Accra Evening News

27/03/2023

The I in the Collective - Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings writes

The NDC took a decision to vote against the President’s nominations on principle. We needed President Akufo-Addo to avert his mind to the bloated size of his government/cabinet to show the commitment of the Executive to reduce its expenditure as the government struggles with unsustainable debt. If

25/02/2023

Danquah-Busia tradition worked with external intelligence to overthrow Nkrumah – Mahama

Former president, John Dramani Mahama, has accused faithful of the Danquah-Busia tradition of the overthrow of Ghana’s first president, Dr Kwame Nkrumah. According to him, the Danquah-Busia tradition, from which the New Patriotic Party was formed, connived with agents outside the country to oust N...

17/11/2022

Dick Essilfie-Bondzie, Ghanaian producer and label boss, negotiated a deal with Philips to build a vinyl-pressing plant in Ghana, West Africa’s first. He’s pictured here at the Roots to Fruits Festival in 1978.

15/11/2022

Humanity hits the eight billion mark, according to the UN.

14/11/2022

Ghana president sacks junior finance minister over alleged impropriety

ACCRA, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo has sacked Charles Adu Boahen, the minister of state for finance, the presidency said on Monday after allegations of impropriety were circulated by a well-known Ghanaian investigative journalist. The president fired Adu Boahen after being

10/11/2022

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, a cabinet member of the erstwhile John Mahama administration, has called on the General Legal Council to reverse the decision it took to place Elorm Ababio’s call to the Bar on hold.

‘Ama Governor’, a free spirited Ghanaian youth, passed all the required assessments. But a mysterious, rather nosy ‘concerned citizen’ lodged a complaint, claiming Ms Ababio ‘lacks good character’.

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Felix Kwakye Ofosu, a cabinet member of the erstwhile John Mahama administration, has called on the General Legal Council to reverse the decision it took to place Elorm Ababio’s call to the Bar on hold. ‘Ama Governor’, a free spirited Ghanaian youth, passed all the required assessments. But a ...

10/11/2022

Blocking Ama Governor’s call to the Bar is an extraordinarily bad and unjust decision, should be reversed — Felix Kwakye Ofosu

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, a cabinet member of the erstwhile John Mahama administration, has called on the General Legal Council to reverse the decision it took to place Elorm Ababio’s call to the Bar on hold. ‘Ama Governor’, a free spirited Ghanaian youth, aced all her papers. But a mysterious, rath...

08/11/2022

It's not the position that makes the leader; it's the leader that makes the position.

26/10/2022

Anyako: The hidden ancient island

Anyako is a fishing community in the Keta Municipality in the Volta region of Ghana. Majority of the locals are fisherfolks and traders. Anyako is bordered at the south by the Keta lagoon near Tsiame, Heluvi, Abor, Weme and Atiavi. The inhabitants of the town mainly belong to the Ewe tribe. The na

17/10/2022

In pursuit of excellence

Nana Aba Anamoah has, over the two past decades, steadily evolved from a charming fledgling journalist, into an assertive, seasoned, and flamboyant Ghanaian media icon, widely celebrated for her altruism. Her extensive experience in media began with a lively mid-morning program on the state-owned

15/10/2022

“I’ve suffered quite a lot, to the point where I’ve experienced death. Years before I was fit to die, but I understand life better now. Death is nice, death is beauty.”

Fela Anikulapo Kuti would’ve turned 84 years today.

10/10/2022

Reprecussions associated with the activities of illegal mining

In as much as many have taken in hand to set the narrative outlining the repercussions associated with Illegal mining thus ‘Galamsey’, I, having had a nearly perfect understanding on the above mentioned, desire to put into writing a relevant narrative discussing the adverse effects Galamsey acti...

20/09/2022

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07/09/2022

Zulaiha’s Journal: What to do after national service

The National Service Scheme is a yearlong program for Ghanaian students to learn firsthand how the corporate life works. For most, this journey comes so quickly, and then we start to face the harsh realities of the unemployment rates in this country. Not so many will have the opportunity to get jobs

19/08/2022

BoG increases Policy Rate to 22%

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has, at an emergency meeting held on Wednesday August 17, increased the Policy rate from 19 to 22 per cent. Governor of the BoG Dr Ernest Addison said recent developments in the foreign exchange market showed elevated demand pres

09/08/2022

4 daily rituals for a better life

Meditation Meditating is one of the healthiest daily rituals any individual could adapt, especially during the morning or evening. It brings mental clarity, calmness, and better control of our thoughts. Journaling A designated notepad and a decent pen may seem like basic tools. But it can b

08/08/2022

New C.I. could open door for multiple voting and ballot stuffing – Dr Afari-Gyan

Former Electoral Commission (EC) boss, Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, is warning of possible multiple voting and ballot stuffing in the 2024 polls should the Commission’s proposed Constitutional Instrument receive parliamentary approval. Dr. Afari-Gyan defines multiple voting as “where one person

04/08/2022

MIIF eyes multi-billion dollar salt industry.

The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), in line with its mineral investment diversification strategy, is positioning itself to invest in the industrial salt sector. According to the Chief Executive Officer of MIIF, Mr. Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng, salt is set to become one of Ghana’s major forei...