Politics

ECOWAS breaks post-Niger-deadline silence

1,361  West African’s regional bloc Ecowas says it will hold a summit in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, on Thursday to discuss the crisis in Niger following a military coup. Ecowas had given the coup leaders seven days to reinstate the elected president or face the possibility of military intervention. However, the deadline passed on Sunday with […]

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NPP flagbearer race: Carlos Ahenkorah woos delegates for Alan with Ashanti background

1,361  The Member of Parliament for Tema West, Carlos Ahenkorah, has noted that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) risks losing the 2024 presidential election if it fails to elect a candidate from its stronghold, the Ashanti region. Speaking on GhanaAkoma morning show with Aduanaba Kofi Asante Ennin, Monday, August 8, 2023, Mr. Ahenkorah said the […]

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Govt urged to promote small-scale farming for poverty reduction

1,196  Discussants on poverty dynamics in the country have urged the government to implement programmes that foster productivity growth in small-scale farming, particularly in rural areas and northern Ghana. They said such initiatives could help break the cycle of poverty and support non-poor households to improve upon their livelihoods. The discussants included a lecturer at […]

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MP hopeful for Amenfi Central calls for unity after party primaries

1,700    The NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Amenfi Central Constituency in the Western Region, Hon Joana Gyan-Cudjoe has called for unity among members after the party’s Parliamentary Primaries. According to her,it was about time members of the party must unit in ensuring that NDC wins power in election 2024. “There’s no Joana Gyan-Cudjoe fashion and […]

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NDC Primaries: Fred Nuamah withdraws from Ayawaso West Wuogon race, supports Dumelo

1,190  Actor-turned-politician Fred Nuamah has dropped out of the NDC parliamentary primaries for the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency. Calling the decision personal in a letter addressed to the party, he noted that his withdrawal was reached after extensive consultations with key stakeholders and without any external influence. “I firmly believe that the NDC must present […]

Business

Government extends deadline of domestic dollar bonds to August 18

1,255  Government has extended the deadline for the domestic dollar bonds to Friday August 18, 2023. The bonds were originally scheduled to end on August 4, 2023. Government is seeking to exchange approximately $809 million. “In response to feedback received from eligible holders for more time to secure internal approvals to participate, government announces its […]