Naa Okromo, the 15-year-old girl at the heart of a recent child marriage case, will be released to her parents today after a directive by the Attorney General. This follows a psychological and medical evaluation that confirmed she is not pregnant. Minister Designate for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dakoa Newman, announced the development at […] The post Underage
Operations at Dubai International Airport remain severely disrupted after heavy rains battered the United Arab Emirates and neighbouring countries. The storm pounded the UAE on Tuesday, flooding roads and sections of the busy international airport. Flash floods have now killed 20 people in Oman and one in the UAE. Some inbound flights have resumed on […] The post Dubai Airport
The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has expressed deep concern over the government’s alleged failure to pay mandatory contributions for over 700,000 Ghanaian workers. NAGRAT President, Angel Carbonu, accused the government of financial misconduct during a press conference on Thursday, April 18. He specifically highlighted the non-payment of Tier 2 pension scheme contributions and […] The post NAGRAT
The Bono Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service, Dr Kofi Amo-Kodieh, has called on the government and stakeholders to urgently post unemployed nurses to fill the gap in a bid to address the shortage of health personnel in the country. His plea follows the increased number of nurses leaving the country to seek greener […] The post Bono Region: GHS Director
To boost economic growth and increase revenue mobilization, the Ghanaian government is implementing measures to improve the country’s tax-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio. Abena Osei Asare, the Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, has stated that while efforts to increase tax mobilization in the formal sector have been made, plans are advanced to widen […] The post Govt
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has disclosed that it has submitted a request to the government to change the name of the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy to reflect the levy’s real purpose. Abass Tasunti, Head of Economic Regulation at the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) said the current name gives the public a wrong impression […] The post We’ve
A police officer from the Visibility Unit in the Ashanti Region died tragically in a crash on Wednesday, April 17th. Reports say the officer, who was on patrol duty at Tech Junction, pursued a motorcyclist who jumped a red light. Sadly, while in pursuit, the officer’s motorbike collided with a parked truck (registration number GM […] The post Ashanti Region: Police
Genser Energy, a Ghanaian-owned independent power producer, has extended heartfelt appreciation to all stakeholders involved in the successful construction of a 110-kilometre natural gas pipeline. This critical infrastructure will power the 250-megawatt Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Plant (K1TPP) and future plants (500MW AKSA, 330MW CENIT), marking a significant advancement in the country’s power sector. The […] The post Genser
Peter Lanchene Toobu, the Member of Parliament for Wa West, has called for accountability in the handling of firearms, prompted by the tragic fatalities during the 2024 Kpelejoo Festival in Tema. Toobu emphasized that the incident, initially described by the security agency as a warning shot, should not have culminated in the loss of lives. […] The post “Warning
The Birim North District Security Council has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to all illegal miners operating within the Akyem Ntronang enclave to stop all galamsey activities or face the wrath of the security authorities in the area. The security council has also asked the illegal miners to withdraw all mining equipment from their sites and […] The post Birim North: Illegal
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Nestled within Tema, Greater Accra, Koudijs Ghana emerges as a beacon of progress and promise in the agricultural livestock realm. From the animals to the soul of our farmers, our journey is etched with a deep-rooted passion for farming excellence and an unwavering dedication to uplifting livestock, farmers, and communities. At Koudijs Ghana, we […] The post Cultivating
Nigerian music sensation Burna Boy has landed a prestigious spot on Time Magazine’s 2024 list of the 100 Most Influential People. This recognition celebrates individuals who leave a significant mark through their art and cultural impact. Multi-Grammy-winning singer Angelique Kidjo penned a glowing tribute to the Nigerian Music icon: “Around ten years ago, young African […] The post Burna
The Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Sir Sam Jonah, has expressed concern over past instances of violence and legal disputes that resulted in the disenfranchisement of some Ghanaians during previous election years. The esteemed statesman highlighted specific cases of electoral violence in constituencies like Ayawaso West Wuogon and Techiman South, as well […] The post 2024
International afrobeats singer, Davido surprised the sold-out crowd at his Timeless Concert at Madison Square Garden when he brought out BET Award-winning Dancehall & Afropop singer Stonebwoy. The duo performed an electrifying rendition of their chart-topping collaboration, “Activate,” much to the delight of the ecstatic audience. The energy in the room was heated as fans […] The post Stonebwoy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected an end-year single-digit inflation of 8% for Ghana for 2025. This aligns with the government’s target for the same period. Ghana’s end-year inflation target according to the government will ease from 23 to 15 percent and then fall significantly to a single digit for 2024 and 2025 respectively. […] The post Ghana
Statesman and business magnate, Sir Sam Jonah, has urged Ghanaian journalists to uphold the tenets and values of journalism in order to hold political leaders accountable to the masses. The Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in an address at the launch of the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) […] The post Journalism
The Executive Chairman of Jonah Capital Equity Fund, Sir Sam Jonah, has decried the lack of accountability in safeguarding the public purse, labelling it as “pathetic.” Speaking at the launch of the 75th-anniversary celebrations of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in Accra on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape […] The post Lack
The Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Sir Sam Jonah, has expressed concern over what he perceives as a decline in media coverage of illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey. The senior statesman lamented the lack of attention from the media, despite the significant harm and destruction caused by illegal mining activities […] The post It’s
The National Labour Commission (NLC) has cited the absence of Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam as a reason for the government’s delay in addressing the concerns raised by three aggrieved pre-tertiary teacher unions. This delay persists even after the unions failed to reach a resolution with the government within a week following the suspension […] The post NLC
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