The Ghana Federation of Persons with Disability Organisations (GFD) in the Upper West Region has expressed fear of being disenfranchised in the upcoming limited voter registration exercise by the Electoral Commission. The EC had scheduled Tuesday, May 7, 2024 to commence the exercise, which will end on Monday, May 27, 2024, ahead of the December […]
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will tour Nigeria next month following an invitation by the country’s chief of defence staff, a military official has said. “The visit is to consolidate Nigeria’s stronghold at the [Invictus] game and the possibility of hosting the event [in] later years,” defence spokesperson Tukur Gusau said in a statement on […]
By Edzorna Francis Mensah The National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government to take immediate steps to retrieve all monies paid to SML Ghana Limited for no work done. At a press conference addressed by its National Communication Officer in Accra today, the party demanded the immediate publication of the full KPMG […]
Frederick Opare-Ansah, the campaign manager for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed full confidence in the Vice President’s readiness to engage in a debate with former President John Dramani Mahama at any given opportunity. During an interview on Eyewitness News with Umaru Sanda Amadu, the former Suhum MP delved into the government’s accomplishments, acknowledging the prevailing […] The post Bawumia
An Accra High Court has granted bail to one of the four persons nabbed over the Electoral Commission’s stolen laptops and Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) kits. Joseph Blankson Adumadzie, a Database Administrator, was granted bail by the High Court last week. Adumadzie’s counsel informed the Dansoman Circuit Court that they were yet to serve the […]
Former Aduana Stars forward Yahaya Mohammed has vehemently denied allegations of match fixing in the team’s recent 2-1 loss to Karela United. The surprising defeat at Dormaa in match week 28 of the Ghana Premier League sparked rumors of foul play, with Yahaya Mohammed’s name being suspiciously linked to receiving 50,000gh Cedis. In an exclusive […]
The vehicles of the district chief executive and the coordinating director for the Chereponi district in the North East region have been impounded by a high court in Nalerigu. This action follows a court ruling in favour of a contractor who had completed work for the district but had not been paid by the assembly. […] The post Nalerigu court impounds vehicles
IMANI Africa, a Ghanaian policy think tank, has strongly disputed the Electoral Commission’s (EC) recent statement regarding the discovery of 10 obsolete biometric verification devices (BVDs) at a recycling company in Madina. The EC had explained that these devices were legally auctioned and had been acquired before the 2012 elections. However, IMANI Africa has called […] The post EC’s
Following a huge display of creativity and innovation to canvass the most votes, Verna Purified Water has been adjudged the ultimate winner at the just-ended Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA) held at the Kempinski Gold Coast City Accra. The awards night which saw Verna Purified Water beat Star Beer, Malta Guinness, Bel-Cola, Vitamilk Regular, Tampico, Coca-Cola, […] The post Verna
An advocacy group known as United Voices for Change is calling for the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officers of major state-owned enterprises (SOEs), including the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Ghana Water Company Limited, and Ghana Airport Company, citing mismanagement of resources as they continue […] The post Group
The country recorded 59,600 snakebite cases between 2015 and 2020, the first time such data has been put together. This means, on average, 9,900 snakebites are recorded in the country each year. The cases were higher in males with an average of 5,600 snakebites per year than in females, which had 4,300 snakebites a year. […] The post Ghana records average of 9,900 snakebites
A member of the New Patriotic Party’s Communications Team, Eric Twum, says the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has done enough for Ghanaians to retain the party in the upcoming December polls. Eric Twum said the NPP’s fierce opposition, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has done little to nothing to convince Ghanaians that it is a […] The post Election
Mr Yaw Dankwah, the defence counsel in the murder case of the former MP for Abuakwa North, J.B Danquah Adu, says Daniel Asiedu, the first accused person, did not kill the former legislator. He alleged that the former MP was killed by three police impersonators who visited the home of the deceased. The counsel claimed […] The post Three police
The National Banking College (NBC), founded in 1994 as the first specialist academic training institution for middle to top-level bankers, has marked its 30th anniversary. During the celebration on Friday, April 26, Gloria Quartey, the principal of NBC, reflected on the institution’s evolution into a beacon of banking education and shared plans for expansion, international […] The post NBC
Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly called COKA, former Afigya Kwabre South Constituency Chairman representing the NPP, has rallied party members in Ejisu, urging them to remain vigilant until Lawyer Kwabena Boateng clinches victory in the upcoming by-election. Addressing supporters after a unity walk in Ejisu, Chairman Odeneho emphasized the importance of unity and active campaigning […] The post Ejisu
The recent intermittent power outages in parts of Accra have led to significant losses for pubs, clubs, and eateries in the city. Business operators cite the inability to freeze perishable food and keep patrons entertained as the primary reasons behind these losses. Osu, known as Accra’s recreational hub, is usually bustling with life at night, […] The post Accra: Pubs
By Peter Agengre It is very pathetic, if not appalling to see how the staff of Amenga-Etego Primary School are struggling to impart knowledge to their pupils. Studying under shea and dawadawa trees puts the lives of over 200 pupils of the Amenga-Etego Primary School in danger. Located at Kandiga Bembisi in the Kasena Nanakana […]
By Maltiti Sayida Sadick In a bid to extend compassionate care and transformative reconstructive surgical interventions, the GRAFT Foundation has announced its upcoming mission to provide free reconstructive surgeries for individuals in need across the Ashanti region of Ghana. With a legacy spanning 11 years of changing lives, the foundation continues to be a beacon […]
By Nana Kwame Bediako Ghanaian baller and West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus put up another impressive showing at the London Stadium against a desperate Liverpool side, who has been hit by some poor form in recent games. Mohammed Kudus was at the heart of things as he provided a wonderful assist to Jarrod Bowen, […]
Eighty-seven persons have been arrested in the Assin North District for various sanitation offences within four months. Of the number, 82, who were served notices to correct their infractions complied and were freed, one had been prosecuted, a bench warrant issued for another and three currently being prosecuted. The three in court are Ama Nyame, […]
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