year-old man with swollen testicles is now heaving a sigh of relief. This was after a herbal doctor, Kwabena Tawiah popularly known as ‘Asamando Ye Sum’ offered to help after a news report by Adom FM. He claims Kwabena Ebo swollen testicles was caused by spiritual electric shocks. After administering spiritual and other medicines, ‘Asamando Ye Sum’, …

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 finalising its decision on the petition, which it received in …

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 depreciation of the Cedi against the Dollar, with the exchange …

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 [Meeting] on Wednesday which is the 3rd of July as …

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, the previous year recorded the hottest temperatures in history, setting …

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 to light when the girl falsely accused an innocent man …

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 his broader national tour during which he has traveled to …

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 candidature with immediate effect. In a statement addressed to the …

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 the government’s celebration of a 4.7 per cent GDP growth …