Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, a founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has voiced significant concerns regarding the National Cathedral’s construction. He believes the funds allocated to the National Cathedral could have been better spent on establishing sophisticated hospitals across the nation. Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe openly criticized President Akufo-Addo for directing state funds into the project […] The post National

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa has tasked the Ghana Police Service to enforce electoral laws, emphasizing that offenders including EC staff, should be penalised. During a press briefing held jointly with the Police on Thursday, March 14, 2024, the EC Chairperson underscored the importance of addressing electoral violations impartially. “We also […] The post 2024

The National Communications Authority (NCA) says it is working with stakeholders to ensure the restoration of mobile network services across the country. The Authority had previously alerted the public about multiple undersea cable disruptions that had adversely impacted mobile and fixed data services nationwide. These disruptions, which affected several undersea cables responsible for carrying international […] The post We’re

The government has announced progress in addressing the aftermath of the Akosombo Dam spillage that displaced thousands of residents along the Lower Volta Basin six months ago. Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, provided an update in Parliament, highlighting the establishment of an inter-ministerial committee chaired by the Chief of Staff at the […] The post Govt

The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, has clarified that the party’s decision to fly drones during the 2024 general elections will be carried out across constituencies only in the Greater Accra Region. Nii Ashie Moore, on Wednesday, March 13, announced a strategic move to deploy drones […] The post Election

Doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital have called off their strike after a series of meetings with stakeholders and management of the facility. The doctors laid down their tools on Tuesday over accommodation challenges after claims that dozens of them were being evicted from their bungalows. Members of the Komfo Anokye Doctors Association on […] The post KATH doctors call off strike

Survivors rescued from a deflating rubber dinghy in the central Mediterranean say about 50 people who left Libya with them a week ago died during the journey, humanitarian relief group SOS said Thursday Mediterranean. The ship Ocean Viking spotted the dinghy with 25 people on board on Wednesday. Two of them were unconscious and were […] The post At least 50 migrants dead

The Netherlands Ambassador to Ghana H.E Jeroen Verheul has expressed worry about the image of Agriculture in Ghana, describing it as extremely and depressingly low. According to him, the country has failed to properly invest in farmers and also underutilized the rich arable lands the country has been blessed with. Speaking at the official launch […] The post Image

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has suspended its proposed $20 round-trip passenger fee following parliamentary scrutiny. Parliament, on Wednesday, March 13th summoned the Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, to address concerns regarding the fee’s legality. This action stemmed from objections raised by the Minority Caucus, who argued that the GACL lacked the authority […] The post GACL

Ghana’s 100-meter dash record holder, Benjamin Azamati, has acknowledged the high expectations for him to win a gold medal at upcoming competitions. The 26-year-old sprinter is excited to be competing in Ghana again, for the first time since representing the University of Ghana in athletics in 2020. Since then, he has evolved, graduating from West […] The post Accra

Prof. Kenneth Attafuah, the Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA), has announced that the Electoral Commission (EC) can utilize the data from the National Identity Register for the upcoming December polls. He made this statement during the launch of the Ghana Card Number at Birth initiative, by the Flagbearer of the National Patriotic […] The post EC

Joseph Kwame Kumah, the Member of Parliament for Kintampo North, has expressed concern over the increasing incidents of cyber fraud in his constituency. Mr Kumah lamented that despite the efforts of the police to clamp down on such fraudulent activities, about 15 of his constituents have fallen victim to acts of impersonation and other forms […] The post Kintampo

Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria Rashid Bawa has died. He reportedly died in Nigeria on Thursday 14 March. He is expected to be flown back to Ghana for burial in accordance with Islamic culture. Bawa is a Ghanaian politician, diplomat and a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The former MP had previously served […] The post Rashid Bawa: Ghana’s High Commissioner

The Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has reiterated the readiness of the Police and other security agencies to work with the Electoral Commission (EC) and all other stakeholders for peaceful polls in December this year. He said the police will work with the EC to address all their security concerns ahead of […] The post We’ll address all

The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications has reported a significant disruption in the telecommunications sector as multiple submarine fibre optics cables that provide internet connectivity to the country are currently experiencing outages. In a statement issued on Thursday, March 14, it said some of these cables are completely down, while others are only delivering limited capacity. […] The post Telecoms

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has ordered security forces not to pay ransom for the release of close to 300 students and staff who were kidnapped from a school in north-western Kaduna state last week. Mr Tinubu instead directed security agencies to ensure the release of all kidnapped victims without any payment to the kidnappers, the […] The post We won’t pay ransom for

The US House of Representatives has passed a landmark bill that could see TikTok banned in America. It would give the social media giant’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, six months to sell its controlling stake or the app would be blocked in the US. While the bill passed overwhelmingly in a bipartisan vote, it still […] The post US House passes bill likely to ban

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has successfully launched the Ghana Card Number at Birth initiative. This initiative is to issue a Ghana Card number for newborns to improve service delivery nationwide. Addressing a gathering during the launch at the Ga North Hospital in Ofankor in the Greater Accra Region, the Vice President highlighted the importance […] The post Ghana

The petroleum sector in Africa is experiencing significant growth, driven by various factors such as demographic shifts, infrastructural development, regulatory reforms, and technological advancements. This growth is particularly evident in the context of rapid population growth, urbanization, and economic expansion across the continent, which are driving up the demand for petroleum products. While this trend […] The post Shaping

Legendary Highlife musician, Kwabena Kwakye Kabobo, also known as K.K Kabobo, has passed away. He had been battling liver disease for some time. A few weeks ago, a fundraising campaign was set up to help K.K Kabobo pay for his medical expenses. Former President John Dramani Mahama and popular singer Wendy Shay showed their support […] The post Highlife legend KK Kabobo dead appeared first