Author: Insight News

According to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the government has demonstrated a commitment to safeguarding workers’ incomes and jobs. Akufo-Addo claims that the government has increased both worker and pensioner existing incomes. On Monday, May 1, 2023, during the May Day celebration in Bolgatanga, he said the government is constantly working to revive the failing economy in a speech to the Trades Union Congress (TUC). According to him, the government is aware of how the Program affects workers and is therefore looking to explore alternative, more advantageous options while staying within the bounds of debt sustainability. He recalled how organized…

Dr. Kwabena Duffour, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer candidate, has shot back at those who have questioned his age as he seeks to become the opposition party’s presidential candidate. He claimed that competence and integrity, not age, are what matter in governance and management. In an exclusive interview with Media General’s Paa Kwesi Asare, the former finance minister made references to the biblical account of how God chose Moses over other young Hebrews who were available throughout Egypt to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. “When God decided to rescue the Hebrews from Egypt, He didn’t take…

Former President John Dramani Mahama sent his best wishes to Ghanaians on this Labor Day, which is being observed today, May 1. Ghanaians observe this day with the following theme: Protecting Incomes and Pensions in an era of economic crises: our responsibility’. In a post, Mr. Mahama praised all employees for keeping the ship afloat during difficult economic times. He also criticized the government for failing to close the unemployment gap and making matters worse for Ghanaians under 30. Mr. Mahama thanked the laborers for their efforts and urged everyone to hold out hope for a better future that will…

The Honorable Nana Akufo-Addo is confident that his administration is continuously working to revive the faltering economy. The President assured that the government is assiduously working with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to win board approval for Ghana’s $3 billion bailout to address the current economic crisis during his speech at the May Day celebration in Bolgatanga. “We continue to work tirelessly to complete all prior actions required to present Ghana’s request to the IMF’s integrity board for approval. We have also made substantial progress on the debt exchange program as well as our engagements with bilateral creditors to secure…

With effect from today, Monday, May 1, 2023, the National Communications Authority (NCA) and the telcos have made a shortcode available for the general public to use to confirm the numbers associated with their Ghana Cards. There have been numerous reports of users complaining about scammers who exploit loopholes to link people’s Ghana Cards to their numbers, prompting them to call for a standard and straightforward system that will enable them to confirm the numbers linked to their Cards. Following that, telecommunications companies were hired to introduce a shortcode that will enable users to check the number of SIM cards…

Ghana’s Most Beautiful (GMB) 2022 4th Runner up, Xornam has open up about her relationship life. According to her, most of them men who come close to her are using money to lure her into a relationship. She further explained that money is important in every relationship but she would demand for other things as well. “I have met some men that when they’re trying to get closer to me they want to use money to lure me. There are lot of things that some ladies demand in a relationship than money of course I wouldn’t defuse the fact that…

Controversial Dancehall artist, Shatta Wale has described himself in a recent interview as someone who doesn’t possess the talent of fathering a child. Shatta Wale’s 8-year relationship with his ex-girlfriend Michy produced a handsome boy Majesty but the ‘On God’ hitmaker hasn’t had the chance to be close to his son since their breakup. The self-claimed ‘King of African Dancehall’ on several occasions appealed to Michy for a comeback with the intentions of allowing him to be near to his son. All efforts from the multiple award-winning musician have proven futile as Michy has turned him down and cut all…

Empress McBrown is one name that is still fresh in everyone’s mind in Ghana this morning. On Sunday, April 30, 2021, Ghanaian actress and television personality Empress Nana Ama McBrown took over social media trends as the premiere of her new show on Onua TV. Tens of thousands of live streams were watched during the first episode of the lifestyle and entertainment show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. The debut show was given a fitting introduction thanks to the revitalizing new set, an enthralled studio audience, unexpected guests, and a rapturous crowd gathered outside Media General Premises. Baby…

The minority in Parliament has supported former president John Mahama’s assertions regarding the cocoa industry. According to Mr. Mahama, the government’s inability to effectively manage the sector is the reason why the nation’s cocoa industry has lost some of its luster. When Mahama spoke to party members and executives during a campaign stop in the Western North Region, he cited the government’s failure to annually adjust the producer price of cocoa as one of the factors that contributed to the sector’s demise. The Ghana Cocoa Board responded to the allegations by refuting them all, calling the statement false and harmful…

Gospel musician Brother Sammy has come under fire from entertainment critic Arnold Asamoah Baidoo for his inappropriate publicity stunts to promote his upcoming gospel event. Before the release of his most recent album, Brother Sammy encouraged sexily endowed women to twerk as a publicity stunt to draw attention to the event. For the umpteenth time, Brother Sammy has garnered attention for his awkward approach to courting influence. His publicity stunt for his event has caused outrage among some Ghanaians and business leaders, who have denounced the stunt. In a debate on UTV’s showbiz night, Brother Sammy defended his justification for…