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NHIA Chief Executive Unveils GHC 965 Million Disbursement to Healthcare Providers

May 7, 2025

Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has embarked on a four-day working tour across the Ashanti and Bono Regions. This initiative aims to enhance Dr. Bampoe’s insight into NHIS operations while strengthening relationships with staff and stakeholders at the grassroots level. A key focus...

Xi Jinping to Visit Moscow as Putin’s Distinguished Guest for Victory Day Celebrations

May 7, 2025

As Russian President Vladimir Putin gears up for the highly orchestrated Victory Day military parade on May 9, he has made it clear that Xi Jinping is his guest of honor. The Chinese leader is scheduled to arrive in Moscow on Wednesday for a four-day state visit aimed at strengthening “mutual trust” between the two...

Bank of Ghana Hosts Workshop to Enhance Journalistic Understanding of Inflation and Responsible Reporting

May 7, 2025

Dr. Bernard Otabil, the Director of Communication at the Bank of Ghana (BoG), emphasized the crucial role his institution plays in Ghana’s economic management during a recent workshop aimed at educating journalists. He asserted that the essence of the central bank extends beyond the physical currency it issues, highlighting that it is built on trust...

Microsoft Boosts Windows 11 with AI-Driven Start Menu and Copilot+

May 7, 2025

Microsoft has rolled out a major wave of updates for Windows 11, introducing a refreshed Start Menu, smarter Copilot+ integrations, and a suite of AI-driven features aimed at enhancing user productivity and accessibility. The updates will arrive first for Windows Insiders using Snapdragon X-powered Copilot+ PCs, such as the newly announced Surface devices, before expanding...

Trump Proposes Russia’s Return to FIFA World Cup as Potential Peace Incentive

May 7, 2025

President Donald Trump has suggested that allowing Russia back into the FIFA World Cup could serve as a “good incentive” to bring an end to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, seemingly unaware that Russia is currently banned from international competitions, including the tournament. During a recent FIFA Task Force meeting at the White House, where...

Tragic Loss for TV Host Akumaa Mama Zimbi

May 7, 2025

Beloved Ghanaian television personality and advocate, Akumaa Mama Zimbi, has shared the heartbreaking news of her mother, Mrs. Agnes Mamle Dongotey’s, passing in a poignant message to her followers. In a heartfelt post on Facebook, Akumaa conveyed her profound grief through a tribute brimming with affection and admiration. She described her mother as an extraordinary...

Domelevo Urges Legislative Action on Code of Conduct to Ensure Lasting Ethical Standards

May 7, 2025

Former Auditor-General Daniel Domelevo has issued a stark warning that Ghana may risk transforming crucial public ethics into a mere political popularity contest unless President John Mahama’s newly introduced Code of Conduct for appointees is established as enforceable law. “The document has merit, and certain aspects are beneficial. However, I wish they would take those...

MPs Shouldn’t Be Appointed Ministers- Fifi Kwetey

May 7, 2025

General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Kwetey, is calling for constitutional reforms to detach parliamentary duties from ministerial appointments. Speaking on Face to Face on Channel One TV with Umaru Sanda Amadu, Mr. Kwetey expressed worry over the growing trend of individuals contesting parliamentary seats primarily as a stepping stone to secure...

EC Awaits Security Clearance Before Announcing Ablekuma North Election Results

May 6, 2025

The Electoral Commission (EC) is poised to announce the final results of the Ablekuma North Constituency elections but is currently holding off until it secures adequate support from the Ghana Police Service. In an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen program, Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, the Director of Electoral Services and Training at the EC, stated...

Michael Kpakpo Allotey Sworn In as Accra Mayor with Unanimous Assembly Approval

May 6, 2025

Michael Kpakpo Allotey has been unanimously confirmed as the new Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), following a resounding endorsement by Assembly Members during a Special General Assembly Meeting held on Tuesday at the Accra City Hall. Mr. Allotey secured all 30 valid votes cast, representing 100 per cent, surpassing the two-thirds majority...