John Awumi, Chairman of the Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG), has raised serious concerns over the recent surge in prices of goods and services, describing the increases as “illogical” and lacking any clear justification. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Thursday, April 10, Awumi questioned the rationale behind the price hikes, highlighting inconsistencies within…
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has expressed his disappointment over his inability to secure the House’s support for three urgent government business items. He attributed the failure to what he described as the “tough, stubborn and difficult” stance of the Minority Caucus on matters that had gone through the committees’ processes but ultimately failed…
President John Dramani Mahama has ordered a heightened response to tensions in the Sawla-Bole area of the Savannah Region, after receiving a security briefing upon his return from a state visit to Singapore. The President spoke by telephone with the Yagbonwura, Jira Bikunuto Jewu Soale I, during his trip to discuss measures to end the conflict and…
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has assured that its members will move quickly to reduce prices of goods if government is able to deal with high shipping charges and fees at the ports. The current high shipping charges and fees, according to the traders, has been a major influence in determining prices of…
For the up-and-coming artistes who will have nothing to do with Highlife music because they believe it is outmoded, musician Kwabena Kwabena has a piece of advice for them—they are making a mistake. The Highlife icon who has been doing music for close to 20 years believes the genre is the key to creating hit…
The Public Utilities Workers Union (PUWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC-Ghana) has expressed concern over government plans to privatise the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). In a statement from PUWU, the Minister of Energy has formed a committee to advance the privatisation process. “We would like to assure our members of our resolve to…
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The United States Embassy in Ghana has highly commended the Ghana Journalists Association for being assertive and standing up to politicians who attack media practitioners in the line of duty. According to the Embassy, for democracy to gain roots anywhere in the world, including the United States, where the practice is considered…
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has disclosed that in its efforts to assist the civil authorities to maintain law and order in Bawku and its environs, its officers have intensified operations in response to ongoing clashes and intermittent gunfire in the area. This is contained in a statement dated April 21 and signed by Brigadier…
President John Mahama has announced the appointment of new Acting Service Chiefs for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). This forms part of a move to restructure the leadership of GAF. The changes, which take effect from March 24, 2025, are aimed at strengthening the nation’s defense architecture and ensuring continued excellence in military operations. The…
Former Ghanaian footballer Samuel Inkoom has been granted bail after facing charges of defrauding a woman of $4,000 under the promise of securing a US visa. Former Ghanaian international footballer Samuel Inkoom has been granted bail of GH₵100,000 with two sureties by an Accra court. Inkoom is facing charges of defrauding a woman, Elizabeth Atarime…
