The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has attributed the current power outage being experienced in parts of Accra to an outage from the Ghana Grid Company Limited’s Mallam Bulk Supply Point (BSP). It said affected areas include West Hills Mall, Sunda, Bortianor, McCarthy Hill, Mallam, Dansoman, Sakaman, Lapaz, Gbegbeyise, Glefe, Exhibition, Sowutuom, Kwashieman, Odorkor, Fadama, […] The post ECG

In a heartfelt gesture of support, Lift Us Foundation, a dedicated NGO championing the cause of persons living with disabilities, has stepped forward to offer assistance where it’s needed most. With unwavering commitment, the Foundation has graciously donated five much-needed wheelchairs to the Emergency and Accident unit of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. Recognizing the critical […] The post Lift

A clash between residents of Karaga and the military has resulted in one fatality and left three others injured from gunshot wounds. The confrontation erupted when a rival regent was reportedly enskinned following the death of a self-proclaimed chief of the community. In 2022, Yaa Naa Mahamadu Abukari II, the Overlord of Dagbon, appointed Mahami […] The post Karaga:

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has nominated Francis Fiakpui for the position of Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Hohoe Municipal Assembly. This comes after the termination of the appointment of the Assembly’s previous MCE, Daniel Noble Awumey. O. B Amoah, the Minister of State, at the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development […] The post Akufo-Addo

Dr. Clement Apaak, MP for Builsa South and Deputy Ranking Member on the Education Committee of Parliament has cautioned the government not to distribute the tablets under the government’s ‘One Tablet One Student’ initiative to pro-NPP schools. On March 24, 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo announced the intention to provide Smart Tablets to approximately […] The post Smart

The African Games, held every four years, typically preceding the Olympic Games, stands as a significant pan-African event owned by the African Union (AU). Its primary goals include highlighting Africa’s athletic talent, fostering cultural exchange, and advancing unity, social cohesion, and peace across the continent. Established in 1965 with the inaugural edition hosted in the […] The post Accra

The UN Security Council for the first time has passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Fourteen countries voted in favour of the resolution; the US, Israel’s main ally, abstained. Israeli air strikes kill at least 22 Palestinians in central Gaza’s Deir al Balah region and 30 in Rafah in the south. Palestinians […] The post Israel’s

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has terminated the appointment of Daniel Noble Awuley, the Municipal Chief Executive of the Hohoe Municipal Assembly. The dismissal was communicated through a correspondence dated Monday, March 25, 2024. The document, endorsed by O.B Amoah, the Minister of State at the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development, cited […] The post Akufo-Addo

Unilever Ghana PLC has appointed Mr Chris Wulff-Caesar as its new Managing Director. Mr. Wulff-Caesar’s appointment takes effect from April 1, 2024, as he takes over from Mr George Owusu-Ansah, The new Managing Director is an accomplished International Business Executive with 24 years of FMCG experience gained across various countries and is returning to Unilever […] The post Chris

The Bewkai Municipal Security Council has directed investigations into the disturbances at the Bewkai SDA Senior High School in the Ashanti Region. Clashes reportedly erupted between students of the school and some residents resulting in the injuries of some students. In retaliation, a group of residents, predominantly youth from the Bekwai community, entered the school’s […] The post MUSEC

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has advised against Ghanaians embarking on non-essential travels to conflict-prone countries. Additionally, the public is cautioned to remain vigilant regarding intermediaries who claim to offer enticing opportunities such as employment, residency, and citizenship permits. This alert follows the ongoing wars in various countries. In a statement released […] The post Avoid

Moses Kwesi Baiden Jr., the elected Ebusuapanyin of the Mfantsipim Old Boys Association (MOBA), has advocated for a bipartisan evaluation of the Free SHS Policy to enhance its effectiveness. In his address at the 2024 edition of Achimota Speaks, held at the British Council under the theme “Exploring models of autonomy in Ghana’s secondary education” […] The post Achimota

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Opoku-Ahweneeh Danquah, together with the New Patriotic Party’s 2024 Parliamentary Candidate for the Awutu Senya Constituency, Eugene Kofi Bentum Arhin, recently broke ground for the construction of a modern artificial football pitch at the Senya DA Basic School Park in Awutu Senya West, in […] The post GNPC

The Locked-up Investment Holders Forum (LIHF) is set to embark on a series of public protests aimed at pressuring the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to address its concerns regarding locked-up investments. The protests are scheduled to commence on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, and will recur every two weeks until the end of November 2024, unless […] The post Investment holders

Professor Christopher Gordon, former Director of the Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies at the University of Ghana’s (UG) College of Basic and Applied Science has been named an ambassador for the second phase of Earth Commission (EC), Future Earth. This appointment enhances the UG’s reputation as a contributor of top-tier scientists to global environmental […] The post Prof

Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has challenged individuals advocating for the issuance of a load-shedding timetable by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to publish their own proposed schedules. His remarks come amidst the prevailing power challenges in the country, notably in the Greater Accra Region, impacting both individuals and businesses. Despite mounting pressure […] The post Publish

Regional Chairmen of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have called on the Party’s Council of Elders to intervene and caution key stakeholders against making unguarded statements following recent remarks made by NDC stalwart Kwesi Ahwoi. During an event in Accra for Prof. Opoku-Agyemang, Mr Ahwoi suggested that she should be prepared for any scenario that […] The post NDC

The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has voiced its disapproval of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s remarks regarding the Ghana Revenue Authority’s (GRA) operations. During a meeting with the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Vice President raised issues about the GRA staff’s conduct, accusing them of harassing customers under the […] The post We’ll

Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has defended the energy sector under the leadership of President Nana Akufo-Addo, stating that it is far better than the previous administration led by John Mahama, despite the prevailing power crisis. In recent weeks, numerous regions across the country, particularly in Greater Accra, have been grappling with power outages, […] The post Dumsor:

As part of efforts to help Parliament achieve Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Members of the Education Committee in Parliament are currently in Begoro in the Fanteakwa North District of the Eastern Region to engage community members using the Community Scorecard Tool which forms part of the Data for Accountability Project (DAP) […] The post Education