The average rate of unemployment in the country has risen to 14.7 percent in the first three quarters of 2023. The number of unemployed youth aged between 15 and 35 rose from about 1.2 million to over 1.3 million during the same period with the rate among females consistently higher than males. This is according to […] The post Ghana’s unemployment rate hits 14.7 percent
The average rate of unemployment in the country has risen to 14.7 percent in the first three quarters of 2023. The number of unemployed youth aged between 15 and 35 rose from about 1.2 million to over 1.3 million during the same period with the rate among females consistently higher than males. This is according to […] The post Average unemployment rate
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has clarified that the majority caucus in Parliament does not have the authority to independently appoint its leaders without the involvement of the political party overseeing the process. Bagbin made this statement during a parliamentary session on Wednesday, February 21, clarifying the protocol for appointmenting caucus leaders within Parliament. […] The post Majority
In a groundbreaking move that underlines its commitment to customer-centric excellence, CFAO Mobility Ghana proudly introduces its newest service centre, nestled strategically on Spintex Road, right next to the iconic Action Chapel. Steeped in a rich 115-year legacy, CFAO Mobility Ghana stands as a pioneer in mobility solutions, boasting an enviable portfolio featuring automotive giants […] The post Unveiling
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has reconnected the Accra Academy to the national power grid, following the school’s disconnection on Monday, February 19, 2024. ECG disclosed that the interruption in power supply was due to an unpaid debt of GH¢400,000. According to sources within ECG, the government has allocated GH¢5 million to settle outstanding […] The post ECG restores
The Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch) has urgently called upon the Ghana Police Service to promptly investigate the tragic death of a student at Kalpohin Senior High School. According to reports, the sick student was entrusted to the care of another student for transportation to the hospital after being granted an exeat. Unfortunately, the difficulty in […] The post Swiftly
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has urged Members of Parliament who disagree with his directives on how caucus leaders should be appointed to proceed to court. Alban Bagbin, on Wednesday, February 21, clarified that the majority caucus in Parliament does not have the authority to independently appoint its leaders without the involvement of the […] The post Go
Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has voluntarily resigned from his role with immediate effect, a decision revealed at a crucial meeting of the majority group Wednesday evening. The meeting, held at the Jubilee House’s banquet hall in Accra, was heavily guarded and convened by President Nana Akufo-Addo. The gathering, attended by the majority of the group’s […] The post Osei
Ghanaian sports legend Asamoah Gyan has been named as part of a team tasked to put together a manifesto for the flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for the 2024 polls. Asamoah Gyan is the chairman of the Youth and Sports sub-committee. This information was contained in a press release signed […] The post Bawumia’s
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) and the Institute for Energy Security (IES) have urged the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to shut down the Chinese Sentuo Oil Refinery over alleged illegal operations. COPEC and IES, in a statement on February 21, 2024, raised concerns about the refinery operating without the appropriate permit from the NPA […] The post COPEC,
The National Association of Institutional Suppliers has scheduled March 4, 2024, to picket at the Ministry of Education. This decision stems from the persistent neglect demonstrated by the ministry in awarding them contracts and settling outstanding debts owed to its members, which collectively exceed GH¢100 million. The association laments the government’s failure to honour payments […] The post Institutional
The Ankobeahene of the Begoro Stool, Bafour Owiredu Agyarko Minta II, has been cautioned by the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council in the Eastern Region. Bafour Owiredu Agyarko Minta II appeared before the council on Monday, February 19, over his alleged endorsement of the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, during his […] The post Akyem
The Manhyia South constituency organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region, Mustapha Alhassan, is expected to report to the police headquarters today. This comes after the police declared him wanted following a viral video capturing him issuing threats of electoral violence. The regional executives of the party, unhappy with the summons, […] The post Viral
The leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region has criticized the police’s decision to declare Alhaji Mustapha Alhasan, its Manhyia South Constituency Organiser, wanted. The party perceives this action as an overreaction and a diversionary tactic from the country’s current hardships. Alhaji Alhasan became a person of interest for the Ashanti […] The post Declaring
The Senior Housemaster of Kalpohin Senior High School in Tamale has been reported to the Northern Regional Police Command for negligence, resulting in the death of a student. The 17-year-old student, who tragically passed away on Sunday night, was entrusted to his fellow students’ care to take him to the hospital after obtaining an exeat […] The post Kalpohin
An amount of GH¢5 million has been released by the government to settle arrears owed by Second Cycle institutions, sources within the Electricity Company of Ghana have disclosed to Citi News. This move follows the recent power disconnection to Accra Academy by the ECG national task force due to a GH¢400,000 debt. The disconnection left […] The post Govt
The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has stated that no docket fit for prosecution or action has been submitted to his office over the murder of investigative journalist, Ahmed Suale. While investigations are ongoing, the Minister highlighted that four suspects were initially detained to aid the inquiry. However, they were later granted […] The post No
The Manhyia South Constituency Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Alhassan Mustapha, has been granted bail by the police after being charged with offences related to his conduct. Mustapha was charged with Offensive Conduct conducive to a breach of peace and making threats of death. The arrest followed a viral video in which Alhassan […] The post NDC
The Accra Sports Stadium has been disconnected from the national power grid due to non-payment of accumulated electricity debts. During a visit on Tuesday, a few offices had power from a mini power generator, while the entire facility remained off. This is not the first time the stadium has been disconnected. Some officers, who declined […] The post ECG disconnects Accra
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