Category: News
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Minority Plans Private Bill to Remove E-Levy and Betting Tax
In a bold move aimed at addressing contentious taxation policies in Ghana, the Minority in Parliament has announced its intention to introduce a private member’s bill focused on repealing the controversial E-levy and betting tax. This decision comes as a response to recent political promises and public concerns regarding the impact of these taxes on…
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Coalition of Concerned Teachers Sets April 30 Deadline for Unpaid Funds from Government
In a bold move to address the long-standing issue of delayed payments and owed funds, the Kumasi chapter of the Coalition of Concerned Teachers of Ghana has issued a stern ultimatum to the government and the Finance Ministry. The coalition demands the immediate payment of all accrued funds and welfare dues owed to its members,…
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Afenyo-Markin Retracts Comment on Prof Opoku-Agyemang
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has decided to retract his comments regarding the NDC’s running mate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, following a debate on the State of the Nation address. During the debate, the Minority caucus expressed strong disapproval of the Majority Leader’s remarks suggesting that Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, a woman in her 70s,…
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Akufo-Addo promised heaven but is delivering hell – Ato Forson
During a passionate debate on President Akufo-Addo’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader, did not hold back in his criticism of the Akufo-Addo administration. He expressed deep disappointment in the government’s failure to fulfill its promise of transforming Ghana within the first 18 months of assuming…
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Vincent Assafuah Backs Anti-LGBTQ Bill, Opposes Imprisonment for Gays
Vincent Ekow Assafuah, the Deputy Minister-designate for the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development, expressed his support for the recently passed anti-LGBTQ+ bill while emphasizing the need for a more holistic approach towards individuals within the LGBTQ+ community. During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee in Accra on March 11, Assafuah highlighted the…
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All they’ll say is “I’m a womanizer” – Nigel Gaisie replies John Kumah’s wife
Prophet Nigel Gaisie has stood by his prophecy regarding the late Deputy Minister of Finance, John Kumah, despite facing criticism for predicting his demise. In a Facebook live video on Monday, March 11, Prophet Nigel addressed the backlash, dismissing accusations of womanizing and attributing them to political agendas aimed at discrediting prophets. He emphasized his…
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John Kumah’s wife accuses Nigel Gaisie of prior knowledge about husband’s illness, urges to disregard prophecy
In an interview with Asaase Radio, Apostle Lilian Kumah, the wife of the late Deputy Finance Minister John Kumah, has spoken out about the prophecy delivered by Prophet Nigel Gaisie on the 31st Night service in 2023 regarding an alleged attempt on her husband’s life. She emphasized that the prophecy should be disregarded as Prophet…
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Wendy Shay Ceases Social Media Messaging Over Death Threats
Ghanaian music sensation Wendy Shay recently disclosed the challenges she faced upon entering the music industry, revealing that she received death threats and encountered social media backlash, leading her to cease reading messages online. In an interview with Hitz FM on March 11, 2024, Wendy Shay shared her ordeal of facing harsh criticism and negativity,…
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BIC moves pen production to Ivory Coast amidst Ghana’s economic challenges- Minority Leader.
In a startling revelation, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader in Parliament, disclosed that BIC, a prominent pen manufacturer, has shifted its production operations from Ghana to Ivory Coast due to the nation’s current economic hardships. Dr. Ato Forson attributed this significant decision to the prevailing economic downturn in Ghana. He lamented that neighboring…
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Criticisms Giving Lil Wayne’s Movie Free Advert and Publicity – Awilo Sharp-Sharp
Veteran Nolly Actor Victor Osuagwu, born Awilo Sharp-Sharp, has advised critics of Kumawood Actor and Producer Kwadwo Nkansah, also known as Lilwin, to first comprehend the storyline before taking on the actor. He believes that comprehending the plot will help people understand why he needed to work with Nigerian performers. He said: “The criticism that…
