The President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has vowed to continue to champion workers’ welfare despite being questioned by the police over allegations of terrorism financing and other crimes. Mr Ajaero stated this after he returned from the office of the Nigeria Police Force Intelligence Response Team (IRT) in Abuja on Thursday. He had […] The post We

The Nigerian government has approved a 50 percent electricity subsidy for public hospitals across the country. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa disclosed this recently while speaking at the National Neo-Psychiatric Hospital in Barnawa, Kaduna State. According to him, the initiative is to cut the running costs for public hospitals […] The post Govt approves

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Beijing, China, on Thursday for an official visit. A statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said Tinubu would have a brief layover in the United Arab Emirates.   “In China, the President will meet with President Xi Jinping and hold meetings with Chinese business leaders on the sidelines […] The post Tinubu departs Nigeria for China appeared first on

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, Minister for Finance, has announced that the government, in the coming days, will launch an exchange offer to bondholders, marking a critical step in the external debt restructuring journey. He said the exchange offer reflected the terms agreed in principle with bondholders on June 24th, including important concessions from bondholders. The […] The post Government

The 2022 National Best Cocoa Farmers have set off on an educational tour of cocoa processing facilities in Europe. This tour, part of the award package from the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the cocoa industry, aims to enhance their understanding of the global cocoa value chain. The delegation, […] The post 2022 National Best

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, Minister for Finance, has announced that his outfit has processed GH¢700 million of the additional GH¢1.5 billion for bailouts to investors of defunct asset management companies, including Black Shield. The minister said he had instructed the controller and accountant-general to release the funds to mitigate the stress on affected persons. The […] The post Government

Just like urine and stool, semen can provide important clues about a man’s health. Variations in its color, texture, smell and volume can signal underlying health conditions. Understanding these signs can help men maintain their overall well-being and address potential issues early on. What is normal for semen? It is normal for semen to have minor changes in […] The post What your semen says about your

No man is an island, Entire of itself. Every man is a piece of the continent, A part of the main… Any man’s death diminishes me, Because I am involved in mankind. And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee.  –  John Donne The frequently asked question (FAQ) “when will […] The post Feature: Peace Pact- To Sign Or Not appeared first on The

Bournemouth have signed Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga on a season-long loan deal. Kepa, 29, is the world’s most expensive goalkeeper after moving to the Blues in 2018 from his boyhood club Athletic Bilbao for £71m. This week the Spain international extended his contract at Chelsea, which had been due to expire at the end of […] The post Bournemouth sign Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa on

His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has destooled three chiefs following their involvement in illegal mining activities at Sabronum, in the Ahafo Ano South-East District of the Ashanti Region. According to the overlord of the Ashanti Kingdom, he fortified himself with information, particularly from a report by The Chronicle and the National Investigation Bureau […] The post Otumfuo

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, incurred the wrath of the Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, who told the former that he was using his position in Parliament as a “bully pulpit.” The heated scene occurred on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 during the sitting of the Government Assurance […] The post Don’t Use Your C’ttee As

Konongo, the capital of Asante Akim Central Municipality, in the Ashanti region, has come under siege of illegal mining activities, which has bounced back in the old mining community. Illegal miners have invaded the town and engaged in extraction of the gold in the Owerri River with impunity. They have taken the residents for ransom, […] The post “Galamsey is not illegal at Konongo” -Residents

Tensions remain high in the ongoing land dispute between Tredston Empire Limited and Joyce B.B. Boakye, despite a High Court ruling that favoured the former on February 20, 2024. The court, under Mr. Fred Kwesi Awuah, issued a perpetual restraint order against Boakye and awarded Tredston GH¢20,000 in costs, barring her further interference or trespassing […] The post Simmering

Two police officers, G/L/Cpl Philimon Agbevem and G/L/Cpl Peter Kwame Badagbor, have been remanded in custody by the Accra Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Evelyn Asamoah. The officers face charges of conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery, and entered a plea of not guilty. The court remanded the officers after a brief hearing, and […] The post Court Remands Police Officers Over Robbery

Atinga Ayambire, a 29-year-old farmer, has been remanded in custody by the Accra Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Samuel Bright Acquah. Ayambire faces multiple charges, including conspiracy, assault and unlawful harm, all related to alleged land guard activities. Ayambire, who has pleaded not guilty to the charges, is accused of conspiring to commit a […] The post 29-Year-Old man

In a recent press briefing, Ghana’s Vice President, H.E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, outlined a bold vision for reforming the nation’s tax system, drawing inspiration from Estonia’s acclaimed tax model to bring greater certainty to Ghana’s tax regime. This announcement has sparked my interest in evaluating the potential benefits and challenges of adopting such a model. […] The post Estonia Tax System: A

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has destooled three Chiefs in the Ashanti Region for their involvement in illegal mining. The three Chiefs- Gyaasehene of Sabronum, Nana Awua Gyau Atuomi, Sabronum’sAkyeamehene and Baamuhene. “I gave the town to you; you could not take care of it. I’ve long been following up on this matter. This […] The post Editorial: We Commend

The General Manager of West Africa Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCO), Dr. Isaac Doku and the Head of Communication Unit, Nuna Senaya, have visited the Western Region branch of the Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) Press Center at Takoradi. The visit comes at a time the center is undergoing refurbishment under the leadership of the sitting Chairman, […] The post WAPCO GM, Head of Communication

“The NDC’s reset means canceling the free Senior High School (SHS) social intervention policy and going back to gloomy days of Dumsor,” says Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, aka ‘Napo’, the vice-presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He said the content of the NDCs 2024 manifesto does not bring any hope. Rather, it poses […] The post NDC reset means canceling

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has graduated over 10,000 artisans trained under YEA’s Skills Training Programme. The graduation ceremony was held at the Valley View University in Techiman, Bono East Region. The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, in his remarks described the moment as a happy one, stressing that the government had made possible what […] The post Bawumia