The Vice Chairman of the ‘Bawumia 2024 Campaign Team’, Nana Akomea, has strongly refuted allegations that Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is solely accountable for the country’s current economic challenges. The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has placed blame on Vice President Bawumia, asserting that his significant role in the Akufo-Addo administration contributed to the […] The post Bawumia

The Managing Director of the State Transport Company (STC), Nana Akomea, has expressed confidence in a potential revival of the struggling economy. Over the past few years, the Ghanaian economy has faced a downturn, prompting the government to secure a 3 billion credit facility from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In an interview with Umaru […] The post Economy likely

The Deputy Campaign Manager of the Dr Bawumia Campaign Team, Nana Akomea, has criticized the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, labelling him a failure for being rejected twice at the polls. In the upcoming 2024 presidential elections, Mr Mahama is the primary rival to the governing New Patriotic Party’s […] The post 2024

The ranking member of the Roads and Transport Committee in Parliament, Isaac Adjei Mensah, has strongly criticized the government’s management of the road sector, labelling it the “poorest performance” since the start of the Fourth Republic. Juxtaposing the performance of various governments, he argued that President Akufo-Addo’s administration has been “abysmal.” In his February 7 […] The post NPP

The immediate-past Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, has urged the government and its development partners to increase investment in smallholder farmers. He believes development partners are the driving force behind the sustainability of the country’s food security and nutrition. According to him, increased investment in smallholder farmers would further boost food […] The post Increase

The 2023 Miss Malaika Ghana, Queen Lady Nana Yaa Nsarko, is set to roll out her HIV/AIDS prevention awareness project by taking the campaign to the doorsteps of the youth. The young adolescents across the country by the end of February 2024, will get the opportunity to interact one-on-one with Queen Lady Nana Yaa Nsarko. […] The post ART@20:

The military in Guinea, which seized power more than two years ago, has dissolved the interim government in the West African nation and said it will appoint a new administration. Military leaders released a video statement late on Monday to say that directors of cabinet, secretary generals and their deputies would be in charge until […] The post Military leaders dissolve government

Joseph Boahen Aidoo, the Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board, has assured farmers of an increased farm gate price per bag of cocoa beans for the upcoming season. The Produce Price Review Committee will determine the adjustment percentage, announced and taking effect next season. Speaking at a Public Accounts Committee sitting, Mr. Aidoo encouraged […] The post COCOBOD

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Kwahu West Constituency, Frederick Obeng Somuah, has donated a total cash sum of GHC4,500 to victims of Thursday’s accident involving young students of Ampea Memorial School in Nkawkaw. The accident claimed the lives of three school-going children and a female teacher and left about 17 more hospitalized. […] The post NDC

Academic activities have temporarily been put on hold at the Adweso Estate St. Dominic Catholic School in Koforidua after Monday’s downpour wreaked havoc in the school. The one-hour downpour came along with strong winds around 5 pm on Monday, February 19, and ripped off the JHS 2 and JHS 3 classrooms, the staff common room, […] The post Koforidua: St Dominic

The Office of the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, has stated that the country will hold national and provincial elections on May 29, 2024. Ramaphosa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) party is expected to face a tough challenge to retain its parliamentary majority in the country’s seventh democratic election since the end of the […] The post South Africa

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released provisional results of 37,825 candidates who sat for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates, 2023 – Second Series. According to WAEC, the entry figure comprised 17,389 males and 20,725 females. The figure also included 16 visually impaired candidates. A statement by the Head […] The post WAEC

The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) in the Ashanti Region has accused the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) of causing sporadic water supply issues in the Greater Kumasi Metropolis. The GWL statement comes in response to the ongoing intermittent water supply affecting various sectors, including business and education in some Senior High Schools, prompting students to […] The post GWL

Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, the Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, has called for the resignation of Joseph Boahen Aidoo, the Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). Mohammed criticized Aidoo for his alleged inability to address the decline in cocoa production and for falling short of the projected targets. During a session with the […] The post Murtala

The Asantene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the new Finance Minister, Mohammed Amin Adam, to address the current economic challenges facing the country. Expressing optimism in the Finance Minister’s ability to lead an economic turnaround, Otumfuo encouraged him to implement key strategies and measures for success. The Asantehene advised the Minister to build upon […] The post Tackle

The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) has vehemently urged the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to promptly release all frozen salaries owed to its members. The Association alleged that the OSP has withheld the salaries of more than 400 teachers during its investigation of ghost names on the government’s payroll. Speaking to Citi […] The post TEWU

Staff of Standard Chartered have engaged in a volunteering activity with 100 female students of Labone and Accra High Senior High Schools. The speed mentoring session was part of activities to mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science under the global theme “Women and Girls in Science Leadership, a New Era for Sustainability”, […] The post StanChart

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Augustus Nana Kwasi, has justified comments made by the Manhyia South Organizer, Alhaji Mustapha, arguing that there was nothing wrong with it. His comment follows the arrest of Alhaji Mustapha over a viral video in which he was seen making inflammatory remarks, specifically challenging the […] The post NDC’s

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is considering disconnecting power supply to the Parliament of Ghana on Wednesday, February 21, due to an outstanding debt exceeding GH?23 million. This potential action is part of the ongoing “Operation Zero Balance” initiative which aims to recover unpaid debts from various customers. The inclusion of Parliament among the […] The post Parliament

The Executive Secretary for the Bureau of Public Safety, Dr. Nana Yaw Akwada, has stated that boycotting duties in select regions of the country would be inconsistent with the Ghana National Fire Service’s (GNFS) mandate. His statement comes in response to the GNFS considering a boycott in response to repeated attacks on its personnel, the […] The post Address