Stephen Ntim, the national chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has committed to addressing internal party conflicts as the party prepares for the December polls. Recent events, particularly disputes leading to some party members running as independent candidates ahead of the 2024 parliamentary elections, have caused dissatisfaction among party members. Speaking at a large […] The post We’ll
The La Dadekotopon New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s parliamentary primary over the weekend elected Mr Joseph Addo, driver of the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, as the parliamentary candidate to contest the seat on the ticket of the party on December 7, 2024. Mr Addo secured 664 votes to beat his contender, the Municipal Chief Executive … The post NPP
Ghana’s fastest-growing bank, OmniBSIC Bank Plc, has opened 2024 positively by delivering strong results in the first quarter which is a strong indication of superior returns to shareholders and higher value for businesses this year. The bank’s profit soared by more than 58 per cent to GH¢82.58 million in March while liquidity and the balance … The post OmniBSIC Bank posts strong results for
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Kobina Tahiru Hammond, has called on business leaders in the United States of America to take interest and invest in the agenda of the Government of Ghana for indutrialisation. He said by partnering in the government’s agenda such as the flagship One District One Factory would be the … The post Trade Minister woos US business leaders to Ghana
Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, the Independent Candidate in the upcoming Ejisu by-election, has denied allegations that he has switched allegiance to the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In an interaction with the media after wrapping up his campaign activities, Mr Aduomi said he is widely loved by members of the NDC due to his work during his […] The post Ejisu by-election:
A non-denominational thanksgiving service in honour of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has been held to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his ascension to the Golden Stool. Otumfuo Osei Tutu was full of praise for the various religious bodies stressing that their spiritual guidance had been the source of his successful 25-year reign on … The post Non-denominational
The 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and his campaign team are promising an issues-based campaign as he begins his nationwide presidential campaign ahead of the December 7 general election. Beginning in the Eastern Region, one of the strongholds of the NPP, the campaign team, in a statement signed … The post NPP Presidential
The Electricity Company of Ghana, Ashanti West Region has uncovered 74 illegal connections during the first quarter of 2024. The illegal connections were discovered during day and night monitoring exercise which saw the Revenue Protection team visit hotels, households, hostels, cold stores, restaurants and some institutions to fish out customers who had connected to the … The post ECG
New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, will launch his political campaign today Monday, April 29, in preparation for the upcoming general elections in December. According to a press release from Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Director of Communications for the Bawumia for President 2024 Campaign, Bawumia will start his campaign in the Eastern Region and […]
Telecel, an Africa-focused telecommunications company, has officially introduced its brand in an exciting market launch in Adum – Kumasi. This follows the main brand unveiling in Accra in May 2024. Telecel Ghana’s brand presence in the Ashanti Region underscores the mobile operator’s commitment to being a key player in the socio-economic development of the people […]
Kenya has postponed the reopening of its schools by one week due to ongoing flooding caused by heavy rains, as flood-related deaths since mid-March in the East African country neared 100. Some schools remained “adversely affected” by the flooding, the Education Ministry said Sunday night. Local media reported that more than 100 schools were flooded, […] The post Kenya
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has identified theft and vandalism by unknown individuals as the cause of the darkness along the Tema Motorway. Nasir Ahmad Yartey, the head of Public Relations at the Roads Ministry, providing an update on the progress of construction work on Tema roads and the repair of the Motorway told […] The post Roads Ministry blames
In April 2014, the government of Ghana borrowed $46 million from Rome-based IFAD, the International Fund for Agricultural Development, a UN body that, as its name suggests, finds money for countries to fix some of their agricultural challenges. IFAD’s loans often go to support projects targeting agro-processing, food security, improved smallholder farmer productivity, and similar […] The post How
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has declared a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign in response to escalating infections at various healthcare facilities. Set to commence from May 4 to May 10, 2024, the vaccination exercise aims to curb the surge in cases, particularly in parts of Greater Accra, which has recorded the highest numbers so far. […] The post GHS to embark
The High Court in Accra has dismissed an application seeking to compel President Akufo-Addo to accept the transmission of the anti-LGBTQ bill approved by Parliament. This is in relation to a judicial review application filed by South Dayi MP, Nelson Rockson Dafeamekpor. The legislator sought to exercise its powers of mandamus and cause parliament to […] The post High
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, has pledged to ensure 100% Ghanaian ownership of mineral resources if elected into power. This commitment stems from his observation that the current framework of Ghana’s mining sector creates the perception that Ghanaians do not have full ownership of the country’s minerals. Bawumia articulated this […] The post Bawumia
Former Attorney-General Betty Mould-Iddrisu has weighed in on the ongoing power crisis in Ghana, stating that the Mahama administration managed the situation better than the current New Patriotic Party government. Her comments follow remarks made by former GIMPA Rector Professor Stephen Adei, who suggested that the current power crisis is not as severe as during […] The post Dumsor
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has assured that the ongoing erratic power supply, commonly referred to as ‘dumsor’, will soon be resolved. Speaking to the Clergy and Imams in Akropong on Monday, April 29, during his campaign tour of the Eastern Region, Dr. Bawumia expressed confidence in the government’s […] The post ‘Dumsor’
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has dismissed claims suggesting that the Scheme may face challenges in meeting its financial obligations to beneficiaries in the future, as highlighted in the 2020 International Labour Organization Actuary Report. Acknowledging the speculative nature of the report’s findings, the Scheme firmly stated that these projections do not […] The post Don’t
A fuel tanker exploded on the Kumasi-Accra Highway on Monday, April 29. Firefighters from Suhum Fire Station under the leadership of STNO II Darwah Prince Ofobi, quickly responded to the incident involving a Man Diesel fuel tanker, registered under GS 5343-18. Upon receiving a distress call, it took the firefighters only a few minutes to […] The post Fuel tanker explodes on Kumasi-Accra
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