The Ghana Bar Association has acknowledged the significant challenge of combatting corruption within the judiciary, particularly in the face of persistent attempts by influential individuals to bribe judges. This statement follows the recent pledge by Chief Justice Her Ladyship Gertrude Torkonoo to root out corruption within the judicial system. Despite her commitment, the Ghana Bar […] The post Collective
Dr. Joseph Obeng, the President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), has backed the 24-hour economy policy proposed by the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama. He emphasized the need to enhance the existing policy, stating that although it is currently in practice, there is room for improvement. During a […] The post GUTA President
Popular Ghanaian comedian Funny Face has been granted bail after a near-fatal accident in Kasoa. The incident occurred on Sunday, March 24 2023, around 8 pm. Reports claim Funny Face’s car struck several pedestrians at Kasoa’s Kakraba Junction injuring three people in the process. Following the accident, Funny Face was arrested and held in police […] The post Funny Face granted GH120K
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a reduction in power supply to its Mobile Bulk Supply Point in the Tema region, resulting in widespread power outages across various areas. Communities affected by these outages include Afienya, The Quarries, Christian International School, and Otsebreku. Additionally, establishments such as the Ghanaman Soccer Academy, Hot Oven, […] The post ECG
The Department of Parks and Gardens has issued a stern warning to private developers encroaching on their land. The department has threatened to demolish all illegal structures on their lands. This action follows a recent Citi News report on land encroachment in the Upper West region, where a fuel station has been erected on the […] The post Parks and Gardens to demolish illegal
The Ghana Epidemic Preparedness Financing Advocacy has urged the government to create and implement a domestic financing strategy for health emergency readiness and response. This plea is based on the essential need to strengthen the country’s Global Health Security capabilities and ensure a quick and effective response to health emergencies. On Tuesday, April 9, Mr […] The post Ghana
Dr. Joseph Obeng, the President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), has commended Dr. John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), describing him as a humble and receptive leader. Dr. Obeng reminisced about an occasion when Mr. Mahama, serving as Vice President, acted upon a suggestion from the […] The post Mahama
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given nine listed equities on the local bourse, up to April 30, to submit their audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, to the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE). They are Kasapreko Plc; Daakye Trust Plc; E.S.L.A Plc, and Camelot Ghana Plc. The rest are Clydestone […] The post SEC directs nine companies
Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey, has assured that the security services and all relevant stakeholders will ensure free and fair elections in December. Henry Quartey gave the assurance during a working visit to the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare on Monday, April 8, 2024. He assured the Ghana Police Service that the […] The post We’ll
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has revealed that he cautioned President Akufo-Addo against tampering with the Energy Sector Levy Act (ESLA), expressing concerns that such actions could lead Ghana back into the era of ‘dumsor,’ referring to the country’s previous power crisis. Mahama made this disclosure during a meeting with […] The post Dumsor:
The parents of a Michigan teenager who shot dead four fellow students are due to be sentenced on Tuesday, marking the end of a landmark criminal case. James and Jennifer Crumbley were both found guilty of manslaughter and each face up to 15 years in prison. Jurors found they ignored their son’s mental health needs […] The post James and Jennifer
Osman Abdulai Ayariga, the Deputy National Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on the Special Prosecutor to probe all instances of suspected corruption and related offences revealed by The Fourth Estate’s recent investigation into the Scholarship Secretariat’s awarding of scholarships. The Fourth Estate’s investigation found that scholarships were granted to influential […] The post Abdulai
Osman Abdulai Ayariga, the Deputy National Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on the Special Prosecutor to probe all instances of suspected corruption and related offences revealed by The Fourth Estate’s recent investigation into the Scholarship Secretariat’s awarding of scholarships. The Fourth Estate’s investigation found that scholarships were granted to influential […] The post Abdulai
The Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) of the Electoral Commission (EC) is meeting to discuss among other things, issues relating to the EC’s biometric equipment. EC in a statement dated Monday, April, 2 announced that it will hold an emergency IPAC meeting on Tuesday, April 9, following calls from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to address […] The post 2024
The Kumasi High Court has directed Alexander Kwabena Sarfo-Kantanka, the unsuccessful nominee for the position of Juaben Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), to present his defence. Mr Sarfo-Kantanka is accused of 26 counts of corruption, allegedly for distributing bribes to local assembly members to secure their approval as MCE of Juaben, following his nomination by President […] The post Kumasi:
Nigeria has recovered 30bn naira ($24m; £19m) as part of an ongoing corruption probe into a suspended minister, the financial watchdog says. The funds were traced to more than 50 bank accounts, it said. Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister Betta Edu was initially suspended in January over the alleged diversion of $640,000 of public […] The post Betta
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has urged the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) to press Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to eliminate certain nuisance taxes introduced by the current government. In his address to GUTA members, Mahama stressed the critical nature of the issue and called on Dr […] The post Tell
Member of Parliament for Buem, Kofi Adams, has accused the Bank of Ghana of inflating Ghana’s debt through reckless spending and unauthorized payments. Kofi Adams, a member of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), has raised concerns about a staggering increase in Ghana’s liabilities, ballooning from GHC459 billion in 2021 to GHC810 billion in 2022. He […] The post Kofi
The Electoral Commission (EC) has set April 30, 2024, for the by-election in Ejisu following the demise of John Kumah on March 7, 2024. The 45-year-old MP died after a short illness, leaving behind a wife and six children. All Nine aspirants seeking to contest in the New Patriotic Party’s Parliamentary primary in the constituency […] The post Electoral Commission sets
The Fourth Estate, a private media organization, has announced its intention to publish the full list of scholarship recipients from 2019 and 2020, as uncovered by their investigative report. An investigative piece conducted by The Fourth Estate discovered that influential people as well as children, relatives and associates of powerful figures were awarded scholarships against […] The post Scholarship
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