Gov’t to settle 300 unpaid pharmacist
Relief is set to hit 300 unpaid pharmacists as the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has assured that the government will address the concerns of over 300 unpaid pharmacists who have not received their salaries since being engaged by the state. Speaking during the presentation of the 2025 Budget on March 11, Dr. Forson acknowledged the issue, explaining that...
Gov’t to scrap E-levy, betting tax and emissins tax – Finance Minister announces
In a move aimed at alleviating financial strain on households and businesses, the government has announced plans to introduce the necessary instruments for abolishing some taxes in the 2025 budget. Presenting the budget in Parliament, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson highlighted the expected benefits of these tax cuts, emphasizing their role in boosting disposable incomes and fostering business growth. “Mr....
Kurt Okraku set to become sixth Ghanaian on CAF Executive Committee
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku is poised to become the sixth Ghanaian to serve on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee. Running unopposed in Wednesday’s elections in Cairo, his confirmation is all but assured. Okraku has arrived in Egypt for CAF’s 14th General Assembly, where he led a meeting with the WAFU B delegation on Monday. As...
UEFA Champions League: Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich-Match Preview
Bayer Leverkusen face a daunting challenge at the BayArena on Tuesday as they attempt to overturn a 3-0 deficit against Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. The first leg at the Allianz Arena saw Bayern dominate, leaving Leverkusen with an uphill battle to keep their European hopes alive. Leverkusen’s problems worsened over the weekend with...
Barcelona vs Benfica: UEFA Champions League Last-16 Return Leg Preview
Barcelona will aim to defend a narrow first-leg lead when they host Portuguese giants Benfica at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys for Tuesday’s return leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. The Blaugrana are looking to reach the quarter-finals in back-to-back campaigns, while Benfica hopes to make it to the last eight for the third time in four years. Barcelona, coming off...
Finance Minister set to present 2025 budget today, March 11
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is set to present the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament today, marking the first major economic blueprint of the Mahama administration since assuming office. The highly anticipated budget is expected to outline key policy directions and economic strategies aimed at stabilizing the economy, fostering growth, and addressing the country’s...
Liverpool vs PSG: UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg Preview
Liverpool will look to protect a slender 1-0 advantage when they host Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield for the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The Reds scraped through in the first leg, relying on a heroic performance from goalkeeper Alisson, who made nine crucial saves to thwart PSG's relentless attacking...
Gov’t to scrap E-Levy and others in 2025 budget
Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has confirmed that the government will abolish the E-Levy and the COVID levy in the upcoming 2025 budget, set to be presented on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. These measures form part of the government’s 120-day Social Contract, which outlines 26 key pledges aimed at revitalizing the economy and easing the financial...
Davido made me love Pidgin English – King Charles lll reveals
British monarch King Charles III has expressed his admiration for Nigerian singer Davido, revealing that his music made him fall in love with Pidgin English. King Charles expressed a strong desire to speak Pidgin the next time he visits Nigeria. The monarch disclosed this in the new Apple Music show, The King’s Music Room, which premiered on Monday. He unveiled his eclectic...
Gifty Oware-Mensah granted bail after arrest by NIB
Former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSS), Gifty Oware-Mensah, has been released by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) after being questioned in connection with an ongoing probe into the ghost names scandal at the NSA. Oware-Mensah was reportedly arrested on Friday, March 7, and detained briefly before being granted release on Saturday, March 8, after cooperating with...
