Foreign Affairs Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has intimated that new chip-embedded passports will enable Ghanaians to be protected against identity theft, tampering of personal documents as well as unauthorised access to bio data. Madam Ayorkor Botchwey who was speaking at the launch of the new chip-embedded passport at the Accra International Conference Centre on Monday,…
Celebrated Ghanaian actor Prince David Osei has urged personnel from the security agencies to vote overwhelmingly for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) during the 2024 General election special voting exercise According to him, the ruling NPP government has better equipped various services than any previous government in the country. In a post he shared on…
Mobile money transactions have significantly increased, according to data from the Bank of Ghana, which reflects the nation’s increasing use of digital financial services. The overall number of mobile money transactions rose significantly in just one month, from 705 million in September 2024 to 728 million in October 2024. The total value of Momo transactions…
The Member of Parliament for Wa Central Constituency, Dr. Rashid Hassan Pelpuo has objected to claims that he hardly picks calls as a member of Parliament. This was during an Engagement with Media Personalities in Wa Central on Sunday 1st December 2024. Mr. Najimdeen Yahaya indicated that, people were of the view that, the MP…
The Member of Parliament for Wa Central, Dr. Rashid Hassan Pelpuo has expressed shock with suggestions that he hasn’t created opportunities for youth in the Wa Central Constituency. Speaking to Media Personnel on Sunday 1st December 2024 Ahead of The Special Voting Exercise, Dr Rashid Pelpuo indicated that he met only three doctors Including Dr….
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced a revised media accreditation policy, allowing media personnel with photo accreditation to cover polling stations to also access constituency and regional collation centres. This decision was made after internal discussions and consultations with key media personalities. “The EC is desirous to maintain the highest level of transparency and accountability…
Speaker Bagbin has recalled Parliament to commence the seventh meeting slated for 16th December 2024 to conclude the fourth session of the eighth Parliament of the fourth Republic of Ghana. The recall is Order 58 of the Standing Orders of Parliament of Ghana. Below is the notice issued by Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin; Notice…
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the disbursement of $360 million to Ghana under its $3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF). This follows the successful completion of Ghana’s third review under the program, as announced on Monday, December 2, 2024. The latest disbursement brings Ghana’s total receipts from the ECF…
The vice-presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has accused the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of being a ‘sakawa’ government. Speaking to student nurses at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Nursing and Midwifery Training School, Dr. Opoku Prempeh claimed that internet fraud, or ‘sakawa,’ had significantly decreased under the…
The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Lydia Alhassan has denied allegations of distributing items to voters at a polling station during the special voting exercise. This follows reports and videos that emerged showing the MP at the Legon Police Station polling centre, where she was seen handing out bags of food and water…
