Slovakia caused an upset in their Euro 2024 opener as they stunned Group E favourites Belgium in a chaotic encounter in Frankfurt. There was drama in the final minutes as Romelu Lukaku thought he had equalised, only for the video assistant referee (VAR) to rule it out for handball in the build-up. It was the […] The post Late drama as Slovakia shock Belgium at Euro 2024
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has announced his intention to dismantle several government projects deemed wasteful, including the widely pursued ‘One Village, One Dam’ initiative. Mahama emphasised that reallocating funds from these projects would enable significant investments in ventures that could bolster the nation’s economic growth and generate […] The post Election
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has thrown its support behind the organisers of the ‘Hands Off Our Hotels Demonstration.’ The protest is in opposition to the sale of 60 percent stake in six hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong. A statement dated Monday, June 17 […] The post SSNIT
The Court of Appeal has in a unanimous judgment, thrown out an appeal filed by the first accused in the Fake ambulance Trial, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson in which he alleged that the charges brought by the Republic against him were defective. Dr. Ato Forson had contended before the Court of Appeal that the charges […] The post Ambulance case: Court of Appeal throws out Ato Forson
An AstroTurf project in Mankranso in Ahafo Ano southwest of the Ashanti Region is in limbo as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) are accusing each other of abandoning the project. While the NPP is accusing the NDC’s leadership in the area of sabotage, the NDC says the government has so […] The post Residents of Mankranso bemoan
In a move to address the longstanding issue of delays in passport processing, the Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress, Sammy Gyamfi, has argued that the implementation of a 24-hour economy, spearheaded by President John Mahama will eliminate queues and drastically reduce the wait time for passport issuance. Under this new system, passport application […] The post 24-Hour
In a groundbreaking move towards revitalising the nation’s economy, Eric Opoku, the Member of Parliament for Asunafo South has revealed that over 9000 new jobs will be created at the country’s ports as part of the new 24-hour strategy being promised flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama. This ambitious initiative is expected […] The post 24-Hour
Organisers of the ‘Hands Off Our Hotels’ demonstration are set to protest the sale of a 60% stake in six hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) on Tuesday, June 17. The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, a convener of the demonstration, has already petitioned the Commission […] The post SSNIT
The Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, has expressed concern over the importation of rice by the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) for distribution to disaster victims. He argues that the government imports over $2 billion worth of rice annually, while local rice farmers struggle to find a market for their produce. […] The post Murtala
Concerns about the low academic performance of students in rural areas have been voiced by the education think tank Africa Education Watch. This growing disparity in academic performance, according to Eduwatch, is attributed to the lack of adequate teaching infrastructure and materials. A fellow with Africa Education Watch, Divine Kpe emphasises the need to provide […] The post Eduwatch
One of the most celebrated journalists in the media industry, Umaru Sanda Amadu also known as ‘Cowboy Journalist’ has made an astonishing revelation that he never dreamt of making it in life while growing up. Unlike many who harbour childhood dreams of grandeur, the celebrated Journalist spent his early years herding cattle with his father. […] The post I
The High Court in Kumasi has dismissed the suit filed by Chief Inspector Samuel Krah against the Inspector-General of Police and the State over his promotion. The court presided by Justice Kwasi Anokyi Gyimah in a judgment on Friday 14th June 2024 said the Chief Inspector is not entitled to automatic promotion simply because he […] The post ‘You’re
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has lauded Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for his exemplary leadership and generosity, emphasizing the significant impact he has made on people’s lives. In his 2024 National Eid ul Adha prayers speech in Accra, Sheikh Sharubutu commended Dr Bawumia for using the blessings of his leadership position […] The post National
Dubai is set to host the inaugural Premier Energy Leadership Conference & Awards 2024 – Middle East & Africa (PELADubai2024), an esteemed event celebrating outstanding achievements in the energy sector. This landmark event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, 17th – Friday, 18th October 2024, at the Al Khoory Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, […] The post Dubai
Tesla shareholders have approved Elon Musk’s multi-billion-dollar pay package. The package is now worth $44bn (£34bn). The package was once as much as $56bn (£44bn) but has declined in value in tandem with Tesla’s stock. The proposal passed despite opposition from some large institutional investors and proxy firms. Onstage at the annual shareholder meeting in […] The post Tesla
Kylian Mbappe confirmed on Sunday he will not play for France’s Olympic team at the Paris Games as his new club Real Madrid are against the idea. The 25-year-old said in March that he was keen on playing at his home Games but since the Olympic football tournament is not on FIFA’s calendar, clubs are […] The post Mbappe rules out playing at Paris
An armed group linked to al-Qaeda, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), has claimed responsibility for what it said was an attack on June 11 that killed more than 100 Burkina Faso soldiers in the Mansila area near the border with Niger, the SITE Intelligence Group said. On Sunday, SITE quoted a JNIM statement as saying […] The post Al-Qaeda
Businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Seidu Agongo has appealed to Ghanaians to show more compassion and generosity to one another during the Eid-ul-Adha festival and beyond. Alhaji Agongo, who is sponsoring thousands of people into school, through skills training and with shelter, food, and funds, said it was only in giving that human beings found true […] The post Let
The Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) has engaged close to 2000 management members of its facilities to take decisive steps towards the full adoption, ownership, and institutionalization of the SafeCare Quality Improvement program in all health facilities under CHAG for sustained and continuous improvement. The nationwide engagement meeting of all healthcare facility management members […] The post 2,000
Groupe Nduom has challenged the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) statements concerning GN Savings from August 16, 2019. The BoG on June 14 justified its decision to revoke the license of GN Bank in 2019 insisting that the action was warranted due to significant regulatory breaches. The Central Bank maintains that GN Bank failed to comply […] The post Restore and upgrade
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