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February 27, 2024February 27, 2024

Mahama’s 24-Hour Economy Policy Is Empty Sloganeering- Barker-Vormawor

Private legal practitioner and convenor of the #FixTheCountry Movement, Oliver Mawuse Barker-Vormawor, has voiced strong criticism towards former President John Mahama and his proposed 24-hour economy policy. In a Facebook post, Barker-Vormawor described the policy by the flagbearer of the National

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024

President Akufo-Addo To Deliver SONA Tomorrow

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is set to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) tomorrow, February 27, at Parliament in Accra. This annual address, mandated by Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, serves as a means for the President

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024

24 Hour Economy: A Game Changer – Mahama

The flag bearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), former Presidnet John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated his much touted ‘24 hour economy’ policy as a game changer that would massively improve the economic fortunes of the country. Speaking at the

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024

Extraordinary Summit Of ECOWAS Heads Of States Ends In Abuja

The Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government has ended its extraordinary summit convened in the Nigerian capital Abuja to discuss the Political, Peace and Security situation in the ECOWAS sub-region. The meeting chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of

February 23, 2024February 23, 2024

NPP National Council Confirms Afenyo-Markin As Majority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei Is Deputy

The National Council of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has confirmed Alexander Afenyo-Markin as the new Majority Leader after an emergency meeting on Friday (23 February). This is after Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu stepped down from his role as leader of the House on

February 22, 2024February 22, 2024

We’ll Announce Electoral Calendar Before February Ends – EC

Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. John Kumah, has disclosed that the government collected a total of GH¢1.19 billion in revenue from the E-levy for the year 2023. From this sum, the government allocated funds to its YouStart Programme, the Ghana Enterprise

February 22, 2024February 22, 2024

Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu Steps Down As Majority Leader

Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has voluntarily resigned from his role with immediate effect, a decision revealed at a crucial meeting of the majority group Wednesday evening. The meeting, held at the Jubilee House’s banquet hall in Accra, was heavily guarded and

February 20, 2024February 20, 2024

Persons Behind $12m Agyapa Deal Won’t Go Unpunished In Next NDC Govt – Sammy Gyamfi

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has vowed to prosecute government officials and persons involved in the controversial $12 million expenditure on the suspended Gold Royalties Monetisation Transaction arrangement, popularly referred to as the ‘Agyapa deal’, if it emerges victorious in the

February 20, 2024February 20, 2024

NPP Reshuffles Leadership Of Majority Caucus In Parliament

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will be making another major changes to the leadership of the Majority Caucus in Parliament as part of preparations for the upcoming elections in December. According to sources, Effutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, will replace Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu

February 19, 2024February 19, 2024

Bawumia: “Tap and Go” Transport Initiative Will Reduce Corruption

Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia says he is optimistic the rollout of the ‘Tap and Go” transport initiative will help address the menace of corruption within the state intercity and intracity transport companies. Similar to the popular Oyster Card used in the United Kingdom, “Tap and Go” is a