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May 7, 2024May 7, 2024

“Dumsor” Eroding Economic Fortunes Of Media Houses – GJA President

Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, the President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), has expressed concern over the inconsistent power supply in Ghana, known as “dumsor”, and its impact on media houses. He highlighted that the irregular power supply is negatively affecting the

May 6, 2024May 6, 2024

IMANI Petitions CHRAJ To Investigate EC’s Disposal Of Election-Related Equipment

The IMANI Center for Policy and Education has petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to investigate the Electoral Commission’s (EC) conduct in the retirement and disposal of some election-related equipment. The centre has also directed a possible

May 6, 2024May 6, 2024

Pay Journalists Well, Demands FMI

Frimpong-Manso Institute (FMI), a non- partisan, research-focused and solutions-oriented think tank has made a strong case for government and private employers to upgrade the salaries and working conditions of journalists with urgent promptitude. This will be the best form of appreciating

May 6, 2024May 6, 2024

Kasoa Soldier ‘Killer’ Caged

A self-acclaimed traditional ruler who shot and killed an off duty soldier at Millennium City, Kasoa in the Central Region, has been remanded into custody for two weeks by the Achimota District Court. Benlord Ababio aka Nana Barima Ababio, has been

May 6, 2024May 6, 2024

December Polls Will Be Peaceful – Nana Addo

President Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed his determination to ensure the peace the country is enjoying is sustained before, during and after the December polls. Expressing his determination to the cause, President Akufo-Addo said the country gained global recognition in the West African

May 6, 2024May 6, 2024

Otumfuo’s Stamp Unveiled

Sublime looking commemorative stamps of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, which is to honour the Ashanti King for his extraordinary leadership and unique contributions to the country’s growth in the last 25 years, has been unveiled at the Manhyia Palace

May 6, 2024May 6, 2024

OSP Cleared Cecilia Dapaah Not AG – Dame

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has refuted claims that his office has discontinued investigations into alleged corruption and corruption-related offences against former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah. Instead, he said it was the

May 3, 2024May 3, 2024

Chiefs Will Be Part Of Licensing Miners When I Become President – Bawumia

The New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced his plan to amend the Minerals Act if he wins the upcoming presidential elections. He emphasised that the proposed amendment would incorporate the Chiefs into the mineral licensing process, ensuring their

May 3, 2024May 3, 2024

Majority Caucus Petitions Bagbin For Urgent Recall Of Parliament

The Majority Caucus in Parliament has requested an urgent reconvening of the House. A letter by the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, cited Article 112(3) and Order 53 of the Standing Orders of Parliament, which allow 15 percent of the members of

May 3, 2024May 3, 2024

Govt To Commission Kumasi International Airport May 10

Expectations are high as government is set to commission the Kumasi Airport, now Nana Agyemang Prempeh I International Airport on May 10, 2024. President Akufo-Addo will join the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Minister of Transport Kwaku Ofori Asiamah and