The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has retained the Ejisu parliamentary seat in a by-election held on 30th April 2024. The party’s candidate Kwabena Boateng polled 27,782 representing 55.79%. His closest contender Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, a former Member of Parliament for the area who ran as an independent candidate, secured 21,536 votes representing 43.24%. Esther Osei […] The post Kwabena
A military officer in his late 30s was shot dead in Millennium City during a land dispute, while two other officers narrowly escaped death. The incident occurred near the Millennium City District Police Command at Kasoa in the Central region of Ghana. According to reports, the brother of one of the military officers had purchased […] The post Military officer
The National Chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Ntim, says he will do all he can to reconcile Independent Candidate, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi with the party. Mr. Aduomi, a former three-time NPP Member of Parliament for the constituency, chose to run as an Independent Candidate in the Ejisu by-election. According to him, […] The post We’ll reconcile Aduomi with the NPP
The Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has categorically refuted allegations that the Yagbonwura was asked to stand up and greet President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Media reports had suggested that the Overlord of Gonja, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, was asked to stand and greet the President during an event on Saturday, 27th April […] The post Yagbonwura
All roads lead to the Oil Dome, Royal House Chapel in Abossey Okai, Accra, today for the highly anticipated 2024 edition of the Family Consecration Service, organized by Citi TV and Citi FM. Thousands of Ghanaians are anticipated to participate in the event, scheduled from 6 am to 12 noon. Families will convene for prayer, […] The post Thousands to
Kwabena Boateng, the Member of Parliament-elect for Ejisu, has emphasised the importance of reaching out to disgruntled members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in preparation for the 2024 elections. Mr. Boateng emerged victorious in the Ejisu by-election, securing 27,782 votes, which represents 55.8% of the total votes cast. His closest competitor, Mr. Kwabena Owusu […] The post We
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed his gratitude to the workers of Ghana for their commitment and diligence that keeps the nation functioning. In a Facebook post on May 1, Mr Mahama urged Ghanaians to collaborate to shape the future of Ghana into a 24-hour economy. “Happy […] The post Let’s
The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) management. This appeal comes in the wake of a report by the International Labour Organization (ILO), which forecasts SSNIT’s inability to make full payments to its contributors by 2036. The ILO report indicates […] The post NAGRAT
The Ghana Police Service has apprehended an individual linked to the shooting of a military officer in Kasoa, located in the Central Region. The military officer, reported to be in his late 30s, was fatally shot, while two other officers accompanying him escaped unharmed. According to a police statement, preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect, […] The post Kasoa:
In a heartwarming display of faith and love, spouses gathered at this year’s Family Consecration Service hosted by Citi TV/Citi FM reaffirmed their commitment to each other in the divine presence. The service, led by Rev Stephen Yenusom Wengam, the General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Ghana and Vice Chairman of Africa Assemblies of God […] The post Couples
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man in connection with a shooting incident that occurred at Millenium City, Kasoa, in the Central Region, leading to the death of a soldier. According to the Police, preliminary Police investigation has established that the suspect, Benlord Ababio allegedly shot the soldier at Millenum City Kasoa on Tuesday, […] The post Police
Workers of the Electricity Company of Ghana staged a walkout on the Ashanti Regional Minister Simon Osei-Mensah just when he was called upon to deliver his speech at the May Day Parade in Kumasi. The ECG workers were on Wednesday, May 1, clad in red and held placards with inscriptions calling on the Regional Minister […] The post May Day: ECG workers stage walkout
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has intercepted a total of 20.5 kilograms of concealed cannabis parcels intended for smuggling out of Ghana via postal and courier centers in Accra. According to NACOC, the operation was over a span of three days. “On Monday, April 15, 2024, routine examinations by NACOC officers identified four parcels concealed […] The post NACOC intercepts 20.5kg
Aflao, a border town between Ghana and Togo, has experienced a significant decline in business activities due to the temporary closure of the Ghana-Togo border. The closure is part of the security arrangements for legislative and regional elections in Togo. However, many residents of Aflao were unaware of the border’s closure, as the information was […] The post Elections
The campaign team of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged to adopt a house-to-house campaign strategy ahead of the 2024 general elections. This commitment comes after Dr Bawumia visited the Dome-Kwabenya constituency, where he interacted with market women and residents. Dr Bawumia’s visit followed a two-day campaign tour of the […] The post Election
The Supreme Court has recommended to stakeholders in the country to approach the discussions on Article 71 officers holder “with a sober contemplation of its purposes, intents, and opportunities for a national growth.” The apex Court panel of seven chaired by Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo on April 24, 2024, said parliament approval of Prof. […] The post Full
The Government of Ghana through the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says over One Hundred and Seventy Million have been released to mixed tiers of healthcare providers across the country. In a press release, the NHIA disclosed that the mount was released on Tuesday 30th of April 2024. It further stated that the One Hundred […] The post Over GHc170m released to healthcare providers
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced that the recent erratic power supply plaguing the country has been effectively addressed. Addressing attendees at the annual May Day celebration in Accra, the President expressed optimism that the challenges, famously termed “dumsor,” are now a thing of the past. He extended gratitude to the citizens for their […] The post Power
The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union Ghana (ICU-Ghana) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has cautioned the government that it won’t stay aloof for them to be short-changed under the guise of global economic recession. This call comes on the back of the May Day celebration on the theme Election 2024: “The Role of Workers […] The post May
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