Joseph Nii Budu Tetteh and Nilla Selormey – New MD The immediate past Managing Director (MD) of troubled Merchant Bank, Joseph Nii Budu Tetteh, was given a whopping GH¢275, 400.00 (approximately ¢2.75billion in old currency) as his end of service benefit (ESB), also known as ex-gratia. Information gathered by DAILY GUIDE from reliable sources indicates that the state-owned […]

Another bank worker has been killed in his home under mysterious circumstances. Thirty-five-year-old branch Manager of the Zenith Bank at Akosombo, Kwesi Sekyi Prah was shot dead by unidentified gunmen Monday dawn. This comes after the murder of a Stanbic Bank worker in Accra barely a month ago. Confirming the incident to JoyNews, a family […]

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The COALITION OF YOUNG LIBERALS (COYLIB) are worried with the Leadership style of H.E John Mahama and the growing concerned of the state of the nation

The Ghana FA has launched its first ever football directory - a document which covers every information about Ghana football.

The Deputy Western Regional Minister, Mr. Alfred Ekow Gyan, has appealed to the security agencies to build their capacity to deal with cyber-crime. He said this at the Annual West African Soldiers Social Activity (WASSA) held by the Second Battalion …

The Sekondi-Takoradi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (STCCI) has commended Cabinet and Parliament for the commitment they showed in passing the Petroleum Sector local content and participation policy into law. The law mandates the Petroleum Commission to establish a Local …

  The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced new tariff figures which take effect from the January 1, 2014. Electricity has been increased by 9.7 percent across board and water, by 6.80 percent. The latest figures, according to a statement signed by the Chairman of the PURC, Dr E. K. Amenu, is as a result of the full implementation of the Automatic Adjustment Formula (AAF). The statement said the current increase has been largely driven by movements in the exchange rates, inflation, and demand variation. The PURC further directed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), and Northern Electricity Distribution Company of Ghana (NEDCO) not to bill consumers retrospectively (back billing) with the new Tariffs. The Commission further directed the ECG, NEDCO and GWCL to improve customer responsiveness during this yuletide season to avoid the incidences of unattended faults in the electricity and water distribution systems and also ensure the sustainability of the quality of supply.  

The Ghana Youth Employment and Entrepreneurial Development(GYEEDA) programme trained 801 youth made up of 311 men and 490 women females in the Nzema East Municipality this year. The training covered job specifications such as Health Extension Workers, Community Education Teaching …

Coconut Thirty farmers in the Effutu Municipality in the Central Region have been supplied with 2,400 hybrid dwarf coconut tree seedlings for planting under the Livelihood Restoration Project. The Coconut variety that matures early can tolerate the Cape Saint Paul …

  Another bank worker has been killed in his home under mysterious circumstances. Thirty-five-year-old branch Manager of the Zenith Bank at Akosombo, Kwesi Sekyi Prah was shot dead by unidentified gunmen Monday dawn. This comes after the murder of a Stanbic Bank worker in Accra barely a month ago. Confirming the incident to JoyNews, a family member of the deceased, who preferred to remain anonymous, said Mr. Sekyi Prah was shot by gunmen who broke into his house at about 2am. He suspects foul play because the attackers did not take anything from the house. The family member stated that police have picked up the house boy who failed to alert anyone during the incident He said the banker’s wife and two children are in trauma. The Tema Regional Police PRO, Olivia Turkson, said investigations were underway. She said useful leads had been picked up by the police and efforts are currently being made to arrest the killers and bring them to justice.  

The ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has extended best wishes to all Ghanaians on the occasion of Christmas.   A statement signed by the party’s Director of Communications, Mr James Asante, also counseled the general public, particularly motorists, to be law abiding to ensure an incident-free Yuletide.  “On this special occasion we also reiterate our appeal to motorists and Ghanaians in general to observe strictly the traffic regulations, drive safely and be moderate in their celebrations to ensure a very peaceful and enjoyable Christmas,” the statement said.  It said as the country joins the world to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the NDC shares in the belief that Christmas is a unique occasion for mankind to preach peace and goodwill to all men.  “We must also preach love, forgiveness and reconciliation regardless of religion, creed and tribe. “The NDC reiterates its belief on this special occasion, that the bond of love and unity has undoubtedly earned Ghana her invaluable recognition as a very peaceful democratic country with an enviable record of upholding the rule of law and freedom of expression which are essential requirements in any multi-party democratic environment.  “We urge all Ghanaians to cherish the nation’s sense of patriotism, unity and love which has sustained the country over decades. These have given us peace and created the conducive environment for the nation to celebrate the birth of Christ and enjoy the best of the seasons.” “We wish Ghanaians both home and the Diaspora a memorable Christmas and, prosperous New Year.”

Retired Diplomat KB Asante says Ghanaians should leave gays alone to practise their sexual orientation in freedom

Mr. Samuel Kofi Osei Boamah, a 60-year-old trader has been elected the New Patriotic Party (NPP) chairman for the Tarkwa Nsueam constituency

Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan accuses ex-leader Olusegun Obasanjo of threatening "national security" by whipping up opposition to his rule.

A 27-year-old welder, Emmanuel Hammond, has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment in hard labour for stealing 30 bags of cement valued 600 Ghana cedis. He pleaded guilty

Thirty farmers in the Effutu Municipality in the Central Region have been supplied with 2,400 hybrid dwarf coconut tree seedlings for planting under the Livelihood Restoration Project