Two Chief Executives in the Bono Region narrowly escaped death, when they were caught up in a robbery attack on the Fetentaa portion of the Berekum-Drobo highway in the region. The Ghana News Agency (GNA) gathered that Mr Andrews Bediako, the Jaman South Municipal Chief Executive and Mr Solomon Owusu, the Jaman North District Chief […]
Senior Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Asah-Asante, says since Ghana has not institutionalised presidential debates in its electoral process, candidates cannot be compelled to participate in such exercises. According to him, countries where presidential candidates debate each other have incorporated it as part of their electoral process. This statement follows […]
Twelve individuals who were standing trial for alleged criminal acts, including murder, have been discharged after evidence suggested that the state had been adamant in prosecuting their cases. Some of these individuals, who have been in custody for close to a decade, had made no more than four appearances in court since their arrest. Underpinning […]
The Director of Communication for the Dr. Mahamudu Campaign Team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye has suggested that the Minority’s invitation to the NPP flagbearer to join the debate on the mid-year budget is an attempt to shield John Dramani Mahama from Dr. Bawumia. The Minority caucus in Parliament has invited Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to participate in […]
Education in Ghana and around the world is undergoing a significant transformation due to the rapid advancement of technological innovations to aid school administrators, teachers and learners. To explore how these innovations are enhancing educational efficiency in Ghana, tune in to EdTech Mondays on Citi 97.3FM on Monday, July 29, from 9am to 10am. This […]
Annandale Ghana Limited, AGL Gas, a leading name in the LPG marketing industry, has been honoured with two esteemed awards at the GHIPCON 2024 Awards on July 19th. The company secured top positions in the categories of ‘Best Growing LPG Marketing Company’ and ‘Best LPG Marketing Company,’ reaffirming its commitment to excellence and innovation in […]
The Supreme Court has declared as constitutional the law which prohibits unnatural carnal knowledge such as anal sex. In a unanimous decision Wednesday [July 24, 2024], a seven-member panel of the court dismissed a writ challenging the constitutionality of Section 104 (1) (b) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). The court presided over […]
Former Sports Minister, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has called for an independent investigation into the Norway Para-Athletes scandal, rejecting the Sports Ministry’s probe. This comes after Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, announced an investigation into the incident, where a group of alleged Ghanaian Para-athletes absconded in Norway, resulting in one death and another arrest. He criticised […]
Mercy Araba Ahema Quarshie, the sister of the late President John Evans Atta Mills, has expressed her disapproval of the actions of Koku Anyidoho, the former deputy general secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), regarding the former president’s grave. On Wednesday, a chaotic scene unfolded at Asomdwee Park when Mr Anyidoho exceeded his allotted […]
Government insists that the COVID-19 levy remains crucial for addressing the lingering financial impacts of the pandemic, despite widespread calls from the business community for its repeal. In the lead-up to the mid-year budget review, the business community called for the removal of several taxes they deem redundant, including the COVID-19 levy. Many businesses argued […]
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has urged young people not to join nationwide cost-of-living protests planned for next week, saying they are the work of “sinister” people “capitalising” on the country’s economic woes. Organisers are said to have drawn inspiration from events in Kenya. Protesters in the East African nation are now calling on President William […]
The Minority caucus in Parliament has invited Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to participate in the 2024 mid-year budget review debate. According to the Minority, the invitation to the Vice President is due to his role as the Chairman of the Economic Management Team. A statement signed by Deputy Minority Whip, Ibrahim Ahmed added that […]
The Ministry for Youth and Sports has launched an investigation into the disappearance of a group of alleged Ghanaian Para-athletes who failed to participate in the Fjordkraft Bergen Marathon in Norway. The incident came to light after the group expected to represent Ghana at the Bergen Marathon in Oslo, Norway, in April, absconded. Tragically, one […]
In May 2024, renowned African filmmaker Kunle Afolayan announced his plans to shoot parts of his upcoming Netflix series, Aníkúlápó, in Ghana. This exciting news gained momentum on Tuesday, July 23, when Afolayan shared numerous photos on social media, documenting his location-scouting efforts in Ghana. Location scouting, also known as location recce, is a crucial […]
Feenam Industries paid a courtesy call to the Ga Mantse Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, in Accra on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, to introduce its latest product line, Peeva Beverages. The visit highlights the company’s dedication to building strong relationships with local leaders to enhance their market penetration and sustainability. In an interview with Citi […]
The Parliamentary candidate for the New Patriotic Party in the Agona East constituency Hannah Asamoah says the removal of a joint billboard of NPP Presidential candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and herself will not affect her chances in the 2024 elections. About eight individuals including the Regent of Mankrong Junction Nana Ababio II were dragged to […]
The Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has dismissed claims that some 40 hotels are yet to be fully paid after the All African Games. His comment comes after the Ghana Hoteliers Association threatened to sue the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) over the unpaid funds after accommodating […]
The Minority in Parliament has criticized the Majority caucus for its calls for the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, to debate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, ahead of the December polls. On Wednesday, July 24, the Majority caucus reiterated their calls for Mr. Mahama to accept a debate […]
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