Tano North MP Dr Gideon Boako has criticised the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, accusing him of political posturing over the institution’s recently published 2024 financial results. In a strongly worded Facebook post, Dr Boako, a former presidential economic adviser and Member of Parliament for Tano North, took on the Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Asiamah, as he questioned the Bank’s GH¢9.49 billion operating loss for 2024, describing them as “disingenuous” and “needlessly politicised.” The Bank of Ghana had attributed part of its financial difficulties to the government’s Gold-for-Oil programme, citing exchange rate losses of GH¢1.82 billion. However, Dr…
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J Balvin, Doja Cat and Tems have been booked to perform at the first-ever halftime show for the FIFA Club World Cup Final, set to be broadcast around the globe July 13 from MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, it was announced Monday morning. The halftime extravaganza is being produced by Global Citizen and curated by a longtime advisor for that advocacy group, Coildplay’s Chris Martin. The show will be broadcast for free globally via DAZN.com. As with all of Global Citizen’s efforts that are centered around an entertainment event, the ultimate goal will be to raise awareness and funding for…
The Minority in Parliament has fiercely criticised the passage of the GHS1-per-litre levy on petroleum products, describing it as “midnight robbery” against Ghanaians. According to the caucus, the levy was sneaked through Parliament without proper transparency, public consultation, or notice, unlike previous taxes such as the E-Levy, which were openly debated. Parliament passed the Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2025, on June 3, introducing a GHS1 additional charge on every litre of fuel. The government expects to raise GHS5.7 billion through the levy to support energy sector debt payments and purchase thermal fuel for power generation. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel…
NIB is Back and Recharged. A new Era Begins! The remarkable recovery of National Investment Bank PLC (NIB) is a direct result of the visionary leadership of President John Dramani Mahama and his bold national reset agenda. Inheriting a bank weakened by years of financial distress, undercapitalization, and institutional neglect, the Mahama administration made good on its promise to revive NIB—not just as a banking institution, but as a critical pillar in Ghana’s industrial and economic future. Acknowledging the urgency of NIB’s turnaround, President John Dramani Mahama appointed Chief Dr. Doliwura Zakaria as Managing Director—believing firmly that only a bold,…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has posted an operating loss of GH¢9.49 billion for the 2024 financial year, a significant but narrowed deficit compared to the GH¢13.23 billion loss restated for 2023. According to the central bank’s newly published financial statements, the GH¢9.49 billion operating loss arose from total income of GH¢9.40 billion, which was far outweighed by operating expenses amounting to GH¢18.89 billion. This outcome, while reflecting some improvement in financial performance, continues to underline the challenging fiscal and operational environment in which the central bank is functioning. The report identifies three major contributors to the 2024 operating loss.…
A legal practitioner and senior partner of Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah, Ace Anan Ankomah, has called for the establishment of an Independent Natural Resources Commission to serve as a one-stop shop for regulating the country’s natural resource sector. He also proposed the Independent National Prosecutions Authority to be a merger of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) into a constitutionally insulated body led by a Director-General. In a paper delivered at the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) Public Forum 2025, Mr Ankomah, who is a fellow of…
Ghana risk a European Union (EU) ban on fish importation if the country does not take the necessary steps to sanitise its fishing space. Already, the country has received two yellow cards from the EU -one in 2013 and another in 2021- and should the problem persist by 2026, the country will receive a red card. This was made known by the Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Food, Aquaculture and Cocoa Affairs, Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, at a stakeholders’ meeting in Accra on Friday. The meeting was to finalise a draft Fisheries bill that will help bring sanity…
The Minority in Parliament are unhappy following the alleged delay in the disbursement of funds by the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, for the smooth running of Parliament. The minority caucus maintains that the continuous withholding of funds allocated for Parliamentary works is gradually crippling the work of various committees, adding that many committees are unable to fulfil their due mandates due to lack of financial resources. These concerns were brought to the attention of the speaker by the Chairman of the Assurances Committee and Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, Dominic Nitiwul. The former Defence Minister in the erstwhile…
Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito has labeled his side’s 3-1 defeat to Vision FC as a much-needed wake-up call ahead of their crucial MTN FA Cup final against Division One outfit Golden Kicks. The Porcupine Warriors suffered a surprise loss on the final day of the 2024-25 Ghana Premier League at the Nii Adjei Okraku II Complex in Tema. Despite the defeat, Kotoko are guaranteed a place in the top-four, having ended the season on 58 points – levelled with rivals Hearts of Oak. The final league standings now hinge on the resolution of the called-off clash between…
Nollywood star Tonto Dikeh is celebrating a major milestone today, June 9, 2025, as she turns 40. Marking the occasion with a heartfelt Instagram post, the actress reflected on her journey with pride and purpose. She described herself as a “phenomenal woman,” acknowledging not just the passing of time but her personal evolution into someone “bold, brilliant, and beautifully unbreakable.” Tonto expressed gratitude for her strength and consistency, thanking herself for showing up even when life was heavy. “Thank you for being brave, fearless, and fiercely faithful to your purpose,” she wrote. Embracing her role as a nurturer, she referred…