GENERAL NEWS

Ghanaians are right to call Akufo-Addo’s gov’t family and friends – Gabby

The Founder and Chairman of Africa Prosperity Network, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko has stated that accusations of President Akufo-Addo running a family and friend government is legitimate. Speaking on Starr Chat with Bola Ray, Mr. Otchere-Darko explained that the President has a huge family who are educated and handle positions. “I think that …

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Dafeamekpor sues to revoke one-year post-retirement contract extension of GRDA CEO

National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament (MP) for the South Dayi constituency in the Volta Region, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor   (the applicant), has instituted a court action against Dr Ernest Yaw Owusu (1st defendant), chief executive officer of the Ghana Railways Development Authority (GRDA). The law maker also sued the Ghana Railways …

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CAF slaps Ghana with $15K fine over fans’ clash during AFCON

The Disciplinary Board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a fine of $15,000 on the Ghana Football Association over fans trouble in the Africa Cup of Nations Match 4 game between Ghana and Cape Verde on Sunday, January 14, 2024. The Safety and Security Official reported that …

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NPP leadership ordered to produce Chairman Wontumi before Kumasi Traditional Council

Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region, Bernard Antwi Boasiako also known as Chairman Wontumi has been ordered to appear before the Kumasi Traditional Council at the Manhyia Palace on Monday, January 29, 2024. This follows alleged derogatory remarks he made against the Asantehene about a …

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Government procures 12 modern trains from Poland

The Government of Ghana has acquired new trains for the country’s railway transportation system. The initial batch of 12 contemporary diesel powered trains is intended for operation on both regional and long-distance lines of Ghana Railways. It is anticipated to be delivered from Poland by the middle of the upcoming …

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Ghana invited to join implementation of Ukrainian Peace Formula

Ghana has been invited to join the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula, a ten-point plan meant to bring the Russia-Ukraine war to an end. Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a meeting with his Ghanaian counterpart, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on the sidelines of the 2024 World Economic Forum (WEF), …

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Ewoyaa project: Piedmont Lithium to sell portion of its Atlantic shares to another firm

US-based Piedmont Lithium has announced it will sell a portion of shares it holds in Aim- and ASX-listed Atlantic Lithium to Atlantic’s biggest shareholder, Assore International. The Nasdaq- and ASX-listed company will sell 24.3 million shares of Atlantic at £0.25 apiece, putting about $ 7.8 million in its coffers. “We …

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I’ve never hidden the source of my wealth – Nana Kwame Bediako

Ghanaian businessman Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar has stated that he is not attempting to conceal the source of his wealth. The presidential aspirant clarified that he is a businessman with many successful ventures that have brought him financial success. According to him, his success was achieved through …

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Mahama speaks on killing of three in Bawku

I am deeply saddened and disturbed by recent developments in the Bawku municipality and the killing of three men, as confirmed by soldiers from the Ghana Armed Forces. While I recognise that our security services face the difficult task of securing peace in the Bawku area, the military must work …

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Bawku: Ghana Armed Forces dispute allegations of deliberate shooting

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have rejected accusations that their officers intentionally fired upon innocent civilians in Bawku, resulting in three casualties. In a press release dated January 20, the GAF clarified that the incident occurred during a night foot patrol around Hasania School at Sabongari. According to the GAF …

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