The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has revealed an ongoing investigation into the operations of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat since July 2023. Recent reports have subjected the Scholarship Secretariat to public scrutiny, particularly following an exposé by the Fourth Estate. The investigation has uncovered instances where scholarships were awarded to applicants from affluent families, […] The post We’ve
The matchday 25 games of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League witnessed some thrilling results. Six home victories and two draws unfolded from the eight matches played on Wednesday afternoon across various venues, with no away team emerging victorious. After a three-game winless streak, Medeama SC revived their title defence hopes with a 2-0 triumph over […] The post GPL
Assistant coach of Accra Hearts of Oak Abdul Bashiru has raised accusations against the referee who officiated the game between Hearts of Oak and Medeama SC, calling for an investigation by the Ghana Football Association (GFA). Accra Hearts of Oak suffered their third consecutive defeat in the Ghana Premier League against Medeama SC on Wednesday. […] The post Medeama
Edem Agbana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Ketu North, has criticised the ruling New Patriotic Party’s Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) programme, calling it a political slogan without practical solutions. The PFJ, a flagship programme of the NPP government, was designed for agricultural transformation and job creation. Initiated in 2017, the […] The post PFJ
A political analyst, Dr Jonathan Asante Otchere, has described the confirmation of Farouk Aliu Mahama as the parliamentary candidate for Yendi by the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as an affront to the democracy of the party. He argued the party may have settled on Farouok given that his father […] The post Confirmation
The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande has made serious allegations concerning the disappearance of Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) in Ghana. According to Gbande, Information reaching him and the camp of the NDC reveals that the missing BVDs have been taken by both the Electoral Commission (EC) and the leadership […] The post Missing
Hajia Abibata Shanni Mahama Zakariah, the main contender to Farouk Aliu Mahama in the parliamentary primary for the Yendi Constituency held on January 27, 2024 does not want to cause trouble for the New Patriotic Party (NPP0 in Yendi even though she expressed disappointment in the decision of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the […] The post Abibata doesn’t want
A political analyst, Dr Jonathan Asante Otchere, has said that it was politically expedient for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to settle on Farouk Aliu Mahama as the parliamentary candidate for the Yendi. He is however wondering how the party can pacify the supporters of the other parliamentary candidate aspirant Hajia Abibata Shanni Mahama who […] The post NPP
The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Health Policy Research and Analysis, Dr. Thomas Anaba, has disclosed that the locked-up medical supplies donated by the Global Fund have led to a surge in tuberculosis, malaria and HIV/AIDS cases. The supplies which include antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS patients and mosquito nets for pregnant women have […] The post Cases
The Transport Ministry and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) will meet today, April 10, 2024, to go over ideas for a possible hike in transport fares that are planned for Saturday, April 13, 2024. According to the Transport Operators of Ghana and the Concerned Drivers Association, the proposed fare increase is a reaction […] The post Transport Ministry to meet with GPRTU
Citi TV and Citi FM, in collaboration with the Ghana Chamber of Mines, have inaugurated a state-of-the-art health centre in Mepe, situated within the North Tongu Constituency of the Volta Region. Present at the inauguration ceremony were the Managing Director of Citi TV/Citi FM, Samuel Atta-Mensah, General Manager of Citi TV/Citi FM, Bernard Avle and […] The post Citi
Democracy is often touted as a market place of ideas, but sometimes the factors that determine voter choice goes just beyond who has sound policies and ideas. Particular geographical areas over the years consistently vote for particular political parties. Underlying such affinities could be historical, sociological and sometimes personality factors. In the UK, the Labour […] The post The making of a political
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed his astonishment at the multitude of levies and fees imposed on goods cleared at the ports. Addressing members of the Ghana Union Traders Association (GUTA), Mahama highlighted the financial burden faced by importers, particularly citing the example of a 2023 Lexus vehicle. […] The post I’m
In a crucial encounter on Wednesday, Medeama showcased their resilience as they stunned Hearts of Oak in matchday 25 of the Ghana Premier League, continuing the latter’s poor form in the competition. The Yellow and Mauves, determined to reclaim their dominance in the league after recent struggles, put on a stellar performance at the Akoon […] The post Hearts of Oak
The Clerk to Parliament, Cyril Ansah has replied to the letter from the Secretary to the President, Nana Bediatuo Asante, asking the latter to let him know when to submit the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2024 for presidential assent. In the reply dated April 10, Mr Ansah wrote that he has taken […] The post ‘I
Ghana faces a potential health crisis after the Global Fund suspended shipments of essential medical supplies due to delays in clearing previous donations stuck at Tema Port. This includes vital antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS patients. The Africa Center for Health Policy Research and Analysis (ACHPR&A) expressed grave concern over the government’s inaction in expediting the […] The post Health
The founder and leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), Dr. Hassan Ayariga, has stated that the sample of 6,123 out of about 18 million Ghanaian voters used by Global InfoAnalytics favoured the two leading political parties, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In the recent polls, the flagbearer of […] The post Global InfoAnalytics poll:
The Executive Director of the Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA), Mensah Thompson, has accused the Ghanaian government of intentionally sabotaging the operations of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to pave the way for its sale to Sentuo Oil Refinery Limited. Thompson alleges that this move is aimed at granting Sentuo Oil Refinery […] The post Government
Balancing the demands of school attendance with the weighty responsibility of caring for younger siblings is a significant challenge facing many young girls in some parts of the Northern Region. This delicate juggling act not only strains their ability to excel academically but also casts dark shadows over their future. The struggle to fulfill familial […] The post Dreams
The Electoral Commission (EC) has set April 30 for the Ejisu by-election. The by-election follows the demise of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for the area Dr John Kumah. 9 NPP members eye vacant Ejisu Constituency seat The former Deputy Finance Minister died aged 45 after short illness. The NPP will be […] The post Electoral Commission sets April 30 for Ejisu by-election
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