Ghana’s Parliament has dismissed accusations that Speaker Alban Bagbin is delaying the recall of Members of Parliament (MPs) due to his political affiliation. A statement released on Thursday, April 18, 2024, by the Parliamentary Service clarified that the House is currently in recess with MPs attending to constituents, while Bagbin is on assignment in Dubai. […] The post Allegations

The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD) has condemned the recent offensive comments made by Shatta Wale towards fellow dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy. A recent viral video shows Shatta Wale ridiculing Stonebwoy’s disability. Shatta Wale is alleged to have taunted Stonebwoy, insinuating that his disability is a consequence of being morally corrupt in God’s sight. On […] The post Federation

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed his commitment to developing a resilient cocoa industry that prioritises the welfare of cocoa farmers. He made the comments during the official opening of the permanent office of the Cote d’Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative in Accra. Underlining his government’s accomplishments President Akufo-Addo stressed that his administration has instituted the […] The post I’ll

The Minister of Railways Development, John Peter Amewu, has confirmed the safety of all passengers and crew members on board the newly imported train from Poland, which was involved in an accident during a test run. The train, recently acquired by Ghana and intended for operation on the Tema-Mpakadan railway line, was involved in an […] The post No injuries reported in

The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is donating 100,000 doses of the anthrax vaccine in support of the Government of Ghana and the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) anthrax vaccination campaign. The campaign is expected to cover about one million animals across the five regions of the […] The post U.S.

The U.S. Embassy and Emerging Public Leaders have begun training public servants working in Ghana’s public safety sector. The Professionals Engaged Against Conflict & Endangerment (PEACE) programme, implemented by Ghana-based Emerging Public Leaders, will provide professional development and leadership training for 25 public servants over one year. As part of the United States Strategy to […] The post U.S.

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The Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey, acting on the advice of the Bono Regional Security Council and by the Executive Instrument has imposed a Curfew on Sampa Township in Jaman North District of the Bono Region following some chieftaincy disputes in the area.  The curfew time is from 4:00 pm to 7:00 am each day effective […] The post Curfew imposed on Sampa over chieftaincy

The Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey, acting on the advice of the Bono Regional Security Council and by the Executive Instrument has imposed a Curfew on Sampa Township in Jaman North District of the Bono Region following some chieftaincy disputes in the area.  The curfew time is from 4:00 pm to 7:00 am each day effective […] The post Curfew imposed on Sampa,

Ghana’s recently acquired train, which arrived from Poland and intended to operate on the Tema-Mpakadan railway line, has been involved in an accident during a test run in the Asuogyaman District. The Ministry of Railways Development, in a statement dated Thursday, April 18, 2024, clarified that the accident took place around 12:10 pm on the […] The post Ghana’s

The Director of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) in the Northern Region, Alhassan Seidu, has called on President Akufo-Addo to assent to the Anti-Witchcraft bill. His call is aimed at combating the unjust tagging of individuals, particularly elderly women, as witches. The director made these remarks during an event at the […] The post CHRAJ

In 2023, Pepsodent took a significant leap towards revolutionizing dental care with its Teledentistry Initiative, a move that has not only showcased the brand’s commitment to innovative oral health solutions but has also set a solid foundation for its plans in 2024. This initiative emerged against a backdrop of global disruptions caused by the COVID-19 […] The post Pioneering

The staff of the Ashanti Regional branch of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) are demanding an apology from the Regional Minister, Simon Osei-Mensah, for his alleged mistreatment of the General Manager, Ing. Mark Wiafe Asumani. The Regional Minister has been accused of making derogatory remarks about the General Manager following a power cut at […] The post Ashanti

Naa Okromo, the 15-year-old girl at the heart of a recent child marriage case, will be released to her parents today after a directive by the Attorney General. This follows a psychological and medical evaluation that confirmed she is not pregnant. Minister Designate for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dakoa Newman, announced the development at […] The post Underage

Operations at Dubai International Airport remain severely disrupted after heavy rains battered the United Arab Emirates and neighbouring countries. The storm pounded the UAE on Tuesday, flooding roads and sections of the busy international airport. Flash floods have now killed 20 people in Oman and one in the UAE. Some inbound flights have resumed on […] The post Dubai Airport

The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has expressed deep concern over the government’s alleged failure to pay mandatory contributions for over 700,000 Ghanaian workers. NAGRAT President, Angel Carbonu, accused the government of financial misconduct during a press conference on Thursday, April 18. He specifically highlighted the non-payment of Tier 2 pension scheme contributions and […] The post NAGRAT

The Bono Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service, Dr Kofi Amo-Kodieh, has called on the government and stakeholders to urgently post unemployed nurses to fill the gap in a bid to address the shortage of health personnel in the country. His plea follows the increased number of nurses leaving the country to seek greener […] The post Bono Region: GHS Director

To boost economic growth and increase revenue mobilization, the Ghanaian government is implementing measures to improve the country’s tax-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio. Abena Osei Asare, the Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, has stated that while efforts to increase tax mobilization in the formal sector have been made, plans are advanced to widen […] The post Govt

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has disclosed that it has submitted a request to the government to change the name of the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy to reflect the levy’s real purpose. Abass Tasunti, Head of Economic Regulation at the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) said the current name gives the public a wrong impression […] The post We’ve

A police officer from the Visibility Unit in the Ashanti Region died tragically in a crash on Wednesday, April 17th. Reports say the officer, who was on patrol duty at Tech Junction, pursued a motorcyclist who jumped a red light. Sadly, while in pursuit, the officer’s motorbike collided with a parked truck (registration number GM […] The post Ashanti Region: Police