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The Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Education, Kwasi Kwarteng, says the Food and Drugs Authority has declared the 22,000 bags of supposed expired rice, which were distributed to secondary schools across the country as wholesome for consumption.

Despite restructuring most of its debt, Ghana is expected to face significant liquidity pressures going into next year and 2026.

Minority in Parliament is calling for the immediate arrest of the CEO of Lamens Investments Africa, the company implicated in the repackaging and distribution of allegedly expired rice to Senior High Schools in February.

Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has instructed the party’s Members of Parliament to boycott any emergency recall of Parliament, accusing such sessions of being driven by corrupt motives.

The Electoral Commission says it is to reprint all ballot papers for the Volta and Ahafo regions due to incorrect serial numbers.

There is a genuine cause not to trust someone based on what they have showed you.

Political parties' quest to capture Gen Z voters.

Private legal practitioner, Mr. Thaddeus Sory, has reacted to the reasoning of the Supreme Court in its handling of the ‘Vacant Seats’ case initiated by Efutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.

Ghana is getting ready to carry out today's treasury bills auction after receiving some significant requests from commercial banks for today's activities.

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, revealed that 22,000 kilograms of expired rice were repackaged and distributed to senior high school students as part of the government’s school feeding programme.

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has alleged that a total of 22,000 bags of expired and repackaged rice were distributed to various Senior High Schools (SHS) across the country.

Samuel Atta Akyea Breaks Silence on Causes and Consequences.

The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications has revealed that telecom companies contributed more than GH₵9.83 billion in taxes and other payments in 2023.

The health of hundreds of senior high school students is at risk after reportedly being served expired and contaminated rice. We have the details and speak with North Tongu MP, who is calling for an investigation into the incident

Retired Supreme Judge, Justice William Atuguba, has warned Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin there will be dire consequences should he fail or refuse to comply with the judgment of the Supreme Court.

The battle for Ashanti Region; Both Dr. Bawumia and John Mahama boxing themselves into the region in a desperate fight for hearts and minds.

The petroleum commission has hinted that it is considering reducing government's 15% stake in fresh oil exploration investment brought into the country.

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has voiced serious concerns regarding issues of alcohol misuse, drug abuse, and instances of sexual misconduct among some members.

Attorney General accuses Speaker of Parliament of disrespecting the Supreme Court as rift between Alban Badgin and apex court deepens with his lawyer failing to file their case vacant seat controversy.

Ghana is ranked 6th in Africa as the most attractive investment country in Africa in 2024, Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) ‘Where to Invest in Africa 2024’ report has revealed.

Today, the Supreme Court will deliver its much-anticipated judgment, a decision that could have significant implications for parliamentary representation and balance.

Family show on building happy homes and blissful marriages

Similarities between US and Ghana Elections.

What is the implication for the ghanaian economy and the business community?

A former CEO of Stanbic Bank, Alhassan Andani, expressed sharp criticism of the tax administration, describing the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) as operating like a “terrorist organization” in its dealings with businesses.

Ghana's Economic Uncertainty Deepens: Parliament Stalemate Threatens 2025 Budget.

24 hours and counting, and the electoral commission is yet to generate and share voter statistics with the political parties and candidates as promised.

NDC MPs accuse their NPP colleagues of causing financial loss to the state after the NPP group failed to show up at an emergency sitting they had requested.

Economist Prof. Lord Mensah is casting doubts on governments ability to sustain recent decline in cost of food prices.

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has once again adjourned the house indefinitely on Thursday, November 7, after Members of Parliament from the NPP failed to attend the session.

Electoral commisssion Chairperson present final and certified voter register for the 2024 general elections.

Renowned Ghanaian businessman, Sir Sam Jonah, has voiced his concerns over Ghana's educational direction. He criticised the recent government decision to distribute past examination papers to students as a primary study resource.

The Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) is facing internal turmoil as two factions have issued contradictory letters to the Electoral Commission (EC) regarding the party's participation in the December 7 general elections.

Cocoa farmers in the world's No.2 producer Ghana are hoarding beans in anticipation of higher prices, industry sources told Reuters, potentially squeezing supplies to a global cocoa market looking to recover from last season's disastrous harvests.

The Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has disclosed that Ghana nearly lost an amount of $9 billion to arbitration claims against the government over the past four years.

The Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, Kofi Asare, has stated that Ghana's new secondary school curriculum is flexible, providing learners with the opportunity to choose subjects that align with their strengths and interests.

UN Special Representative Leonardo Santos Simão shared his observations regarding Ghana’s political landscape, urging the opposition to engage constructively with both the Electoral Commission and judiciary.