After marathon negotiations with both domestic and international creditors, Ghana has finally secured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board approval for the release of $3 billion in tranches to stabilise the national economy, which is in ruins after being wreaked by Covid-19 and other international shocks. The government completed the last hurdle after the […] The post Aben
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has expressed his disgust about the wanton destruction of our forest resources by illegal miners and chain saw operators. According to him, chiefs and members of the local communities cannot feign ignorance about those involved in the destruction of the forests. He has, therefore, promised to drive around the […] The post Otumfuo angry over destruction
The registration, election and swearing-in of Mr. James Gyakye Quayson as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North Constituency were unconstitutional, the Supreme Court has declared. The apex court has, therefore, ordered Parliament to expunge Mr. Quayson’s name as MP from its records The decision was unanimously made by a seven-member panel of judges. […] The post Gyakye Quayson no more
The Tema District Court has remanded into custody six persons over the murder of one Charles Martey Odam at Adjumador, near Afienya, in the Ningo Prampram District of the Greater Accra Region. They are; George Martey, 67, farmer, Nelson Anum Martey, 59, mechanic, Nii Marteye Martey Nathaniel, 39, businessman, Michael Martey Morrison, 35, businessman, Thomas […] The post Six in court over
The Sustainable Development Goals Advisory Unit under the Office of the President is set to host the maiden edition of the National Blue Summit from 31st May to 1st June, 2023 in Accra. The objective of the Summit is to raise awareness on the need to urgently address the critical challenges facing the ocean and […] The post ‘The world is sitting on an ocean time bomb’ appeared
An affidavit filed by Founder of the former Capital Bank, William Ato Essien, indicates that he is expecting huge sums of monies from investments as well as sales of assets. Essien Swiss International, which is 100 percent (%) owned by the accused would rope in some US$300,000 in 90 days. Although the amount is just […] The post Ato Essien expecting huge sums of money -Court appeared
The Road Transport Operators reached a consensus with government to lower lorry fares, starting from Wednesday, May 17, 2023. This is as a result of the continuous decrease in the prices of petroleum products in recent weeks. The statement, jointly signed by Emmanuel Ohene Yeboah, General Secretary of the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council and […] The post Editorial:
Farmers and the youth of adjoining communities in the Dwenewoho enclave in the Nwabiagya South District of the Ashanti Region have petitioned the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to intervene and control the wanton destruction of the environment through illegal mining activities in the area. Reports indicate that farmers and the youth were stranded as […] The post Farmers,
Mr. Maurice Jonas Woode, District Chief Executive (DCE) for Akrofuom, in conjunction with Alex Blankson, Member of Parliament (MP) for Akrofuom Constituency, has distributed free coconut seedlings to the Youth in Agriculture initiative. Each person received 140 seedlings, which cost GH¢20 each. About 10,000 seedlings have been supplied to cover approximately 144 acres of land […] The post Akrofuom
Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security, says the much-awaited US$3 billion from the International Monitory Fund (IMF) would enable the government to bolster the economy of the country when it finally arrives. This, he said, would bring great relief to many Ghanaians and also ameliorate their plights, as it would be expected to […] The post Gov’t
The Old Students’ Union of the Komenda Secondary Technical School (KOSU) has held a seminar with the final year students of their alma mater, as part of efforts to bolster the confidence of the students, ahead of their final WASSCE. The seminar particularly focused attention on the need for the finalists to be in high […] The post Old Students of Komenda
The former Attorney-General and Member of Parliament (MP) for Essikado-Ketan constituency in the Western Region, Mr. Joe Ghartey, has called on delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to elect someone who was experienced and trustworthy to lead the party. He said that the party needed someone who was loyal and also had compassion to […] The post NPP needs
In order to reduce traffic congestion and create more bypasses for drivers and other road users in and around New Fadama in the Greater Accra Region, some roads in the vicinity are being given a face-lift. It has been over 50 years since roads within the New Fadama enclave saw any construction and rehabilitation works. […] The post New Fadama roads to get facelift appeared first on
The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned a resident, Olufumilayo Brioluwa, for assaulting a police officer. The Command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed this in a Twitter post on Tuesday. According to Hundeyin, Brioluwa assaulted the police officer at the Ogombo area of the state. She was remanded at the Kirikiri correctional facility till June 6 […] The post Lady
President-elect Bola Tinubu has promised to hit the ground running and unify the country upon his assumption of office on May 29, pledging to ensure positive relations with the United States. The incoming Nigerian leader gave the assurances during a telephone conversation Tuesday night with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Tinubu said that among […] The post Tinubu
The deposed Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, has said he is concerned for the next president of Nigeria after President Muhammadu Buhari. Sanusi stated this in Kaduna on Saturday while addressing notable politicians at a Kaduna Investment programme titled “Building a resilient economy.” He explained that the country’s economy has been tied to the oil […] The post I’m sorry for Nigeria’s
President Muhammadu Buhari, Wednesday, expressed condolences over the loss of lives of two United States embassy officials and two Nigerian police officers accompanying them in an attack by gunmen in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State. Buhari, in a statement by his Spokesperson, Garba Shehu, described the incident as unfortunate. Buhari said, “I was […] The post I
President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana is expected to chair the public presentation and launching of two new books on the legacies of President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, May 19, at the State House Conference Center, Abuja. In a terse statement on Wednesday by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the president on Media and Publicity, […] The post Akufo-Addo
Commercial transport operators in Accra are reluctant to implement the announced 10 per cent reduction in transport fares. Road transport operators on Monday announced a 10 per cent reduction in fares to commiserate with the decline in prices of petroleum products over the period. The new fares, to be implemented by shared taxis, intra-city (trotro), […] The post Transport
The National Pension Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has advised informal sector workers to register for tier three pension to reduce their financial dependence on their children in old age. Tier three is an optional contributory scheme with monthly contributions of up to 16.5 per cent of the basic salary of all employees and informal sector workers, […] The post Pension
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