Two passengers are in critical condition, while 55 others have sustained minor injuries following a multi-vehicle accident at the Gomoa Okyereko junction on the Accra-Cape Coast stretch. The accident involved three vehicles; a Yutong bus with the registration number AS-850-21, an articulated truck with a foreign registration number plate 349 HF 01, and a Honda […] The post Over
The Engineering Council of Ghana says its investigation into the collapse of high-rise buildings in the country has revealed that the engagement of non-professionals is one of the key causes. According to the Council, a number of factors contribute to the disasters and admonished developers to employ the services of professionals. This follows the collapse […] The post Non-professionals
The Electoral Commission (EC) has granted a provisional certificate to the African Continental Unity Party (ACUP), a Pan-African global movement, allowing them to form a political party that can participate in future elections. Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, the Director of Electoral Services at the EC, presented the certificate to the ACUP Ghana leadership during a brief […] The post ACUP
The 34th ordinary session of the CORAF board of directors meeting took place at the Head office of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in Accra. The meeting brought together key players, heads, and directors from CORAF as well as CSIR to discuss and deliberate on science, technology, and innovations in the field of […] The post CSIR
Black Stars midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh continues to rehab his surgically repaired knee after undergoing a procedure to repair his ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament. The Freiburg player suffered a severe injury in February in the 2022-2023 season during a training session ahead of his team’s league match-up against VfB Stuttgart. In a recent post uploaded to […] The post Daniel-Kofi
Bernhard Lippert, the Technical Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), strongly criticized the negative actions and narratives of Ghanaians, identifying them as obstacles that affect the GFA’s operations. During the launch of the Ghana Football Philosophy (DNA), which aims to define Ghanaian football, Lippert expressed his concerns. The development of the Ghana Football DNA, […] The post Too
The Minority in Parliament wants government to suspend plans to lease the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to a private firm, Torentco Asset Management Group for further stakeholder engagement. TOR will be leased to Torentco Asset Management Group for $22 million for 6 years and is expected to refine up to 8 million barrels of fuel […] The post Minority calls on govt to halt TOR lease
Ride height also known as ground clearance is an important factor to consider when it comes to vehicles. It refers to the vertical distance between the ground and a specific point on the vehicle, usually the lowest point on the underside. In Ghana, many people believe that an SUV is better suited to their needs […] The post Understanding
President Akufo-Addo has expressed profound sadness as he mourned the passing of renowned Ghanaian author Ama Ata Aidoo at her memorial service. The memorial service, attended by prominent figures from the literary and cultural spheres, served as a platform to honour the remarkable contributions Aidoo made to the world of literature. In an emotional tribute […] The post ‘The
Famous Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari has made a staggering revelation that she would have put her career on hold if not for her mother. Nadia Buari is one of the stars of the highly anticipated Ghanaian movie “Coming to Africa”. The film, which also stars Nana Ama McBrown, David Dontoh, Py Addo Boateng, Nikki Samonas, […] The post ‘I would’ve
The Binduri Community Day Senior High School, located in the Upper East Region, has been temporarily closed down. The closure stems from the school’s inability to provide meals for the students since May 29, 2023. This unfortunate situation has had a detrimental impact on academic activities, attendance, and overall school functioning. According to school authorities, […] The post Binduri
The Ministry of Public Enterprises has announced its intention to divest 17 non-operational state-owned enterprises. Among these entities are the State Construction Company, Bonsa Tyre Factory, and Bolgatanga Meat Factory, among others. A thorough examination of these companies has revealed that they have become burdensome liabilities for the country, causing financial losses to the state. […] The post 17
The Ministry of National Security has firmly denied media reports and publications alleging the Ghana Armed Forces’ involvement in the forced repatriation of Burkinabe refugees from Ghana. In a statement, the Ministry affirmed Ghana’s unwavering commitment to offering shelter and support to Burkinabe nationals who have been displaced to the Upper East and Upper West […] The post National
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice (CCJ) has thrown out a suit against the Government of Ghana (GoG) challenging the propriety of a Gold Royalties Monetisation Transaction arrangement, popularly referred to as the Agyapa deal. Three anti-corruption groups — Transparency International, Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) and the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) — dragged the government […] The post ECOWAS
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) says plans are far advanced to deploy a taskforce to check congestion by traders selling on pavements within the Central Business Districts (CBD) in the national capital. The move forms part of the Assembly’s quest to improve vehicular and pedestrian movement on walkways and is in line with efforts to […] The post AMA
The Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says his side will block any attempts by the government to increase taxes during the mid-year budget review. According to him, the NDC MPs will ensure government reduces its expenditure instead of impoverishing the already suffering Ghanaians. He insisted that there is a massive room for expenditure cuts. “I […] The post Budget
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Effutu Constituency and Deputy Majority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin on Tuesday led a delegation to pay a courtesy call on the chiefs of Gomoa Ajumako, Gomoa Akyempim and Effutu in the Central Region. The visit was aimed at addressing the ongoing land disputes in those areas of the […] The post Resolving
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Ernest Addison, is likely to be subpoenaed by Parliament to answer questions if he fails to file financial statements of the central bank. Isaac Adongo, Deputy Ranking Member on the Finance Committee of Parliament, has strongly criticized the Governor of the Bank of Ghana for the delay […] The post We’ll subpoena
54% of Ghanaian voters prefer Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen to lead the New Patriotic Party into the 2024 polls, according to the latest poll by Global Info Analytics. “The big story is that Alan is the preferred choice of floating voters. He’s popular amongst floating voters. Alan has been consistent throughout. Amongst all Ghanaian voters, 54% […] The post 54%
The Member of Parliament for Ho Central, Benjamin Kpodo, has lamented the failure of relevant state institutions to assist victims of the recent flooding at Ho in the Volta Region. Unexpected rainstorms wreaked havoc on many shops and residential areas at Ho as some streets were transformed into temporary waterways, impeding movement and causing disruption in […] The post State
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