General News of Monday, 20 January 2025 Source: www.ghanaweb.com   Onua TV morning show host, Captain Smart The death of seven persons in the clash between suspected illegal miners at Obuasi and state security officers stationed at AngloGold Ashanti has led to criticisms being directed at the host of Onua TV’s morning show, Captain Smart. His critics are referencing an old ...

Politics of Monday, 20 January 2025 Source: www.ghanaweb.com NPP Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah The National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has blamed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and President John Dramani Mahama for the deaths of at least seven individuals in Obuasi on Saturday. The incident, which Ahiagbah refers to as a “Black Sunday,” unfolded amidst a violent clash between illegal ...

General News of Monday, 20 January 2025 Source: www.ghanaweb.com   Felix Kwakye Ofosu (L) and Franklin Cudjoe (R) The Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has expressed interest in receiving clarification about the cost of President John Dramani Mahama’s recent travels aboard his brother, Ibrahim Mahama’s private jet. In response to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Acting Spokesperson of the Office of the President’s ...

General News of Monday, 20 January 2025 Disclaimer Source: mynewsgh.com Dr. Nana Ayew Afriye, Member of Parliament for Effiduase/Asokore A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Ayew Afriye, has hinted that the party will likely present Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as its candidate for the 2028 elections. He argues that, comparatively, Dr. Bawumia is the only candidate who has effectively marketed ...

Business News of Thursday, 16 January 2025 Source: www.ghanaweb.com US Senator, James E. Risch A Ranking Member of the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Senator James E. Risch, has noted that Ghana owes American companies approximately $251 million. He added that the repayment of these debts will significantly influence the future relationship between the two countries. Senator Risch urged ...

Business News of Thursday, 16 January 2025 Disclaimer Source: starrfm.com.gh File photo of a bus station The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) is urging the government to tackle the prices of 15 key items, which it says are driving nearly a third of the country’s inflation. This comes as Ghana ended 2024 with an inflation rate of 23.8%, far above the government’s ...

Business News of Thursday, 16 January 2025 Disclaimer Source: rainbowradioonline.com   IMF Boss, Kristalina Georgieva [L] and Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, has showered praise on Ghana’s immediate past Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam. She commended him for his exceptional leadership and significant contributions to Ghana’s economic stability during his tenure. ...

Politics of Wednesday, 15 January 2025 Source: www.ghanaweb.com Former Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier General Joseph Nunoo Mensah (Rtd) A former Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier General Joseph Nunoo Mensah (Rtd), has criticised the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s manifesto promise to implement free tertiary education for first year students, citinewsroom.com has reported. He questioned the necessity and effectiveness of the policy in Ghana. ...

General News of Wednesday, 15 January 2025 Source: www.ghanaweb.com   Pieces of the destroyed statue of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo The vandalisation of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s statue at the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi made international news headlines. Unknown individuals completely destroyed the statue on Monday, January 13, 2025. Before the destruction of the statue, residents of ...

General News of Thursday, 16 January 2025 Source: www.ghanaweb.com   Prophet Elijah Joshua has pledged to rebuild ex-president Akufo-Addo’s destroyed statue Prophet Elijah Joshua, founder of Glory and Dominion Ministry and an independent parliamentary candidate in the 2024 elections, has promised to rebuild the statue of former President Akufo-Addo that was vandalized by unknown individuals in Takoradi. On Monday, January 13, ...