GENERAL NEWS

Ghana’s inflation witnessed a marginal uptick from 23.2 to 23.5 percent for January 2024. This marks a reversal of the consecutive declines recorded between July and December 2023. This slight acceleration in consumer prices is attributable to the increase in non-food inflation drivers, mainly accommodation, electricity and clothing.     …

Latest development coming from Jubilee House with regards to the ministerial appointments by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says some of the ministerial nominees have rejected the offer to serve in the administration, citing various reasons, including focusing on their parliamentary contests. This comes as President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo …

Former Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta is to be appointed as Senior Presidential Adviser on the economy. He will also serve as the President’s special envoy on international investments and capital markets, according to Asaase News sources at the Presidency. Also to serve as advisor, according to our checks, is …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo reshuffled his ministers and deputies with immediate effect. This was announced in a statement released on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. “The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has relieved the following ministers and Deputy Ministers of their portfolios in Government, with immediate effect,” …

Lydia Wiafe, a 41-year-old hairdresser from Ejisu Apromase in the Ashanti Region has expressed distress and fear after images depicting her in military attire went viral on social media. Lydia Wiafe vehemently denies any connection to the photos and insists she has never served in the Ghana Armed Forces. The …

Some protesters at the ‘Save Ghana Football’ demonstrations has called on football authorities to vacate their positions if they can’t fix the Black Stars. The Black Stars exiting at the group stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations is the third time in consecutive major tournaments that the team …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has removed the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta in a major ministerial reshuffle announced on Wednesday, February 14. Approximately 13 current ministers of state, including 10 cabinet ministers and two regional ministers, have been affected by the reshuffle. Several prominent government figures have lost their …

Lance Corporal Paul Badu, a 40-year-old prison officer, according to reports, has passed away after falling ill during the 6th March rehearsal parade in Koforidua. He sought permission on February 8, 2024, to seek medical attention at the Prison Clinic and was later referred to the Koforidua Central Hospital for …

The Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has revealed that the controversial Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill is expected to be passed by Friday, February 16. The bill aims to bar lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) activities in the country. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express, Dr …

Below  are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today.    Daily Graphic           The Daily Searchlight           Daily Guide       The Custodian           The Daily Dispatch   …