Parliament has officially approved the appointment of Hon. Kofi Adams as the Minister for Sports and Recreation. This decision has been met with anticipation from various stakeholders in the sports community, who hope that Adams will bring fresh ideas and a dedicated approach to addressing the pressing issues facing the industry. Hon. Adams steps into the…
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has lifted the suspension on four lawmakers following the chaos that erupted during the vetting process last Thursday. The speaker’s decision followed an appeal to him by the Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, to lift the suspension, a plea that was supported by the Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga. The speaker, in…
The Ghana Police Service has delegated a psychologist to provide counselling services to the wife and children of the late Kotoko Football Club Fan, Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Pooley. The Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, made this known when he visited the deceased relatives in Kumasi and assured the police…
Kuoro Abu Diaka Sukabe Ninia (V), the Paramount Chief and President of the Zini Traditional Council, has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of Upper West Regional Representative to the Council of State. His decision follows the provisions of Article 89(2)(c) of the 1992 Constitution and the Electoral Commission’s recent announcement on…
Professional services firm Deloitte is warning that Ghana’s cocoa output—one of the main drivers of the economy—will encounter volatility. The firm attributes this to climatic conditions, smuggling, and diseases (cacao swollen shoot virus and the black pod, for instance). Global commodity price fluctuations are also a factor, Deloitte said in its Global Economic Outlook January…
Member of Parliament for North Tongu and Foreign Affairs Minister-designate, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has said he’s prepared for a second round of vetting if the Minority MPs deem it necessary. During his vetting on Friday, January 31, Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin questioned Ablakwa about his quest to expose state officials who have looted state lands. The Minority…
The two “blacklisted” companies are PVH Corp, the holding company for brands including Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, and US biotechnology firm Illumina. In a statement, China’s commerce ministry accused the firms of “discriminatory measures against Chinese enterprises”. It also said the move was designed to “safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, in accordance…
Ghanaian music producer and the Chief Executive Officer of Xtra Large Music, Joshua Raphaelson, popularly known as JMJ has paid a glowing tribute to musicians that played roles in music the works of his former artiste Kaakie. In a Facebook post, he published an artwork that shows some musicians that contributed to Kaakie’s music. The…
The people of Sissala East are on edge as they await the final decision on who will be nominated as the next Municipal Chief Executive (MCE). After a rigorous vetting process, three candidates, Adamu Yakubu, Nandzo Amadu, and Mamudu Daniel have been shortlisted. One of them will soon be officially nominated and presented to the…
The race for the District Chief Executive (DCE) position in Sissala West is nearing its final stage as the President prepares to nominate one of the three vetted candidates for confirmation by the assembly. The district is eagerly awaiting the announcement, which will determine who will lead local governance and spearhead development efforts in the…
