The Toll Workers Association of Ghana has criticized Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s proposal to reintroduce road tolls as a strategy to secure votes from them. In 2022, Ghana eliminated road tolls to alleviate traffic congestion on major roads. During a tour of the Volta Region, the Vice President, who is also the flagbearer of […] The post Bawumia’s
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has projected the revenue requirement for the second quarter to be GH?6.81 billion. The projection, the PURC believes will result in an increase of GH?1.14 billion over the first quarter revenue requirement. Total revenue requirement for the first quarter of 2024, amounted to GHS5.67 billion. The PURC has announced […] The post PURC
The 25th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), a prestigious event in the music industry, was successfully hosted by Charterhouse on Saturday, June 1, 2024. The highlight of the evening was dancehall artiste Stonebwoy, who clinched the most coveted award. The Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed upon the legendary Highlife Artiste, Amakye Dede, […] The post 25th TGMA: Full list
In the Sagnarigu Municipality in the Northern Region, a significant number of junior high school (JHS) girls are facing increased absenteeism due to inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities, particularly during their menstrual cycles. This alarming trend underscores the urgent need for improved WASH infrastructure to support the educational and health needs of adolescent […] The post Sagnarigu
Inaki Williams, the forward for Black Stars and Athletic Bilbao, tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Patricia Morales, in a stunning ceremony. The event took place on Saturday, June 1, at the Basílica de Begoña in Bilbao, Spain. The wedding was a significant gathering, with attendees from the football world, including Athletic squad members, […] The post Black
Two far-right Israeli ministers have threatened to quit and collapse the governing coalition if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agrees to a Gaza ceasefire proposal unveiled by US President Joe Biden on Friday. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said they were opposed to striking any deal before Hamas was destroyed. But […] The post Israeli
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has promised to establish an electric motorbike assembling plant if he wins the 2024 general elections. He pledged to offer the motorbikes on a hire-purchase basis to commercial motorbike operators, also known as “Okada” riders. While addressing motor riders in Ashaiman, Mr. Mahama stated, […] The post Election
The Founder and President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe has dismissed claims that the 3rd accused in the Ambulance case, Richard Jakpa, doctored the leaked tape involving him and the Attorney General, Godfred Dame. In an interview on The Big Issue on Citi TV/FM, hosted by Selorm Adonoo, Mr. Cudjoe expressed his belief that the […] The post Ambulance
The Executive Presbytery of Assemblies of God Ghana, led by General Superintendent Rev. Stephen Wengam, has launched a book on Ministerial Ethics, Code of Conduct and Etiquette for Pastors and their Spouses. The book, along with another manual for administrative programmes and activities and a disciplinary code, was unveiled and launched at the 4th Executive […] The post Assemblies
Commuters using the Bimbilla Chichagi road to reach communities in the area have expressed fear of losing their lives due to the poor condition of the boats and canoes on the Oti River. The state of these canoes is alarming. The boats and canoes not only suffer from water leakage but also have weak engines […] The post Commuters demand action as unsafe boats
Pedestrians who frequent the Kawukudi stretch in Accra have raised concerns over the presence of mentally ill individuals occupying the bus shelters. These road users lament that the situation becomes particularly unbearable when they have to wait for public transport at these shelters. Bus shelters, commonly known as bus stops, provide passengers with protection from […] The post Kawukudi:
Alexander Segbefia, a former minister of health has called on Attorney General Godfred Dame to step aside to protect the reputation of Ghana’s legal profession. Segbefia’s comments come after a leaked tape involving the Attorney General and the 3rd accused in the Ato Forson ambulance case. The former minister believes the tape has adversely affected lawyers […] The post Step
Iconic Afro-Dancehall musician Livingstone Etse Satekla better known as Stonebwoy has emerged victorious at the 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, claiming the prestigious Artiste of the Year award. He faced tough competition from fellow Ghanaian music stars Kuami Eugene, King Promise, Sarkodie, Nacee, and Black Sherif but ultimately emerged on top. This remarkable win marks […] The post 25th
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is under growing pressure after leading the ruling African National Congress (ANC) to its worst election result in 30 years, forcing it to share power. With almost all the votes in from Wednesday’s poll, the ANC is on 40% – down from 58% at the previous election. This is lower […] The post South Africa’s
Carlo Ancelotti’s side turned in another signature European showing to wrap up their 15th European Cup Dani Carvajal started Real Madrid’s Champions League final fun, and Vinicius Jr sealed it, the duo grabbing a goal each as Los Blancos wrapped up yet another European Cup despite turning in a mostly tepid performance. The score was […] The post Real
Concerned Cocoa Farmers in the Ellembelle District on Saturday, June 1, stormed an illegal mining site at Sendu to express their frustration and opposition to the destruction of their cocoa farms and water bodies. The Leader of the Ellembelle Concerned Cocoa Farmers, Benjamin Azachie speaking after presenting their petition to the Ellembelle Member of Parliament, […] The post Ellembelle
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced an increase in Electricity and Water tariffs, effective July 1 to September 30, 2024. The Commission has stated that there will be a 3.45% increase in electricity tariffs for lifeline consumers (0-30kWh); a 5.84% increase for all other residential consumers who are not part of the lifeline […] The post PURC
Scores of community members besieged an accident scene, at Ohene-Nkwanta near Konongo on the Kumasi-Accra highway, forcefully opened the compartments of the tanker truck, and began siphoning the diesel. The intervention by police and military officers could not stop them from taking the diesel. One person died in the head-on collision involving the three vehicles. […] The post Scores
The Bank of Ghana recorded a loss of GH?10.50 billion for the financial year ending 2023. This loss was mainly due to a substantial increase in total interest expenses on open market operations by the Central Bank. These expenses on open market operations rose by GH?6.7 billion during the period under review. The increase in […] The post Bank of Ghana records GH?10.5bn
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated his commitment to legalising the operations of commercial motorbike riders, locally known as “Okada” if elected in the 2024 general elections. The NDC’s plans to operationalise the “Okada” business were disrupted after their defeat in the 2020 general elections. Speaking to motor […] The post I’ll
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