Ghana is among the top four countries in Africa practising democracy, according to a report by Prof. Larry Diamond, a Democracy Scholar at Hoover Institute and Stanford University. The report indicates that Ghana leads all African countries in terms of democracy with a score of 78%, followed by Botswana with 58%, Mauritius in third place […] The post Ghana leads
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Operations, Louisa Atta-Agyemang (Mrs.), concluded a three-day working visit to the Greater Accra, Volta, and Oti Regions on March 28, 2024. She concluded the tour in the Kpando Municipality of the Volta Region, where she expressed satisfaction with the limited rollout of the […] The post NHIA
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has called on African Leaders to focus on developing human capital to drive economic growth. Speaking to students at the London School of Economics (LSE), Mahama reflected on the rapid changes in the digital landscape over the past decade and the emergence of new job roles […] The post Africa
Residents in the Adaklu District of the Volta Region are urging authorities to promptly commission and hand over a court complex that was constructed in 2020. Despite its completion, the complex has been left unattended, with weeds and rodents taking over the premises. A recent visit by Citi News revealed locked gates, but an external […] The post Adaklu
The joint efforts of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) and the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service have led to the apprehension of five drivers at Bunso Junction along the Accra-Kumasi Highway. The NRSA indicated that about 60 percent of road crashes are a result of overspeeding, and so […] The post Five drivers
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) in collaboration with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department MTTD of the Ghana Police Service has arrested five drivers at Bunso junction on the Accra Kumasi Highway for driving without a license. According to the NRSA, about 60 per cent of road crashes recorded in the country are as […] The post Road
The Deputy Director for Public Health at the Eastern Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. John Ekow Otoo has expressed concern over the absence of endocrinologists in the region. According to him, while the lack of endocrinologists is not hindering the quality of healthcare for non-communicable diseases in the region, there is […] The post Absence
Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has confidently asserted his potential to help Arsenal clinch the English Premier League title, even surpassing defending champions Manchester City. Partey’s assertion came during a comprehensive interview with Arsenal’s media, delving into his football journey originating in Ghana and flourishing in Spain with Atletico Madrid before his transfer to Arsenal. Reflecting […] The post We
Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has opened up about the setbacks caused by injuries throughout his career with Arsenal in the English Premier League and the Ghanaian national team, the Black Stars. In a candid interview with Arsenal’s media, the former Atletico Madrid player recounted his football journey from his roots in Ghana to his experiences […] The post Partey
Popular Ghanaian rapper Amerado has questioned the organizers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards[TGMA] Charterhouse why they failed to nominate his popular song, “Kwaku Ananse”. The Telecel Ghana Music Awards announced its nominees for this year’s awards at a well-attended launch on March 28, 2024, at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre[AICC] […] The post TGMA
The Ghana Consulate in New York City has responded to one Yaa Taby who accused the Consulate of unprofessionalism when she went to pick up a passport on behalf of an applicant. The Consulate said the lady’s frustration was borne out of her not familiarising herself with the requirements before she arrived at the Consulate. […] The post She
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Opoku-Ahweneeh Danquah, alongside a delegation of board members and management, has inspected the Corporation’s state-of-the-art Operational Head Office in Takoradi, Western Region. Reflecting on the visit, O-A Danquah expressed satisfaction with the current state of the nearly completed facility and emphasized its strategic […] The post GNPC
The Advocacy and Policy Engagement Director at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr. Kojo Pumpuni Asante, has called on Ghanaians to move beyond the country’s typical two-party rhetoric and make informed voting decisions. He has encouraged Ghanaians to bravely support candidates who offer real solutions to the nation’s current challenges. In a Point […] The post Election
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has marked a significant milestone in his life as he celebrates his 80th birthday. Born on March 29, 1944, President Akufo-Addo has been a prominent figure in Ghana’s political landscape, serving in various capacities as a Member of Parliament and minister before ascending to the country’s highest office. Nana Addo […] The post Akufo-Addo trends
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, along with his wife Rebecca, family, and on behalf of the government, has extended Easter greetings to all Ghanaians. The president said that he hopes the Easter celebration will bestow healing upon the nation and purify it from all wrongdoings. President Akufo-Addo in his address noted that the celebration of […] The post Akufo-Addo
Dr. Thomas Owusu Mensah, a Ghanaian-American chemical engineer who made significant contributions to the development of fiber optic technology, has died at the age of 74. He died on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, after a short illness at the Catholic Hope Exchange Hospital in Kumasi, Ghana. Dr. Mensah’s work is credited with making fiber optics […] The post Ghanaian-American
Former Energy Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah is calling for a thorough audit of the GH¢10 billion generated from the Energy Sector Levy (ESLA). The Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament alleges mismanagement of the funds by the Finance Ministry. He argues that this mismanagement has led to crippling debt within the energy sector, exacerbating recent […] The post Minority
The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, has boldly stated that he has effectively fulfilled all his promises, underscoring his suitability to lead the nation in the upcoming December general elections. According to Dr. Bawumia, over 30 initiatives he promised have all been fulfilled. Addressing traders in Sunyani in the Bono Region, Dr. […] The post I’ve
The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, has boldly stated that he has effectively fulfilled all his pledges, underscoring his suitability to lead the nation in the upcoming December general elections. According to Dr. Bawumia, over 30 initiatives he promised have all been fulfilled. Addressing traders in Sunyani in the Bono Region, Dr. […] The post I’ve
The Methodist Church of Ghana has expressed its intention to discuss with President Akufo-Addo the status of the anti-LGBTQ bill. The Church voiced concerns over the prolonged delay by President Akufo-Addo in assenting to the law, saying it is causing discomfort among Ghanaians. During the annual Methodist Church Easter Media Engagement, Dr. Paul Kwabena Boafo, […] The post Anti-gay
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