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Prez. Mahama orders fuel tax cuts, cheaper transport
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President John Dramani Mahama has ordered immediate interventions to shield Ghanaians from surging fuel prices, as global tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt oil supplies and push up costs. The directive was issued following a Cabinet meeting in … Read more →
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Zongo Minister outlines vision to address challenges in zongos
Posted on | CommentThe Minister for Inner-City and Zongo Development, Alhaji Boniface Abubakar Saddique, has said his outfit will prioritize five programme areas under the Zongo development fund to deal with vulnerabilities in the Zongo communities in Ghana. According to Alhaji Saddique, the … Read more →
$7bn needed to revive rail sector – Joe Ghartey
Posted on | CommentThe government will need $7 billion to revamp the railway sector within the next four years, the Minister of Railway Development, Mr Joe Ghartey, has announced. He said the ministry had received a lot of enquiries from both local and … Read more →
NDC to hold press conference on ‘Stinking’ $2.25 bond
Posted on | CommentThe controversies surrounding the $2.25 billion bond by government seems to linger on as the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is set to hold a press conference to reveal more facts. This was made known by the … Read more →
You must fulfil all ‘170 Promises’ – Amissah Arthur To NPP
Posted on | CommentFormer Vice President, Paa Kwesi Amissah Arthur has asked the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to put aside their differences and ‘protect the interest of our people’. According to him, in order to protect the interest of Ghanaians, the party … Read more →
Gov’t promises support for local vehicle manufacturers
Posted on | CommentVice President Dr Mahamadu Bawumia says government would consult with best companies worldwide on how to fashion an appropriate legislation to assist indigenous vehicle manufacturers to succeed and create more employment. The Vice President disclosed this when Kwadwo Safo Jnr, … Read more →
I nearly resigned over NDC pressure – Rtd Chief Justice Georgina Wood
Posted on | CommentGhana’s immediate past Chief Justice Georgina Wood has disclosed she almost threw in the towel during the late Prof. John Evans Atta Mills administration. Mrs Wood who bowed out from office Wednesday, after over two decades with the Judicial Service … Read more →
Ghana’s growth; Ranked 5th position in SSA
Posted on | CommentGhana’s growth rate projection of 6.1 percent for 2017 places it at the 5th position and at par with Burkina Faso in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA), a World Bank report has revealed. According to the latest Global Economic Prospects Report … Read more →
“Rawlings is dishonest and corrupt” – Alhaji Bature on Rawlings’ $5m gift
Posted on | CommentContrary to claims that he received $2 million which was used for a nationalistic project, emerging evidence indicate that that the former President of Ghana received $5 million. Managing Editor of the Al Hajj Newspaper, Alhaji Bature Iddrisu on Tuesday … Read more →
NDC celebrates silver jubilee
Posted on | CommentThe National Democratic Congress (NDC), hits a landmark 25th birthday on June 10, 2017. The Party is rolling out a year-long plan to mark its Silver Jubilee countrywide under the theme: Mirroring The Past Into The Future”. As part of … Read more →
Prez. Akufo-Addo’s Belgium trip unconstitutional – Minority
Posted on | CommentThe Minority in Parliament has said President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has violated the 1992 constitution for failing to inform the House about his trip to Belgium on a national assignment. The President left Ghana on Monday June 5, 2017 … Read more →
So who did Rawlings give the $2m he’s talking ff to? – Kweku Baako asks
Posted on | CommentEx-President Jerry John Rawlings insists the gift he received from Nigerian President General Sani Abacha was $2 million and stressed that he used it for the benefit of all Ghanaians. Addressing a gathering at the 38th Anniversary of the June … Read more →
Rawlings speaking on corruption is like going to brothel for moral lessons – Kweku Baako
Posted on | CommentSeasoned journalist Abdul Malik Kweku Baako has lambasted Ex-President Rawlings for posturing himself as more Catholic than the Pope. Speaking on Peace FM‘s Kokrokoo, Kweku Baako posited that Mr. Rawlings has no moral right to pontificate on corruption in the country. … Read more →
Finance Minister blasts NDC over $2.25bn bond
Posted on | CommentFinance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta yesterday defused the controversy surrounding the issuance of the $2.25 billion bond. He indicated in parliament that the domestic bonds were issued in a competitive and transparent bidding process managed by Joint Book Runners namely, Barclays, … Read more →
Finance Minister appears before Parliament today over $2.2bn
Posted on | CommentThe Finance Minister, Mr Ken Ofori-Attah will meet Members of Parliament on Wednesday over the $2.25 billion bond issue, reports Graphic Business’ Emmanuel Bruce from Parliament House. The meeting will be in line with an earlier Order by the Speaker … Read more →
NDC catches cold over Prez. Akufo-Addo’s plan to make ROPAL operational
Posted on | CommentEven before Ghana gets into its election season, the National Democratic Congress is expressing fears of a possible rigging of the 2020 general elections, citing plans by Nana Akufo-Addo to get Ghanaians outside the country to vote as the basis. … Read more →
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