The Senior Staff Association—Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG) has urged the government to proceed with clearing Tier-2 contributions of its members, else its members will embark on an industrial action on January 15, 2024. According to the association, the payments in question have been in arrears since February 2023. It emerged at the SSA-UoG’s NEC meeting […] The post Senior

Disqualified parliamentary aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ayawaso West Wuogon, Samuel Owusu Amankwah, has petitioned the national leadership of the party to overturn the decision of the vetting committee, which barred him from contesting the primaries. The former constituency youth organizer alleged that he was offered a bribe to step down from […] The post NPP

The government has pledged to commit resources to enable contractors working on four major bypasses on the Kumasi-Accra Highway to execute the projects. The construction of the Osino, Anyinam, Enyiresi, and Konongo bypasses is part of the Government’s agenda to dualize the Kumasi-Accra Highway. The four bypasses cover over 40 kilometers, with 11.6 km for […] The post Govt

All is set for the lying-in-state of ET Mensah’s remains at his residence at Prampram in the Greater Accra Region this evening, Thursday, January 4, 2024. Mr. Mensah, who was a former Member of Parliament for the Ningo-Prampram constituency and a Council of State member, died in South Africa at the age of 77 in […] The post ET Mensah’s body to lie in state this evening

Retired Commissioner of Police, George Alex Mensah, has expressed strong confidence in winning the Bekwai seat after successfully going through the New Patriotic Party (NPP) vetting process. Following the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Owusu-Osei’s decision not to seek re-election in the upcoming NPP primaries, it has opened the floodgates for four persons to […] The post NPP

The Eastern Regional Vetting Committee of the New Patriotic Party has disqualified two aspirants: Madam Yaa Ansah, who sought to challenge Michael Kofi Okyere Baafi, the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry and MP for New Juaben South, and Frank Aidoo, the Municipal Chief Executive of Akuapem South. Yaa Ansah, who was out of the […] The post NPP primaries: Okyere

The Eastern Regional Vetting Committee of the New Patriotic Party has disqualified two aspirants: Madam Yaa Ansah, who sought to challenge the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry and MP for New Juaben South, and Frank Aidoo, the Municipal Chief Executive of Akuapem South. Yaa Ansah, who was out of the country’s jurisdiction yesterday, where […] The post NPP

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has begun taking steps to flush out illegal miners who have taken over sections of the project sites of the bypasses being constructed on the Kumasi-Accra Highway. Contractors working on the Osino and Anyinam bypasses are challenged by the activities of illegal miners who have occupied the right of […] The post Osino:

In a bid to celebrate Ghanaian culture and heritage, the Adinkra Poetry Prize has announced its call for submissions for the 2024 edition. This year, the competition focuses on three selected Adinkra symbols, including Fihankra, Nkyinkyim, and Mate Masie. The esteemed panel of preliminary judges includes Emma Ofosua, Apiorkor, and Ko-jo Cue, with Professor Esi […] The post Adinkra

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has described 2023 as a year of pain and challenging times inflicted on Ghanaians by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his vice president, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. In his 2024 New Year message at his residence in Tamale, said that 2023 had been nothing but […] The post Akufo-Addo

The Presidency has debunked reports that it is considering making politically motivated changes to the hierarchy of the Ghana Armed Forces with the aim of using soldiers to brutalize citizens during the 2024 polls. Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin, denied the reports in a January 4 statement and indicated that the Presidency […] The post Claims

Some residents of Karaga in the Northern Region have served notice to protest against the alleged mismanagement of the Karaga District Hospital. A letter written to the Karaga DCE by a group identified as the Concerned Citizens of Karaga accused the District Health Director, Medical Superintendent, the Matron, and the Hospital Board of incompetence, which […] The post Youth

Some staff of the Gomoa Polyclinic have been physically attacked by unknown individuals believed to have come from Gomoa Dominase and Potsin. The incident happened early on Thursday morning. According to the medical superintendent of the facility, Dr. Jerry Kwaku Vlad Nkegbe, the individuals brought their relative to the facility for treatment but later passed […] The post Angry

The Ghana National Fire Service recorded a total of 656,591 prank calls from the public in 2023. The incidents, which overstretched the operations of the Service, happened between January and November 2023. This was revealed at the Thanksgiving Service of the Service’s 60th Anniversary Celebration, where senior officers who just retired were awarded for their […] The post We

Rice farmers in Gbdembilisi, located in the Builsa South District of the Upper East Region, have expressed deep concern over the lack of buyers for their harvested products. Gbdembilisi, known for its fertile lands and dedicated rice cultivation, faces a crisis as the farmers report a shortage of buyers for their abundant rice harvest. The […] The post Gbdembilisi

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission in Obuasi has undertaken a massive cleanup exercise on New Year’s Day. According to Maulvi Rashid Mahmood Minhas, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission in Obuasi chose this cleanup activity as a way to celebrate New Year’s Day, aligning with the Islamic principle that “Cleanliness Is Half of faith.” Maulvi Minhas mentioned that […] The post Ahmadiyya

Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Legon, Professor Ivan Addae-Mensah, has vehemently denied claims of defaming legal luminary and managing partner at Fugar & Company, William Fugar, in his autobiography. Following the publication of Prof Addae-Mensah’s autobiography, titled ‘My Life: A Historical Narrative,’ William Fugar, in a demand notice dated December 21, addressed to […] The post I’ve

The Head Pastor of Goodnews Assemblies of God in Ejisu, Rev. Augustine Acheampong, has called on churches to prioritize the spiritual and physical well-being of the underprivileged in society. He emphasized the need for churches to create a congenial environment for such people to feel loved and to support them in living an independent and […] The post Goodnews

Barima (Dr) Kwabena Awuah Parker I, the chief of Akyem Sokode Dwaso in the Eastern Region, has taken a bold step to tackle unemployment in his community by initiating the establishment of a rubber factory. The impactful project officially kicked off with a sod-cutting ceremony attended by various dignitaries, including his fellow chiefs and government […] The post Akyem

Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, received commendation from the vetting panel of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region when he appeared before them on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. He was showered with praise for his unflinching support of the NPP across the country. The vetting is part of the process leading […] The post NPP