An amount of GH¢5 million has been released by the government to settle arrears owed by Second Cycle institutions, sources within the Electricity Company of Ghana have disclosed to Citi News. This move follows the recent power disconnection to Accra Academy by the ECG national task force due to a GH¢400,000 debt. The disconnection left […] The post Govt
The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has stated that no docket fit for prosecution or action has been submitted to his office over the murder of investigative journalist, Ahmed Suale. While investigations are ongoing, the Minister highlighted that four suspects were initially detained to aid the inquiry. However, they were later granted […] The post No
The Manhyia South Constituency Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Alhassan Mustapha, has been granted bail by the police after being charged with offences related to his conduct. Mustapha was charged with Offensive Conduct conducive to a breach of peace and making threats of death. The arrest followed a viral video in which Alhassan […] The post NDC
The Accra Sports Stadium has been disconnected from the national power grid due to non-payment of accumulated electricity debts. During a visit on Tuesday, a few offices had power from a mini power generator, while the entire facility remained off. This is not the first time the stadium has been disconnected. Some officers, who declined […] The post ECG disconnects Accra
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released provisional results of 37,825 candidates who sat for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates, 2023 – Second Series. According to WAEC, the entry figure comprised 17,389 males and 20,725 females. The figure also included 16 visually impaired candidates. A statement by the Head […] The post WAEC
Joseph Boahen Aidoo, the Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board, has assured farmers of an increased farm gate price per bag of cocoa beans for the upcoming season. The Produce Price Review Committee will determine the adjustment percentage, announced and taking effect next season. Speaking at a Public Accounts Committee sitting, Mr. Aidoo encouraged […] The post COCOBOD
The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) has vehemently urged the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to promptly release all frozen salaries owed to its members. The Association alleged that the OSP has withheld the salaries of more than 400 teachers during its investigation of ghost names on the government’s payroll. Speaking to Citi […] The post TEWU
Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, the Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, has called for the resignation of Joseph Boahen Aidoo, the Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). Mohammed criticized Aidoo for his alleged inability to address the decline in cocoa production and for falling short of the projected targets. During a session with the […] The post Murtala
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is considering disconnecting power supply to the Parliament of Ghana on Wednesday, February 21, due to an outstanding debt exceeding GH₵23 million. This potential action is part of the ongoing “Operation Zero Balance” initiative which aims to recover unpaid debts from various customers. The inclusion of Parliament among the […] The post Parliament
The Asantene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the new Finance Minister, Mohammed Amin Adam, to address the current economic challenges facing the country. Expressing optimism in the Finance Minister’s ability to lead an economic turnaround, Otumfuo encouraged him to implement key strategies and measures for success. The Asantehene advised the Minister to build upon […] The post Tackle
The ranking member of the Roads and Transport Committee in Parliament, Isaac Adjei Mensah, has strongly criticized the government’s management of the road sector, labelling it the “poorest performance” since the start of the Fourth Republic. Juxtaposing the performance of various governments, he argued that President Akufo-Addo’s administration has been “abysmal.” In his February 7 […] The post NPP
The Managing Director of the State Transport Company (STC), Nana Akomea, has expressed confidence in a potential revival of the struggling economy. Over the past few years, the Ghanaian economy has faced a downturn, prompting the government to secure a 3 billion credit facility from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In an interview with Umaru […] The post Economy likely
The Member of Parliament for Damongo Constituency and Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its Presidential Candidate, John Dramani Mahama, regarding their 24-hour economy, describing it as a mere slogan. He mentioned that the NDC and Mr. Mahama, entrusted with the economy for four […] The post NDC
A group of sports journalists in the Ashanti Region has announced plans to petition Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II as part of a scheduled demonstration against what they term a decline in football in the country. This follows a similar action by sports journalists and enthusiasts in Accra earlier last week to register their displeasure […] The post ‘SaveGhanaFootball’
The Ankobeahene of the Begoro Stool, Bafour Owiredu Agyarko Minta II, is expected to appear before the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council today. Bafour Owiredu Agyarko Minta II has been summoned over his alleged endorsement of the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, during his tour of the Eastern Region. Petitioners in […] The post Begoro
Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu is raising concerns regarding threats by businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome to sue the General Legal Council (GLC) over legal practitioner, Samuel Nerquaye-Tetteh’s disbarment from the bar. Mr. Woyome threatened to sue the GLC for taking such an action against former Chief State Prosecutor, Samuel Nerquaye-Tetteh for professional misconduct. Kpebu asserts […] The post AG
Education think tank, Africa Education Watch has begun manifesto consultations with various political parties to incorporate policies targeted at investing in basic education into their manifestos. According to EduWatch, the neglect of investment in basic education infrastructure has necessitated the need for political parties to ensure their manifestos align with the broad vision of the […] The post EduWatch
X, formerly known as Twitter, has finally paid off the staff it sacked in its African headquarters more than a year after they were laid off, the agency which represents them has said. Most had only been in the job, based in Ghana’s capital, Accra, for a few months when the social media platform fired […] The post Sacked Twitter staff in Ghana finally get pay-off
The National Invitational School’s Athletics Championships (NISAC) is set to take place this upcoming weekend, running from February 24, 2024, to February 28, 2024. It will be held at the University of Ghana stadium in Accra. This four-day invitational school athletics competition will witness the participation of 57 Senior High Schools vying for glory both […] The post NISAC
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has disclosed that the GH¢150 million allotted toward engaging and paying road contractors to patch potholes across the country is just one of many projects aimed at improving the country’s road network. The ministry’s head of public relations, Nasir Ahmad Yartey, explained that “the whole idea is to move […] The post GH¢150m
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