OccupyBOG: Minority suspends protest again
The Minority caucus in Parliament has postponed for the second time its planned protest to occupy the premises of the Bank of Ghana to demand the resignation of the governor and his deputies. According to the caucus, the protest is now scheduled for 3rd of October 2023. The decision to postpone the protest according to the minority comes after the...
Spanish FA president finally resigns over kissing row
Suspended Spanish FA president, Luis Rubiales, has agreed to step down weeks after shoving aside public pressure to quit his job amid the kiss row following Spain’s Women’s World Cup win. Rubiales had remained defiant in the aftermath of the final against England in Sydney on August 20, adamant he would not quit his role despite international outcry. But on...
BoG talks up importance of financial integration
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, has underscored the crucial role factors such as comprehensive and harmonised financial data will play in achieving enhanced economic integration and shared prosperity across West Africa and the broader continent in the medium-term. During the 43rd Joint Ordinary Meeting of the Technical Committees West African Monetary Agency (WAMA) opening in Accra,...
Anto-Aboso Explosion: Quarry Operators to Face the Law – Minister
The Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko Mensah, says the operators of the Anto-Aboso quarry site will face the full rigours of the law after an explosive disaster killed four persons and injured many others on Saturday night. Speaking to the media after inspecting the site, the Minister revealed that the quarry operators, STA Addsams, who had taken over from...
2023 BAR Conference: Akufo-Addo tackles Mahama over attack on Judiciary
President Nana Akufo-Addo has described the tagging of judges, along political lines, by former President John Mahama as dangerous and a brazen attack on the independence of the judiciary. According to him, the concept of “NPP” and “NDC” judges is new to the Ghanaian political discourse and must be rejected by the citizenry. Speaking at the Ghana Bar Association Conference...
Richard Nyamah Ditches Alan to Focus on Parliamentary Ambition
Former Deputy Director of Communication for Alan 4 President (A4P) Campaign, Richard Nyamah has declared his intention to quit the role and refocus his efforts on becoming the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary candidate for the Kpandai Constituency in the Northern Region of Ghana. In a press statement, Mr. Nyamah noted that the decision of Hon. Alan Kyerematen to withdraw...
Ghana’s Producer Price of GHC1,308 per Bag of Cocoa Highest in West Africa – Nana Akufo-Addo
President Nana Akufo-Addo has announced a new producer price of GH¢1,308 per bag of cocoa at a colorful event at Tepa, in the Ashanti Region. According to the President, the new cocoa price is the highest ever paid to cocoa farmers within the West-African Sub-Region. President Akufo-Addo in his address stated that the prices of cocoa internationally have remained very...
Ghana boxer Seth Gyimah promises to bounce back ‘stronger’ after defeat to Senegal’s Seydou Konate
Seth Gyimah, popularly known as 'Freezy Macbones' has reacted after his defeat to Senegal's Seydou Konate in a qualification match for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Gyimah fell short against Konate, dealing a significant blow to his aspirations of donning Ghana's colors at the forthcoming Olympic Games. The judges ruled the tie 4-0 in...
US Open 2023: Novak Djokovic wins 24th major by beating Daniil Medvedev
Novak Djokovic won a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title by outlasting Daniil Medvedev in a punishing US Open final in New York. The 36-year-old Serb won 6-3 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 but the straight-set scoreline does not tell how deep he had to dig. A comfortable opening set was followed by a brutal second which lasted one hour and 44 minutes. After...
Africa’s Super-App Ayoba launches ‘Nite Nite’ romantic comedy series
MTN Ayoba, the all-in-one app, which was developed to bridge the digital divide and harness growth by placing a spotlight on African content has teamed up with one of Ghana’s most prolific and creative filmmakers, Eddie Seddoh, to release a new romantic comedy series, ‘Nite Nite’ exclusively for all Ayoba users. The premier begins on 30th August 2023. Viewers will...
