The President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday (25 February) commissioned four new vessels acquired for use by the Ghana Navy, at a ceremony at the Sekondi-Takoradi Naval Base. The acquisition of these vessels, according to Akufo-Addo, “is yet a further manifestation of the commitment of the government …
Read More »2022 State Of The Nation Address Postponed Until Further Notice
The 2022 State of the Nation Address expected to be presented by President Akufo-Addo has been postponed. This year’s address was scheduled for Thursday, March 3, 2022, but the Business Committee in Parliament said the President will not address the nation on the said date. Speaking on the floor of …
Read More »Gabby Otchere-Darko: Prepare For More Pressure On Ghana Cedi
The founder of the Danquah Institute, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has served notice to Ghanaians to be ready for further depreciation of the local currency, the Ghana Cedi due to the Russia – Ukraine conflict. The political strategist said other African currencies will suffer the same fate as the US dollar …
Read More »Russia-Ukraine Rift: ‘Gov’t Must Act Immediately’ – Ghanaian Students
The spokesman for the Ukrainian section of the National Union of Ghana (NUGS), Benjamin Boateng, has called on the Government of Ghana to speed up the evacuation of Ghanaians from Ukraine. This statement by Benjamin Boateng follows reports of attacks against Ukrainian military infrastructure throughout Ukraine, and Russian convoys arriving …
Read More »MP For Okaikoi Central To NPP: Let Fomena MP Run Unopposed
The MP for Okaikoi Central, Patrick Boamah has appealed to the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) to ensure that the Member of Parliament for Fomena Constituency and also Second Deputy Speaker, Andrew Amoako Asiamah runs unopposed in the next general elections. Speaking in Parliament on Thursday (24 February) , …
Read More »EOCO Flags 2 Online Investment Schemes Over Fraudulent Activities
The Economic and Organised Crime Office has cautioned the public against online investment schemes called Royal Gardens Network and Hubtel Mobile Lending, which operate Ponzi schemes. In a statement, it said checks have established that Royal Gardens Network and Hubtel Mobile Money Lending have not been registered to operate …
Read More »Afenyo-Markin: Evacuation Of Ghanaians From Ukraine The More Reason We Need E-levy
The deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged the Minority in Parliament to support the passage of the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-levy) to ensure government has the needed resources to run the affairs of the country, including evacuation of the many Ghanaians stranded in Ukraine. According to Mr. Afenyo-Markin, the …
Read More »“NPP Is In Trouble, We Are Going To The IMF Whether We Like It Or Not” – Dr. Amoako Baah
The proposed idea of going to the International Monetary Fund ( IMF) for loans according to some Ghanaians doesn’t sound good because we cannot account for the huge sums of money they have given us. This and many more have sparked debates and arguments among citizens in the country. …
Read More »Video: Government May Not Be Able To Pay Salaries For Next 3 Months – Alban Bagbin Cautions
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has disclosed that government may not be able to pay salaries in the next three months. The Speaker attributes this to what he says is information at his disposal. Making the revelation on the floor of the Parliament, …
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