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Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, the Minister of Information, has explained why Ghana’s financial problems go far beyond the current bailout government is seeking from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He stressed that Ghana was a victim of global economic challenges but also that the current bailout support of US$3 billion was hinged on a …

Reports have indicated that one of Ghana’s tourist sites, Kakum National Park, is in the process of being leased to a mining company called High Street Ghana Limited to mine in the forest. According to some civil society organizations (CSOs) in the country, the move is not acceptable. Checks on …

The National Coordinator of the School Feeding Programme, Gertrude Quashigah, has reportedly died. She is reported to have died on Sunday, November 12, 2023, cititnewsroom.com reports. Born on February 1, 1960, in Dzelukope, Keta, in the Volta Region, Gertrude Quashigah was not only a distinguished personality in the hospitality industry, …

Richard Ahiagbah, the Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has strongly criticised the Coalition of La Associations for their call to the government to relinquish control of the stalled La General Hospital project in the Greater Accra Region. The coalition proposed taking charge of the construction themselves. …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reportedly made new nominations for appointment to the apex court of the land, the Supreme Court of Ghana. According to a news report by graphic.com.gh, the president has nominated three more justices to the Supreme Court. The report stated that the nominee Supreme Court justices include: Justice …

Timothy Paapa Kow Aminsah Coleman, a top director at the National Security Secretariat, has been reported dead. Coleman died on September 18, at the University of Ghana Medical Center, Legon, and his funeral is scheduled to take place on Friday, November 24, 2023, at the Christ the King Catholic Church …

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has reported that the subject results of 22,270 candidates who sat for the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) could be cancelled over suspected cases of mass cheating. According to WAEC, the said results may be cancelled or released based on the outcome of …

MTN Ghana has embarked on another charitable exercise by donating some valuable items to the chiefs and people of the Anlo Traditional Council in support of the Hogbetsotso Festival.  In support of the Hogbetsotso Festival, MTN Ghana donated items including a cash amount of GH¢ 20,000.00, Airtime worth GH¢2,000, Drink …

Manhyia Palace, seat of the Ashanti royal family, has reacted to the cutting down, by yet-to-be identified persons, of a kola tree with strong historical significance to the Ashanti Kingdom. The director of research at the palace, Osei-Bonsu Safo Kantanka, told the BBC the site of the tree was significant …

Emmanuel Arthur, the Managing Director for Kuapa Kokoo Limited, has urged the government to intensify its efforts in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. Speaking at the 29th Annual Delegates Conference of the Kuapa Kokoo Association in Kumasi, Mr Arthur emphasised that galamsey activities are causing significant …