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The Sunon Asogli Thermal Plant has been closed, removing 560 megawatts (MW) of power from the national grid. The government’s debt to the power generator caused the plant to close. The independent power producer said in a letter to Pulse.com.gh that it had permanently closed its plant and was therefore suspending operations. It stated that the government’s failure to meet its financial obligations to the power plant’s management was the reason behind the decision. The letter reads: “Sunon Asogli Power (Ghana) Limited Company announces with regret an indefinite suspension of operations at the Sunon Asogli Power Plant, effective Monday, December…

Richard Ahiagbah, the National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has criticized former president, John Mahama’s 24-hour economy policy. John Mahama has suggested creating a new economic structure for the nation known as the “24-hour economy.” Politicians, business people, and representatives of other interest groups have voiced varying degrees of optimism and interest in the proposal’s specifics. For this policy to work, it means industries and companies would need more electricity for production of goods and services. Mahama and the NDC said they will provide more electricity power to these companies at an affordable discount. However, Richard Ahiagbah…

Shatta Wale, a dancehall artist, has proclaimed that he is a heavenly servant on a mission to use music to benefit children. At the Guinness Accravaganza on Saturday, December 2, 2023, Shatta Wale made a commitment to improve the lives of young people by attempting to spare them the hardships he experienced as a child. He talked about how he uses music to spread the word of God and revealed personal anecdotes of his one-on-one meetings with the Almighty. “We are blessed by God, and I just want people to follow me for more reasons than just my music.” I…

Haruna Iddrisu, the member of parliament for Tamale South for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has demanded an investigation into Ghana’s delegation to the Conference of Parties (COP28) in Dubai. He said it was absurd that the nation had sent over six hundred (600) people to the conference. On Monday, December 4, 2023, the former Minority Leader lamented the effect of COP28 attendance numbers on state coffers while speaking on the floor of parliament. “Mr. Speaker, with this economic distress, how can Ghana lead a delegation of 618 persons? Are we shouldering the economic gain and hardship of the Ghanaian?…

In the Northern Region of the 2024 general elections, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has been defeated by National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Mahama, according to a recent poll by Global Info Analytics. Mahama received 55% of the vote among North Region electors in the poll released on Monday, December 2, 2023, with Dr. Bawumia receiving 37% of the vote. Alan Kyerematen, the leader of the Movement for Change, is next. He received 4% of the vote, placing him third in the poll, while 3% of voters said they had not decided who to vote for yet. Less than…

Aisha Huang, a Chinese national known as the “galamsey queen,” was imprisoned by the Criminal Division of the Accra High Court for engaging in illicit mining within the nation. In addition, Aisha Huang was fined GH¢48,000 and will be deported once her jail sentence is up. The court, chaired by Justice Lydia Osei-Marfo, found her guilty of conducting an illegal mining operation, facilitating the participation of individuals engaged in an illegal mining operation, and employing foreign nationals without authorization. On the basis of her own plea, Aisha Huang was found guilty of entering Ghana while being barred from returning. In…

If you are a car owner in Ghana, then starting 2024, the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), under the President Nana Akufo-Addo and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia government has imposed an Excise Duty (tax). Ghanaian vehicle owners are expected to pay an amount of GHc100 compulsory tax for owning a car, motor, or any other moving machine that uses petrol or diesel. However, failure to pay this newly imposed tax by the NPP government will attract a prison sentence for tax evasion. Akpeteshie, an alcoholic beverage made locally, will now cost more to consumers. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the minority leader,…

The founder and leader of Movement for Change and former Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen has taken a swipe at Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and other critics who have criticized John Mahama’s 24-hour economy policy. Over the weekend, on December 2nd, 2023, Alan Kyerematen stormed Kumasi with his ‘Afrafranto’ walk with thousands of youth joining the former Trade Minister. Speaking to the gathering, Alan Kyerematen underscored the importance of John Mahama’s 24-hour economy but said it has to be built on industrialization, infrastructure, and tourism. “If Mahama says he will implement a 24-hour economy policy if voted…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is optimistic that newly elected NPP presidential candidate and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will lead the ruling party to victory in the upcoming 2024 general elections. Speaking to the NPP on Saturday, December 2, 2023, following the party’s parliamentary primaries in orphan constituencies around the nation, President Nana Akufo-Addo predicted the party would win the general elections in 2024. According to him, the NPP party under the leadership of a deserved elected new flagbearer, Dr. Bawumia and with a formidable unity they will break the 8 in 2024 polls. “Through this, we shall create…

Despite requests to reschedule, Senior High School (SHS) first-year students across the country are expected to report to their respective schools today. Parental groups, teacher unions, and other pertinent parties have urged the Ghana Education Service (GES) to reevaluate the reporting, but their requests have not been answered. Amidst the limited time for parents to prepare, Parliament intervened and urged the Education Ministry to reschedule the date from Monday, December 4 to the first week of January. READ ALSO: Newspaper Headlines: Monday, December 4, 2023 – InsightNewsgh.com However, GES insisted in a statement that the date stays the same and…