A joint police and military patrol team has been deployed to Foase and Twedie in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region in response to a clash between the youth of the two communities. A misunderstanding ensued between the youth of Twedie and Foase during a football competition for basic schools in the district […] The post Twedie-Foase clash: Security

Cyberteq Falcon Limited, a prominent cybersecurity firm in Ghana, secured multiple cybersecurity awards at the Africa Digital Economy Awards (ADEA), National Communications Awards (NCA) and Ghana Corporate and Excellence Awards (GCE Awards) concurrently. The concurrent honours took place in November this year at The Underbridge (NCA Awards) and Movenpick Hotel (GCE Awards) respectively. The ADEA […] The post Cyberteq

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), in partnership with the Ghana Optometry Association, has successfully organized a complimentary eye screening test for commercial drivers in Accra. This initiative is a significant component of the authority’s 25th-anniversary celebrations, aiming to ensure the safe operation of transport services during and after the Christmas season. In an […] The post DVLA

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has emphasized the urgent need for stakeholders, particularly Civil Society organizations across the West African sub-region, to come together in advocating for stable democratic governance on the continent. Over 30 Civil Society Organizations in West Africa, operating under the umbrella of the West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network […] The post ECOWAS

The Director of Elections and Research for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Evans Nimako, has unequivocally affirmed that the party’s leadership will not shield any parliamentary aspirants in the upcoming parliamentary primaries. He has assured a fair and level playing field for all prospective parliamentary aspirants, emphasizing that the internal elections will be conducted without […] The post NPP

Principals of Colleges of Education across Ghana have made a call for an urgent and comprehensive audit to investigate the alarming rates of failure among newly trained teachers in the recent licensure examinations. The call comes after a total of 6,451 (83.5%) prospective teachers who wrote the re-sit papers conducted in May 2023 by the […] The post Principals

The People’s National Convention (PNC) has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to consider the government’s proposed Legislative Instrument (LI) as a national issue, seeking to restrict the importation of certain products into the country. According to the party, the LI should not be politicized by the parties but […] The post ‘Treat

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and other high-ranking government officials on Wednesday engaged with the media at the uncompleted Bortey Sports Complex as the 2023 Africa Games draw near. Dr. Bawumia, accompanied by the Youth and Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, his deputy, Evans Bobbie, Minister for the Greater Accra Region, Henry Quartey, and LOC […] The post Bawumia

A Nigerian man named Ukechukwu was lynched by an angry mob in Gomoa Akoti, Central Region, after he allegedly stabbed two Ghanaians, causing severe injuries. Concerned residents rushed the victims to the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital. Eyewitnesses claim that Ukechukwu was suspected of being a ritualist, and the confrontation with the two Ghanaians led […] The post Gomoa

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu believes the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng is experiencing some frustrations in the execution of his duties. The Special Prosecutor addressing journalists on Wednesday, November 29, expressed grave concerns over the increasing trend of dismissive rulings in corruption cases, warning that this could lead to dire consequences for the country’s anti-corruption […] The post Frustrated

The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) has called off its intended strike following a meeting with the National Labour Commission (NLC) on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, to address concerns about their conditions of service. The strike, initiated by the Mortuary Workers on Tuesday, was prompted by unresolved issues related to their conditions of service, […] The post Mortuary

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, and the Majority in Parliament insist that the 2024 budget has been passed following the declaration of the voice vote by the Speaker, Alban Bagbin, despite the Minority’s position that the 2024 budget and economic statement have not been passed. The Majority caucus staged a walkout in Parliament during the […] The post Parliament

The Minority in Parliament has alleged that the Nana Akufo-Addo government has introduced 50 new taxes since 2017. He said the taxes have brought nothing but too much burden on the already impoverished Ghanaian. This allegation was made by the Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson during his concluding remarks on the 2024 budget debate […] The post Akufo-Addo

The Minority in Parliament has alleged that the Nana Akufo-Addo government has introduced 50 new taxes since 2017. He said the taxes have brought nothing but too much burden on the already impoverished Ghanaian. This allegation was made by the Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson during his concluding remarks on the 2024 budget debate […] The post Akufo-Addo

Celebrated gospel singer, Joe Mettle has extended his support to the victims of recent devastating floods in Mepe, Volta Region. This benevolence act, which serves as a beacon of hope in these challenging times, is part of his annual “Love Gift” initiative, where he visits communities, fellowships with them and makes generous donations. The donation […] The post Joe Mettle donates

The Minority in Parliament has alleged that there is a stalemate in Ghana’s negotiations for the second tranche of the $3 billion credit facility from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to the Minority, the statement stems from a disagreement between the government and the International Creditors’ Committee (ICC) regarding the cut-off point for the […] The post Minority

The Members of Parliament on the Majority side staged a walkout in Parliament on Wednesday during processes to approve the 2024. After the debate on the budget was concluded, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, announced that the policy document was to be approved or rejected through a voice vote. The post Majority stages walkout during approval of 2024 budget appeared

The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has expressed concerns that the country may not win the fight against corruption if his office’s efforts in waging war against the canker fail. He has, therefore, urged all arms of the government, especially the judiciary, and Ghanaians, to support his office in its work to ensure the accomplishment of […] The post Ghana

Former Minister of Trade, Haruna Iddrisu, has expressed concerns about the potential negative impact of the import restriction bill on Ghana’s trade relations with other countries. Mr. Iddrisu who is also the Member of Parliament for Tamale South constituency made this call in his contribution to the ongoing debate on the import restriction bill yet to be […] The post Import

The Women Caucus of the Minority Whip in Parliament has issued a one-month ultimatum to Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to eliminate taxes on both imported and locally manufactured sanitary pads in the country. During his presentation of the 2024 Budget on November 15, the Finance Minister announced a zero-rated tax on locally produced sanitary pads […] The post Minority