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27.5% VAT on textbooks spark outrage in education sector

The Ghana Publishing Association (GPA) has slammed the government's decision to impose a whopping 27.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on imported textbooks, warning that...

I won’t allow LGBTQ activities in Ghana, no matter the consequences – Bawumia

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that he will not permit LGBTQ activities in the country if...

Cedi could hit GH¢20 against the dollar – Amoabeng

Founder of the defunct UT Bank and UT Holdings, Capt. Rtd. Prince Kofi Amoabeng, has predicted that the woes of the local currency could...

John Maham will lead 2024 polls – Hopeson Adorye predicts

A member of the Movement for Change, Hopeson Adorye has predicted that flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama will come...

I will change the President if… – Kofi Amoabeng

Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the defunct Unique Trust (UT) Bank, Prince Kofi Amoabeng says he would change President Akufo-Addo, if given the...

Order your appointees to release FX stashed in their homes – Ato Forson to Akufo-Addo

Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has called on President Akufo-Addo to promptly instruct his appointees who have hoarded foreign exchange to release them. He...

Medikal to cover tuition fees for students till they graduate on upcoming school tour

Ghanaian rapper Medikal has announced a generous initiative following his successful show at the UK's Indigo O2. Taking to Twitter, he revealed plans to pay...

Bird flu outbreak: We survive on loans – Wife of affected farmer cries [Audio]

An aggrieved wife of a poultry farmer, Charles Quaye, whose birds were destroyed due to an outbreak of Avian influenza (bird flu) says they...

NHIA CEO introduces free medical screening for Ghanaians on their birthdays

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Da Costa Aboagye has announced a forthcoming initiative that will enable Ghanaians...

VRA Senior Staff criticize revenue distribution under revised Cash Waterfall Mechanism

The Senior Staff Association (SSA) of the Volta River Authority (VRA) has expressed concerns about the impact of the revised Cash Waterfall Mechanism on...

We’ll no longer wait for donor funding to complete stalled projects – Finance Minister

The government is no longer waiting for donors to finance some key health projects that have stalled, the Minister of Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin...

Trade Minister stops cement price hikes

The Minister for Trade and Industry, K. T. Hammond, has taken a decisive action to address the recent surge in cement prices by directing...

Bird flu outbreak: Poultry farmers chase gov’t for GH¢1.8m compensation 

Some poultry farmers who had their birds destroyed between 2015 and 2018 in two separate outbreaks of Avian influenza (bird flu) say they have...

Cedi depreciation: How $1 reached GH₵15

The Minority has expressed concerns that the current challenges facing the Ghana cedi are far from resolved, warning that the situation is expected to...

There is no future for youth in Takoradi – Kofi Kinaata [Video]

https://youtu.be/ExhHIh5x9us Ghanaian highlife star, Kofi Kinaata is worried about the future of the youth in Takoradi in  the Western region. According to him, most of the...

2024 election: NPP will hand over, walk away peacefully when defeated – Henry Quartey

The Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey, has affirmed the commitment of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to ensure a peaceful transition of power if...

Two rainstorms heading to Ghana – GMet warns

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has said its weather monitoring station has detected two rainstorms approaching the country on Thursday, May 16. According to the...

KMA accuses Fidelity Bank of violating the loan agreement

The Finance Director for Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), David Abbam Adjei, has accused Fidelity Bank of violating the terms of their loan agreement. This comes...

Celestine Donkor apologises for ‘joke’ about Ewe surnames

Gospel musician, Celestine Donkor has rendered an apology over her recent joke on Ewe surnames which has sparked controversy. In an interview on Accra-based TV3,...

Voters Registration: Over 800 applicants challenged in Volta Region

The Volta Regional Directorate of Electoral Commission (EC) has recorded a total of 808 applicants, whose registration has been challenged, seven days into the...

‘There’s no fear’ – EC insists missing BVRs can’t be used to tamper with its system

The Electoral Commission (EC) has reassured the public that the missing Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) Kits cannot be utilised to access its system or...

NDC will probe gold-for-oil deal if we win 2024 polls – Mahama

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has said he will probe the gold-for-oil deal if he is elected President...

We’ve been saving stolen monies for over 20 years- Cecilia Dapaah’s husband

Professional Architect and husband of former Minister for Sanitation, Daniel Osei Kuffuor has told the High Court in Accra that they started depositing monies...

The race to raise blood money to halt an execution

A Kenyan mother, who has led a long and desperate campaign to save her son from execution in Saudi Arabia, was weak with relief...

Ghanaian man told he is not British after 42 years in UK

A retired 74-year-old Ghanaian man who has lived in the UK for nearly 50 years must wait a decade before the Home Office will...

I’ll involve traditional leaders in granting mining licences – Mahama

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has promised to include traditional leaders in the crucial process of granting mining...

Boxer collapses and dies in first professional bout

Nigerian middleweight boxer, Sherif Lawal, tragically lost his life during his professional debut after being knocked out in the fourth round. Lawal, 29, faced Portuguese...

Wendy Shay’s latest post raises concerns

Self-acclaimed Queen of Ghana music, Wendy Shay, has sparked concern among her fans with a recent social media post regarding her career trajectory. In the...

Family announces date for burial of Mawuena Trebarh

The family of Mawuena Adzo Dumor , a former CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), has announced that she will be laid...

Mayorkun reacts to accusations of drugging lady, attempting to kill her for rituals

Nigerian music star Mayorkun has responded to allegations made by socialite and influencer Nicki Barbie, who accused him of drugging her and attempting to...

Former Minister recounts being mocked for using old car model after leaving office

Former Northern Regional Minister under the erstwhile Mahama administration, Abubakari  Abdallah has opened up about the ridicule he faced from his community after leaving...

NDC should be careful in upcoming elections – Franklin Cudjoe on SALL controversy

The President of IMANI-Africa, Franklin Cudjoe has cautioned the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to be watchful in the upcoming 2024 general elections. According to...

Police against dumsor vigil near Jubilee House; request change in venue, timing

The Accra Regional Police Command has urged the leadership of the #DumsorMustStop protest, including Yvonne Nelson, Selorm Dramani Dzramado, and Henry Osei Akoto, to...

WAFU Zone B Championship: Black Starlets cruise over Ivory Coast in opener

Ghana's Black Starlets kicked off their 2024 WAFU Zone B Championship campaign with a commanding victory over Ivory Coast on Wednesday afternoon. Under the leadership...

Slovakia Prime Minister shot multiple times in attempted assassination

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is fighting for his life in hospital after being shot in a small town north-east of Bratislava. On Wednesday evening...

Voter registration: Nana B visits victim of Kukuom disturbance

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has visited the young man who sustained injuries in the violence that marred the voter...

Man, 22, allegedly kills son; dumps him in a bush at Berekum

A 22-year-old man, Kwame Krah has been arrested for allegedly killing his two-year-old son at Berekum-Koraso in the Berekum West District of the Bono...

Ghanaian film maker wins best unscripted series at AMVCA

A Ghanaian born filmmaker, Ayebea BZ Darko has won the Award for Best Unscripted Series at recent African Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA) held...

Blame Parliament for SALL disenfranchisement, not EC – Bossman Asare

The Electoral Commission (EC) has dismissed allegations by IMANI President, Franklin Cudjoe, claiming that the Commission intentionally disenfranchised the people of Santrokofi, Apkafu, Lolobi,...