Frederick Opare-Ansah, campaign manager for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has highlighted the NPP flagbearer’s deep empathy towards those experiencing hardship. He expressed no surprise at Dr. Bawumia’s commitment to provide free tertiary education for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Bawumia has pledged to grant free tertiary education to […] The post Bawumia’s
The National Commission for Civic Education has appeared before the Council of State members to brief the eminent gathering about the Commission’s planned activities and programmes for the year. Ms. Kathleen Addy briefed the Council and outlined well-thought-out and citizens-centred programmes as Ghana goes to the polls this year. She mentioned activities that will rally […] The post NCCE
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has declared the commencement of the ban on drumming and noise-making. According to a statement released by the AMA on Friday, May 3, the 2024 ban on drumming and noise-making will be enforced from Monday, May 6th to Thursday, June 6th, 2024. Guidelines have been issued by the AMA for […] The post Ban on drumming, noise-making kicks off May
The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has initiated an investigation into the alleged electoral offence involving temporary officers of the Electoral Commission (EC) and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Kwadaso Dr Kingsley Nyarko during the by-election at Ejisu in the Ashanti Region. A viral video on April 30 during the by-election showed Dr Nyarko placing […] The post Ejisu
As the country transitions to a low-carbon economy, the need for renewable energy sources in our energy mix has become increasingly important. During the power supply challenges, some experts suggested that consumers (individuals and institutions) should go in for off-grid solar solutions (captive generations) to avoid the unpredictability of electricity supply from the Electricity Company […] The post Elikplim
The court is now hearing from Georgia Longstreet, a paralegal with the NY District Attorney’s Office who reviewed 10,000 social media posts for this trial. The day started with the continued testimony of Doug Daus, a forensic analyst who examined Michael Cohen’s iPhone – which contained a massive 39,745 contacts. Cohen is expected to testify […] The post Judge
Highlife superstar, Gladstorm Kwabena Akwaboah Jnr has tied the knot with Theresa in a colourful ceremony on Friday, May 3, 2024. Mrs Akwaboah looked stunning in a corseted kente gown featuring hand-beaded red, blue, and yellow patterns. She wore a 360 frontal lace wig ponytail with a portion of the hair styled to create a […] The post Highlife star Akwaboah ties the knot appeared first
Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, the President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), has condemned the fatal shooting of a soldier at Millennium City in Kasoa, Central Region, over a land dispute. The military officer, believed to be in his late 30s, was shot dead, while two other officers with him managed to escape without injuries, on […] The post Kasoa: GJA condemns
Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, the President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), has appealed to journalists to renew their campaign against illegal small-scale mining, commonly known as galamsey. He expressed concern over the reduced media attention on galamsey, while recognizing the positive impact of their past collective efforts. The GJA President suggested that if duty bearers […] The post Resume
The Energy Minister, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempreh, has stated that the power outages, locally known as ‘dumsor’, only happened under the erstwhile John Mahama administration. At the Government Assurances Committee meeting in Accra on Friday, May 3, Dr Opoku Prempreh reiterated that the ongoing power crisis are due to efforts to rectify the energy challenges. […] The post We’re
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has impounded some expired food items from the storerooms of the Zuarungu Senior High School in the Upper East region. The expired food items were seized and taken away when an FDA team appeared unannounced on the school’s campus in the Bolgatanga East District. The FDA also urged school […] The post FDA uncovers expired food items at Zuarungu
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has pledged to transform small-scale miners into millionaires if elected president. Addressing a group of small-scale miners in the Western Region as part of his Nationwide Tour, the vice president outlined plans to revolutionize the mining sector to benefit local miners. He emphasised the establishment of community mining […] The post I’ll
3rd May is a very important day for journalists worldwide. This is the date set aside to celebrate World Press Freedom Day; a great day to outline reasons why Ghanaian journalists may not be well paid… 1. Economic Conditions The overall economic state of Ghana limits what media companies can afford to pay. High inflation […] The post World Press Freedom Day –
Doug Daus, a forensic analyst with the NY District Office, will take the stand again in the trial. Tasked with examining Michael Cohen’s iPhone, Daus yesterday revealed that the ex-lawyer had a massive 39,745 contacts. Cohen is expected to testify at some point, as is Stormy Daniels, but it is unclear when. Justice Juan Merchan […] The post Trump trial witness cites
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) in collaboration with the Public Service Workers Union of the Trades Union Congress (PSWU of TUC) and the Queen Mothers Foundation, have hosted a spectacular event, ‘Feast Ghana’, to celebrate May Day. The event, which took place at the Forecourt of the Accra International Conference Centre, brought together over 2,500 […] The post Ghana
The Majority in Parliament has defended its decision to invoke Order 53 of the House’s Standing Orders, asserting that the decision to recall Parliament from recess was made in good faith. The caucus advocates that Parliament’s recall is to tackle various significant issues. Primarily, they are seeking to endorse the Appointments Committee’s 34th report. Secondly, […] The post Request
The Majority in Parliament has described as baseless, demands by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the prosecution of individuals implicated in the SML-GRA contract. Members of the Majority caucus contended that there is insufficient evidence to implicate any government official in causing financial loss to the state, thus making prosecution in the SML-GRA deal […] The post SML-GRA
Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has called on Ghanaians to vote for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the upcoming December polls. In a post on X, formally Twitter, to celebrate the commissioning of 124 homes as part of the Appiatse reconstruction project, Mr Ahiagbah said Dr Bawumia will do more […] The post Appiatse Reconstruction
Ghana’s economy and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa are expected to witness an encouraging 3.8 percent growth in 2024. International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) 2024 Regional Economic Outlook for sub-Sahara Africa projected that the economies in sub-Saharan Africa will rise from the 3.4 percent recorded in 2023 to 3.8 percent in 2024. According to the outlook, […] The post Ghana,
Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, a member of the National Council of Elders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has warned that the party risks dissolution if members do not unite ahead of the 2024 general elections. He underscored the importance of unity among NPP members, expressing concern that unresolved internal disputes could negatively impact the party’s electoral […] The post Unite
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