Having derived its name from an old fishing village called Torman, the construction of the Tema Port began in the 1950s after Ghana gained independence from British control. Though the idea of its construction was initially proposed by the British colony, its planning and implementation began after Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, …
Read More »Manasseh reacts to Oliver Barker-Vormawor’s arrest
Investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure has stated that the arrest of Oliver Barker-Vormawor was expected owing to his coup comment and circumstances surrounding same. According to Manasseh, it would have been irresponsible on the part of the state if it had not taken action over the comment made by the #FixTheCountry …
Read More »ICAO denies Ghana’s e-passport claims
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has described recent reports of the Ghana Card being used as an electronic passport globally as “incorrect.” “ICAO is aware of recent and incorrect media reports claiming that ICAO has agreed that the Ghanaian ID card is equivalent to an ePassport. However, it is …
Read More »Woman carries blocks meant for Mahama during NDC’s ‘Yentua’ demo on E-Levy
The Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Thursday morning hit the streets of Accra to protest against the passage of the Electronic Transactions Levy (E-levy). The group was joined by aged citizens, head porters also known as ‘Kayayie’, Coalition of Concerned University Students among others. Clad in …
Read More »Breastfeeding mother crushed to death, 8 others injured
A woman believed to be in her 30s has been crushed to death at Anloga Junction in the Oforikrom Municipality of the Ashanti Region. This happened when a trailer with registration number GM 9671-13 rammed a Kia Pregio minivan with the number AS 3989-20 and a Nissan minivan with the …
Read More »‘Enough is enough! Leave media men alone’ – Kwaku Azar fires govt, Police
A US-based Ghanaian lawyer and scholar, Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare (Kwaku Azar) has expressed concern over the police’s arrest of persons who turn down their invitation to assist with investigations. According to him, police have no right to arrest people for turning down their invitation. He said the police can …
Read More »4-year-old girl killed by hit-and-run driver at Kpando-Tafi
A four-year-old girl died after she was knocked down by an unknown motorist, whilst crossing the road. The victim, who was in the company of her friends, could not catch up with the pace when crossing the road and was knocked down by a speeding vehicle, killing her instantly at …
Read More »Assin North MP challenges Supreme Court ruling
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Assin North, Mr James Gyakye Quayson, has filed a review application at the Supreme Court challenging the court’s decision to hear his case today, Thursday, February 10, 2022. Mr Quayson had already filed a certiorari asking the apex court to quash the …
Read More »‘Arrest’ of #FixTheCountry convener: What we know so far
Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a Constitutional lawyer, ha over the past year been the face of the #FixTheCountry Movement, which is demanding among others accountability and good governance from the political class. He has used his social media handle, appearances on radio and TV and an active on-ground activism to push the …
Read More »I won’t accept GH¢1,500 as salary, I get more from my asaana business – Man reveals
Asaana seller, John has stated that he does not want to work for any company now because he gets more than the company may offer. Speaking on SVTV Africa, John mentioned that, he is a trained welder and an upholsterer. However, he quit his job and has also rejected jobs …
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