The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has responded to allegations made by former President John Mahama, who claimed that the current New Patriotic Party (NPP) government had appointed NPP sympathizers to the Commission.
The Adentan Circuit Court in Accra has sentenced a 20-year old electrician to five years imprisonment for stealing electrical cables and standing fans. Yussif Abdulai Masawudu, pleaded guilty to all five counts of unlawful entry, unlawful damage and stealing. Sentencing is to run concurrently. The second accused, Paul Akuffo, an electrical appliances seller, at Opera … The post Electrician gets five
Chance for Children (CFC), a non-governmental organisation with the mission to improve the safety, well-being, and livelihoods of street-connected children and their families, has called on Ghanaians to support and give voice to street-connected children. That, the organisation said, would make the street-connected felt they were loved and part of the society and also help … The post Give voice
Several businesses in Bengaluru, a city in southern India known for its low voter turnout, are rolling out a range of incentives to encourage people to vote in the general election.
Used cloth dealers and traders who were relocated from Kumasi Central Market to Racecourse due to the reconstruction project are planning a five-day continuous protest against the delays in completing phase two of the Kumasi Central Market redevelopment. The traders have cited the 25th-anniversary celebration of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II as the reason for the […] The post Used
The Managing Director of Societe Generale, Hakim Ouzzani, has stressed the negative impact of women’s exclusion from essential financial services on the growth of the economy in the country. This comes on the back of the launch of the Societe Generale Women’s Club on Thursday, April 25, 2024. The programme’s goal is to provide more entrepreneurial opportunities for women to promote women’s equality in the country. During his address, […] The post
Algerian side USM Alger recorded a 3-0 defeat against their Morrocan opponents RS Berkane in the semi-final first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup despite the latter refusing to play. Authorities ruled in favour of the boycotters because, after much deliberation, they were found not guilty of their actions. This is because customs officers confiscated […] The post CAF
Traders at the Kwadaso Onion Market in the Ashanti Region are refusing to move to a new location earmarked for their relocation, four days after being evicted from their original market. The traders are concerned about potential future evictions and are hesitant to move to land secured by the Kwadaso Municipal Assembly at Atwima Takyiman. […] The post Kwadaso onion
Some critical units of Somanya Polyclinic in the Eastern Region are shut down whenever there is a power outage in the area. Kafui Wuttor, Head of Administration for Somanya Polyclinic, noted that the hospital’s generator has limited capacity and cannot power the entire facility, causing disruptions to other essential services including the laboratory. Kafui Wuttor […] The post Somanya
Corn mill operators at the Kaneshie Market in Accra are experiencing significant financial difficulties as a result of the ongoing power outages in the country. Relying heavily on electricity for their operations, these operators are witnessing a decline in their income streams, which is further exacerbated by the spoilage of soaked corn and other products […] The post Corn
Even before The National Democratic Congress (NDC) assumes the reins of power, Prof Naana Opoku-Agyemang, former President John Mahama’s running mate, has dropped the hint that the umbrella party will go after those they suspect to have looted state coffers. Speaking at her official outdooring in Accra on Wednesday, this week, the former Cape Coast […] The post Corruption: Naana Jane Draws The Sword!
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has told Wa Naa that he cannot have former President John Mahama as his successor. According to President Akufo-Addo, he removed John Mahama from his seat as President and later defeated him again through another election. To him, the former president should not return to office again as a […] The post I can’t have John Mahama as my successor -Akufo-Addo
The Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) has denied portions of KPMG’s report on the Full Risk-Reward-Partnership Agreement with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). While it is happy about KPMG’s report debunking the false claim that $100 million has been paid to SML, as well as refuting the 10-year contract, it will, however, not accept certain […] The post SML shoots down portions of
Fishermen in Jamestown, whose canoes were destroyed by heavy rainfall, strong winds, and high tides on Tuesday, have abandoned their damaged vessels in search of financial assistance to either buy new ones or repair the old ones. The downpour led to the destruction of several canoes near the sea defense wall built as part of […] The post Jamestown
The Ministry of Works and Housing will from May 27th to 29th, 2024 hold the Built Environment National Conference on Housing and Hydrology (BENCHH) in Accra. The 3-day conference, which will be under the theme: “Enhancing Collaboration to tackle Ghana’s Housing and Hydrology Challenges,” aims to bring together stakeholders in the built environment sector to […] The post Ghana
About 50% of maternal mothers are at risk of mental health conditions, Dr. Emmanuel Tenkorang, Ashanti Regional Health Director has quoted Statistics in mental health. Dr. Tenkorang has therefore, entreated nurses to have passion of saving women in labour and after delivery to stop or prevent maternal mortality. The occasion was a sensitization Workshop organized by the […] The post 50%
The Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board, Hon Joseph Boahen Aidoo has raised critical concerns about the implementation of the new EU Regulations on Deforestation and its cost ramifications to farmers and producing countries. The new EU Regulations on Deforestation requires amongst others, that producing countries comply with stringent measures aimed at protecting the environmental […] The post Who
Madam Ama Serwaah Owusu, the Chief Executive Officer of NASO VIP 9090 Transport, has made a donation to inmates at the female department of the Kumasi Central Prisons and Remar Ghana orphanage home at Patase as part of her 67th birthday celebration. The items donated to the two homes included several bags of rice, gari, […] The post NASO VIP 9090 CEO donates to Kumasi Prisons, Remar
AGA Obuasi Mine, Otumfuo Health Foundation, AGA Malaria Control, Edubiase Divisional Council and partners have organized a grand Durbar and Mini Clinic at New Edubiase in the Adansi South District of Ashanti to mark World Malaria Day. The Edubiasehene, Oguahyia Oduro Panin Birikorang emphasized the need for the citizenry to adhere to good environmental practices […] The post AGA,
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced plans to update the voter register in preparation for the 2024 December polls. The exercise is scheduled to commence on May 7 and end on May 27, 2024, and aims to ensure that new eligible voters, who have recently turned 18, have the opportunity to be included in the […] The post 2024 polls: EC to commence voter registration
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