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Two influential figures in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have openly declared their lack of interest in becoming the running mate of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the 2024 general elections. These individuals are the Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, and the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, popularly known as Joe Wise. While speculations are rife on the selection …

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday appointed James Cleverly as Britain’s new home secretary after he sacked Suella Braverman earlier in the day. Cleverly, 54, was formerly the foreign secretary. Former British Prime Minister David Cameron will succeed him as the new foreign secretary. Braverman came under fire over her immigration policies and her criticism of police actions at …

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Minister of Information, has explained why Ghana’s financial problems go far beyond the current bailout the government is seeking from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He stressed that Ghana was a victim of global economic challenges but also that the current bailout support of US$3 billion was hinged on a local programme developed by the government. “Anytime I …

Architectural and Engineering Services Limited (AESL), the Project Consultants for Apiate, have been issued a non-negotiable ultimatum to complete the Apiate township for commissioning. During a working visit to Apiate on November 10, 2023, Benito Owusu-Bio, the Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Chairman of the Apiate Reconstruction Implementation Team, set this strict deadline. He emphasized the importance …

The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, is scheduled to present the government’s 2024 Annual Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Ahead of the presentation, there have been calls for the government to significantly reduce its expenditure to rescue the ailing economy. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dalex Finance and Leasing Company Limited, Kenneth Thompson, …

At least 300 buildings within the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency of the Greater Accra Region, including the popular Asuma Banda Mosque, are expected to be demolished. A report by the Insight newspaper says the demolition follows a notice issued by the Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) ordering all occupants to leave the area. According to the report, the notice, which was signed …

The 2024 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has declared his intention to conduct a comprehensive review of the Free Senior High School Policy (Free SHS) during the first 100 days of his potential term following the 2024 general elections. Mr. Mahama emphasized the critical role of a strong foundation in primary education and articulated his plan …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, during a meeting with some chiefs and elders in his kingdom has reiterated the ‘power’ behind the name Osei Tutu he bears. He said he is the reincarnation of Osei Tutu, the founder of the Asante Kingdom, and has authority over all the stools in Ashanti. He was addressing a misunderstanding involving Manhyia Palace, the …

Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Samuel Nartey George is under fire by a cross-section of social media users for attacking the religious beliefs and practices of Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. The MP labelled the newly-elected 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer as a religious prostitute who does not deserve to be president. His comment however has attracted criticism among social media …

Update: The next Lambeth Call in the Lambeth Conference Phase 3 discussion series will be on Anglican Identity. Webinars are planned for 2024. Read the full announcement here. https://www.lambethconference.org/anglican-identity-set-to-be-the-next-theme-in-lambeth-call-discussion-series/ and also below. Interview: “Hospitality should be our Christian distinctive” – Bishop Anthony Poggo, the Secretary General has also shared an interview this week about Communion Life. You can read that …