The government is betting big on local enterprise growth through the newly launched Kwahu Business Forum, with hopes to support over 600 businesses before the end of President John Mahama’s current term. Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, speaking to the media at Jubilee House on Monday, April 14, 2025, highlighted the administration’s strong backing of the initiative. “We are talking about it at the presidency because of the importance the President attaches to it. It is a project that he wants to see succeed,” Debrah affirmed. The forum, which debuted in Kwahu, is already drawing interest from financial institutions. According…
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Source: Myjoyonline.com Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has thanked former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for his solidarity following what he described as a politically motivated act of harassment. On Wednesday, April 9, operatives from the National Investigations Bureau reportedly stormed the residence of the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, in an incident he claims was an attempt to intimidate him. The operation, however, was thwarted by members of the minority New Patriotic Party (NPP), who intervened to prevent the raid. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Fordjour accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of targeting…
Source: Myjoyonline.com Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has expressed disappointment and disbelief over the conduct of the Director-General of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), following a dramatic attempt to arrest the Assin South MP at his Spintex residence in Accra. In a interview on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, he revealed that he once personally trusted Charles Alhassan Kipo with a significant and sensitive role in government and would never have expected him to authorise or be associated with such an incident. “Him, personally, he was my senior. We worked with him. In fact, we gave him a very sensitive job, one…
Sports News of Wednesday 9 April 2025 Source: www.ghanaweb.com Legendary Ghanaian footballers Asamoah Gyan and Abedi Ayew Pele have been appointed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as ambassadors for the 2025 African Schools Football Championship. According to ghanafa.org, the two iconic footballers are tasked with playing a key role in promoting the tournament and inspiring young players to give their best in the competition. Apart from the tournament, they are also required to foster the growth of youth football across the African continent to unearth talents and showcase their potential. Both Abedi Pele and Asamoah Gyan have been dedicated to giving back to…
Sports News of Tuesday, 8 April 2025 Disclaimer Source: ghanasoccernet.com Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has expressed deep gratitude to Ghanaians for their support, which he believes played a crucial role in earning his call-up to the Black Stars. Asare, who has been in fine form for both club and country, says the backing from fans, coupled with his hard work, helped him break into the national team ahead of Ghana’s matches against Chad and Madagascar. The 32-year-old goalkeeper impressed in both games, keeping clean sheets and cementing his place as Ghana’s number one shot-stopper—an achievement that has drawn praise…
Sports News of Wednesday, 9 April 2025 Disclaimer Source: ghanasoccernet.com Arsenal teenager Michelle Agyemang was over the moon on Tuesday evening, April 8, 2025, after scoring on her England Women’s debut. The forward, who is of Ghanaian descent, had the opportunity to play her first match for the Three Lionesses in their UEFA Nations League clash against Belgium Women. In a game where Agyemang replaced Jessica Park in the 80th minute, she scored with a stunning volley just 45 seconds later, making a big statement about her readiness to keep her place in the national team. Speaking in a post-match interview,…
Sports News of Wednesday, 9 April 2025 Disclaimer Source: ghanasoccernet.com Ghana international Thomas Partey delivered an impressive performance for Arsenal on Tuesday night, helping the team secure an emphatic 3-0 win against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. The Black Stars’ midfield enforcer started the quarter-final first-leg tie at Emirates Stadium and played the entire match. Giving everything for the team, Partey finished the game with a rating of 7.0, contributing to what will be a memorable victory for him and his Arsenal teammates for years to come. Both teams created chances in the first half, but neither side was…
Opinions of Tuesday, 8 April 2025 Disclaimer Columnist: Kennedy Mornah News of the arrest of Fugitive Nigerian Businessman Benedict Peters has sparked wild jubilation among residents at Aurora Apartments in Kanda, close to the Jubilee House. The jubilation stems from reports by the residents that, Mr. Peters who is wanted by the Nigerian Government for criminal activities including corruption has terrorized them for several years now, and was being protected by the erstwhile government. According to some of the residents who spoke to this portal, the fugitive businessman has constituted a huge nuisance to them and all within the area since…
In an unexpected show of cross-party support, several New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters and constituency executives from Cape Coast North and South have openly celebrated the nomination of Mr George Justice Arthur as the new Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) for Cape Coast. Their excitement stemmed from Arthur’s widely admired personality and his ability to build meaningful relationships across political divides. President John Dramani Mahama announced his nomination, which was met with widespread approval—not just from members of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) but also from some grassroots members of the opposition. Social media was flooded with congratulatory messages from…