The Kaduna State Government has relaxed the 24-hour curfew it imposed on Kaduna and Zaria metropolitan cities from 8am to 6pm daily effective from Thursday, August 8, 2024. The decision to relax the 24-hour curfew, according to the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, was taken by the state Security Council under […] The post Kaduna Govt Relaxes Curfew In

The flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has proposed what he terms a radical reform of the road tolling system in Ghana. By that proposal, Dr. Bawumia has opened a discussion on equity in the road tolling system in Ghana. He argues that the current road tolling system favours people […] The post Bawumia Proposes Radical Reform Of Road Tolling System

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has warned against actions to subvert the will of the Ghanaian people, going into the December 7 general elections. According to him, anyone found culpable of acts that are potential of jeopardising the peace of the nation would be dealt with in accordance with law, stressing that no candidate […] The post No Candidate,

Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has inaugurated the Small Claims and Debt Recovery Courts at the District Court at La, today, marking a significant step in addressing the increasing volume of small claims cases. This initiative aims to alleviate the overwhelming caseloads faced by district courts, particularly those involving Bills Micro Credit Limited, formerly known […] The post CJ

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) says it is determined to leverage on technology to improve the Trust’s service delivery to its public. The Trust is, therefore, focused on a strategic direction which is anchored on three pillars, as part of its drive to rope in more active members and improve contribution collections. This […] The post SSNIT to leverage

Division 1 footballer Abdul Razak Lartey has been sentenced to 15 months in prison by the Circuit Court in Dansoman, presided over by Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit. The sentence comprised three months for unlawful damage, an additional three months for unlawful entry and nine months for theft of items valued at GH¢2,500.00. Razak, 31, […] The post Footballer Abdul Razak Jailed for theft

In Ghana, the persistent debate over who the true founders of our nation are has become an all-consuming topic, detracting from more pressing issues that demand our collective attention and energy. This debate, while significant in its historical context, risks overshadowing the essential work required to build a prosperous and unified future for our country. […] The post Redefining Ghana’s Future

The Bono Regional Director of the National Commission on Civic Education (NCCE), Cynthia Animah Boadu, has urged Ghanaians to safeguard the peace and tranquility they enjoy. She noted that other countries wish they could experience similar democratic stability and calm. Cynthia Boadu highlighted Ghana’s history of peacefully transitioning governments from different political parties, since the […] The post Editorial:

Medical doctors in Ogun State have commenced an indefinite industrial action over unresolved issues concerning their allowances. The strike, which commenced on Tuesday, was hinged on the pay disparity between federal and state medical workers. The Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in the state, Kunle Ashimi, said the reviewed Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) […] The post Doctors

Come December 7, 2024, Ghanaian voters would have spent about one billion Ghana cedis in the 2024 election cycle. The polls, conducted by Data Insight Group of JOB Group Limited and Chartered Media Consult, revealed that this was primarily due to traveling cost of about 17.0 per cent or the 2.9 million voters, who would […] The post Ghanaians to spend One billion cedis in election cycle 

Mr. Christopher Osei Sarfo, former NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Effiduase Asokore and member of Ashanti Regional Campaign Team, has called on the rank and file of the party to prioritise unity above individual parochial interest, ahead of the upcoming general elections to ensure a resounding victory for the party. He entreated all supporters to remain […] The post Let’s

A 39-year-old Polish man has been found guilty of assaulting Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in June, national broadcaster DR reported on Wednesday. The man could face four months in prison and deportation from Denmark for six years, according to DR. Frederiksen was “hit by a man” in a public square in the capital Copenhagen on […] The post Polish man found guilty of assaulting

The United Kingdom is bracing for another day of unrest, with more far-right race riots reportedly planned in several cities. Activists monitoring far-right communications fear that on Wednesday, racist mobs could target dozens of locations. They say solicitors and advice groups which support migrants across the country – as well as immigration centres – could […] The post Thousands

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adams, has said that the Akufo-Addo government since 2017 has added US$20 billion to Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). According to him, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), in 2017, assumed office when the Gross Domestic Product was US$56 billion, but as at last year, 2023 the GDP was […] The post Akufo-Addo Adds $20b To Ghana’s GDP … Finance

The Chief of Staff, Madam Akosua Fremah Osei-Opare, has announced that cumulatively, the government has invested over GH¢176 million to about 3,800 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as well as startups across the nation between 2021 and 2024. “This has resulted in the creation of over 1,200 direct jobs,” she added. The Chief of […] The post Gov’t Has Invested

The next government of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will introduce the Cooperative Mining Policy to promote local participation and increase benefits to mining communities, former President John Dramani Mahama said at the weekend. Addressing the Tong-Raan Kugbilsong Nalebgetang, the Paramount Chief of the Talensi Traditional Area, the chiefs, Tindaanas and people of the Talensi […] The post We

The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has urged the Gulf of Guinea Commission to identify alternative sources of funding. According to President Akufo-Addo, who is the chairman of the Gulf of Guinea Commission, 23 years after its inception, the Commission cannot continue to rely on the assessed contributions of member […] The post Prez Urges

Ghana has taken a step toward gender equality with the passage of the Affirmative Action Bill into law. This legislation is a turning point for women empowerment and guarantees development for the future of the nation. As a journalist who largely covers stories on gender issues, women’s representation in local governance, and politics, this moment […] The post A new dawn for gender equality in Ghana

The University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD), located in Somanya, the capital of Yilo Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region, has received computers and accessories from Kabaka Foundation Ghana. The Foundation established by Nana Owiredu Wadie (I), Nkosuohene of Kwahu Nkwatia donated 20 HP i5 desktop computers with accessories and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) […] The post UESD

Students and the youth have been advised against posting negative items on social media, as such posts might not only embarrass them later on in life, but they could also hurt their future and opportunities. This is because those negative items become digital traces stored on the Internet and are always there for reference. The Director-General […] The post The Youth Must