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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

Bawumia’s Manifesto: Asamoah Gyan Chairs Youth And Sports Sub-Committee

Ghanaian sports legend Asamoah Gyan has been named as part of a team tasked to put together a manifesto for the flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for the 2024 polls. Asamoah Gyan is the chairman of

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 22, 2024February 22, 2024

We’ll Announce Electoral Calendar Before February Ends – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced its intention to release the 2024 electoral calendar before the end of February 2024. This decision stems from the Commission’s resolve to uphold the original December 7 date for the 2024 general elections, despite an

February 22, 2024February 22, 2024

Linguistics Association Of Ghana Commemorates Mother Language Day

The Linguistics Association of Ghana (LAG) has joined UNESCO and the global community in commemorating the 2024 International Mother Language Day. It is under the theme “Multilingual education – a pillar of learning and intergenerational knowledge.” This theme according to the

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024

Ghanaian Man Shot Dead In Canada

A 39-year-old Ghanaian identified as Adu Boakye has been shot dead in Toronto, Canada. According to the Toronto Police Service, the incident occurred on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at approximately 3 pm in the Jane Street and Driftwood Avenue area. It

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024

PSG Striker Mbappe Agrees To Join Real Madrid

Paris St-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe has agreed to join Real Madrid this summer. The France captain, 25, has told PSG he intends to leave the club with his contract expiring in June. Mbappe has not signed a contract with Real yet,

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024

GFA Officials Yet To Visit Black Queens Ahead Of Olympics Qualifier

Reports indicate that officials from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and Ministry of Youth and Sports are yet to visit the Black Queens ahead of the Queens 2024 Olympic Games qualifier. The Black Queens are scheduled to play against Zambia on

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024

Senior High Schools Owe ECG Over GH₵45m – Dubik Mahama

The Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama, has revealed that Senior High Schools across the country collectively owe the company over GH₵45 million. He clarified that the recent disconnection of Accra Academy was part of

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024

Over 1400 Institutions, Individuals Secure Accreditation From Cybersecurity Authority

The Cybersecurity Authority (CSA) has revealed that approximately 1,400 individuals and businesses in Ghana have secured accreditation since the implementation of the cybersecurity regulatory regime in March 2023. In a statement released on February 20, 2024, CSA indicated that, as of