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John Kumah, a deputy Minister of Finance, has reportedly died. According to a news report by asaaseradio.com, a source close to the family confirmed the demise of the Deputy Finance Minister, who is also the Member of Parliament for Ejisu, in the Ashanti Region. Even though the cause of the …

President Akufo-Addo has given indications of better days ahead for the country despite the prevailing economic challenges. He said better days are ahead because there are two projects in the offing that will transform the economy. “Fellow Ghanaians, I know that we have gone through difficult economic circumstances, but it …

Ghana is currently marking its 67th Independence Day with a grand celebration at Koforidua in the Eastern Region of the country. The event, attended by Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin and various diplomats, was …

Ghana’s 67th Independence Day celebrations held on March 6, 2024, was observed at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) and all the regional airports. Passengers were treated to a lot of activities such as cultural displays, distribution of chocolates and patriotic songs on the public address systems in the terminals. The activities, …

King of Dagbon, Ndan Ya-Na Abukari Mahama ll is imploring President Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to rescind his decision to rename the Tamale Airport after Tolon Naa Yakubu Tali. The Ya-Na says the decision, if implemented, would be counterproductive and contentious, with the propensity to breed controversy amongst the people of …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Canada Chapter extends warm congratulations to the people of Ghana on the 67th anniversary of independence. As Ghana celebrates this milestone, we reflect on the incredible journey of progress and development that the country has undergone since gaining independence in 1957. We commend our brothers …

The Executive Director of the Centre for Democratic Governance (CDD), Professor H Kwasi Prempeh, has said that there is a lawsuit against the anti-LGBTQ bill which has been pending at the Supreme Court since June 2023 awaiting adjudication on the merits. His comments comment at a time when another suit …

My fellow Ghanaians, 3 score and 7 years after formal independence, our quest for true independence continues. Even though the Union Jack came down on 6th March, 1957, the imperialists and colonialists continue to dominate our thinking, our historical narrative and our priorities. Even today, our priorities are largely determined …

The name Ghana was derived from ancient Ghana Empire which began in 1830 C.E to 1235 on the western part of Africa. The empire’s growth of trade from the Trans-Sahara Trade brought a lot of wealth and power to West Africa. The first European explorers to arrive at our shores …

David Agboado, spokesperson for the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, has said that the association has suspended the impending transport fares increment announced on Monday, March 4. A joint statement from the Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana indicated a 30 percent increment in transport fares, …