The Information Minister-designate, Fatimatu Abubakar, has firmly opposed suggestions to either scrap or merge the Information Ministry with the Ministry of Communications. During her vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Friday, March 8, Fatimatu Abubakar emphasized the importance of maintaining the ministry as a standalone entity, asserting that it is better suited to […] The post It’ll

Access Bank (Ghana) Plc has significantly bolstered Citi FM/Citi TV’s #Relief4LowerVolta campaign with a substantial donation of GH¢100,000 and a variety of assorted items. This generous contribution was unveiled during the Cit Breakfast Show on Citi FM on Friday, March 8. Matilda Asante-Asiedu, the Head of Retail Banking, and Seun David-Akindele, the Head of Corporate […] The post Access

Former Member of Parliament for Jomoro, Samia Yaba Nkrumah, has urged President Akufo-Addo not to assent to the Bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values, commonly known as the anti-LGBTQ bill. This legislation passed in Parliament on February 28, 2024, criminalizes LGBTQ activities and prohibits their promotion, advocacy, and funding. Those found guilty could […] The post Don’t

Dr Rashid Tanko-Computer, the Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has stated that the party’s decision to boycott Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meetings demonstrated the NDC’s influence. In January of this year, the party reversed its decision to abstain from IPAC meetings. IPAC meetings provide a platform for various […] The post Boycotting

Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, the former Member of Parliament (MP) for Tema East and the Greater Accra Regional Minister-designate has pledged to work with stakeholders to introduce the teaching of GaDangme in schools across the region if given the nod. During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointment Committee in Accra on Thursday, he responded to […] The post I’ll

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has commended Ghana for its strides in upholding freedom of speech, despite recent assaults on media personnel. The Foundation emphasized that Ghana’s commitment to free speech and media quality should be recognized not just within Africa but on a global scale. This praise aligns with President Akufo-Addo’s recent […] The post MFWA

The Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC) of Ashesi University and the German Development Cooperation – implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) – today announced a new partnership worth about EUR 1.2 million for the realisation of the Business Incubation and Acceleration Programme for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to promote economic growth. […] The post German

The former Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Suame, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has eulogised the late John Kumah as a warrior who will be greatly missed. He described the passing of the late Ejisu lawmaker as “a tragedy of monumental proportions.” John Kumah’s passing was announced on Thursday, March 7, after a brief illness. Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu celebrated […] The post John

As the world marks International Women’s Day on the theme “Invest in women, Accelerate Progress”, the Coordinator for the Affirmative Action Bill Coalition, Becky Enyonam Ahadzi has joined calls for the need to expedite the passage of the Affirmative Action Bill. According to her, this will demonstrate Ghana’s commitment to improving gender equality in the […] The post International

One of Ghana’s finest musicians, Empress Gifty has finally unveiled this year’s edition of The  Resurrection Effect Concert, (TREC24). This edition under the theme, “ He has Risen” is scheduled for Easter Monday, April 1, 2024, at the Living Faith Ministries International Church (LFMIC), Ashaley Botwe, Old Town Down at 4 pm.” Performing alongside Empress […] The post Empress

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced the recruitment of Medical Officers and Dentists who have completed their housemanship and have been verified by the Medical and Dental Council. MoH, in a statement on Thursday, March 7, 2024, stated that the process will commence on Monday, March 11, 2024. The Ministry has clarified that no […] The post MoH announces

The President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, and the Chief Executive Officer of Eni Claudio Descalzi met in Abidjan on Thursday to discuss the company’s activities in the country, including the successful results of the exploration well Murene 1X on the discovery named Calao. The Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé and the […] The post Alassane

Dr. Kwame Asah-Asante, a Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana (UG), has stated that Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is well-equipped to partner with John Mahama for the upcoming polls. The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) officially confirmed Prof. Opoku-Agyemang as the running mate for the party’s flagbearer, […] The post Prof.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reported that the atmosphere at Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meetings has become more amicable. Earlier this year, in January, the party reversed its decision to abstain from IPAC meetings. IPAC meetings serve as a platform for various political parties to review election-related activities and policies, formally voice their grievances, […] The post IPAC

Haruna Iddrisu, the immediate past Minority Leader in Parliament, has accused the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, of breaching the constitution regarding the re-composition of the Parliamentary Service Board. According to the Tamale South MP, Bagbin failed to comply with Article 124 of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates the formation of a committee to advise […] The post Haruna

The Electoral Commission (EC) has declared that the filing fees for the 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections will not be different from those charged during the 2020 polls. The EC has set the filing fee for presidential candidates at GH¢100,000 while maintaining the filing fee for parliamentary candidates at GH¢10,000. During the 2020 polls, the […] The post 2024

Gunmen have attacked a school in northwestern Nigeria and kidnapped dozens of pupils as they were about to start the school day, local residents and authorities say. Police in Kaduna state did not immediately comment on the abductions, which happened at the Local Government Education Authority School in the town of Kuriga on Thursday. The […] The post Dozens of pupils

A US congressional panel has approved a bill that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the app within six months or face a ban. The measure, introduced by another House of Representatives committee and backed by the White House, cites national security concerns. TikTok says the proposed legislation would hurt free speech and […] The post TikTok:

Apple has been fined €1.8bn (£1.54bn) by the EU for favouring its own music streaming service rather than rivals. Apple did not fully inform their device users there were alternative and cheaper subscription services for more than a decade, said the EU executive, the European Commission. As a result, iPhone and iPad users paid “significantly […] The post Apple

Gender activist, Dr. Amanda Odoi, has filed an application for an interlocutory injunction against the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, and the Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, in response to the recent passage of the anti-gay bill. On February 28, 2024, Parliament approved a bill criminalizing LGBTQ+ activities, encompassing their promotion, advocacy, and funding. Individuals […] The post Gender