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The Ghanaian cedi is strengthening against the United States dollar, with a buying rate of GHS15.29 per dollar and a selling rate of GHS15.77 as of Monday, February 17, 2025.This marks a 1-pesewa increase in the buying rate and a 3-pesewa rise in the selling rate compared to Friday’s averages.At forex bureaus, the cedi is trading at GHS15.40 for those exchanging dollars for cedis and GHS15.85 for those converting cedis to dollars.This data is sourced from Cedirates.com, a reputable Ghanaian platform for currency and fuel updates.On the interbank market, the cedi is trading at GHS15.49 for buying dollars and GHS15.51…

The ongoing pogrom in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo raises a critical question: How can the apocalyptic suffering of millions in that region be halted quickly?To address this, one recommends adopting the Israeli Defence Forces’ “cut off the snake’s head” geopolitical strategic policy objective. This approach could quickly resolve the invasion of eastern DR Congo by Rwanda’s Paul Kagame’s funded private militia, M23.Furthermore, it is essential to acknowledge that Kagame leads an apartheid African country dominated by Tutsis, which has profited significantly from the pillaging of DR Congo’s mineral wealth by sundry bad actors for decades.Critics argue that President Paul…

The head of the World Health Organization insisted on Monday it was “now or never” to strike a landmark global accord on tackling future pandemics, despite the United States withdrawing from negotiations.WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said no country could protect itself from the next pandemic on its own — three days after US President Donald Trump’s administration formally told the United Nations health agency it would play no further part in the pandemic agreement talks.”We are at a crucial point as you move to finalise the pandemic agreement in time for the World Health Assembly” in May, Tedros told…

Prophet Kofi Oduro, Head Pastor and Founder of Alabaster International Ministries, has condemned those responsible for deploying military officers to raid the home of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.According to the Prophet, Ghana is governed by law, and the military has no business raiding Ofori-Atta’s home over alleged corruption in a democratic state.”You think because it is the NDC, we won’t talk about it? What is the NDC? We voted you into power to serve us, not for this nonsense!”We didn’t vote for you to be jumping into people’s houses, breaking stuff, and removing their properties. Stop this and be…

Fatimatu Abubakar, the immediate past Minister of InformationFatimatu Abubakar, the immediate past Minister of Information, has claimed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Majority caucus in Parliament appears to lack influence despite having superior numbers.According to her, many NDC MPs struggle to express themselves in English, resulting in only a few of them speaking during proceedings, while their New Patriotic Party (NPP) counterparts, despite being fewer, articulate themselves fluently.Speaking in an interview on pro-NPP Movement Television, Fatimatu Abubakar asserted that the NDC MPs on various parliamentary committees find it difficult to participate effectively because of language barriers.“There is a…

Concerned National Democratic Congress (NDC) members in the Nsawam-Adoagyiri constituency, Eastern Region, have denounced the parliamentary conduct of Frank Annor-Dompreh, the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP). According to them, his alleged call for New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters to physically confront NDC supporters has sparked outrage, contributing to tensions and violence surrounding the December 7 parliamentary elections. Frank Annoh-Dompreh allegedly directed the disconnection of cables and equipment, including consoles, just as the oath was about to be administered to the nominees. Speaking to the media, Nana Kwame Okyere, spokesperson for the Concerned NDC members in the Nsawam-Adoagyiri constituency, condemned Frank…

INTRODUCTIONThe Agyem Agyapa Sakawa Mafia Data Bank, led by fugitive Ken Ofori-Atta, has been implicated in multiple high-profile corruption cases. This report aims to guide President John Dramani Mahama’s administration on the necessary steps to recover stolen assets and address the legal implications involved.BACKGROUNDKen Ofori-Atta, former Finance Minister of Ghana, has been declared a fugitive by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for failing to cooperate with investigations into corruption allegations. The allegations include:1. Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) & GRA Contract: Improving revenue assurance in the petroleum and minerals sector.2. Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Beijing Jao…

The Oti Regional House of Chiefs has lauded President John Mahama for his nomination of Dr Johnson Asiama as Governor of the Bank of Ghana, describing it as a reflection of the President’s commitment to meritocracy. The House expressed its heartfelt gratitude to President Mahama, emphasizing that Dr. Asiama’s appointment will significantly advance Ghana’s financial sector. This was stated in a press release issued by the Oti Regional House of Chiefs under the esteemed leadership of Nana Soglo Alloh IV and was shared with JOY BUSINESS. Background On January 31, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama announced Dr. Johnson Asiama as…

Yakubu Tahidu, a former teacher, and five other people have been brought before the Tamale High Court by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on charges of payroll fraud and corruption.Tahidi, who quit his teaching position at Balogu M/A JHS to work at the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), is suspected of receiving his teaching salary after resigning, according to a post by the anti-graft body via X on Monday, February 17.After being referred by National Security, the OSP discovered that Tahidu had been receiving salaries to which he was no longer entitled. Payroll management officials are also…

The First Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Atwima Nwabiagya South, John Kwame Duodu (Sir John), has expressed deep disappointment and concern over the decision by President John Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to revoke all appointments and recruitments made after the December 7 elections.Sir John described the decision as devastating, particularly for Ghanaian youth who had secured employment and were looking forward to a stable future.He revealed that upon hearing the news, he was deeply moved—even to the point of tears—as he considered the hardships these young individuals would face. He questioned how they…