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The National Organiser of the National Democratic Congress, Joseph Yammin, has sparked discussions and debates on social media with a cryptic post following the recent appointments made by President John Dramani Mahama.On January 21, 2025, the NDC stalwart shared a photo on X (formerly Twitter) featuring himself alongside Mustapha Foyo Gbande, the party’s Deputy General Secretary, and several other individuals at a gathering.The picture was accompanied by a cryptic proverbial tweet: “We live in a strange world where the poor walk miles to get food and the rich walk miles to digest it.”While his statement could be seen as a…
American rapper Soulja Boy has revealed why he performed at a Donald Trump inauguration ball. Soulja Boy, alongside Nelly and Snoop Dogg, has been facing backlash from fans who felt they betrayed their trust by accepting the invitation to perform at Trump’s inauguration balls. Reacting to the criticisms, the rapper said he was paid to perform at the event. He explained that he never received any financial benefit from former President Barack Obama, outgoing Vice President, and Democrat presidential candidate Kamala Harris, but Trump enriched him. Soulja said in an Instagram Live video, “They paid me a bag. Obama ain’t…
Ghanaian rapper Ayigbe Edem has disagreed with the statement made by entertainment pundit Kwaku Osei Korankye Asiedu, popularly known as KOKA regarding the appointment of Abla Dzifa Gomashie as Minister-designate for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts. KOKA, in a discussion with the media on January 17, 2025, suggested that the Minister-designate for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Dzifa Gomashie, is not the best person to occupy the role, citing a lack of expertise in managing the creative arts sector. However, Edem in a social media post on January 18, 2025, to reply to KOKA, described the entertainment pundit’s statement as…
South Korea’s suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol has made his first appearance at his impeachment trial, where he denied ordering the arrest of lawmakers during his attempt to impose martial law. Parliament voted to impeach Yoon last month, and last week the constitutional court began a trial to decide whether to permanently remove him from office. Yoon is also facing a separate criminal investigation into whether he led an insurrection. He has been detained since last week. Security was tight on Tuesday as Yoon was transported by van from the detention centre, where he is being held, to the constitutional court. Police…
The mysterious balls that forced the closure of several beaches in Sydney last week were found to contain saturated fatty acids, E. coli and faecal bacteria, authorities say. Sydney’s Northern Beaches council said it has sent the debris to the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) for further analysis. Nine beaches, including popular spots Manly and Dee Why, were closed on 14 January after the marble-sized balls started washing up. It came months after thousands of black blobs started appearing on the city’s coasts in October, prompting authorities to close some of its most famous beaches for several days and order…
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin the process of withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization (WHO). “Oooh, that’s a big one,” the newly inaugurated US president said as he approved the document after arriving back at the White House. It was one of dozens of executive actions he put his signature to on day one in office. This marks the second time Trump has ordered the US be pulled out of the WHO. Trump was critical of how the international body handled Covid-19 and began the process of pulling out from the Geneva-based…
Parliament has approved the first batch of ministerial nominees submitted by President John Dramani Mahama. It follows a unanimous recommendation by the Appointments Committee of Parliament after thorough vetting processes. The committee gave the green light for Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Dr. Dominic Ayine, and John Jinapor to assume office as substantive ministers for Finance, Attorney General and Minister for Justice, and Energy, respectively. Following a hot debate and submission from the Majority and Minority sides on Tuesday, January 21, the House, chaired by the Second Speaker of Parliament Andrews Asiamah, approved the nominees.
The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Ms. Julie Essiam, has resigned. In a letter dated January 20, 2024, addressed to President John Mahama, through the Finance Minister-designate, she expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve in the role. “With the greatest depth of gratitude, after five and a half years of an incredible career at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), I write to resign from my position as the Commissioner-General of the Authority, with immediate effect,” the letter stated. Ms. Essiam was appointed on March 24, 2024, by former President Akufo-Addo, serving less than a year as Commissioner-General.…
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Samuel Nartey George as Minister designate for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations. The announcement was made in a press statement issued on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, and signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the acting spokeperson for the The move is part of President Mahama’s efforts to bolster Ghana’s digital infrastructure and position the country as a leader in technological advancements in Africa.ProfileSamuel Nartey George has served as the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram since 2016, following a historic victory over veteran E.T. Mensah in the party primaries. Known for his bold advocacy and leadership,…
The Local Government Minister nominee, Ahmed Ibrahim, has expressed strong support for the election of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs). However, he firmly opposes conducting these elections on a partisan basis, advocating instead for a non-partisan approach to enhance their independence and effectiveness. During his vetting by the Appointments Committee on Tuesday, January 21, Mr. Ibrahim emphasised the importance of depoliticising local government leadership. “I agree that the election of MMDCEs is necessary, but I disagree that it should be on a partisan basis,” he stated. In response to a question posed by Vincent Assafuah, an NPP MP…
