The Ghana Police Service has arrested the driver of a Hyundai truck in connection with Thursday’s accident involving a newly acquired train from Poland on the Tema-Mpakadan railway line. According to a statement released by the Police, their preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect, whose truck bore the registration number GS 9018-20, allegedly left the […]
The Ministry of Interior has announced the imposition of a curfew on Sampa Township in the Jaman North District of the Bono Region effective Thursday, April 18, 2024 due to ongoing chieftaincy disputes in the area. According to a press release, the curfew will run from 4:00 pm to 7:00 am daily until further notice. […]
A large crowd at the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency have begun celebrating after the New Patriotic Party’s internally collated results show that the Member of Parliament for the constituency, Lydia Alhassan is leading her main contender, John Dumelo of the National Democratic Congress. Prior to the collation by the ruling NPP, provisional results as shared […]
The Electoral commission of Ghana has identified the suspected Officers involved in tempering with presidential ballot papers. In a statement, the EC said, ‘’working with the Ghana Police Service, has identified the suspected Officers and removed them from post pending further investigations.’’ Below is the full statement Information reaching the Commission indicates that there have […]
Former President John Mahama has stated that the voting process for him in the Bole Bamboi Constituency was smooth. Mr Mahama, flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) voted in his home constituency, Bole Bamboi around 10:00am this year. He praised the voting process in the area while speaking in an interview with the media. […]
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that six aspirants have been cleared to contest in the upcoming Ejisu by-election scheduled for Tuesday, April 30. The nominations closed on Thursday, April 18, with some candidates racing against time to submit their forms at the EC’s Ejisu district office in the Ashanti Region. Leading the pack is […] The post Six aspirants cleared by EC for
The Eastern Regional Women’s Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Shirley Naana Osei Ampem, has announced that under the next NDC government, all modern market centers constructed by the government will include a wellness clinic and a crèche. This gender-centered initiative aims to provide market women and their children with access to quality healthcare […] The post Market
Abebe Selassie, Director of the African Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has stated that the fund will not require the Ghanaian government to implement additional adjustments. He expressed optimism that ongoing discussions among official creditors will facilitate the conclusion of talks, enabling the release of the third tranche of funds. Abebe Selassie emphasized […] The post IMF
In a comprehensive explanation of the events leading to the collision involving the newly imported train, the owner of the truck involved in the accident has provided clarity on the circumstances surrounding the incident. The incident, which has raised significant concerns, occurred when the truck became lodged on the railway tracks. The owner, who was […] The post Truck
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has issued a scathing rebuke of Professor Stephen Adei following his assertion that Ghanaian workers rank among the least productive globally. During an interview on GHOne on April 8, the former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) conducted a comparative analysis of worker productivity levels […] The post We’ll
By: Vivian Akua Amoah ABANTU for Development with support from the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) has launched a project with theme “Strengthening Activism for a Gender-Responsive Elections 2024 in Ghana”, launched on the 18th of April 2024 in Accra. The project is intended to increase the effectiveness of citizens actions for an inclusive, credible […]
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has strongly criticised Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, commonly known as NAPO, for his failure to apologise following his remarks advising Ghanaians to obtain their own timetable for the ongoing power outages. In an interview on Eyewitness News on April 19, 2024, Kpebu condemned Prempeh’s actions, asserting that they […] The post NAPO must apologise over
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has openly acknowledged the recent power supply challenges, assuring the nation of the government’s unwavering commitment to resolving the issues at hand. Expressing gratitude for the patience exhibited by Ghanaians during the recent power cuts, the president reassured citizens of ongoing efforts to mitigate the challenges. During the inauguration of […] The post Dumsor:
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that 40 percent of the global workforce will be affected by the introduction of Artificial Intelligence. According to the IMF, though AI has improved productivity, it is likely to render many jobless in the coming years. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the 2024 IMF-World Bank Spring […] The post Artificial
President of the Canada branch of the Professionals Forum (PROFORUM) of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Victor Wutor has predicted what he terms an electoral tsunami come December 7. The Professor of Biotecnology at the Rhodes University has therefore charged members of the NDC to stand ready. Speaking at the Diaspora Townhall Forum […] The post 2024 Election:
Founder of Movement for Change Alan Kyerematen has invited the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the launch of the Alliance for Revolutionary Change at UPSA on 17th April, 2024. The Movement for Change (M4C) led by Alan Kyerematen, and the National Interest Movement (NIM), led by Dr. Abu Sakara Foster recently announced the conclusion […] The post Alan invites NPP to
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has vowed to cancel the supply of food items to Senior High Schools by the National Food Buffer Stock Company as part of his vision to review the Free SHS policy. John Mahama says feeding grants would be channelled through the heads of Senior […] The post No more Buffer Stock –
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticized President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s handling of the anti-LGBTQ bill, urging him to seek guidance from the Council of State. Mr. Mahama says President Akufo-Addo’s decision not to assent to the bill is undemocratic and wrong. Speaking at a meeting with members […] The post Consult
For the second time, the Kejetia Market in the Ashanti region finds itself disconnected from the national power grid due to a Ghc70 million debt owed to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Since the disconnection occurred about a week ago, the market has been dependent on an alternative power plant as its energy source. […] The post Dumsor: ECG disconnects Kejetia
Rev. Dr. Samuel Worlanyo, an economist and spokesperson of the Grand Coalition, has warned about the potential collapse of Ghana’s economy if it continues to heavily rely on borrowing from financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In acknowledging the necessity of borrowing for governmental initiatives and projects, Dr. Worlanyo stressed the critical […] The post Any
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