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Lawyer files injunction against government’s T-bills borrowings
Private legal practitioner, Jonathan Amable has filed an injunction application at the Supreme Court seeking an immediate halt to government’s borrowing on the treasury bills market. The plaintiff in the writ as sighted by Citi Business News is demanding that the government and all its agents be stopped from issuing treasury bills to finance…
NPP has outperformed NDC in every sector – Bawumia
The Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that the NPP government has outperformed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) across all sectors, despite facing global challenges like COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war. Speaking at a community engagement in Akrofuom, Ashanti Region, on Tuesday, November 12, Dr. Bawumia stated,…
Economic mess: ‘Ken Ofori-Atta ran the show; don’t blame Bawumia’ – Assibey-Yeboah
Dr. Mark Assibey-Yeboah, head of the Economic Sub-Committee for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Manifesto, has defended the party’s Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, from criticisms linking him to Ghana’s recent economic downturn. In a November 11 interview with Channel One TV, Dr. Assibey-Yeboah clarified that economic management was largely the responsibility of former…
Supreme Court rules: Speaker’s declaration of four seats vacant is unconstitutional
The Supreme Court of Ghana has by a 5-2 decision ruled that the Speaker, Alban Bagbin’s declaration of four seats as vacant is unconstitutional. At a brief sitting on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo said the Speakers declaration cannot hold. According to her the reasons for the verdict would…
Remembering Jerry John Rawlings: Four Years Since the Passing of “The People’s Man”
Today marks the fourth anniversary of the passing of former Ghanaian President Jerry John Rawlings, a revered leader known for his lifelong dedication to justice, accountability, and the welfare of the people. In a heartfelt statement from the Rawlings Foundation and the JJ Rawlings Family, the former president was honored as a beloved husband,…
Rising alcohol and drug abuse among health workers threatening patient care – GMA
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has raised concerns over increasing cases of alcohol misuse, drug abuse, and incidents of sexual misconduct among healthcare workers, warning that such behaviour severely compromises patient care and professionalism in the health sector.Tourism packages Speaking at the GMA’s annual general meeting, GMA President Dr. Frank Serebour highlighted these troubling…
Akufo-Addo to commission Flower Pot Interchange on November 19
President Nana Akufo-Addo is set to inaugurate the newly completed Flower Pot Interchange on November 19, 2024, as confirmed by Eugene Arhin, Communications Director at the Presidency. Project Overview Designed to ease North-South travel and enhance connectivity, the Flower Pot Interchange complements the existing motorway underpass. The project now includes an 800-meter flyover, beginning…
Court Orders CLOGSAG to Halt Nationwide Strike
The Accra High Court has ordered the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) to immediately suspend its nationwide strike, initiated over delays in finalizing a new salary structure. CLOGSAG began the strike on November 7, following an October 22 announcement expressing frustration with the government’s delayed response. Despite a Memorandum of…
Salaries could delay if NDC continues stalling budget approval – Afenyo-Markin
The leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin says there could be salary delays if members from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus in Parliament continue stalling the business of the House. Mr Afenyo-Markin accused the NDC of intentionally delaying the approval of the budget for the first quarter of…
Tragic Accident: Two Killed in Fuel Tanker and Hyundai Elantra Collision in Konongo
A fatal accident involving a fuel tanker and a Hyundai Elantra claimed the lives of two people in Konongo, Asante Akim Central Municipality, Ashanti Region, on November 6, 2024. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) reported that the tanker’s brakes failed, causing it to collide with multiple vehicles before ultimately crashing into the Hyundai Elantra.…