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February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

I Would Have No More Than 50 Ministers And Deputies – Dr Bawumia

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said he would have no more than 50 ministers and deputy ministers if elected as president in this year’s elections. He said this while delivering an address at the

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

I’ll Cause To Be Published Online Details Of All Public Contracts For Public Scrutiny – Bawumia

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamadu Bawumia has outlined his vision for Ghana. Among his visions, he said he cause to be published online details of all public contracts for public scrutiny. Delivering an address at the

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

High Attrition Rate In Parliament Makes Ghana A Laughing Stock – Majority Leader

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu says he is worried over the rate with which experienced lawmakers are exiting parliament either voluntarily or were voted against in their respective parliamentary primaries. He says Ghana is currently described as one of

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

Plot To Remove IGP: Committee Will Not Serve Anyone’s Interest – Atta Akyea

The Chairman of the Ad hoc Committee of Parliament investigating has the alleged clandestine plot to remove the Inspector General of Police Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has reiterated the committees' commitment to produce a balanced report on its investigations. Samuel Atta

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

“I Want To Win AFCON And World Cup” – GFA Boss Kurt Okraku

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Okraku, has reaffirmed his commitment to leaving a lasting legacy in Ghanaian football. Okraku’s pledge comes amid criticism over the Black Stars’ recent performances, particularly their failure to advance beyond the group stages at the

February 7, 2024

Akufo-Addo To Deliver State Of the Nation Address On 27 February

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is expected to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament on Tuesday 27 February. Majority Leader and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu announced this on Tuesday, (6 February) when Parliament reconvened. This is in accordance

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

Ghana FA Condemns Booing Of Black Stars Players By Journalists

Kurt Okraku, a former sports journalist and the current President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has expressed disappointment at the booing of players by some journalists in the mixed zone after Ghana’s draw against Mozambique at the AFCON 2023. The

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

Hong Kong Govt Disappointed At Messi No Show

After failing to win any of their first four preseason games, Inter Miami finally registered victory as they beat Hong Kong XI 4-1 on Sunday, but star attraction Lionel Messi’s absence prompted the country’s government to express its disappointment. The eight-time

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

Afcon 2023: Can African Heavyweights Survive Semi-Finals?

After drama aplenty in the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, including a 122nd-minute winner and a goalkeeper saving four penalties in a shoot-out, Wednesday's semi-finals in Ivory Coast have much to live up to. Three-time champions Nigeria face

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

Independent Power Generators Kick Against Emissions Levy

The Independent Power Generators, Ghana (IPGG) has indicated the implementation of the Emissions Levy may spike up the prices of power because it exerts a levy of GH¢100 per tonne on carbon dioxide equivalent emissions from producers. Chief Executive Officer of