Excitement fills the air as Oppo, a leading global tech brand, prepares to make a splash in Ghana with two major announcements poised to redefine the tech landscape. Oppo will unveil its latest venture in Ghana: the inauguration of a cutting-edge phone experience center at the Accra Mall. This innovative hub promises to revolutionize how […] The post Oppo to
In a surprising turn of events, Hopeson Adorye, a key member of the Alan Kyerematen Movement for Change and former New Patriotic Party member (NPP), has been apprehended by Read More... The post Hopeson Adorye Arrested Over Volta Dynamite Detonation
Ademola Lookman scored a sensational hat-trick as Atalanta ended a 61-year trophy drought while devastating Bayer Leverkusen’s dream of an unbeaten season in the Europa League final at a boisterous Aviva Stadium. Both sides brought a huge amount of support and colour to Dublin for what was Atalanta’s first European final and only Leverkusen’s third. […] The post Lookman
The KPMG audit report has revealed that Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) only submitted eight out of 15 reports contracted by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) under the Transaction Audit Services agreement between June 2018 and October 2019. The report further asserted that GRA failed to institute systems to monitor whether SML had executed its […] The post Transaction
Former Chairman of Government Assurances Committee and former legislator for Manhyia North, Collins Owusu Amankwah, says he suspects that North Tongu Member of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, is only doing the bidding of the competitors of Rock City Hotels who failed in their bid to secure the 60% share of the four hotels offered by […] The post I suspect Okudzeto is pushing
The Minister for Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has charged the newly constituted Ghana Revenue Authority Board to work closely with relevant institutions and stakeholders to reduce tax non-compliance and block revenue leakages. According to the Minister, it was critical for the revenue-generating institution to achieve its medium-term revenue targets of 18%-20% tax/GDP ratio as […] The post Work
The National Peace Council is entreating the Electoral Commission to have a listening ear and be mindful of its actions before during and after the general elections. A Board Member for the Peace Council, Maulvi Mohammed Bin Salih, warned the Commission against exploiting its independence to undermine peace and stability of the country. The political […] The post Election 2024: Peace
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has released the full audit report from KPMG on the controversial revenue assurance contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML). This follows pressure mounted by anti-corruption civil society organisations and individuals. Initially, the presidency declined to release the report with the explanation that “The […] The post Check
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has announced the full restoration of internet connectivity after several weeks of disruptions. The NCA issued a public alert on March 14, reporting multiple disruptions to undersea cables that had affected mobile and fixed data services nationwide. The cables were damaged in Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and Portugal, impacting international traffic […] The post Internet
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has reaffirmed that the Saadiyat Cultural District, along with its cultural institutions, is on track for completion in 2025. Saadiyat Cultural District is a global platform, emanating from a rich cultural heritage, celebrating traditions, and advancing equitable culture. It is an embodiment of […] The post Saadiyat
The Birifor Youth Association (BYA) wants the state security machinery to swiftly intervene to prevent hostilities and inhumane treatment of the Birifor indigenes by the Chief, Kongwura Jinkurige I. The Youth Association in a press conference said their human rights are being trampled upon and they are losing their properties almost every day. According to […] The post Leadership
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has stated that the ongoing Ghana Card registration exercise in the Pusiga District is “lawful, proper, necessary, and wholly wholesome.” Dr Edward Omane Boamah, the Director of Elections and IT for NDC, in a Facebook post, claimed that the registration exercise in Pusiga was politically motivated, masquerading as a collaboration […] The post Ghana
A statement released by Eugene Arhin, Director of Communications at the Office of the President, disclosed that the president, by a letter dated April 18, 2024, directed the Ministry of Finance and the GRA to terminate the upstream petroleum audit and minerals audit services that had not yet commenced, and for which no payments had … The post GRA/ SML deal brouhaha: President releases
Ernest Thompson, a former Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), has raised concerns about the ongoing sale of four hotels to the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong. He argues that the current sale process might not prioritise the long-term investment goals for which SSNIT is known. This development […] The post Halt
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed former Railways Minister Joe Ghartey as the new Board Chairman of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The Essikado-Ketan lawmaker replaces Dr. Tony Oteng Gyasi, who assumed the position of Board Chair of the GRA in August 2021. The President through Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has tasked […] The post Akufo-Addo appoints Joe
President Akufo-Addo has released the complete KPMG report concerning the contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML). The release follows public calls for transparency and accountability regarding the contract’s details and execution. Click here to read the full Report on the Audit of the Revenue Assurance Contracts Transactions between GRA […] The post Full
A leading member of the Movement for Change, Hopeson Adorye has been arrested by the Police over his claim that he detonated dynamites in the Volta Region during the 2016 General Elections. Mr Adorye made the claim during a radio interview in Accra which has since gone viral. He is currently in custody, and according […] The post Hopeson Adorye arrested over his dynamite
Pascal Okafor Ezugwu, a 32-year-old Nigerian, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by the High Court for attempting to smuggle cocaine.
Ghanaian rapper, Strongman Burner has spoken has disclosed that his colleague musician Akwaboah Jnr spent a substantial amount of over GH?170,000 to rent Kempinski hotel for his wedding ceremony. The post Akwaboah’s wedding: Over ?170k was paid to rent Kempinski hotel – Strongman first appeared on 3News.
Parts of Ghana’s capital, Accra, were submerged following a heavy downpour on Wednesday. The rainfall, which lasted for over three hours, caused significant disruption, especially to road users and businesses. Major roads became impassable due to the floodwaters, leading to massive traffic jams with many commuters stranded. For instance, parts of the road from the […] The post Parts
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