The Ghana National Fire Service recorded a total of 656,591 prank calls from the public in 2023. The incidents, which overstretched the operations of the Service, happened between January and November 2023. This was revealed at the Thanksgiving Service of the Service’s 60th Anniversary Celebration, where senior officers who just retired were awarded for their […] The post We
Former president and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has lashed out at President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his Vice Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for the damage they have caused to the economy over their 8-year rule. Mr. Mahama said he is poised to repair the damage caused by the recklessness […] The post I’m committed
The Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG) has raised concerns over the non-payment of research support grants, commonly known as bursaries, for graduate students. These grants play a pivotal role in supporting graduate students in their research endeavours, contributing significantly to the advancement of knowledge and overall academic development. However, over the past two years, […] The post GRASAG
The Technical University Senior Administrators’ Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) has declared a nationwide strike effective Monday, January 8, 2024, to demand full compliance with their retirement roll-over date. TUSAAG bemoaned the failure of the management of some Technical Universities to address their members’ concerns after several engagements. In a statement issued on January 1, TUSAAG […] The post TUSAAG
The People’s National Convention (PNC) will be conducting its internal elections across the country in the coming months. The regional elections are scheduled to take place from January 15 to 31, 2024, followed by the national elections on March 2, 2024, and the presidential elections on March 24, 2024. Prospective candidates who are eligible to […] The post PNC’s
Former President John Dramani Mahama has raised concerns about the hardships Ghanaians are currently facing under the Akufo-Addo government. He encouraged them not to give up because God’s plan for Ghana was not over yet. He observed that a section of the Ghanaian populace has vowed to boycott the 2024 polls due to the hardships […] The post ‘Don’t
DPS Group, manufacturers of quality pipes and household plastics and importers and distributors of pharmaceutical products in Ghana, demonstrated its commitment to community welfare on Wednesday, 20th December 2023, by extending support to communities affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage. DPS Group made a substantial donation of essential food items to Citi FM, in support […] The post
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has ordered the immediate suspension of the revenue assurance contract signed between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilization Ghana Ltd (SML). He has also appointed the Audit, Tax, and Advisory Services firm, KPMG, to conduct an immediate audit of the transaction. In a statement dated January 2, […] The post Akufo-Addo
The Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr. John Kwakye, has raised concerns about the mismanagement of the country’s economy by the two major political parties over the past 32 years. Dr. John Kwakye called on the presidential candidates of both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress […] The post Apologise
Ghanaian journalist and event organizer, Afua Asantewaa Owusu Aduonum, has disclosed that she has been hospitalized after attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon by an individual. Afua Asantewaa, who commenced her attempt to break the sing-a-thon record on Christmas Eve, concluded on Friday, December 29, 2023, after an impressive […] The post Sing-A-Thon:
The Founder and President of the Worldwide Miracle Outreach, Rev. Lawrence Tetteh, says elections are not an atmosphere of wars, urging the various political parties to ensure that the 2024 polls are conducted fairly and transparently. He emphasized the need for political parties to practice democracy without resorting to attacks as the country gears up […] The post Elections
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed optimism for a prosperous year as Ghana and the rest of the world welcome 2024. While the country’s economy faced challenges in 2023, the latter part of the year saw glimpses of a rebound, marked by a significant reduction in the inflation rate. With 2024 also being an […] The post 2024 will be a good and peaceful year
Several vehicles, houses, and school properties in Atwima Agogo and Atwima Twedie have been vandalized following a communal clash in the early hours of New Year. According to eyewitnesses, after a misunderstanding erupted between inhabitants of the two communities on Christmas Eve, some residents of Atwima Agogo allegedly attacked their counterparts from Atwima Twedie on […] The post Vehicles,
The former president, John Dramani Mahama, has extended his congratulations to Ghanaian journalist and event organizer Afua Asantewaa Owusu Aduonum, following her quest to break the Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon by an individual. Afua Asantewaa, who commenced her attempt to break the sing-a-thon record on Christmas Eve, concluded on Friday, December […] The post Sing-A-Thon:
The Executive Director of the African Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rasheed Draman, has urged political parties to adopt deliberate grooming strategies to adequately replace experienced Members of Parliament. Some senior Majority Members of Parliament, including the Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, have signalled that they will not be seeking reelection in the next parliamentary […] The post Groom
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged Ghanaians to help secure a brighter future for the country by kicking out the governing New Patriotic Party in the 2024 polls. According to the NDC, Ghana’s current economic hardships were a result of mismanagement by the governing party. In a New Year message, the NDC General Secretary, […] The post Use
2023 has been a very eventful year, beginning on a high note in terms of news. The year began with Ghanaians reeling from the country’s economic predicament and bailout discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), followed by discussions on the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), the reshuffle of the Minority Leadership in Parliament, the […] The post Major
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced that it submitted a proposal to Parliament for the reconsideration of the Emission Levy Bill, scheduled for implementation in 2024. The Emissions Levy Bill, approved by Parliament, imposes an annual charge of GH¢100 on all owners of petrol and diesel cars, starting from January 2024. The […] The post GPRTU
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has urged the public to stop making prank calls, highlighting the detrimental impact such actions can have on their ability to respond to genuine emergencies. This call comes despite a decrease in fire outbreaks in 2023 compared to 2022, particularly in the Ashanti Region, which has recently witnessed several […] The post We record over 200 prank
The Ministry of Education has strongly rebuffed former President John Dramani Mahama’s recent claims of lax supervision and collusion in the West Africa Senior Schools Certificate Examination (WASSCE). In a statement released on Friday, the Ministry labelled Mahama’s comments as a “calculated attempt to downplay the great strides made by the Ministry in improving learning […] The post Denigrating
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