1,629 It is unacceptable for Akufo-Addo to spend over half a billion cedis on a national cathedral project that has ultimately failed due to corruption and is now abandoned, yet refuses to commit funds to complete a housing project that will benefit thousands of Ghanaian families. Knowing the NPP government, they did not want to […]
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Report bribe-taking court officials – Chief Justice urges public
1,213 The Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, has advised the public not to pay bribes to court officials who request money ostensibly on behalf of judges for favourable decisions. She said oftentimes such money was actually not requested by judges or given to them, but merely served as a ploy by unscrupulous court staff to […]
Parliament approves loan to improve agricultureParliament approves loan to improve agriculture
1,563 Parliament has approved a $52.5 million loan agreement between the government of Ghana and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to finance the Promoting Rural Opportunities, Sustainable Profits and Environmental Resilience (PROSPER) project. The loan is made up of a blended loan of $35.175 million and a concessional loan of $17.33 million. The […]
NPP Primaries: Dan Botwe endorses Dr. Bawumia, urges rank and file of NPP to rally behind him
1,448 A former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Member of Parliament for Okere Constituency, Dan Botwe, has charged the rank and file of the party to throw their weight behind Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and elect him as the next flagbearer. Announcing his own support for Dr. Bawumia, during the […]
GIS interdicts 27 officers over alleged visa and recruitment fraud
1,723 The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has taken disciplinary action against 27 officers, comprising three senior officers and 24 junior officers, for their involvement in various offences that have brought the reputation of the Service into disrepute. The interdictions were announced in a circular signed by the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Mr. Kwame Asuah Takyi. The […]
Niger coup: Decision time for West Africa as deadline nears
1,614 As the seven-day ultimatum given by West African leaders for the military in Niger to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum draws to a close, both sides have crucial decisions to make. Last Sunday evening, the regional bloc Ecowas, headed by President Bola Tinubu of neighbouring Nigeria, said the junta had a week to restore constitutional […]
Founder’s Day versus Founders’ Day: 4th August is NOT Appropriate Day for Such Celebration: Razak Kojo Opoku Writes
1,546 4th August has been declared as a statutory public holiday in Ghana by H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo and we have been observing this since its introduction in 2019. It is a good initiative to honour all persons who helped Ghana to attained political independence from the British. However, it is highly inappropriate to use 4th […]
Parliament orders investigation into controversial National Cathedral Project
1,601 Lawmakers have directed the formation of an ad-hoc committee to launch an investigation into the National Cathedral project and all related matters. The aim is to propose suitable recommendations for the consideration of the House. The impetus behind this inquiry was a private member’s motion filed by six minority members, including Mr. Samuel Okudzeto […]









