The National Service Scheme (NSS) has dismissed criticisms of its intention to assign personnel to foreign countries as part of its new decade-long policy. In an interview, the Scheme disclosed plans to send personnel to various countries, including Nigeria, the UK, and the US. This announcement has elicited a range of reactions, with some stakeholders […] The post NSS defends

Organised Labour has announced a decision to embark on an industrial strike effective Monday, July 15, to protest the sale of a 60 percent stake in four hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to Rock City Hotel which is owned by Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong. Leadership of Organised Labour met […] The post Organised

Gospel music fans are in for a treat as award-winning singer Diana Hamilton is set to release a new single titled “Onwanwani” which means “Wonder Working God” on July 17, 2024. The announcement was made on social media by Diana Hamilton’s management, who invited fans to join her in worship as they experience the wonder […] The post Diana Hamilton

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam is expected to present the 2024 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Tuesday, July 23. The presentation will provide an update on the implementation of the 2024 Budget, with insights into the economic and fiscal performance for the first half of the year. The Majority Chief Whip, […] The post Finance

Contractors working on the four bypasses on the Accra-Kumasi Highway are facing challenges due to huge pits left uncovered by illegal miners in communities where the projects are being done. These uncovered pits are hindering the progress of the projects as contractors have to deal with swampy areas with the rains worsening the situation. The […] The post Illegal

Mussa Dankwa, Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, has advised th New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to strategically deploy his running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, for campaigning. This comes after a recent poll showed a significant decline in voter support for the party in its strongholds following Dr Opoku Prempeh’s nomination. According […] The post Bawumia

The Concerned Youth of the Western region have rejected the apology by Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh over his comparison of the achievements of Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah and President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. During his unveiling as the running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Kumasi on Tuesday, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, […] The post Concerned

The Ghana Hajj Board Secretariat has attributed the increase in this year’s hajj cost to a variety of factors. The cost of hajj has seen a significant rise, from GH¢11,900 in 2015 to GH¢75,000 currently. John Dramani Mahama, the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has promised to lower the cost of Hajj […] The post Logistics, inflation,

The Ghana Hydrological Authority (GHA) has warned against the indiscriminate disposal of waste, which clogs drains during downpours resulting in floods. According to the authority, the government’s efforts to dredge, widen, and construct drains to curb flooding will be futile if citizens do not change their behaviours. Parts of Accra often experience floods whenever there […] The post Ghana’s

Concerned residents of Kpone in the Greater Accra Region are demonstrating over the deplorable state of their roads which have been abandoned for years. The residents, consisting of residents of community 25, Prampram, Dawhenya, Devtraco and associated communities have expressed dissatisfaction about the state of their deplorable roads which have been impacting lives and businesses. […] The post Residents

England will have to be “tactically perfect” to beat Spain in Sunday’s Euro 2024 final, manager Gareth Southgate says. England’s men booked their first appearance in a major final on foreign soil with a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands in their semi-final on Wednesday. It’s the third time in the past four major competitions that […] The post England

The running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has apologised for his comments about Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah. In a brief statement, Dr Opoku Prempeh popularly known as NAPO explained that his comments were his personal opinion and were not intended to disrespect Kwame Nkrumah or any former president. […] The post I never

The Mahama Campaign Team has slammed Asaase Radio and Daily Guide for alleged false publication that the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has been to Russia to seek assistance from the Russian government for the December Polls. This follows a publication by Asaase Radio on Thursday, July 11, 2024, asserting […] The post Election

A recent poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed a substantial decline in voter support for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Greater Accra Region following the selection of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as the running mate to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The poll, conducted after Dr. Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as ‘NAPO,’ was nominated, […] The post 42%

The Ghana Bible Society, together with the Bono and Ahafo traditional councils, has launched the New Testament Bible in the Bono language. According to a statement by the society, this translation is the first of its kind and will make the Bible accessible to millions of Bono speakers across Ghana and beyond. The Very Rev. […] The post Bible Society of Ghana

Mastercard hosted the second annual Mastercard Ghana Fintech Forum in Accra, bringing together key stakeholders and thought leaders in the fintech industry to discuss critical developments and foster collaboration. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, this year’s gathering emphasized the importance of cybersecurity and the growing adoption of contactless payments. The event […] The post Mastercard

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, says he has executed many developmental projects in the northern part of the country, especially in Chereponi. Bawumia questioned Mahama’s track record as president and the projects he initiated in the northern part of the country. Bawumia noted that despite having served as president, […] The post I’ve

The Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs has vowed to clamp down on all persons who unlawfully declare themselves as chiefs. The Regional House of Chiefs bemoans that some divisional chiefs and priests have resorted to creating new stools and taking oaths of allegiance from unauthorised chiefs, thereby creating chaos in the Greater Accra Region. […] The post All

The government’s plan to address the country’s housing deficit is taking shape with the near completion of 200 housing units at Amrahia. The units, being constructed by the State Housing Company (SHC) in partnership with private developers are part of a broader initiative to provide affordable housing across the country. During a working visit to […] The post 200 SHC homes

A retired shopkeeper who was told he was not British despite living in the UK for nearly 50 years can stay for good, the Home Office has decided. Nelson Shardey, from Wallasey in Wirral, has lived in Britain since arriving as a student in 1977, but in 2019 he was told he had no right […] The post Ghanaian man living in UK since 1977 can stay – Home Office