1,512 The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has clarified that the majority caucus in Parliament does not have the authority to independently appoint its leaders without the involvement of the political party overseeing the process. Bagbin made this statement during a parliamentary session on Wednesday, February 21, clarifying the protocol for appointing caucus leaders within […]
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Ghana’s unemployment rate shoots up; increases from 1.2m to 1.3m
1,622 The average rate of unemployment in the country has risen to 14.7 percent in the first three quarters of 2023. The number of unemployed youth aged between 15 and 35 rose from about 1.2 million to over 1.3 million during the same period with the rate among females consistently higher than males. This is […]
Akrofuom Assembly supports PWDs with livelihood items
1,329 The Akrofuom District Assembly in the Ashanti region has allocated a total of Gh¢66,000.00 worth of items in support of thirty (30) People Living with Disabilities in the district. The categories includes the individuals Educational support with Gh¢8,000.00 Medical support Gh¢6,000.00, Trading Gh¢10,000.0, and Economic Empowerment of Gh¢42,000.00. The Thirty individuals beneficiaries received items […]
MTN Successfully Completes Widescale Network Deployment for GCB Bank PLC
1,925 MTN Ghana has proudly announced the successful completion of its Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity deployment for GCB Bank Plc. The project, managed by MTN Ghana Capital Projects Group, marks a significant milestone in enhancing GCB Bank’s digital infrastructure and elevating their commitment to serving customers with up-to-date technologies. In a testament to the […]
WAEC releases provisional results of 37, 825 private WASSCE candidates
1,321 The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released provisional results of 37,825 candidates who sat for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates, 2023 – Second Series. According to WAEC, the entry figure comprised 17,389 males and 20,725 females. The figure also included 16 visually impaired candidates. A statement by the […]
Sleep expert shares one food we should all avoid before bed
1,682 While going to bed hungry can disturb sleep, so can a common night-time snack. Being tired all day long could be a sign of an underlying health problem. Not getting enough proper sleep can leave you feeling tired all day. An expert has shared a common bedtime mistake many of us make that could […]
Tackle current economic challenges – Asantehene advises Amin Adam
1,639 The Asantene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the new Finance Minister, Mohammed Amin Adam, to address the current economic challenges facing the country. Expressing optimism in the Finance Minister’s ability to lead an economic turnaround, Otumfuo encouraged him to implement key strategies and measures for success. The Asantehene advised the Minister to build […]
Meet the shortest-serving Minister Under Akufo-Addo
1,589 Madam Freda Prempeh was Minister of State when Akufo-Addo appointed her to the role in July 2023 as the new Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources Freda Prempeh took over from Madam Cecilia Abena Dapaah, whose letter of resignation, dated Saturday, 22nd July 2023, was accepted by the President on Saturday, July 22, 2023. […]
No docket fit for prosecution yet on Ahmed Suale’s murder – AG
1,525 The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has stated that no docket fit for prosecution or action has been submitted to his office over the murder of investigative journalist, Ahmed Suale. While investigations are ongoing, the Minister highlighted that four suspects were initially detained to aid the inquiry. However, they were […]
Accra Academy was disconnected over GH¢400K debt – ECG
2,814 The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has revealed that Accra Academy Senior High School was disconnected from the power grid due to an outstanding debt of GH¢400,000. The school experienced a power outage on Monday, February 19, following the disconnection. A teacher, who requested anonymity, mentioned that some on-campus teachers also faced disconnection. Importantly, […]









