The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) of attempting to plagiarize its flagbearer, John Mahama’s, visionary ’24-hour economy’ policy. Mr. Mahama has positioned the 24-hour economy as a cornerstone of his campaign for the 2024 presidential election, advocating for its potential to stimulate economic …
Read More »Budget 2024: From sanitary pads to electric vehicles – Here are 8 tax reliefs prioritised for implementation
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has outlined some moves geared towards cushioning the citizenry. This is a result of what the Minister describes as efforts to give significant relief to the private sector until expenditure pressures He made this announcement during the presentation of the 2024 Budget Statement in Parliament. The …
Read More »GH¢220m allocated to provide relief support to victims of Akosombo Dam spillage
The government, as part of the 2024 budget, has earmarked GH¢220 million to aid relief efforts for communities impacted by the Akosombo Dam spillage floods. Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta disclosed this information during the budget presentation on Wednesday, November 15. He further mentioned that additional resources would be allocated through …
Read More »Govt targets GH¢176.4bn revenue in 2024 but aims to spend GH¢226.7bn
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, delivering the government’s fiscal plan for 2024 to Parliament on Wednesday, November 15, projected that the total revenue for the year is estimated at GH¢176.4 billion. In outlining the 2024 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, Ofori-Atta highlighted that the government’s anticipated total expenditure stands …
Read More »Roads Ministry to partner Police to arrest persons who destroy traffic lights
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has said that it will partner with the police to arrest persons who caused damage to state properties on the roads including traffic lights. The Ministry said it has observed with concern the increase in the rate of vehicular crashes, theft, and vandalism of traffic control infrastructure, particularly …
Read More »Jurors’ strike affects case of alleged Police killer in Kumasi
It could best be described as a no-show in court when the case involving a police officer, Inspector Ahmed Twumasi, accused of killing his girlfriend, was called at the Kumasi High Court, today. Although the accused person, state, and defense counsel were present in court, the case had to be …
Read More »Family of the missing Lands Commission staff announces GHC100k bounty
The family of the missing Lands Commission staff, Rhodaline Amoah, has announced a GHC100,000 bounty for information that will lead them to her whereabouts. The 32-year-old Senior Lands Administration Officer has been missing since 2021. Her husband, Dr. Wilberforce Aggrey, a lecturer at the Petroleum Department of the Kwame Nkrumah University …
Read More »Garu attack: There were some excesses in military operation – National Security Minister admits
The National Security Minister, Albert Kan Dapaah, has admitted that the military engaged in excesses when they stormed Garu after some national security operatives were allegedly attacked by residents. Members of Parliament for Garu and Tempane have been demanding a parliamentary probe after their residents were allegedly brutalized by military …
Read More »Earth tremor hits parts of Accra on Sunday
Parts of Accra experienced an earth tremor on Sunday, November 12. The tremor, which lasted a few seconds, happened around 7:20 a.m. The Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA), in a series of tweets, said, “GGSA notes with caution reports of an earth tremor in Awoshie, Kanda, Kasoa Nyanyano, and vicinity. …
Read More »We control one-third of NPP; No major decision can be taken without consulting us – Ken Agyapong
Assin Central Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong says his performance at the just-ended New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary shows that he is a force to be reckoned with and that no major decision can be taken by the party without consulting him. Mr. Agyapong made the comments on Saturday, …
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