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Former NPP MP urges govt to go to IMF

A former Member of Parliament (MP) for New Juaben South, Mark Assibey-Yeboah, has disputed the government’s claims that the introduction of the Electronic Transaction...

Kwesimintsim MP, others appointed as TOR Board of Directors

President Nana Akufo-Addo has appointed Kwesimintsim Member of Parliament (MP), Dr Prince Hamid Armah and former National Nasara Coordinator of the New Patriotic Party,...

I hid Assin North MP on the eve of swearing-in – Muntaka reveals [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · MUNTAKA ON ASSIN HIDE Minority Chief Whip, Muntaka Mubarak, has revealed he hid the Assin North Member of Parliament (MP), James Quayeson, on...

We’re on our way to the mortuary – Sammy Gyamfi on Ghana’s economy [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Sammy Gyamfi On Ghana's Economy Ghana's economy in the eyes of the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress , Sammy Gyamfi,...

NPP man blames Amaliba for Assin North MP’s woes [Listen]

The Director of Research and Elections of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Evans Nimako, has hit hard at private legal practitioner, Abraham Amaliba, over...

A Plus mocks Koku Anyidoho over Atta Mills

Political activist and entertainment pundit, Kwame A Plus, has reacted to claims by former Presidential Aide, Koku Anyidoho, relative to an event to mark...

E-levy: Govt to hold another Town Hall Meeting

The government will on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, hold another Town Hall Meeting on the Electronic Transactions Levy (E-levy). The event is scheduled to...

Why I’m not surprised about J.B. Danquah-Adu’s stolen postmortem report – NPP’s Obiri Boahen [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Why I'm Not Surprised - Obiri Boahen On Stolen Autopsy Report Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Obiri Boahen,...

Let the whole world know if I ever disrespected you – Koku begs Mahama [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · I Never Disrespected Mahama - Koku Anyidoho Founder of the Atta Mills Institute, Koku Anyidoho, has challenged former President John Mahama to come...

Fresh trouble for embattled Assin North MP

The Supreme Court has asked its Registrar to serve notice of a suit before it to NDC MP, James Gyekye Quayson as an individual...

Where and how Mahama received the news about Prof Mills’ passing [Listen]

Former President John Dramani Mahama has, for the first time, disclosed where he was and how he received news about the death of his...

Asiedu Nketia proposes alternatives for E-levy [Video]

General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress has proposed some alternatives to the government in place of the levy on electronic transactions (E- Levy). Speaking...

E-levy will tackle youth unemployment and address Ghana’s debt –Godwin Nayaw Bamiah

  Aspiring Regional Youth Organiser of the ruling New Patriotic Party, Godwin Nayaw Bamiah Yombu, has reiterated the need for Ghanaians to rally behind the...

Can NDC, John Mahama offer solid alternative to E-Levy?

The debate about the proposed Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy) has been healthy and beneficial to Ghanaians. Basically, the raging debate is shaping the...

Former MP dragged to Special Prosecutor over bribery comment

Ghana Watch Alliance has petitioned the Office of the Special Prosecutor to investigate a bribery statement allegedly made by former Member of Parliament for...

Former NPP secretary defends MASLOC CEO over group’s petition to Disciplinary Committee

A former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Deputy Secretary in the Yendi Constituency has fought off claims by a group, Concerned Youth in the area...

E-Levy: They are deceiving Ghanaians – Nhyiaeso MP criticises experts

Member of Parliament ( MP) for Nhyiaeso, Dr Stephen Amoah, has expressed his disappointment in the 'so- called' experts who share their opinions on...

Muntaka Mubarak makes shocking revelation about Fomena MP

The Minority Chief Whip, Muntaka Mubarak, has alleged that a powerful king in the country coerced the Fomena Member of Parliament (MP), Andrew Asaimah...

How Gabby Otchere-Darko motivated Sam George to become a lawyer [Video]

Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George, has disclosed how his encounter with Gabby Otchere-Darko on a live television show pushed him to become...

