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When President Akufo-Addo appointed Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, as the Minister of Energy in 2021, it raised suspicions among keen observers of Ghanaian politics. The appointment of Dr. Prempeh, affectionately known as Napo, to the coveted position hinted at President Akufo-Addo’s strategic move to capitalize on financial gains. By entrusting Napo with the Energy Ministry, often seen as a hub of corruption in political circles, President Akufo-Addo was setting the stage for potential monetary exploitation. Speculations arose that this appointment might also serve as a precursor to Napo being earmarked as the running…

A Taiwan court of law sentenced a man to three months in prison for invading his adulterous wife’s privacy by installing hidden cameras around their home.

As of July 31, 2024, Ghana’s provisional nominal central government debt stood at GH¢761.1 billion, equivalent to US$51.1 billion, according to Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam. This figure marks a nominal increase from the previous amount of GH¢587.7 billion, which was equivalent to US$53.5 billion. Dr. Adam shared these details during the monthly Economic Update at the Finance Ministry in Accra on Thursday. He explained that the increase in cedi terms and the decrease in US dollar terms are largely attributed to the depreciation of the cedi. “As of July 31, 2024, Ghana’s provisional nominal central government debt stood…

The Minister of Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has contradicted recent claims made by the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) concerning the self-financing of the upcoming 2024/2025 crop season. During the monthly economic updates in Accra on Thursday, Dr Adam clarified that the government will indeed seek external funding to support the cocoa sector, contrary to COCOBOD’s earlier statements. COCOBOD had previously announced plans to transition to self-financing for the 2024/2025 cocoa crop season, which begins in September 2024. According to COCOBOD’s Chief Executive Officer, Joseph Boahen Aidoo, this shift was expected to save approximately $150 million. However, Dr. Adam indicated…

A female Police officer has reportedly committed suicide at Mamponteng in the Kwabre East Municipality of the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The deceased has only been identified as Corporal Boakye. It is unclear the reason for the action. However, a video shared by Kumasi-based Angel FM captured a team from the Crime Scene Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in her home. Neighbours and relatives were seen wailing as the body was moved out of the house into a pick-up vehicle to the mortuary.

Internationally recognized and award-winning Ghanaian choral group, the Harmonious Choral–Ghana, is set for a debut performance in the USA at the invitation of the Ghanaian Community Presbyterian Church, a mission of the Woodhaven Presbyterian Church in Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, Texas.

A final-year student at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has tragically passed away just a day after completing his final exams. Patrick Mensah was pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Biotechnology. According to his uncle, Patrick returned home on Monday evening, relieved and excited after writing his last paper. The following day, he visited a friend at a galamsey site in Manso. While there, he attempted to help rescue a man who had fallen into a pit but ended up falling into it. Patrick’s sudden death has left his family, friends, and the KNUST community…

Samira Bawumia, the wife of presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, says she is confident that her husband would be sworn-in as the first ‘Muslim’ President on January 7, 2025. 

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to spearhead an industrialization drive in Accra, particularly in Amasaman, if elected president in the upcoming December 7 general elections.

Defense Minister, Dominic Nitiwul has said security personnel will be deployed to all border towns nationwide, particularly the northern part of the country to enforce the ban on grain export. The government through the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr Bryan Acheampong on Monday announced a ban on the export of grains, including maize, rice, and soybean, in response to the ongoing dry spell. Mr Nitiwul has said the personnel will ensure these grains are not smuggled into neighbouring countries to prevent possible food shortage. “We want to assure you, and the nation, that the security agencies are immediately activating their…