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Bulldog: Black Sherif will win TGMA 2026 Artiste of the Year hands down

May 20, 2025

Renowned artiste manager, Bulldog, has confidently predicted that Black Sherif will be crowned Artiste of the Year at the 2026 edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). Speaking on UTV’s United Showbiz, Bulldog asserted that Black Sherif’s hard work and consistency over the year will make him an undisputed winner, leaving no room for...

Scrap Scholarship Secretariat – Effia MP tells govt

May 20, 2025

Member of Parliament for Effia, Isaac Boamah Nyarko, has demanded the complete dissolution of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat, arguing that the institution has outlived its relevance and no longer serves the best interests of scholarship beneficiaries. Speaking on Breakfast Daily on Channel One TV on Tuesday, May 20, the MP alleged that the Secretariat has...

Mahama petitioned to dissolve committee probing Chief Justice

May 20, 2025

A Ghanaian citizen, Alfred Ababio Kumi, has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama, requesting the immediate dissolution of the five-member committee constituted to investigate petitions for the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. The petition alleges serious breaches of judicial conduct by members of the committee that, according to the petitioner, undermine the...

Court of Appeal Grants Injunction Against Amewu in SALL Case

May 19, 2025

The Court of Appeal in Koforidua, today, 19th May, 2025, granted an interlocutory injunction against John Peter Amewu, the former Member of Parliament for Hohoe, in a case brought by Professor Margaret Kweku and others from the SALL traditional areas. The court’s decision restrained Amewu from presenting himself as a former MP for the Hohoe Constituency in...

GHANA MOVES TO REFORM INVESTMENT FRAMEWORK WITH NEW BILL

May 19, 2025

Ghana took a significant step towards creating a more business-friendly environment with the development of the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) Bill. The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mr. Simon Madjie, chaired a stakeholder meeting to discuss the proposed bill which aims at modernizing the country’s investment landscape. Key Stakeholders...

GPHA AND GSA PLEDGE TO ENHANCE COLLABORATION TO STREAMLINE CARGO CLEARANCE

May 19, 2025

The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) and the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) committed to strengthening their collaboration to reduce delays and inefficiencies in the cargo clearance process. The commitment was made at a high-level meeting between the two institutions chaired by GPHA Director General, Brig. Gen. Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono, and GSA CEO, Prof. Ransford...

GHANA BOXING AUTHORITY ELECTION COMMITTEE UNVEILED

May 19, 2025

The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) announced a 5-member Election Committee to oversee the upcoming elective Congress scheduled for July 12, 2025. The committee, chaired by Ben Nunoo Mensah, an immediate past President of the Ghana Olympic Committee, was elected to ensure a free, fair, and transparent electoral process. *Election Committee Members:* 1. *Ben Nunoo Mensah*...

Eminent Statesmen Consulted by Ghana’s Constitution Review Committee for Potential Amendments

May 19, 2025

Ghana’s Constitution Review Committee has commenced a series of exclusive consultations with esteemed statesmen as part of its Eminent Person Engagements, aimed at gathering high-level insights for potential amendments to the 1992 Constitution. At the forefront of these discussions was former President John Dramani Mahama, whose administration is currently overseeing the review process. Mahama’s appearance...

Finance Minister Attributes “Unprecedented” Cedi Appreciation to Strategic Policies and Market Factors

May 19, 2025

Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana’s Minister for Finance, has outlined the key factors contributing to the “unprecedented” appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi. As of May 13, the cedi had strengthened by 16.7% against the US dollar, making it the best-performing currency globally this year. In his remarks, Dr Forson attributed this remarkable performance to a...

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia Admits NPP Shortcomings and Seeks Ghanaians’ Forgiveness Ahead of 2024 Elections

May 19, 2025

In a candid address reported by CitiNews, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate for the upcoming 2024 elections and former Vice President, has openly acknowledged the shortcomings of the NPP government. He has issued an apology to the Ghanaian populace and is appealing for their renewed trust as the nation approaches...