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Nalerigu court impounds vehicles of DCE, Director of Chereponi district
The vehicles of the district chief executive and the coordinating director for the Chereponi district in the North East region have been impounded by a high court in Nalerigu. This action follows a court ruling in favour of a contractor who had completed work for the district but had not been paid by the assembly. […]
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EC’s statement on obsolete BVDs discovery “lies, half-truths, pure fantasies” – IMANI
IMANI Africa, a Ghanaian policy think tank, has strongly disputed the Electoral Commission’s (EC) recent statement regarding the discovery of 10 obsolete biometric verification devices (BVDs) at a recycling company in Madina. The EC had explained that these devices were legally auctioned and had been acquired before the 2012 elections. However, IMANI Africa has called […]
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Verna Purified Water shines at Ghana Beverage Awards night
Following a huge display of creativity and innovation to canvass the most votes, Verna Purified Water has been adjudged the ultimate winner at the just-ended Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA) held at the Kempinski Gold Coast City Accra. The awards night which saw Verna Purified Water beat Star Beer, Malta Guinness, Bel-Cola, Vitamilk Regular, Tampico, Coca-Cola, […]
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Group demands dismissal of COCOBOD CEO, four others
An advocacy group known as United Voices for Change is calling for the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officers of major state-owned enterprises (SOEs), including the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Ghana Water Company Limited, and Ghana Airport Company, citing mismanagement of resources as they continue […]
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Ghana records average of 9,900 snakebites annually
The country recorded 59,600 snakebite cases between 2015 and 2020, the first time such data has been put together. This means, on average, 9,900 snakebites are recorded in the country each year. The cases were higher in males with an average of 5,600 snakebites per year than in females, which had 4,300 snakebites a year. […]
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Election 2024: Ghanaians must give NPP a third term, we’ve done enough – Eric Twum
A member of the New Patriotic Party’s Communications Team, Eric Twum, says the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has done enough for Ghanaians to retain the party in the upcoming December polls. Eric Twum said the NPP’s fierce opposition, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has done little to nothing to convince Ghanaians that it is a […]
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Three police officers killed J.B Danquah Adu, not Daniel Asiedu – Counsel tells court
Mr Yaw Dankwah, the defence counsel in the murder case of the former MP for Abuakwa North, J.B Danquah Adu, says Daniel Asiedu, the first accused person, did not kill the former legislator. He alleged that the former MP was killed by three police impersonators who visited the home of the deceased. The counsel claimed […]
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NBC announces ambitious growth strategy as it marks 30th anniversary
The National Banking College (NBC), founded in 1994 as the first specialist academic training institution for middle to top-level bankers, has marked its 30th anniversary. During the celebration on Friday, April 26, Gloria Quartey, the principal of NBC, reflected on the institution’s evolution into a beacon of banking education and shared plans for expansion, international […]
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Ejisu by-election: COKA calls for vigilance ahead of poll
Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly called COKA, former Afigya Kwabre South Constituency Chairman representing the NPP, has rallied party members in Ejisu, urging them to remain vigilant until Lawyer Kwabena Boateng clinches victory in the upcoming by-election. Addressing supporters after a unity walk in Ejisu, Chairman Odeneho emphasized the importance of unity and active campaigning […]
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Accra: Pubs face significant losses due to dumsor
The recent intermittent power outages in parts of Accra have led to significant losses for pubs, clubs, and eateries in the city. Business operators cite the inability to freeze perishable food and keep patrons entertained as the primary reasons behind these losses. Osu, known as Accra’s recreational hub, is usually bustling with life at night, […]
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NPP holds La Dadekotopon Parliamentary Primary today
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to hold the Parliamentary Primary in the La Dadekotopon Constituency on Saturday, April 27. Among the candidates who have submitted their nominations for the primary are Joseph Addo, personal driver of President Akufo-Addo, and Solomon Kotey Niikio, the MCE for the area. The primary was approved by the […]
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LPG marketers slam government over new taxes
The Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) Marketers Association has expressed concerns over the government’s strategy to boost LPG consumption, citing that continuous tax introductions will hinder this goal. Their statement comes in response to the National Petroleum Authority’s (NPA) recent imposition of a new tax on LPG as part of the revised pricing structure, effective April […]
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By-election: Ejisu is destined for NPP, we’ll win hands down – Ahiagbah
Richard Ahiagbah, Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has confidently asserted that Ejisu is poised to remain loyal to the party, ensuring victory in the upcoming by-election on Tuesday, April 30. His remarks were prompted by allegations by the campaign team of Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, the former Member of Parliament (MP) for […]
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Kumasi Central Prison population hits 1800, triple its capacity
The population of the Kumasi Central Prison is nearly 1800, far exceeding the facility’s capacity of 600 spaces for inmates, as of Friday, April 26, 2024. This situation is not different from other prisons across the country. Judges, legal practitioners, prison authorities, and various stakeholders have expressed concern about the rate of overcrowding, which results […]
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Pension payments are not funded by reserves – SSNIT
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) says payment of pensions to members are not funded by its reserves as reported by some media houses. This follows media reports that SSNIT reserves are being depleted. In responding to the publications, SSNIT assured members that the fund can meet its benefits payment obligations beyond 20236. […]
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World Bank predicts significant drop in global food prices in 2025
The World Bank has recently released its April 2024 Commodity Outlook Report, which predicts a substantial drop in global food prices in 2024, with a projected 6 per cent decrease, followed by an additional 4 per cent decline in 2025. This decrease is mainly attributed to lower prices for grains, oils, and meals, while other […]
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Our reserves are not depleting – SSNIT
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust [SSNIT) has refuted claims suggesting that its reserves are depleting. There have been reports suggesting that SSNIT will be unable to pay benefits by 2036 as a result of depletion in reserves. But in a statement issued on Friday, April 26, SSNIT said it “presently receives contributions and […]
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Veteran sports commentator Joe Lartey dead
The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has announced with great sadness the sudden demise of its patron, Mr. Joe Lartey Snr, who passed away at the age of 96 on Friday, April 26, 2024. As the first president of SWAG, Mr. Lartey played a pivotal role in bringing life to Ghana’s sports through his […]
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Prof Opoku-Agyemang can’t point to any notable achievement – Eric Twum
Eric Twum, a member of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Communications Team, has stated that Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, did not achieve anything notable during her tenure as Minister of Education. He told Selorm Adonoo on The Big Issue on Citi FM and Citi TV that because Prof Opoku-Agyemang has not […]
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