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President Mahama’s Appointment of Registrar Sparks Controversy The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association (CLOGSAG), Edmund Acquaye, has raised concerns over President John Dramani Mahama’s alleged failure to follow due process in appointing the Registrar for Births and Deaths. CLOGSAG’s Stand on the Appointment CLOGSAG has been vocal in its opposition, even embarking on an industrial strike to protest the government’s refusal to revoke the appointment of Samuel Adom Botchwey. The association argues that Botchwey has strong political ties to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), making the appointment controversial. Legal Concerns Over the Appointment…

King Charles III Admires Davido and Pidgin English British monarch King Charles III has openly expressed his admiration for Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido. He revealed that Davido’s music played a key role in making him fall in love with Pidgin English—a popular lingua franca spoken across West Africa. King Charles III Wants to Speak Pidgin on His Next Visit to Nigeria In the newly premiered Apple Music show, The King’s Music Room, which aired on Monday, King Charles III shared his diverse musical preferences. Among his favorite songs, he specifically mentioned Davido’s hit track Kante featuring Fave, highlighting its influence…

NPP’s 2024 Election Defeat: Dennis Miracles Aboagye Takes the Blame Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the former Communications Director of the 2024 Bawumia Campaign Team, has publicly taken full responsibility for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the 2024 general elections. He emphasized the need for unity and a strong opposition strategy moving forward. Speaking on Point Blank, a segment on Eyewitness News on Monday, March 10, 2025, Aboagye described the election loss as a painful and challenging moment for the party. He extended a heartfelt apology to NPP members and sympathizers nationwide. A Painful Loss for NPP Acknowledging his role…

CAMON 40 Series: TECNO, an innovative AI-driven technology brand, made waves on day 2 of MWC Barcelona 2025 with its TECNO AI Ecosystem Product Launch event. The brand highlighted its practical AI strategy through the groundbreaking debut of the CAMON 40 smartphone series, TECNO AI Glasses Pro, and the MEGABOOK S14 laptop. TECNO’s Strategic AI Partnerships Drive Innovation TECNO’s Chief Marketing Officer Laury Bai and Chief Product Launch Officer Oliver Mas were joined by key representatives from MediaTek, Google Cloud, DXOMARK, and Qualcomm to unveil cutting-edge innovations. These collaborations are shaping the future of AI and mobile imaging. Jan Stryjak,…

Strengthening Regional Connectivity and Economic Cooperation The Ghanaian government is actively exploring the establishment of a direct flight route between Accra and Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity, foster stronger bilateral relations, and promote economic collaboration between the two neighboring nations. During bilateral discussions with Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, former President John Dramani Mahama emphasized the strategic importance of this air link in bolstering regional integration efforts within ECOWAS. Mahama’s Vision for Regional Trade and Energy Collaboration Mahama underscored the broader scope of Ghana’s commitment to fostering regional cooperation through trade, infrastructure,…

Former President Mahama’s Diplomatic Mission Former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has engaged in high-level talks with Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, regarding the country’s planned exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The discussions took place during Mahama’s ‘Good Neighbourliness Tour,’ aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties in the region. Addressing ECOWAS Concerns Mahama acknowledged the concerns raised by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Guinea over their relationship with ECOWAS. He noted that trust among the regional leadership has been strained, making cooperation more difficult. However, he assured Captain Traoré that he would present these concerns at…

Government Reaffirms Commitment to 120-Day Social Contract The government has reiterated its pledge to integrate the 120-day Social Contract into the 2025 Budget, ensuring that key promises made to citizens are fulfilled. The contract, which comprises 26 major commitments, focuses on economic reforms, job creation, and social welfare initiatives. Key Pledges in the 120-Day Social Contract Among the standout commitments are the removal of several levies and taxes that have been a burden on businesses and individuals. These include: Scrapping of the E-Levy – A move aimed at reducing financial transaction costs. Abolition of the COVID-19 Levy – To ease…

The National Investigations Bureau (NIB) has released Gifty Oware-Mensah, the former Deputy Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), after briefly detaining her in connection with an alleged payroll fraud scandal. Allegations of Payroll Fraud at | NSA Gifty Oware-Mensah Oware-Mensah was taken into custody following allegations that she was linked to a payroll fraud scheme at the NSA. The scheme reportedly involved the creation of ‘ghost names’—fictitious identities added to the payroll to siphon government funds fraudulently. Authorities have been cracking down on financial irregularities within public institutions, with the NSA being a recent focus of these investigations. Arrest…

High Court Reinstates Ideal Finance’s Operating License The Human Rights Division of the High Court has ruled against the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) decision to revoke the operating license of Ideal Finance Limited, citing due process violations. The judgment, delivered on Monday, March 10, 2025, is a major victory for the defunct financial institution, which has been contesting the central bank’s decision in court. Court Declares BoG’s Actions Unlawful According to the ruling, the BoG failed to exhaust the proper legal procedures before revoking Ideal Finance’s license. This oversight rendered the central bank’s decision unjustified and effectively restored the company’s…

Ghana Secures $13M Electricity Stabilization Grant from Japan Ghana is set to receive a 1.92 billion Japanese Yen grant (approximately $13 million) from the Government of Japan to improve and stabilize electricity supply in Tamale City. This initiative aims to address power supply challenges in one of Ghana’s fastest-growing urban centers. Official Announcement by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister The news was shared by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa via a Facebook post on Monday, March 10, 2025. “This morning, I signed an Exchange of Notes with His Excellency Yoshimoto Hiroshi, the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, to unlock a grant…