• Erastus Asare Donkor appeared before the committee to answer some question on his reportage on the disturbance • He revealed that the seven soldiers fired shots • He also gave an account of how one of the two victims protected him and his team against the mob It has come to light that the viral photo of a soldier who knelt and allegedly aimed at protesters at Ejura in the Ashanti Region was not the only person who fired shots.

Ethiopia has officially informed Egypt it began the second phase of filling its hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile, a move that Egypt said is a threat to regional security. Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Mohamed Abdel Aty said late on Monday that he received an official letter from his Ethiopian counterpart about … The post Ethiopia

Dr Kwaku Afriyie, Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), has rekindled the debate on genetically modified organisms (GMOs). GMOs are organisms whose genetic materials have been altered using genetic engineering techniques. He noted that his Ministry would collaborate with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture and other key stakeholders to ensure that such … The post Environment

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) on Tuesday announced modalities for changing all meters for industrial entities with new ultra-sonic meters to make it easier for the company to read it remotely. Dr Clifford A. Braimah, GWCL Managing Director who stated the modalities at a maiden stakeholder meeting with industries within the Tema GWCL Region … The post GWCL to change industrial

The General Council of Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Ghana has urged the government to make good its commitment and pay the pension top-up for those who retired in 2020 without further delay. According to the General Council those who retired in 2020 under the three-tie pension scheme, Act 766, retired with inferior lump-sum benefits, … The post TUC

The Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), organizers of the “March for Justice” Demonstration, has called on the President to immediately implement recommendations of the Emile Short Commission of Inquiry Report. The three–member Emile Short Commission, set up by government, investigated the political violence at Ayawaso West Wuogon Constitiency by- election It said … The post Implement

Eni has announced a significant oil discovery in CTP Block 4, offshore Ghana. Preliminary estimates place the potential of the Eban–Akoma complex between 500 and 700 million barrels of oil equivalent in place. The Eban – 1X well is the second well drilled in CTP Block 4, following the Akoma discovery. “The new discovery has … The post Eni

Ghana’s political class cannot, without a bill laid before parliament, use article 71 of the 1992 Constitution, to smuggle in the payment of salaries, allowances or emoluments to the spouses of the president and vice-president, Executive Director of the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD), Prof H.

Tuesday’s march by the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to demand justice for lynched social media activist Ibrahim Kaaka Mohammed and two demonstrators who were shot and killed by soldiers as they marched to demand justice for their slain colleague, was a “march for injustice”, the leader of pressure group Economic Fighters League, Mr Ernesto Yeboah, has said.

Tuesday’s march by the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to demand justice for lynched social media activist Ibrahim Kaaka Mohammed and two demonstrators who were shot and killed by soldiers as they marched to demand justice for their slain colleague, was a “march for injustice”, the leader of pressure group Economic Fighters League, Mr Ernesto Yeboah, has said.

The GFA Prosecutor has charged the five persons in relation to misconducts after the Ghana Premier League match between Dreams FC and Berekum Chelsea at the Theatre of Dreams in Dawu. Head Coach of Dreams FC Vladislav Viric has been charged on three counts of misconduct with Berekum Chelsea Head Coach Abdul Hanan-Abu also charged […]

The Ministerial Committee commissioned to investigate the Ejura shooting incident, has appealed to the public to be willing to provide all the evidence needed for a successful probe. “The public is being invited to provide us with all the relevant evidence linked to the incident as we seek to get to the bottom of the … The post Provide

The Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and UN Women Executive Director, Ms Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the movement has mobilized about $40 billion total. Giving the breakdown, she said Member States and public institutions together committed to $21 billion; Private sector gave $13 billion; philanthropists supported with $4.5 billion; and the UN along with international and regional … The post UN

Ohana Homes, a bed-sharing initiative has won the Ho Node Hub’s startup investment pitching contest. The project is expected to boost community-based tourism by providing a platform that would aid stakeholders to develop the home-sharing landscape in visitor hotspots in the Volta Region and was selected best among four presented at the Hub’s local pitch … The post Home

It was a night of anguish for Hiplife fans as one of its legends Theophilus Tagoe, popularly known as Castro was remembered at a tribute concert held on Monday at the Takoradi Mall, in the Western Region. The mini-concert saw musicians including KK Fosu, Kofi Kinaata, Nero X, Fameye, among others give a rendition of … The post Tribute concert held in remembrance

Hundreds of Ghanaians on Tuesday joined the Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to protest against “security unrest” in the country. The demonstration, dubbed: “March for Justice” is to demand justice for all persons killed or brutalised by security agencies in the country. The demonstrators, who were clad in red and black, had … The post Hundreds

• TB Joshua’s security aid believes the late prophet never performed miracles • He said he did magic at his church • He indicated that people who claim to be healed from a particular sickness deceive the public Cletus Ossai, former security aide to the late TB Joshua, has said there is no miracle at the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN).

…to step-up production in cashew, shea butter, coffee, others The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, has begun a six-day tour of five  regions across the country. The tour forms part of government’s plans to increase production in six tree crops – cashew, coffee, rubber, shea butter, coconut and palm oil. It […] The post Agric Minister begins

Energy sector debt, approximately GH¢8billion, has been refinanced over the last four years ending 2020 through the Energy Sector Levy Act (ESLA), the annual report on management of energy sector levies and accounts has shown. Following the issuance of ESLA bonds, state-owned enterprise (SOE) debts were novated to ESLA Plc – which means the company […] The post GH¢8bn

Italian oil giant Eni has announced a significant oil discovery on the Eban exploration prospect in Cape Three Points (CTP) Block 4, offshore Ghana. The Eban – 1X well is the second well drilled in CTP Block 4, following the Akoma discovery. Preliminary estimates place the potential of the Eban–Akoma complex between 500 and 700 […] The post Eni makes significant oil discovery