By: Ruth Tang Ghana’s President, His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo, took a bold stance during the recent African Union summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, advocating for a significant shift in how African nations manage their financial reserves. He put forward that Ghana retrieves a minimum of 30 percent of its public …
Read More »NHIS faces criticism over limited coverage for citizens
By: Pascaline Sacker The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in Ghana is to provide access and financial cover to healthcare services for citizens in the country. Most citizens complain about the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) due to its ineffectiveness in recent times when they visit public hospitals for medical …
Read More »You will stay in darkness unless you pay 50% of what you owe us – ECG to Accra Academy
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has noted that Accra Academy will remain disconnected until it meets certain conditions in line with the company’s revenue collection efforts. ECG’s External Communications Manager, Laila Abubakari, while engaging the media, noted that one of these conditions is the settlement of at least 50% of the …
Read More »If elections are won on social media, Peter Obi would be president of Nigeria – Ursula
The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has refuted assertions that the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has already lost the upcoming 2024 presidential elections. According to her, most of the sentiments about the NPP losing the elections are on social media, but the elections would not be conducted there. She said …
Read More »Amin Adam Urges GRA to Enhance Revenue Targets and Cooperation
By: Ruth Tang Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has urged the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to earnestly strive for its financial targets for the fiscal year 2024.Dr. Adam highlighted the necessity of a balanced approach, emphasizing the importance of a strategic roadmap that incorporates user-friendly methods alongside a strong commitment …
Read More »“Unveiling world social justice day: origins, purpose and social significance”
Story by: Angelina Tukpe World Social Justice Day, also known as International Day of Social Justice, is observed annually on February 20th. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007 to promote efforts towards tackling issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender equality, social rights, and job …
Read More »Former NPP Communications Director passes on
A former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Communications Director in the Northern Region, Issahaku Abdul-Latif has passed on. Mr Abdul-Latif, who was also a former National Health Insurance Authority (NIA) boss reportedly died on Monday, February 19, 2024. Reports suggest he passed at the Tamale Teaching Hospital following an extended battle with surgery …
Read More »December 7th is still the date for election 2024- EC
By: Stephen Bittor The Deputy Chairman of the Electoral Commission of Ghana, Dr Bossman Asare has clarified the air on the controversial proposition for the change of date for 2024 general elections. According to him, the idea is feasible but not in this year’s elections, but rather in subsequent ones. …
Read More »Ghana Police Service Guarantees Incident-Free 2024 Elections
By: Pascaline Sacker Mr. Prince Gabriel Waaby, Deputy Commissioner of Police, assures the public of the Ghana Police Service’s full commitment to ensure a peaceful and incident-free this year’s general elections. In an interview, DCOP Waabu maintains the preparedness of the Ghana Police Service to protect the 2024 election. He …
Read More »Election 2024: EC Reverses Course on Indelible Ink Removal Plan
By: Ruth Tang The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has decided to keep using indelible ink in the upcoming elections after facing objections from the public and political parties. This change was announced by Dr. Eric Asare Bossman, Deputy Electoral Commissioner for Corporate Services, during the launch of the Multimedia …
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