John Mahama’s early morning post about Bawumia causes stir

Former President John Dramani Mahama has posted a cryptic reaction to government’s controversial Electronic Transaction Levy. The message seemed to be referring to how the...

Stop looking for a witchcraft mate – Sam George fires govt over E-levy

The Ningo-Prampram Member of Parliament, Samuel Nartey George, has fought off claims the National Democratic Congress (NDC) had the intention of introducing a levy...

E-Levy is a lazy man’s approach to collect revenue – Kofi Bentil [Video]

Senior Vice President, IMANI-Africa, Kofi Bentil, has criticised government’s decision to generate revenue through the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-levy). Speaking to Samson Lardy Anyenini...

GH¢20,000 for NPP Chairman position

An aspirant for the position of National Chairman will be required to pay GH¢20,000 as nomination fees, the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has...

Pharmaceutical giant backs E-levy

The proposed E-levy has generated a lot of controversy in the country. Those opposing it have built their case mainly on the premise that...

Ideas, debate must win in Parliament in 2022, not fights – Kwesimintsim MP

The Kwesimintsim MP is hopeful Parliament will see a lot more cooperation and consensus among members than the chaos the year before. Dr Prince Hamid...

Asiedu Nketia reveals NPP’s difficulty in e-levy passage [Listen]

General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has revealed why the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) is having difficulty in...

Mahama receives UK’s Commonwealth Parliamentarians

The leadership of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK (CPA-UK) has visited and held discussions with former President John Dramani Mahama in Accra. Members of the...

Kumasi market queens offer to pay nomination fee for Alan Kyerematen

Some 66 market queens in the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi, say they are prepared to foot the nomination fees of Minister for Trade and...

NPP announces dates for party officers election

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has scheduled July 14 to July 16, 2022 for the election of the party's national officers. Constituency elections have...

E-levy: Minority rejects proposal to reduce tax from 1.75% to 1.5%

Efforts by the Finance Ministry to win over the Minority in controversial E-Levy has hit another snug. Government had hoped to get the buy-in of...

I never betrayed E. T. Mensah – Sam George [Video]

Member of Parliament (MP) for Ningo-Prampram, Sam Nartey George, has rubbished rumours and reports that claim he betrayed the former MP for his constituency...

Deputy Majority Leader speaks highly of Minority in Parliament [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · We've Had The Best Cooperation With Minority - Afenyo-Markins Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has commended the Minority in Parliament over the discharge...

If ‘Talk Tax’ worked, E-Levy won’t fail – Ursula Owusu-Ekuful

Communications Minister, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, is confident that the proposed Electronic Transactions Levy aka E-Levy will improve the fortunes of the country. She said the...

Broadcaster Kwabena Yeboah appointed as board member of Ghana Airports Company

President Akufo-Addo has appointed ace broadcaster, Kwabena Yeboah, to serve on the board of the Ghana Airports Company Limited. The experienced sports journalist was sworn...

NPP group petitions Disciplinary Committee over MASLOC CEO

A Yendi-based New Patriotic Party (NPP) group - Concerned Youth, has petitioned the Disciplinary Committee over alleged conduct of the Chief Executive Officer of...

I am working on a new bill on disability – Sam George

Member of Parliament (MP) for Ningo-Prampram constituency, Samuel Nartey George, has said a new bill on disability is underway to support people with disability...

Parliament probes Black Stars’ shambolic performance at AFCON

The Youth, Sports and Culture Committee in Parliament has been tasked to investigate the abysmal performance of the Black Stars during the ongoing Africa...

COVID-19: Parliament bans persons without prove of vaccination

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, says nobody will be allowed into any office at Parliament without proof of Covid-19 vaccination.   According to him,...

Mahama to launch Atta Mills Memorial Heritage

Former President John Mahama is set to launch a memorial heritage in honour of late former President John Evans Atta Mills. The establishment named...

E-levy likely to encourage ‘armed robbery economy’ – Haruna Iddrisu

Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu has asked the government to be mindful of the levy imposed on electronic transactions as it can minimize the fast-growing...