Four Deputy Ministers have been formally sworn in by President John Dramani Mahama to support his administration’s implementation of important policy initiatives in a number of sectors. Following vetting on Friday, July 18, the ceremony took place after their nominations were approved by Parliament. Among the newly appointed Deputy Ministers are: Jomoro MP Dorcas […]
The Government of Ghana has completely paid off all outstanding arrears of the Capitation Grant for public basic schools, spanning the years 2023 to the present, according to the Ghana Education Service (GES).School materials The government’s strong commitment to the efficient operation and efficient management of basic education nationwide is reflected in the payment, according
Following his arraignment in a GH¢280 million extortion and money laundering case brought by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, the former CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), was granted bail in the amount of GH¢2 million. Dr. Abdul-Hamid must provide two sureties who each make at least GH¢5,000 per
The ECOWAS Parliament has authorized the reorganization of Ghana’s delegation, substituting Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei for Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin. Afenyo-Markin, who also served as Third Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, is expected to be followed in that post by Deputy Majority Leader George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan. At the moment, Ricketts-Hagan is in charge
In the well-known case of former Finance Minister Dr. Kwabena Duffuor and seven other individuals who were charged with being involved in the failure of UniBank, the Attorney-General (AG) submitted a nolle prosequi today, July 22. The AG’s office attributes this decision to the substantial recovery of state funds. It was made by Deputy Attorney-General
Celebrated Ghanaian reggae icon Shasha Marley has opened up about his recent promotional tour in Kenya, citing the country’s deep connection with his music as the main reason for choosing it as the launchpad for his latest album, AFRICA RISE. Speaking with Kwesi E Baako on Radio Kulcha’s Weekend’s show, the “Twin City” hitmaker
The chairman of the Commercial Transport Operators Union, Asonaba Nanaba Wiredu, has firmly stated that transport fares will not be increased following the government’s introduction of a new GHS1.00 “Dumsor Levy” on fuel. Speaking on Radio Kulcha with Kwesi E Baako, Asonaba Nanaba Wiredu acknowledged the concerns of commercial drivers and vehicle owners, who are
Speaking to Kwasi E Baako on Radio Kulcha, seasoned African artist Kofi Daushaun unpacked the realities of today’s music industry, emphasizing that the youth, not industry executives or traditional media, now hold the keys to cultural influence and musical success. Kofi Daeshaun, known for his lyrical depth and Afrocentric sound, didn’t mince words: “If you
Journalist Kwasi E. Baako interviewed an accused illegal miner from Bekwai, who stands accused of devastating farmland valued at GHC 60,000. The miner, identified as Tagor, passionately denied the allegations, stating, He claimed that his mining activities were confined to areas legally leased by him and maintained that the farmland in question remained untouched. Illegal small-scale
President John Dramani Mahama demanded that avoidable maternal deaths stop. According to him, no mother should pass away during childbirth. The President made this statement at the Presidency in Accra when the Ghana 2025 Voluntary National Review (VNR) report on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was unveiled. After the Voluntary National Reviews in 2019
