Former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu has accused his predecessor, Kissi Agyebeng of deliberately scandalizing and inciting the media against the judiciary service. In a 15-page piece shared with GhanaWeb, Mr Amidu said Kissi Agyebeng crossed the redline and defied the 1992 Constitution when he held a press conference on November …
Read More »2022 World Cup: GFA Announces $7.9m Prize Money Instead Of $9m
Ghana was paid $7.9m as its share of the 2022 FIFA World Cup prize money instead of the widely publicised $9m, JoySports understands. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) per JoySports sources told its membership it received $7.9m from FIFA after the Black Stars participation in the World Cup in Qatar, …
Read More »VIDEO: “We Are The Poorest People On The globe” – President Akufo-Addo Says Begging For Cheaper Loans
Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has appealed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank to help poor and vulnerable countries access cheaper loans to finance their climate action plans. He made this call while speaking at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, where world leaders are meeting to …
Read More »Sunon Asogli Reverts Plant Shut Down After Finance Minister’s Intervention
Independent power producer, Sunon Asogli Power (Ghana) Limited, has said it has suspended for one more week the decision to shut down its plant. The company on Monday evening announced an indefinite shut down of its 560 Megawatts power plant due to the outstanding debt owed it by the Electricity …
Read More »Ghana: Today’s Newspaper Headlines; Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
Below are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today. The Daily Searchlight The Business Analyst Punch Daily Graphic The Hawk Daily Guide …
Read More »Akufo-Addo On Why He Cannot Sign Witchcraft And Other Bills
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has explained to Parliament that, even though the contents of the Criminal Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2022, (Witchcraft bill) and the Armed Forces (Amendment) Bill, 2023 have his support, he cannot assent to them because of constitutional issues. The President has explained that the way and …
Read More »Political Whirlwind: Deputy MD Turned Candidate Defeats Oti Regional Minister In Epic Election Showdown
In an electrifying clash at the ballot box, the indomitable Hon. Sekyere Sherifa Tijani, renowned as the vibrant 2020 Parliamentary Candidate for Nkwanta South Constituency and also wielding the mantle of Deputy MD at the State Housing Company, has once again emerged triumphant, leaving the Oti Regional Minister, Joshua Makubu, …
Read More »Book On Bawumia’s Vice Presidency Set To Be Released
A book examining the persona and contributions of Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to Ghana’s public and political space is set to be released. The book titled “Dr Bawumia and the Modern Vice Presidency in Ghana” is authored by political communication scholar and analyst, Dr Etse Sikanku. Dr Sikanku is …
Read More »Vehicle Owners Likely To Pay GH₵100 ‘eco-tax’ Annually
Petrol and diesel vehicle owners may be required to pay a new annual tax of GH₵100 per vehicle. The government is introducing this new tax bill in Parliament with the aim of promoting the use of eco-friendly sources of energy to power vehicles. The initiative is part of the government’s …
Read More »VIDEO: Mahama Settles On Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang As Running Mate For The 2024 Election – Report
The flagbearer of the opposition of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has reportedly settled on former Minister for Education, Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, as his running mate for the 2024 presidential elections. According to a report by Adom TV, sources close to the former president have indicated …
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