The National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG) has criticized the uncertainty of the date for local government elections. The Association, which derives its members from the Assemblies, says the uncertainty and delay in the elections continuously affect the operations of the NALAG. As a result, the General Secretary of the Association, Kokro Amankwah, […] The post NALAG

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Chairperson of Ghana’s Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa has insisted that the electoral body’s proposed constitutional instrument seeking to make the Ghana Card the sole voter registration document is not aimed at disenfranchising Ghanaians. Speaking to the media at the EC’s head office on Friday, Jean Mensa disclosed that the Commission is not interested in continuing […] The post Ghana

To promote fair, equitable, and balanced development in the Northern sector, the government has introduced the SOKO project in the five regions of the North. The Ministry of Local Government, in implementing this project, has organized a collaborative forum in Tamale to explore potential strategies for its implementation. Speaking at the forum, the Minister for […] The post Govt

To promote fair, equitable, and balanced development in the Northern sector, the government has introduced the SOCO project in the five regions of the North. The Ministry of Local Government, in implementing this project, has organized a collaborative forum in Tamale to explore potential strategies for its implementation. Speaking at the forum, the Minister for […] The post Govt

Up-and-coming Ghanaian artist SovT has released his second single of the year dubbed “Adom Wura.” The song is a genre-bending mix of gospel, highlife, and Afrobeats, and it reflects SovT’s unique musical vision. SovT grew up listening to a variety of genres, including reggae, highlife, and hiplife. In recent years, he has been influenced by […] The post SovT releases

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The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has commenced a nationwide training for all the 85 inaugurated District Mining Committees (DMCs) and selected small-scale miners. Speaking at the opening of the training of trainers workshop in Tarkwa, Western Region, the Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, said the training, which is […] The post Lands

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) held its 2023 Employers Breakfast Meeting in the Eastern Regional capital, Koforidua, for stakeholders in the Oti, Volta, and Eastern regions. The breakfast meeting, which was held under the theme “Providing Pension for All: The Role of the Employer,” aims to encourage employers in good standing to […] The post SSNIT

Afro Gospel dou, Brisen and Sikapa to release their first single for 2023 dubbed “Ogya.” The word “Ogya” is derived from the Twi language, meaning “fire” in English. This Afrogospel amapiano song beautifully captures the essence of a burning desire and zeal to fulfil the will of God. Bright Senanu Tsa ‘Brisen’ and Emmanuel Sikapa […] The post Brisen

My attention has been drawn to desperate attempts by some NPP social media activists to put a spin on a comment I made about sports betting in the run-up to the 2020 elections. In response to a question on how the NDC intends to fund the Sports Development Fund we promised in our 2020 manifesto, […] The post Sammy Gyamfi Esq. writes on betting tax appeared first on

Blacvolta, a prominent entity in entertainment, media, and technology, has recently made a significant mark in Kampala, Uganda, as part of its mission to expand its influence across the African continent.   A Highlighted Partnership: “Best of Kampala” Event Image Source: Blacvolta | Aerial view of the Best of Kampala Festival at the Lugogo Tennis […] The post Blacvolta’s

The Minister of Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has assured of the government’s support in reviving the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to boost downstream petroleum production. According to the sector minister, any positive gains recorded by the state-owned refinery would help cushion the government in its operations. Speaking at the 2nd Annual General Meeting of […] The post We’re

James Gyakye Quayson, the Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Assin North Constituency, has formally urged the Ghana Legal Council (GLC) to initiate disciplinary measures against the Attorney General, Godfred Dame. Quayson’s request stems from allegations of professional misconduct leveled against Dame in the context of his ongoing criminal trial in the High Court. The […] The post Take

The husband of former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Dapaah, Daniel Osei Kuffour has also been placed under arrest for ongoing investigations into alleged corruption and corruption-related offences following publications on some monies allegedly stolen from their home. This new information was provided in court when the office of the special prosecutor moved its application for confirmation […] The post OSP

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) says that plans by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to commit troops to Niger to ensure a return to constitutional rule would be futile if the citizens support the coup. ECOWAS military chiefs are currently meeting in Ghana to strategize on how best to send […] The post ECOWAS troops in

Former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Dapaah, has described the application of the special prosecutor to confirm a freeze and seizure order against her properties as an attempt to perpetuate arbitrary exercise of power based on misrepresentation of facts and resultant media frenzy. Her lawyers made this known when they opposed the application on Thursday. Lawyers of […] The post OSP’s

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that the voters’ registration exercise for individuals who have reached the age of 18 will commence on Tuesday, September 12 to Monday, October 2, 2023, and will be conducted at all 268 district offices across the nation. The Commission made this known at a press briefing in Accra dubbed, […] The post EC to embark on registration

The recently released results of the teachers’ promotional examination conducted by the Ghana Education Service (GES) have revealed a success rate of 69% among candidates who took the test in February. This means 31% of candidates were not able to meet the required threshold for promotion. Out of a total of 80,810 candidates who participated […] The post 31% of teachers fail promotional

The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), the Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) and the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) have indicated that the warning of the United States (US) Ambassador to Ghana on the Anti-LGBTQI+ bill was intended to intimidate lawmakers and the business community from supporting the passage of the bill. The US […] The post US