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February 2, 2024February 2, 2024

Government Must Withdraw ‘Unnecessary’ Emissions Levy Immediately – Nana B

The National Organiser of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, commonly known as Nana B, is urging the government to immediately withdraw the Emissions Levy. Nana B contends that emission levies are typically imposed on developed nations that

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024

Nollywood Star Jailed 6 Months For Stepping On Naira Notes

A Nigerian actress has been sentenced to six months imprisonment for tampering with the currency after she was filmed spraying and stepping on newly issued naira notes last year. Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin was arrested last February in Lagos after the video of

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024

Parliament To Resume On February 6

The Fourth Session of the Eighth Parliament of the Fourth Republic, in accordance with Article 112(1) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, is set to commence on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. This was after the house adjourned sine die, on Saturday,

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024

‘Let No One Feel Discouraged To Use The Law’ – Chief Justice To Judges

The Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has urged judges to uphold the principles of the law entrusted to them and conduct their duties with integrity and impartiality. That, she said, would encourage people to resort to the courts for redress.

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024

No Government Can Collapse Okada Business – Mahama

The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC)Mr John Mahama, for the 2024 general elections, says the motorcycle transportation industry (Okada) has established itself and is unassailable by any government. Addressing a huge gathering at the Agormanya Saint Martin’s Parish

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024

ECG Goes After Defaulting Customers In “Operation No Free Consumption”

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has launched a two-week exercise across the country, dubbed “Operation No Free Consumption”. ECG staff will update customer details during the exercise, collect any arrears and disconnect customers who owe the company. ECG will use the Zeus mobile device to record details of all

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024

Tension In New Juaben As Attempt To Remove Black Stool Fails

Tension is brewing in the Adwampong royal family in the New Juaben Traditional Area as an attempt to remove the black stool from the queen mother’s room fails. The stool is a crucial component for the upcoming enstoolment ceremony of a new chief

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024

Beauty Queen Wanted In Nigeria For Alleged Drug Trafficking

Nigerian authorities have declared an ex-beauty queen wanted over her alleged involvement in drug trafficking. Aderinoye Queen Christmas, also known as Queen Oluwadamilola Aderinoye, is said to have escaped officers from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) when they raided her residence in

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

Emission Levy Takes Effect Today, Feb. 1

Today, February 1, 2024, newly enacted Emissions Levy Act, 2023 (Act 1112) comes into effect in Ghana. This new legislation imposes a levy on carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on vehicles with internal combustion engines.The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced that

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

Labour Commission Will Be Overwhelmed With Strikes, Says Gamey

Austin Gamey, a labour consultant, has said the strike initiated by the Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWU) might be the first of many unions to initiate strikes this year. The TEWUG, in solidarity with the Ghana Association of University Administrators, the