Residents of Chereponi in the North East Region took to the streets on Saturday morning to protest against the poor road conditions in the district. The residents claim that the deteriorating roads are negatively impacting both lives and businesses in the area. A petition was submitted to the District Chief Executive (DCE), urging the government […] The post Chereponi residents protest

A farewell ceremony was held in Obuasi for Mrs. Veronica Nti Anokye, the outgoing headmistress of Dokyiwa Community JHS, who is retiring from service after serving for 40 years. Mrs. Nti Anokye’s term as headmistress officially ended after leading the school for six years. She began her career as a non-professional teacher at Fumso Primary […] The post Dokyiwa

The final funeral rites for Ghana’s former First Lady, Theresa Kufuor, took place at Heroes Park in Kumasi on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Thousands of Ghanaians from all walks of life gathered at the Park to take part in the event. A state funeral in honour of Theresa Kufuor was held at the forecourt of […] The post Thousands attend Theresa Kufuor’s

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has revealed plans to implement a groundbreaking system aimed at growing the local cashew processing industry if he wins the 2024 elections. Mr. Mahama stressed the importance of agricultural development and suggested changing the current approach of sending raw cashew nuts to India for processing. He […] The post Mahama

An economist and financial analyst at the University of Ghana, Dr. Patrick Asuming, is of the view that the projected economic growth of GH¢1 trillion in Ghana’s economy in 2024 is nothing worth celebrating. Dr. Asuming said he was surprised the figure was widely reported because it means nothing economically, taking into consideration the country’s […] The post Projected

As a researcher, I have always held the opinion based on analysis of election data from several countries that you cannot steal more than 5% of the total votes in any given election, I call it the Margin of Rigging(MoR). This hypothesis was based on the fact that the mechanism required to steal 5% of […] The post Mensah Thompson

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, says the government’s 2024 budget is aimed at consolidating and completing ongoing infrastructure projects across the country. Following the presentation of the budget on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, by the Finance Minister, the Minority bemoaned the lack of commitment on the part of the government to clear debt owed to […] The post Govt

The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) Heart Centre has successfully conducted the first-ever Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass (surgeries done on a beating heart) in Ghana. The two patients are among six others who underwent complex cardiac surgical procedures at the University of Ghana Medical Centre. PROFILE OF PATIENTS 1. A 1.70-year-old retired teacher came […] The post UGMC

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has rebuked the Ghana Armed Forces for the recent mayhem unleashed on civilians in the country. While mentioning brutalities in Nkwanta in the Oti Region and Garu in the Upper East Region, the Bishops’ Conference, at the end of its annual plenary assembly held in Sunyani in the Bono Region […] The post Catholic Bishops rebuke

Joseph Boakai has become Liberia’s new leader after his rival and sitting President George Weah conceded a tight election to mark a peaceful transfer of power in a region that has recently seen many military coups. The country’s elections commission said on Friday that the 78-year-old Boakai, a former vice president, has managed to secure […] The post Liberia’s

The Damongo collection of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority has exceeded its target even before the end of the year. The collection was tasked to collect a revenue target of GH? 85,050,000.00. As of the end of October 2023, they have been able to collect GH? 88,159,002.12, exceeding the revenue target by […] The post Damango: GRA’s Customs Division

The Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini, has criticized the government’s decision to allocate GH¢220 million toward providing relief for the communities affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage and floods in the Oti, Savannah, and Bono-East Regions. Suhuyini described the announcement, made by the Minister of Finance during the 2024 budget presentation to […] The post GH¢220m

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference is urging relevant stakeholders to reconsider the election of Metropolitan/Municipal/District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to enhance Ghana’s governance system. The call was made in a communiqué issued at the end of the Conference’s 2023 Plenary Assembly, held at the Catholic Diocesan Pastoral and Social Centre in Sunyani in the Bono Region. […] The post Prioritise

Spanish-born forward of Ghanaian parentage, Iñaki Williams, confirmed his switch of allegiance on 5th July 2022, declaring his readiness to represent the West African giants at the international level. “Today, a new challenge begins. From now on, I will defend Ghana’s T-shirt with all my will while giving my best. I’m one of the Black […] The post Iñaki

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference says the current economic hardships the country finds itself in is becoming too much for Ghanaians to bear. The Catholic Bishops thus called on the government to double its efforts in stabilizing the economy and restoring it back on a better trajectory to bring respite to Ghanaians. This was captured […] The post Current

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) on November 17, 2023, provided institutional support to the National Blood Service, through blood donations. The nationwide blood donations dubbed, “20 years of care, One Pint at a time: Donate for Life,” formed part of the NHIS 20th Anniversary celebrations. The main event organized at the forecourt of the […] The post NHIA

The National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) National Communications Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, has slammed the governing New Patriotic Party’s 2024 ‘Nkunim Budget’, tagging it as nothing but “cheap sloganeering” that fails to address the real problems facing Ghanaians. Speaking on Eyewitness News on Citi FM, Gyamfi said the government has consistently presented Ghanaians with “sweet rhetorics” but […] The post NPP

The Black Stars needed a 90+6th-minute header from Athletic Club’s striker Inaki Williams to get a good start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, Ghana. The win gives Chris Hughton’s side the much-needed victory, and for Williams, it is his first goal in a Black Stars […] The post Ghana’s crucial 1-0 win over Madagascar

The final funeral rites for Ghana’s former First Lady, Theresa Kufuor, will take place at the Heroes Park in Kumasi today, November 18, 2023. A thanksgiving service will also be held at St. Peter’s Cathedral, also in Kumasi, on Sunday, November 19, 2023. A State funeral in honour of Theresa Kufuor was held at the […] The post Final funeral rites for

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has directed the closure of circuit and district courts in Ada due to the water crisis that has affected the town in recent weeks. The Judicial Secretary, Justice Cyra Pamela C.A. Koranteng (JA), explained in a public notice that the decision was reached following the spillage of the Akosombo Dam, which […] The post Courts in Ada shut down over water