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The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ellembelle, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has blamed the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Ellembelle, Kwasi Bonzo, for a viral video that captured the two officials in a heated argument over the poor state of roads in the district. In an interview with Citi News, Armah Buah said that the incident […] The post Kofi Buah blames DCE for viral video

President Akufo-Addo has called on the international community to support Africa in the fight against terrorism in the Sahel and the rampant coups across the continent. In his speech at the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, President Akufo-Addo said the instability in the Sahel has put West African countries […] The post Akufo-Addo

Bayport Savings and Loans, a publicly listed payroll lender, has donated 100 dual desks to two schools: Bolgatanga Model Preparatory Primary School in the Upper East Region and Nsein Methodist Primary School in Nsein, Western Region. This donation is part of their 20th-anniversary celebrations and reflects their commitment to providing a safe and conducive learning […] The post Bayport

Ghana’s economy grew 3.2% in the second quarter of 2023, according to provisional data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). This is a slight slowdown from the 3.5% growth recorded in the same period of 2022. The slowdown in growth was driven by the industry sector, which contracted by 1.9%. The services sector, on the […] The post Ghana’s economy grows by 3.2% in Q2

The Ghana Police Service has filed an application at the court to halt a planned demonstration by a group known as Democracy Hub within the vicinity of the Jubilee House from Thursday 21st to Saturday 23rd September 2023. The police in a statement disclosed that they are waiting for the court to determine the matter […] The post Police seek court order to halt planned

The Family Health University College, in association with Health Plus-Inde, Marengo Asia Hospitals, and ART Fertility Clinics, has organized a week-long specialist Health programme to educate the public on urology and fertility. The event which took place at the Family Health Hospital at Teshie in Accra was under the theme “Infertility issues and solutions with […] The post Family

Ghana’s tourism sector is on the brink of a transformative journey with the forthcoming establishment of the Eye of Africa Eco-Resort in Akosombo, in the Eastern Region. Oseadeeyo Nana Kumi Kodie, Board Chairman of Dadaba Group, has explained the rationale behind the company’s highly anticipated “green initiative,” slated for an official inauguration in November 2023. […] The post Eye

The President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Dr. Joseph Obeng, has warned the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) against using intimidating tactics to implement the Upfront Payment of the Value Added Tax (VAT). Addressing the media in Accra on Wednesday, Dr. Obeng said GUTA members will no longer tolerate the GRA’s “Rambo style” […] The post We’ll

Sam George, the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, has called on the National Democratic Congress’ Council of Elders to dismiss a petition against the appointment of Dr. Edward Omane Boamah as the Director of Elections and ICT. In a statement dated September 18, Sam George described the former Minister of Communications as the most qualified […] The post Sam

Artist Che Lovelace was on his way to the coast on the Caribbean island of Trinidad to collect mud to use in carnival celebrations when he received a message that a church in the UK wanted him to create an artwork to commemorate the life of an African man he had never heard of. Quobna […] The post Quobna Cugoano: London church honours Ghanaian-born

The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), James Klutse Avedzi, has cautioned Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) against renewing contracts with waste management firm Zoomlion, citing the absence of discernible benefits. During a public accounts committee hearing in Ho, the Ketu North MP underscored that Parliament had sanctioned the non-renewal of the waste […] The post Don’t

Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, a leading insurer in the country, successfully organised the fourth edition of PruRide Accra, an annual urban cycling event with over 350 cyclists participating in the professional and amateur races. The event, supported by the Ghana Cycling Federation, the Ghana Police Service and Carbon AV, was held at the Black Star […] The post Prudential

The Russian Embassy in Ghana has denied any involvement with the leadership of the alleged pro-Russia Wagner mercenary group who were arrested by the police in Takoradi in the Western Region. The Western Regional Police Command recently began prosecuting three youth arrested in Diabene, Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, who are suspected of having ties to Russia’s Wagner […] The post Russian

The Minority in Parliament has urgently called for a halt to the government’s plans to utilize proceeds from the TEN oil field as collateral for a $431 million loan facility from LITASCO. The Minority asserts that this arrangement is illegal and expresses concerns that the TEN oil field would be required to produce a minimum […] The post Minority

The Executive Director of the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah (Mrs) has reiterated the commitment of her outfit to working with other bodies to ensure that laws governing the tobacco trade are complied with to the letter. She noted that the illicit tobacco trade poses a challenge as other […] The post Illicit Tobacco Trade: EOCO, WHO

Self-acclaimed Dancehall King, Charles Nii Armah Mensah better known as Shatta Wale has cautioned that the use of the Accra Sports Stadium for two conflicting concerts could lead to chaos. Afro-Dancehall musician Stonebwoy, known for his high-energy performances and chart-topping hits, is taking his music to new heights by combining the “Ashaiman to the World […] The post Shatta

Former Black Stars head coach, James Kwesi Appiah, has been appointed as the new head coach of Sudan’s men’s senior national team. The 63-year-old Ghanaian will lead the Nile Crocodiles for the next three years, according to Citi Sports sources. The Sudanese Football Federation has been in talks with Appiah for months and sees him […] The post Kwesi Appiah appointed

Police have restored calm at Ofankor following a violent incident Wednesday morning that saw the blocking of public roads and the burning of tires. Initial investigations suggest that the unrest was triggered by a land dispute between landguards and some wood sellers. Security measures in the area have been reinforced by the Police, and the […] The post Ofankor:

With a day to the celebration of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s birthday on September 21, the Member of Parliament for Ellembelle, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has called on Ghanaians to celebrate him more often, not just on his birthday. Armah-Kofi Buah also bemoaned the deteriorating state of Dr. Nkrumah’s Museum at Nkroful, his first burial place and […] The post Armah