MP BLAMES LOW FEMALE REPRESENTATION AT SHAI OSUDOKU ASSEMBLY ON ECONOMIC HARDSHIP
Member of Parliament for the Shai Osudoku Constituency, Linda Oklu has expressed concern over the low female representation at the Shai Osudoku district assembly during the inauguration of newly elected assembly members. With only two females among the 22 elected assembly members, Oklu attributed this disparity to the prevailing economic hardship in the country. The […]
EC withdraws plan to phase out indelible ink for 2024 election
The Electoral Commission (EC) has withdrawn its decision to ban indelible ink from use in the general elections scheduled for 2024 in response to harsh criticism from various parties, including the National Democratic Congress (NDC), which is in opposition. The Deputy EC Chairman overseeing Corporate Services, Dr. Eric Asare Bossman, expressed worry about the issues […]
Gospel icon MOG endorses Ruth Adjei’s mega single ‘M’ehu Yesu’
In the vibrant city of Accra, where the rhythm of life dances to the beat of diverse melodies, a tale unfolds in the heart of the Ghanaian gospel music scene. MOG, a renowned gospel musician, found himself captivated by the extraordinary talent of his colleague, Ruth Adjei. MOG and Ruth had shared the stage on […]
Ghana’s Digitisation Drive Gets Global Recognition
The New African Magazine, the leading Pan-African publication, has highlighted Ghana’s impressive achievements in digitising its economy and society. In its most recent issue, the magazine praised Ghana’s vision and leadership in using technology to improve the lives and livelihoods of its citizens, as well as to combat corruption and enhance transparency. The magazine cited […]
Bawumia to unveil campaign team today
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the vice president and candidate for president of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is preparing to name four seasoned party veterans as senior campaign advisors in an effort to bolster his candidacy for the upcoming elections. The four members of the group—Fred Oware, Peter Mac Manu, Anthony Karbo, and Sammi Awuku—are anticipated […]
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia: era defining, mold breaking futuristic avatar.
Now that the dust has settled or is settling on the fallout from Dr Bawumia’s major presidential candidacy speech on February 7, it presents a good time to do some reflection. A lot has been said or written in the aftermath of the speech, but time presents a good opportunity to think about the broad […]
Government increases base pay by 23%
Public sector employees’ salaries have been increased by the government by 23%. This comes after the base wage discussions for 2024 were concluded. The 23% adjustment payment went into effect on January 1st of this year. The Controller and Accountant General, Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, confirmed this to the Daily Graphic. He added that the government had […]
LBO Featherweight Champion “Ashanti Warrior” Presents Title to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
On February 18, 2024, LBO Featherweight Champion Stanley Nyantakyi gladly presented his title to Monarch Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the year’s second Akwasidae celebration. Nyantakyi, also known as the Asante Warrior, retained his unbeaten record by knocking out Togo’s Komlangan Hounkpatin in his first international fight in Accra on February 3, 2024, to capture the LBO Featherweight title. Accompanied by his management team, Osibo Boxing Management and Promotion, Nyantakyi requested permission to incorporate the return leg of his bout into activities planned for Otumfuo’s Silver Jubilee in the following months. The match will be held in Kumasi. Born and bred in Kumasi, Nyantakyi migrated to Accra in 2019 at 18 years to pursue his boxing passion, joining the Bronx Boxing Gym under the tutelage […]
BoG Re-affirms Anti-Money Laundering Regime
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reiterated its commitment to address major gaps in the financial ecosystem of the country. This is to ensure the country does not return to the EU and UK’s list of high-risk money laundering and terrorism financing countries. In 2016, a mutual evaluation carried out identified significant deficiencies in Ghana’s […]
Chairman of PAC raises concern over Auditor General’s recommendation on Forestry Commission
The Chairman of Public Accounts Committee and MP for Ketu North Hon. James Klutse Avedze has expressed dissatisfaction over the Auditor Generals recommendation on some Nine vehicles that has been auctioned to retired staff without approval. The PAC Chairman made the observation when officials of the Forestry Commission including the Chief Executive Officer Mr. John […]