Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has voluntarily resigned from his role with immediate effect, a decision revealed at a crucial meeting of the majority group Wednesday evening. The meeting, held at the Jubilee House’s banquet hall in Accra, was heavily guarded and convened by President Nana Akufo-Addo. The gathering, attended by the majority of the group’s […] The post Osei
Ghanaian sports legend Asamoah Gyan has been named as part of a team tasked to put together a manifesto for the flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for the 2024 polls. Asamoah Gyan is the chairman of the Youth and Sports sub-committee. This information was contained in a press release signed […] The post Bawumia’s
The Ankobeahene of the Begoro Stool, Bafour Owiredu Agyarko Minta II, has been cautioned by the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council in the Eastern Region. Bafour Owiredu Agyarko Minta II appeared before the council on Monday, February 19, over his alleged endorsement of the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, during his […] The post Akyem
The Manhyia South constituency organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region, Mustapha Alhassan, is expected to report to the police headquarters today. This comes after the police declared him wanted following a viral video capturing him issuing threats of electoral violence. The regional executives of the party, unhappy with the summons, […] The post Viral
The leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region has criticized the police’s decision to declare Alhaji Mustapha Alhasan, its Manhyia South Constituency Organiser, wanted. The party perceives this action as an overreaction and a diversionary tactic from the country’s current hardships. Alhaji Alhasan became a person of interest for the Ashanti […] The post Declaring
Dennis Miracles Aboagye has officially been named the Director of Communications and Spokesperson for the 2024 Bawumia campaign team. This was revealed by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) during the unveiling of its campaign team for the flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, ahead of the 2024 polls. The campaign team has Dr Bawumia as the Campaign […] The post Miracles
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
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 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’
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
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 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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