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The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Maxwell Opoku-Afari has proceeded on leave ahead of his retirement. A letter from the Bank of Ghana dated February 4, 2025 said Dr. Opoku-Afari decided to proceed on leave from February 5 prior to the end of his contract and has received approval from President John Mahama. “Dr. Opoku-Afari was appointed on August 7, 2017 for his first four-year term as First deputy Governor and re-appointed for a second term on August 7, 2021” the statement said. “In line with the BoG, Act 2002 (Act 612) as amended his…

Professor Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, a Naturopathic healthcare expert, is spearheading efforts to promote hibiscus (locally known as sobolo) as an “effective natural remedy” for managing high blood pressure.Through publications and media engagements, he has cited studies demonstrating that Hibiscus can “outperform” pharmaceutical drugs for managing hypertension.“Hibiscus is rich in antioxidants and anthocyanins, which work together to relax blood vessels, improve circulation, and lower both systolic and diastolic blood pressure,” he stated in a recent article copied to Ghana News Agency.Describing Sobolo as “an affordable alternative to traditional pharmaceutical treatments,” Prof. Obu emphasized its potential to create economic opportunities for Ghana.He…

Master Elikem Woyome ⁠of the Angels’ Ridge School has been crowned ‘Prince of Numeracy’ after he won the Juniors category of Season 3 of the Mathleticus Math Tournament. Elikem Woyome, a Grade 8 pupil, displayed exceptional ability to outshine his compatriots and clinch the ultimate in the 2025 Mathleticus Math Tournament. As one of the most competitive maths programmes around, the Mathleticus Math Tournament brought together some of the brightest young minds from junior high schools across the country. The juniors category of the Mathleticus Math Tournament featured Maths prodigies from well-accomplished schools such as Angels’ Ridge School, DPS Int.,…

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II The Adumasa Dikro, Nana Akuoko Mensah, had to return to his traditional area disappointed as the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, rejected his request for the chief of his area, Adumasahene Nana Amankwaa Kodom Ababio, be removed.According to opemsuo.com, Nana Mensah invoked the oath for the destooling of the Adumasahene on three different occasions.He accused his lord of neglect, after helping him ascend the stool. He also accused Nana Kodom Ababio of cutting trees at Baamu and attempting to enstool an individual who had sued the queen mother of the area as Baamuhene.The Adumasahene…

Crime researchers use murder (or homicide) rate per 100,000 as a crude measure of the general level of violent interpersonal crime globally. According to the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime, South Africa’s murder rate of 45 per 100,000 (2023/24) is the second highest for countries that publish crime data. The South African Police Service crime data shows that levels of attempted murder, armed robbery and robberies at homes have soared over the past 10 years. Other categories of violent crime, such as assault and sexual violence, also remain high. High crime rates have had considerable negative effects on…

The government plans to undertake major review in the petroleum downstream to conform to modern trends, Mr John Abdulai Jinapor, the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, has announced. The review would help define rules, inject operational efficiency, increase accountability, and ensure that the public was better served.“My predecessor attempted reviewing some portions of the petroleum sector. It was stuck in Parliament. So this time around we are taking a holistic view of the entire petroleum downstream … and ensure that we serve the people of Ghana,” he said.Mr Jinapor said this on Tuesday in Accra when he held separate…

When activist Oliver Barker Vormawor saw reports in September that Ghana’s water agency would not be able to supply some parts of the country with water due to extreme contamination of main rivers from small-scale mining activities, he knew he had to do something. Later that month, Vormawor and dozens of other concerned Ghanaians took to the streets in the capital city, Accra, to protest against what they said was President Nana Akufo-Addo’s inaction to stop a “looming environmental catastrophe”. They were determined to put the matter on the ballot ahead of the hotly contested December general elections. But rather…

The National Communications Director of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has criticized President Mahama’s silence on the vandalism that occurred during a Ghana Premier League match between Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman Football Club.The incident, which has attracted widespread condemnation, claimed the life of an ardent supporter of Asante Kotoko, Francis Yaw Frimpong, alias Pooley, who was stabbed during an altercation.In a social media post on Wednesday, February 5, the NPP spokesperson stated that the President should not remain silent on a matter that threatens the country’s football and security.“H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic…

The Energy Minister John Jinapor has served notice of cancelling the inherited Gold-for-Oil programme instituted by the erstwhile administration. The initiative, which leveraged the country’s gold reserves in exchange for petroleum products, has been under intense scrutiny for its lack of transparency. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express the Minister criticised the current system, stating that it is deeply flawed and will be replaced with a more accountable framework. Energy Minister, John Jinapor “The current Gold-for-Oil programme we’ve inherited—we will discontinue it. Take it from me,” he declared. However, he noted that an immediate shift is not feasible as a workable…

Vice Chair of the Special Committee probing the vetting chaos, Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi has disclosed the reason why he recused himself from the hearing of the Committee probing the vetting chaos on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. The Asante Akim Central MP who was part of the members questioning witnesses who appeared before the Committee recused himself in the course of the hearing after receiving a directive from the leader of the Minority Caucus, Alexander Afenyo-Markin. Explaining his reason for recusing himself and why the hearing was suspended, he noted that the Committee’s hearing was supposed to be in-camera and not to…