The Majority caucus has dismissed rumours that a change has been effected in its leadership in Parliament. The caucus said it has not contemplated making any changes to its front bench and that reports suggesting a change had been effected should be treated with the contempt it deserved. Rumours were rife on Monday that the … The post No changes to our leadership …Majority
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has assured that government is committed to finding and prosecuting the killers of late investigative journalist, Ahmed Hussein-Suale. “The government is fully committed to ensure that the murderers of Ahmed Suale are found and brought to book,” Mr Dame said in an answer to a question asked … The post Justice will be delivered
By Emmanuel AKOMEA Access Bank Ghana PLC has signed a partnership agreement with Mac Autos & Spare Parts Ghana Limited to enhance vehicle ownership in the country. Mac Autos & Spare Parts Ghana Limited, including its subsidiary, MG Auto Trading Ghana Limited, is a leading automobile dealership, selling a wide range of leading brands. As part of […] The post
The Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced that government was in the process of procuring 100 brand new electric buses for the Metro Mass Transit by the end of the year. He said the 100 electric buses were to augment the exiting buses of the company, including the 100 new DAF buses recently … The post At Tap
The Electoral Commission (EC) has stated that its proposal to move the date for the country’s general elections from December 7 to November may not take effect this year. The Deputy EC Chairman in charge of Corporate Services, Dr Asare Bossman, said the legislation required for this change to be implemented was yet to be … The post General
The Ghana Police Service is fully committed to ensuring that the upcoming 2024 elections are conducted in a peaceful and incident –free manner, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), Prince Gabriel Waabu, has assured. He said the Service had implemented various measures, including extensive sensitisation programmes and collaborative efforts, with other relevant agencies to address any … The post Police
Two Nigerians and a Ghanaian have been put before the Accra Circuit Court for allegedly defrauding a United Arab Emirates national of $60,000, in gold transaction. The accused are Jacob Sunday Olatunji, a 39-year-old driver and engineer, Israel Olawale Omoley, an architect, and Baffour Abraham, currently at large. They have been jointly charged with conspiracy … The post 3
Two persons accused of impersonating Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, in the Volta Region, have been granted GH¢50,000 bail each by the Accra High Court. Promise Ahorgah, a phone repairer, and Kwaotse Mawuli, a construction labourer, have been ordered to produce two sureties one to be justified. They have … The post 2 accused of
More than 71,000 informal sector and self-employed persons have been enrolled by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) on the state-run Tier 1 pension scheme. According to Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang, the significant increase in contributors from 14,200 as of May last year, was due to the implementation of the Self Employed Enrolment Drive … The post Over
The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has uncovered more than 3000 illegal meters being usedin Sunyani in the Bono Region. This means these meters are not captured in its system, so their owners are enjoying electricity free of charge, creating revenue shortfall for the company. Consequently, NEDCo has launched investigation into the matter to ascertain … The post NEDCo
Two persons have been arrested in connection with a robbery attack on a mobile money vendor and anotherman, at Walewale in the North-East Region The two suspects, Zakaria Yamusa, also known as Vandam, and Fatao Issah, according to police report, shot and killed a mobile money vendor and another victim, and injured seven others. The … The post Mobile money vendor, 1 other
A total of GH¢210,307,873,817.32 has been received through the Ghana.gov platform as government revenue since it was introduced in 2020, the Minister of Communication and Digitalisation, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has disclosed. She said the substantial amount collected through the platform, underscored the platform’s pivotal role in streamlining financial transactions, enhancing transparency, and bolstering the nation’s … The post Ghana.gov
A total of GH¢210,307,873,817.32 has been received through the Ghana.gov platform as government revenue since it was introduced in 2020, the Minister of Communication and Digitalisation, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has disclosed. She said the substantial amount collected through the platform, underscored the platform’s pivotal role in streamlining financial transactions, enhancing transparency, and bolstering the nation’s … The post Ghana.gov
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has cautioned that it would sanction personnel who would be caught using drugs and alcohol at the work place since such practices endangers their health, and leads to low productivity. The Authority announced that it would begin random checks, including the use of breathalyses in order to identify … The post GPHA warns workers against drug abuse,
The value of loans granted by financial institutions fell by 54.9 % in the last quarter of 2023. The total amount of secured loans registered by banks and Specialized Deposit-Taking Institutions (SDIs) stood at almost GH¢5.9 billion compared to the GH¢13.2 billion in the same period of 2022. This huge decline of GH¢7 billion in […] The post Total value of secured loans
By Olutayo IRANTIOLA and Akeem AKINNIYI Since the unexpected emergence of COVID-19 which shook Africa’s health systems to its roots, governments, individuals, non-profit organizations as well corporate entities have continued to form partnerships to strengthen the continent’s health systems. These partnerships, regardless of size, are gradually bringing back the hope of stable African health systems […] The post
At least three dams constructed under the One-Village-One-Dam (1V1D) policy in the Upper East Region are unable to provide an all-year-round water for both domestic and agriculture use due to shoddy works by the contractors, the Water Resource Commission (WRC) has revealed. According to a WRC researcher, Dr Joan Akandi Atulley, the three dams, namely, … The post Shoddy work
The Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, on Thursday implored members of Parliament to let their passion to promote Ghanaian language and culture reflect in their dressing. This was his response to a spirited conversation on the floor about dying indigenous languages led by Mr Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, the Member of Parliament … The post Speaker rallies
The General Legal Council (GLC) has debarred Samuel Nerquaye-Tetteh, a lawyer from legal practice in the country, for engaging in a conduct or act that adversely affects the dignity and high standing of the legal profession. According to the GLC, Nerquaye-Tetteh in 2011 had an amount of GH¢400, 000 transferred to him through his wife’s … The post State
The National Liberation Congress (NLC), a new political party, has called for national dialogue on the proposed change in date for the conduct of presidential and parliamentary elections. The NLC called for national consensus on the proposed changes, adding that discussions on the subject should move beyond the Electoral Commission and the Interparty Advisory Committee. … The post Proposal
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