The Majority of Members of Parliament staged a walkout when Parliament was about to approve the 2024 budget statement. They disagreed with the way the speaker Alban Bagbin was conducting the business. They accused the Speaker of delaying proceedings in order for the Minority to have their full numbers in the House. “Sam George is not here, Zanetor is not here, Mahama Ayariga, is not ...

The Pre-Tertiary Teacher Unions in Ghana have expressed concerns over the due date for reporting and reopening of first year students in Senior High Schools (SHS). Following the release of the Computerised Schools Selection Process (CSSP) on Tuesday, 28 November 2023, first year SHS students are expected to report to school on Monday, 4 December 2023. But in a letter ...

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has raised issues with the lithium mining agreement signed on 20 October 2023 between the Government of the Republic of Ghana and Barari DV Ghana Limited. Per the deal, a swathe of land was leased to the company at Ewoyaa in the Mfantsiman Municipality in the Central region and granted rights to mine lithium ...

Music sensation, Kuami Eugene, has disclosed that he has not received any royalties for his collaboration on the hit song ‘No Dulling’ with music group, Keche. Despite the song’s considerable success and increased online streams, Kuami Eugene alleges that Andrew and Joshua, the duo comprising Keche, have failed to send him his rightful share of earnings. LEARN AND TRADE FOREX ...

The Minority Leader Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has said that the 2024 budget is uninspiring, cruel, and insensitive. The Finance Minister presented the 2024 budget statement in Parliament on Wednesday, November 15. However, the Minority Leader who is a former Deputy Finance Minister said that the document is completely out of touch with the realities of the people of Ghana. In ...

England and Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps has been voted BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year. Earps won the Golden Glove as England reached the World Cup final in August, which they lost 1-0 to Spain despite Earps saving a second-half penalty. She also helped United finish second in the 2022-23 Women’s Super League (WSL). “I am truly honoured,” the ...

Ahead of the holiday season, renowned rapper, Dr Cryme has dropped his latest EP, ‘Unexpected 2’. Featuring four tracks, including the infectious beats of ‘Nika’, ‘Party’, ‘My Lover’, and ‘Honey Sugar’, the EP promises a musical journey that caters to diverse tastes. Fans can now groove to these tracks as they are available on various music platforms, to set the ...

North Tongu Member of Parliament Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has described former President John Dramani Mahama as a visionary, transformational and inspiring nation-builder. He urged Mr Mahama to keep giving hope and belief in the country. In a message on his X platform wishing the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) a happy birthday on Wednesday, November 29, Mr Ablakwa said “Happy Birthday to the visionary, transformational and ...

The National Media Commission has written to the National Communications Authority notifying the latter of “the need to suspend the authorisation of Onua TV and Onua FM”. The letter was in reference to a Memorandum of Cooperation adopted pursuant to section 3(d) of the National Communications Authority Act, 2008 (Act 769). The NMC complained that “the two stations have become ...

Celebrated Ghanaian disk jockey (DJ), DJ Lord OTB, last Saturday won the DJ of the Year award at the just ended Guinness Ghana DJ Awards held at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). The event was organised to reward hardworking radio and mobile DJs who have contributed immensely to the growth of the entertainment industry in ...