Like Pontius Pilate, the Electoral Commission (EC) says it has washed its hands of this Saturday’s presidential primaries of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The EC, which was dragged to the Supreme Court by the NDC over alleged irregularities, pulled out of the party’s internal primaries, following the suit filed by Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, seeking […] The post NDC
According to a Citinewsroom report, the Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry is blaming Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) for the collapse of four ongoing building projects recorded in the country in less than two weeks. The Chamber stated the failure of MMDAs to effectively assess the work of land developers who intend to put up […] The post Cases of collapsed buildings,
The Bantama Cluster of schools has joined the Asem Experimental M/A Primary School in the Ashanti region as one of the public schools that are collapsing as a result of poor maintenance. This has reportedly resulted in low enrolment, as most of the buildings in the school have developed cracks in the walls, thus making them unsafe […] The post Bantama cluster of schools in ruins appeared
An Accra Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour, Oheneba Kuffour, has remanded a 38-year old businessman, Tetteh Annang, into lawful custody for allegedly causing unlawful damage to the property of one Joseph Dodoo. Reading the facts of the case, the prosecuting officer, Chief John Gohoho, told the court that Joseph Dodoo, […] The post Businessman remanded for
Afrobarometer, a Pan-African research network dedicated to making citizen voice a key pillar of Africa policy making, kicked off a four-day workshop in Accra, Ghana on Tuesday this week. It is aimed at equipping civil society organisations (CSOs) and journalists with the necessary skills to use public attitude data effectively. The training is critical, particularly […] The post Afrobarometer
Management of West Africa Gas Pipeline Company (WAGPCO) has indicated that it does not see as a threat Ghana having gas from multiple sources. “This is an opportunity, because the more gas passing through our pipes, the more revenue we get”. WAGPCO pipeline capacity is estimated at 474milion standard cubic feet. Speaking to the media […] The post ‘Ghana
The Ho Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr Divine R.K. Bosson, has called for effective Private-Public Partnership (PPP) to develop the potentials of the youth in the municipality. According to him, the significant role PPP could play in achieving development of the potentials of the youth in building a healthy and attractive city could not be […] The post Ho MCE calls
Mr Philip Anokye, the Chief Executive Officer of Achievers Pharmacy, a fast rising Obuasi based pharmaceutical shop, has accused the Pharmacy Council of Ghana for unlawfully closing down his outfit. The shop, which has been in operation since 2018, has been serving the people of Obuasi and its environs. The shop, with a staff strength of more […] The post Pharmacy
Sudan is going through the most complex crisis in its contemporary history. It started with an attempted coup by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on April 15, 2023, which turned into a rebellion. The crisis generated an unprecedented number of causalities, widespread human suffering and devastation. It affected every aspect of life in the country […] The post Sudan can turn this crisis
A 23-year-old former assistant pastor has told the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja, Lagos State how embattled bishop Oluwafeyiropo Daniels allegedly raped her twice. The female pastor testified on Tuesday for the prosecution at the bishop’s trial. She was led in evidence by Lagos State counsel, Mr Babajide Boye. The witness, who […] The post Bishop
New York City Mayor, Eric Adams will arrive in Nigeria on Sunday for a two-day visit as part of his tour of Africa. Adams will attend a meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum in Abuja, said Consul-General of Nigeria in New York, Lot Egopija. Ambassador Egopija announced that the Mayor will also meet the Minister […] The post Deal between New York City, Abuja underway appeared first
Fire on Wednesday gutted some buildings within the Nigerian Air Force Base along Airport Road in the Federal Capital Territory. The Nigeria Air Force has confirmed the fire incident that occurred at its base in Abuja, saying it involved a Jet A-1 furl dump. Sahara Reporters earlier reported that a fire on Wednesday gutted some […] The post Explosion rocks Air Force Base in Abuja appeared
The President-elect, Bola Tinubu on Wednesday departed Nigeria for Europe on a working visit. While in Europe, Tinubu will finetune the transition plans, programmes, and policy options with some of his key aides without distractions. During the visit, the President-elect will engage with investors and other key allies with the goal of marketing investment opportunities […] The post Tinubu
The year on year consumer inflation slowed, for the fourth consecutive month in April, to 41.2 per cent from 45.0 per cent in March, the Ghana Statistical Service said on Wednesday. The 3.8 percentage point drop in the rate was due to a fall in non-food items. The month-on-month inflation rate between March 2023 and April […] The post Annual Inflation rate slows to 41.2 percent?in
The Kadjebi District Assembly in the Oti Region has exceeded its Internally-Generated Fund (IGF) target of GH?362,610.00 for 2022. The District actual collection by the end of year 2022 stood at GH?393,942.07, which showed that the Assembly exceeded its revenue performance by 8.64 per cent. Mr. Wilson Kwami Agbanyo, Kadjebi District Chief Executive disclosed at […] The post Kadjebi
Nigerian musician, Tiwa Savage, has said requested for private jet following her performance at English King Charles III’s coronation concert over the weekend in United Kingdom. En route her home country Nigeria, Tiwa Savage, real name Tiwatope Savage took to her Instagram story, and stated that she needed a private jet because of the numerous […] The post Tiwa
Even though the gospel musicians were rooting for Piesie Esther to win the Artiste of the year award, MOG Music has admitted that Black Sherif deserved the Artiste of the Year Award more than Piesie Esther at the just-ended Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. In a reaction to Black Sherif’s victory in the category, MOG Music […] The post MOG Music
Nicknamed ‘Sugar Daddy,’ KiDi has made a major come back after a two-month absence due to health concerns and is clearing misconceptions about his health. The rumour mill was filled with gossip of the Artiste’s health failure which many said it was as a result of stroke and liver damage. However, the ‘Touch It’ hitmaker […] The post KiDi speaks on stroke and liver damage
Gospel musician, Piesie Esther has recalled her past in a conversation where she stated clearly that she never knew she would become a music star. In an interview on Experiences in Life with actress Nayas, the ‘Waye Me Yie’ hitmaker said she was born into a very poor family. According to her, they could not […] The post I lived on the streets
At least five people were killed in a shooting attack near a synagogue in Tunisia, Tunisian state news agency TAP reported on Wednesday, citing the country’s interior ministry. The attack, which took place in Djerba, killed three security officers, one of whom died in hospital after sustaining a serious injury, the ministry said, according to […] The post At least five
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