The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament, James Klutse Avedzi, is of the view that the poor remuneration of the staff of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) makes them prone to corrupt practices. Citing an incident to buttress a point, the Ketu North Member of Parliament said there was a case where […] The post Poor salaries of PPA staff
Attorney General and Minister of Justice Godfred Yeboah Dame says the former sanitation minister Cecilia Dapaah was cleared of any corruption-related offence by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and not his office. This follows reactions to the Attorney General’s advice to the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) not to continue the money […] The post OSP
Iconic rapper Medikal has explained why he performed with his ex-girlfriend Sister Derby at his show at the O2 Indigo in London on Friday, May 3, 2024. Patrons of the sold-out concert were surprised to see Sister Derby on the same stage as Medikal. This sparked conversations online with some believing it’s a move to […] The post Not
Efforts have intensified to secure a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, with talks resuming in Cairo on Saturday. Hamas said its delegation was travelling in a “positive spirit” after studying the latest truce proposal. “We are determined to secure an agreement in a way that fulfils Palestinians’ demands,” it […] The post Israel-Gaza
Private Legal Practitioner Martin Kpebu has rejected the Attorney General’s advice to halt the money laundering probe into former Sanitation Minister Cecilia Dapaah. Kpebu contends that the AG’s advice lacks a legal basis, labelling it “false and not grounded in law.” He asserts that the AG’s requirement of a predicate offence for prosecution against Dapaah […] The post Cecilia
Inusah Fuseini, the former MP for Tamale Central, has criticised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for not reporting the actions of Kwadaso MP Dr Kingsley Nyarko to the relevant security agencies. On Tuesday, April 30, during a by-election, the Electoral Commission dismissed two temporary staff after a video surfaced allegedly showing them receiving what seems […] The post NPP
Flooding is intensifying in Texas, where more rain is expected over the weekend in the wake of strong storms and downpours that swept away vehicles, damaged homes and triggered evacuations. Most of the rain will fall over western and central Texas, but higher rain chances return for the greater Houston area on Sunday. The heaviest […] The post Evacuations ordered, homes damaged in Texas as rivers surge to Hurricane
The labelling of Japan as “xenophobic” by Joe Biden was “unfortunate” and “not based on an accurate” understanding of the country, Japan’s US embassy says. The US president said during a campaign fundraising event earlier this week that Japan, India, China and Russia “don’t want immigrants”. The White House has said he meant no offence […] The post Japan
Samuel Ayeh-Paye, the former Member of Parliament for Ayensuano, has refuted allegations that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) struggled to retain the Ejisu seat in the recent by-election. The by-election was necessitated by the passing of the Member of Parliament and Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah, on March 7, 2024. NPP’s Lawyer Kwabena […] The post NPP
The Executive Chairman of Zoomlion/Jospong Group of Companies, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong conveyed his heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated staff of the company and the broader Jospong Group for their enduring commitment and sacrifices. Addressing a gathering of employees represented by all the subsidiaries at the headquarters of the conglomerate in Accra to inaugurate this […] The post You’re
Despite sparring for months with SML, I had never had the privilege of an encounter at close range. Unlike the good souls at the Fourth Estate, whose collaboration with ACEP was backed by IMANI, and who had the opportunity to visit SML a number of times, and in true journalistic fashion, gave all sides a […] The post Bright Simons writes: How SML confused Ghanaian professors
Samuel Ayeh-Paye, the former Member of Parliament for Ayensuano, has expressed concerns about the escalating activities of land guards which have resulted in loss of lives over land disputes. On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, a military officer was shot dead at Millennium City in Gomoa East, Central Region, due to a land dispute. Two other […] The post Arrest
Residents of Dadieso, a township near Kwahu, have blocked the Accra-Kumasi highway, in frustration over a gas tanker abandoned along the highway for approximately three days. Despite the visible danger posed by the gas tanker, authorities have made no efforts to have it removed. The gas tanker which lies partially submerged in a bush in […] The post Dadieso
The Spirit of Africa Challenge has carved its niche as the quintessential off-road competition across Africa since its inception in 2005. This challenge invites both seasoned and amateur drivers to test their skills against the continent’s most demanding terrains. Now, under the sponsorship of Nissan, the event promises even more thrills with the rugged Nissan […] The post Test
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in compliance with the recent directives given by President Akufo-Addo on its deal with Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited (SML), has terminated the transaction Audit and External Verification Service Contract (AEVS) with SML. The GRA has further directed that the Upstream Petroleum and Minerals Revenue Audit portions of the contract be […] The post GRA terminates
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has raised concerns over the rising prevalence of tattooing, multiple piercings, and skin bleaching among students, deeming it “a troubling phenomenon”. Additionally, the GES has expressed deep concern regarding the issues of teenage pregnancies and cohabitation, highlighting their detrimental impact on students’ educational pursuits, particularly girls. Priscilla Christabel Eshun, the […] The post Rise
The Accra Circuit Court Nine has remanded a 56-year-old mechanic for allegedly possessing forged land documents. Atta Alhassan was denied bail because he was arraigned on a bench warrant. Alhassan denied possessing forged documents and would be brought back before the Court on May 9, 2024. Police Chief Inspector Daniel Danku informed the Court, presided […] The post Mechanic
The Member of Parliament for Wa Central, Rashid Pelpuo, has criticised the Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh for consistently denying the recent power cuts. Pelpuo argued that former President Mahama took steps to address past power issues, benefiting the current administration. This criticism follows Dr. Opoku Prempeh’s claim that ‘dumsor’ only occurred under Mahama’s […] The post Rashid
Africa World Airlines has entered into a strategic partnership with Travelport, a global distribution system (GDS) provider, to enhance its visibility and convenience for travel agencies and passengers. This collaboration will allow travel agents to book Africa World Airline tickets through the Travelport platform easily. Since its first commercial flight in September 2012, Africa World […] The post Africa
The Majority in Parliament has shot down calls for the full KPMG report on the GRA and SML contract to be made public. Following the submission of the audit report, on April 24, 2024, a press statement from the Presidency revealed that total fees paid under the contracts from 2018 to the date of suspension […] The post No need to publish KPMG’s full report – Majority
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