Akufo-Addo’s personal bodyguard collapses in parliament

One of the President’s personal bodyguards, Colonel Isaac Amponsah, fell while standing guard in Parliament during President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s last State of the Nation Address on Friday, January 3, 2025. President Akufo-Addo’s speech, which emphasized the government’s accomplishments and national aspirations, was just before the collapse took place. Having been a loyal member […]

“I am deeply saddened by the devastating fire at the Kantamanto market- Akufo-Addo

Deepest condolences have been sent by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to the thousands of traders who lost their wares in the catastrophic fire at Kantamanto in the Greater Accra region. Numerous businesses and stalls were damaged by the fire, which started early on January 2, 2025, leaving many businessmen in a difficult situation. President […]

Parliament approves over GHC68.1bn 2025 Mini-Budget

Ghana’s 8th Parliament to dissolve ahead of 9th Parliament Inauguration

GH¢68,134,674,527 has been approved by Parliament as a total expenditure in advance of appropriation to cover public service costs for the first quarter of 2025. The sum is what the government will need from the Consolidated Fund to cover these expenses between January and March 2025, until Parliament reviews and approves the 2025 annual estimates. […]

Akufo-Addo to deliver final message on the State of the Nation today

Prior to the 8th Parliament’s dissolution, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is expected to deliver his final State of the Nation Address to Parliament on Friday, January 3, 2025. According to Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, the President uses this speech to provide his final assessment on the state of the country before leaving […]

NHIA Disburses GH¢270 million for October and November 2024

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has successfully disbursed GH¢270 million to healthcare providers across the country to cover claims submitted and vetted up to October 2024 and part of November 2024. The NHIA remains within the agreed-upon three-month reimbursement period and currently has no outstanding vetted claims to pay. This latest payment brings the […]