Colonel Festus Aboagye (Rtd.) has cautioned the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to be careful in how it handles the process to restore democracy in Niger after soldiers toppled President Mohamed Bazoum and took control of the Sahelian country. The security analyst bashed the regional bloc’s threat to intervene in the crisis militarily […] The post ECOWAS

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At least 36 people have died as fast-moving wildfires tear through the Hawaiian island of Maui, officials say. The deaths in the city of Lahaina, the island’s main tourist destination, came as strong winds from a distant hurricane fanned the flames. The fire is one of several ongoing blazes that have burnt entire neighbourhoods to […] The post Hawaii fires:

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr. Ato Forson, is not backing down on his call for the resignation of the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison and his deputies. Dr. Forson earlier this week insisted that Dr. Addison must step down following the GH¢60 billion loss incurred by the apex bank in […] The post Ato Forson reiterates

Former President John Dramani Mahama, has suggested that the governor of the Bank of Ghana is using the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) as a smokescreen to mask his alleged mismanagement of the central bank. The NDC Flagbearer’s comment comes after the Bank of Ghana explained that GH¢53.1 billion out of the GH¢60 billion losses […] The post BoG Boss

Healthcare workers in the Greater Accra Region are urging the government to establish an insurance programme for health professionals. They are also requesting incentive packages for staff working in remote areas to boost their commitment to healthcare services. Reverend Dr. Ebenezer Asiamah, the Chairman of the Greater Accra Regional Directors of Health, emphasized these points […] The post Healthcare

Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has predicted a tough time for former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah, in defending her case. The Office of the Special Prosecutor has frozen the former minister’s account, as it investigates her for corruption and corruption-related offences after it came to light that she was keeping more […] The post Cecilia

The Ghana Police Service bids farewell to one of its most distinguished horses, P/H Corporal Queen Mother. The gallant horse, known for its unwavering dedication and service, passed away on the 8th of August, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of remarkable ceremonial performances and state functions. P/H Corporal Queen Mother, a symbol of honour and […] The post Police

Access to decent housing is a fundamental human right. Across sub-Saharan Africa, however, this right remains an elusive dream for many households. In Ghana, for example, the government estimates a staggering deficit of 1.8 million homes. Many households don’t get basic services either: 28.6% rely on wells for water, over a third use public latrines and one in ten […] The post Ghana’s

Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo says the judiciary’s persistent efforts continue to increase the quality of justice, though there is so much more that needs to be done. She said apart from providing physical courts, expanding, and refining the rules of procedure with which they work, the Judicial Service was also working hard at instilling […] The post There

The Member of Parliament (MP) for the Bawku Central constituency and a Member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, says it is too late for diplomacy to be used in resolving the Niger crisis. He said that diplomacy would not achieve ECOWAS’ intended results. Ayariga made this comment in […] The post Niger coup:

Hopes are fading for a quick resolution of Niger’s coup or the potential use of force by the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) to free Nigerien president Mohammed Bazoum and restore him to power. Ecowas leaders gave the Nigerien military junta an ultimatum to cede power within seven days of 30 July or face a military intervention. […] The post Niger

Former Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah has disassociated himself from speculation that he’s being considered as a running mate to the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama, for the 2024 polls. In a statement dated August 9, the former Chief of Staff said he’s not interested in such a position. “I wish […] The post I’m

Former Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah has disassociated himself from speculation that he’s being considered as a running mate to the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama, for the 2024 polls. In a statement dated August 9, the former Chief of Staff said he’s not interested in such a position. “I wish […] The post Julius

The Bank of England forecast on Tuesday that it would make a net loss of just over 150 billion pounds ($193 billion) over the next 10 years as it unwinds its quantitative easing (QE) gilt purchases, up from 100 billion pounds projected in April. That loss will need to be funded by the government, at […] The post Bank of England forecasts 150 billion pound

The Bank of Ghana has assured that it is committed to the highest standards of prudent management, governance, and transparent accounting and auditing methods. It stated that because it is a non-commercial bank, its financial results have no impact on its operations. This comes on the back of calls for the resignation of the Governors […] The post We acted as

Kofi Akpaloo, the leader of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), has promised to pay unemployment benefits to the youth if he is elected president in the 2024 general elections. Akpaloo made the promise in an interview on the Point Blank segment on Eyewitness News on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. The former presidential candidate of […] The post Kofi Akpaloo

The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central and a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, says the regional bloc will succeed even with the slightest effort if it intervenes in the Niger coup. On July 27, soldiers, primarily from the presidential guard, seized Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, leading […] The post ECOWAS

The Minority in Parliament says the closure of the Niger border due to the military takeover of the country has revealed the monumental failure of the government’s Planting for Food and Jobs policy. Ghanaian onion traders who have been stranded at the Benin border for an extended period have appealed to President Nana Addo Dankwa […] The post Stranded

Former Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Asawase, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has urged the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) to engage protesting tricycle operators and revise its ban against the use of tricycles in the Kumasi central business district. The KMA on July 25 began enforcing the ban against tricycle usage in the central […] The post KMA