RETIREE’S RISKY GAMBLE: DDEP CAUSING MORE HARM THAN GOOD?
Dr. Samuel Quaye, a retired medical doctor, made a wise investment decision when he bought government bonds a year ago. The elderly retiree thought that after his principal had grown,…
THE CURRENT GOV’T EMBOLDENS OFFENDERS AND VILIFIES PATRIOTS – MINORITY CAUCUS
The lawsuit brought by Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng against Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, their representative for North Tongu, has been denounced by the Minority Caucus. The Caucus characterized the lawsuit as…
TURKEY EARTHQUAKE: IS CHRISTIAN ATSU GOING TO BE FOUND?
Ghanaian international Christian Atsu has not been seen since the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey earlier this week, according to Hatayspor team doctor Gurbey Kahveci. The 31-year-old was reportedly rescued…
AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA AGREEMENT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT IT
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) which unites the 55 members of the African Union (AU) and eight Regional Economic Communities (RECs), is the largest free trade area in…
HOW DESPERATE IS TWITTER?
Twitter is reportedly planning to charge corporations $1,000 per month to maintain their gold verification check as part of its latest revenue-generating strategy. The new fee was initially made public…
AKUFO-ADDO RESHUFFLES HIS MINISTERS
President Akufo-Addo has changed his government in response to public appeals that have been going on for months. A month ago, former trade minister Alan Kyerematen and former minister of…
NEWS UPDATE: TURKEY AND SYRIA RAMMED BY MASSIVE EARTHQUAKE
More than 1,200 people have died in Turkey and Syria after a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey early Monday, injuring thousands more across both countries. At least 912 people have died…
THE GHANA ARMED FORCES: PROTECTING THE NATION OR BRUTALIZING ITS PEOPLE?
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) is charged with the responsibility of formulating and executing National Defence Policies, including peacekeeping, internal and external security, and the total defence of the nation.…
UNCOVERING INEQUALITY: UNFAIR TREATMENTS WOMEN FACE IN THE WORKPLACE
Women have been making great strides in the workplace, but they still face many unfair treatments and challenges. From lower pay than their male counterparts to sexual harassment, women often…
TRUMP IN ‘TROUBLE’ OVER LEAKED AUDIOS
Former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against journalist Bob Woodward for allegedly violating his copyright by publishing audio from their interviews without his permission. The former president has…
FRENCH PM AT WAR WITH UNIONS IN FRANCE
France’s Prime Minister, on Sunday ruled out a backtracking to raise the retirement age as unions planned for another mass protest. An increase in the minimum retirement age to 64…
SURVIVAL OF THE RICHEST: UNCOVERING THE SHS ADMISSION ‘BLACK MARKET’
The goal of the resolution center established by the Ministry of Education in the GNAT Hall’s Bediako Conference Room in Accra was to rectify irregularities and errors in the placement…
SHOULD GHANAIANS EXPECT ANOTHER TRANSPORT FARE HIKE?
From February 1, 2023, over the following two weeks, the Institute for Energy Security (IES) projects a 7%–13% increase in the price of petrol, diesel, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).…
A SAFER TOMORROW: TACKLING LOW INSURANCE PENETRATION IN GHANA
Insurance is crucial for protecting ourselves and our assets, but in Ghana, it’s not as widely used as it should be. This is due to a variety of reasons like…
VP BAWUMIA’S BOLD CALL TO ACTION
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has urged the African Business community to prioritise investment in smart infrastructure in a bid to fast-track industrialization on the continent. According to him,…
POWER STRUGGLE EMERGES AS FORMER AGRIC MINISTER RELINQUISHES POWER TO ACTING MINISTER
Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, the former minister of agriculture, officially handed over control of the sector to Mavis Hawa Koomson, the acting minister. On January 6, Dr. Afriyie Akoto submitted…
WHAT IS HAPPENING AT PSG WITH MESSI?
Lionel Messi was expected to extend his Paris Saint-Germain contract until June 2024 but could now leave the Ligue 1 champions in the summer to start a new adventure. Lionel…
CHRIS ROCK AND DAVE CHAPPELLE DOING WHAT THEY DO BEST
At the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, attendees of the well-liked comedy event gathered for excellent entertainment. Many attendees of the event expressed their happiness and gratitude for the comedians’ visit…
“BEING HOMOSEXUAL ISN’T A CRIME” – POPE FRANCIS
Pope Francis termed laws that prohibit homosexuality “unjust” and claimed that God loves all of his children equally, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. He also urged Catholic…
NORTH KOREA’S COVID-19 ‘COVER-UP’ UNVEILED?
In what seems to be the first urban restrictions since the government announced triumph over Covid-19 in August 2022, North Korea has reportedly imposed a five-day lockdown in the capital…