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Minority Leader and MP for Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam constituency, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has reacted to the newly introduced value-added tax (VAT) on residential customers who use more electricity than the allotted lifeline. Earlier on it was reported that with effect from January 1, 2024, the government announced plans to impose Value Added Tax (VAT) on residential electricity consumption that surpasses certain lifeline levels. This is a calculated move to increase revenue and comply with the PC-PEG, the Post-Covid-19 Programme for Economic Growth, which is supported by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The decision complies with Sections 35 and 37 of the…

Lydia Forson, a well-known actress and businesswoman, has expressed her worry about the ongoing blackouts, or “Dumsor,” that are occurring across the nation. This occurs at the same time that some Accra neighborhoods began to experience sporadic power supply on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, with comparable issues continuing for months in other areas. Lydia Forson warned Ghanaians not to minimize the gravity of the situation in a post on Platform X on Thursday, January 10, underlining that the current power outages are exactly like those that occurred in 2015. Lydia Forson declared categorically,”If I write about #dumsor, I don’t want…

InsightNewsgh.com looks at the stories making headlines of the various newspaper publications for today, Thursday, 11th January, 2024.

Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, the CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), has been made available. On Wednesday, January 10, the Special Prosecutor detained Mr. Ofosu Nkansah, who is running for the Asante Akim Central parliamentary seat against Anyimadu Antwi, the incumbent, for allegedly giving money to delegates prior to the NPP Parliamentary primaries. This relates to the money given to delegates at the Christmas celebrations in advance of the January 27 primary elections. In an interview with Eyewitness News on Citi FM, Felix Amakye, the constituency secretary for the New Patriotic Party in Asante Akim Central, disclosed that…

According to reports, the Special Prosecutor has detained Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, the CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP). On Wednesday afternoon, Mr. Nkansah, a candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primaries in Asante Akyem Central, was taken into custody. This relates to the money given to delegates at the Christmas celebrations in advance of the January 27 primary elections. Felix Amakye, a Constituency Secretary, claimed on Asempa FM Ekosii Sen that Kwame Anyimadu Antwi, the current MP, had reported the case to the Special Prosecutor. In order to help with ongoing investigations, Mr. Nkansah was…

It was all joy when Chef Faila finally ended her cookathon in her attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual, unofficially breaking the previous record. After clocking 227hours, Chef Faila Abdul-Razak turned off her gas cylinder to end her cooking marathon. Inspired by the accomplishments of Ugandan Chef Mama Dee, Chef Faila decided to extend her culinary feat to an impressive 10 days, instead of the original plan of a 5-day nonstop cooking marathon. In an effort to outpace other record breakers, Chef Faila’s attempt to complete the longest cooking marathon by…

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has recently instituted a nationwide ban on skin bleaching among students in all Second Cycle institutions in an effort to maintain discipline and foster a positive learning environment. This instruction is a part of the recently adopted harmonized Code of Conduct for pre-tertiary students by the Ghana Education Service Council. The problem is specifically addressed in the code section “Improper Dressing,” which reads, “Bleaching of the skin by a student shall not be allowed.” It is believed that the action is an attempt to dissuade students from engaging in unhealthy beauty practices and to encourage…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has been urged by Ghana Journalists Association President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour to swiftly launch an investigation and apply sanctions to the individuals who attacked broadcast journalist David Kobbina at Cape FM in the Central Region. In addition, he has urged the Ghana Police Service to look into the incident right away and apprehend those responsible. He also underlined that the policeman who had called Kobbena prior to the attack ought to be disciplined for acting in an unprofessional manner. Dwumfour confirmed that the incident has been verified by the GJA’s preliminary investigations. “This is the…

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, a member of parliament representing the North Tongu constituency, has charged that the government is helping the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, and his family to “run out” of the nation. According to the President’s instructions, Dr. Ammishaddai signed the contentious agreement between the GRA and Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML), which is currently being audited by the accounting and auditing firm KPMG. However, the North Tongu MP questioned why, less than a day after President Akufo-Addo ordered an investigation into the matter, the GRA boss and his family were permitted to…

After 226 hours, Failatu Abdul-Razak has successfully completed her attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual, unofficially breaking the previous record. Inspired by the accomplishments of Ugandan Chef Mama Dee, Chef Faila decided to extend her culinary feat to an impressive 10 days, instead of the original plan of a 5-day nonstop cooking marathon. In an effort to outpace other record breakers, Chef Faila’s attempt to complete the longest cooking marathon by an individual was extended from January 5th to January 10th, 2024. Alan Fisher holds the current official record, having cooked…