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I do not accept that cement producers have increased prices – KT Hammond

The Minister of Trade and Industry, KT Hammond, has lamented the recent increase in cement prices by cement producers and importers. He said it was unfair and unacceptable, describing it as a “conspiracy of a cabal of cement producers and importers,” an act he condemned. “During the festivities, I learned …

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Akufo-Addo is the GOAT of all dead goats – Franklin Cudjoe

The founder and president of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has taken a swipe at President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo over recent happenings in the country. In a post shared on X, January 3, 2024, Cudjoe shared a conversation he had with someone he identified as KK. KK, according to the post, told the …

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2023 in Retrospect: ‘I will fight you till I lose my last blood’ if you challenge my Bomaahene – Dormaahene

Dormaahene Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II issued a stern warning to those aggravating the chieftaincy dispute in Bomaa, Ghana, following his installation of a chief for the traditional area. The Dormaahene asserted that he stands behind his choice for Bomaahene and emphasized that no external pressure will compel him to …

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UG Vice Chancellor speaks on Akufo-Addo’s suggestion to rename the university after J. B. Danquah

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, reacted to the suggestion by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo that the university should be renamed after Ghanaian statesman, the late J. B. Danquah. Speaking in an interview on JoyNew’s The Pulse programme, Prof. Appiah Amfo refuted the assertion …

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Ghana Navy arrests six, confiscates 81 sacks of suspected marijuana

The Ada Foah department of the Ghana Navy Riverine Command has impounded 81 sacks of a substance suspected to be marijuana. 6 suspects were also arrested in connection to the contrabands. This occurred on December 25, 2023, at 8 pm, when an intelligence operation was conducted to prevent the possible …

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Anti-gay bill: Foh-Amoaning’s threat to Anyimadu-Antwi not justifying – Rev. Fr. Dr. Confidence Bansah

Rev. Canon Dr. Confidence Bansah, CEO of the Center for Religion and Public Life (CRPL-Ghana), has strongly condemned the alleged threats directed at Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, the Chair of the Constitutional, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs Committee. Foh-Amoaning, the Executive Secretary for the National Coalition of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family …

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We Cannot Bless Same-sex Marriage – Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has stated that Catholic priests are not authorized to bless same-sex marriages.According to them, a document, published on December 18, 2023, from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has triggered misinformation suggesting that Pope Francis has granted formal permission for Roman Catholic priests …

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20% allawa for rural teachers coming – Mahama

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to introduce a 20 per cent allowance for teachers in rural areas if he secures victory in the upcoming elections. Addressing a town hall meeting in the Western Region, Mr Mahama emphasised the critical need for such an …

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24-hour economy already exists in Ghana and not a new policy

A 24-hour economy refers to an economic system where businesses and activities operate around the clock, 24 hours a day. This concept has gained prominence in modern society due to increased globalization, technological advancements, and changing consumer behavior. The 24-hour economy extends beyond traditional working hours, allowing for continuous productivity …

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‘IMF has never supported any society to develop’ – Alban Bagbin laments

Speaker Alban Bagbin has expressed reservation about successive government’s resort to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for bailout during economic crisis. Bagbin, speaking at an event in the Volta Region over the weekend said Ghana’s economic crisis resulted from politically tainted development plans which has often resulted in the abandonment of projects …

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