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The Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has downplayed calls for the Controller and Accountant-General, Mr Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, to resign before contesting the party’s parliamentary primaries. He said there was no specific rule currently that barred the Controller and Accountant-General from contesting a political office while …

    Bolt, the leading on-demand platform in Africa, has hosted a Driver-Led Safety Summit in Accra, Ghana. This event culminates the series of discussions that Bolt has had with key industry stakeholders and underscores Bolt’s commitment to foster a culture of safety, responsibility, and community engagement within the transportation …

A Solo Art exhibition, of young Ghanaian trailblazing visual artist, Isaac Konney, launched in Accra to advocate youth empowerment and community advancement   Friday 29 December 2023, Accra (Ghana): Isaac Konney, Ghana’s new trailblazing artist, known for creating innovative, surrealist works that shine a light on improving educational systems across …

The Right Reverend Dr Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, Moderator of the General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church, has asked the Electoral Commission, Political Parties and Civil Society Organisations to work towards peace in the upcoming General Election. He said the citizens also had a crucial role to play to maintain …

The International actor Boris Kodjo has stated that the Bible needs amendment. Speaking on Starr Chat with Bola Ray the International actor stated that he believes in the word of God but there should be some changes. “I prescribe to a lot of things in the good Book and I think that …

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has once again criticised President Akufo-Addo’s stance on the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill 2023, 1 and 2, and the Ghana Armed Forces Amendment Bill 2023, stating that it not only contradicts constitutional procedure but also raises concerns about the future of Private Members’ Bills. …

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has published its timetable for the 2024 year to provide certainty to the markets. The MPC meetings are to assess current economic conditions and the inflation outlook. After deliberations, the monetary policy rate decision is finalized by a vote …

The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, has criticized former President John Dramani Mahama’s recent allegations of widespread cheating among the recent West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) graduates. In a live video shared on social media, Abronye asserted that …

Ten individuals have sustained injuries after locals clash with the police in the Mamprugu Moaduri district of the North East Region. According to eyewitnesses, the incident, which occurred on Tuesday (26 December) was as a result of a stolen motorbike by a young man, the police were preventing from being lynched. The …

Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on government to play a more pivotal role in ensuring an end to Israel’s ongoing massacre of Palestinian people in Gaza. According to Mr. Ablakwa, Ghana has since independence been a moral voice for peace and global stability and …

Nana Obosu II, Effutu Municipal Chairman of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), has advised drivers, especially those who ply the Kasoa-Winneba-Cape Coast highway to be vigilant and strictly adhere to road traffic regulations to avoid vehicular accidents. He stated that the inability of some drivers to boldly correct …

Economist, Prof John Gatsi, has disagreed with President Akufo-Addo’s assertion that the nation’s economy has turned the corner and on its way to growth. According to the Dean of the School of Business of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Ghana’s economy has not turned any corner. “Definitely, not so,” …

    Abdul-Kabeer Abubakar, a student of the Al-Azhariya Islamic School at Tafo in the Tafo Municipality of Ashanti Region has won the Car, the highest prize in the Musabaqah Al-Quran Recitation Competition 2023 held in Kumasi, the capital city of Ashanti. Musabaqah Al-Quran Recitation Competition 2023 is the greatest …

President Akufo-Addo has called on Ghanaians to ensure that the nation holds a free, fair and transparent 2024 general election. In his Christmas message to the nation, President Akufo-Addo indicated that it is incumbent on the Ghanaian people that the nation choses a new leader for the next four years. …

Four years after the fatal shooting of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale in Accra, the Director General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Agyeiwaa Koduah Andoh-Kwofie, has confirmed that the case is actively under investigation. Ahmed Suale, associated with Tiger Eye PI, was killed by unidentified gunmen on January 16, …

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primaries is witnessing some major changes as some seasoned incumbents have announced their decision not to seek re-election. The Member of Parliament for Okere in the Eastern Region and Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Daniel Kwaku Botwe has officially announced that he …

In what looked like an action movie, a man identified as Director of the Narcotics Control Board, Kenneth Adu Amanfo, drew a large crowd at Kwadaso Estate in Kumasi when he led four armed men to attack his wife. Mr Amanfo was attempting to forcibly take custody of his children. …

  NDC, Suame Constituency builds capacity of youth on 24-hour economy policy The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Suame Constituency of Ashanti Region has held a training and sensitization workshop for the young people of the party and non-party members at Kronom in the Suame Municipality, to equip …

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has promised to build a senior high school for the people of Kwamankese in the Abura Asebu Kwamankese district of the Central region. The former President who was speaking at a durbar of Chiefs and People in Kwamankese as part of …

The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) is urging government to offer support and relief packages to private schools affected by the Akosombo dam spillage floods that disrupted livelihoods and left thousands displaced. The President of GNAPS, Prof. Damascus Tuurosong alleged that several private schools in the Volta region …

A gory accident occurred Saturday dawn around 3:45 am at Awoshie in the Ablekuma North Constituency claiming about 13 lives. This happened after a public transport ran into an abandoned truck at Banyard intersection in Awoshie in Accra. The red passenger vehicle, with registeration number GW 6302-21, ran into the …

The Paramount Chief of Kwamankese Traditional Council who also doubles as the Chief of Abura Ayeldo has slammed the Member of Parliament for Abura Asebu Kwamankese Constituency in the Central Region describing him as super incompetent. According to the Paramount Chief, Okakaben Kwamena Andoh, the area cannot lay its hands …

Parliament has by majority decision passed the Emissions Levy Bill which will among other things; charge all petrol and diesel car owners 100 cedis every year beginning in January 2024. The government is introducing this new tax bill in Parliament with the aim of promoting the use of eco-friendly sources …

Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare has been appointed the new managing director of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), an official statement has said. It follows the retirement of Pamela Djamson-Tettey from the position after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60. Below is the full statement from the board: Yvonne Nana Afriyie …

  Musabaqah Al-Quran Recitation Competition 2023 is the greatest Qur’an Recitation Competition in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region with the highest price of a car for the winning school. Malam Mohammed Mahmoud Balah, Chairman of the Event said the Musabaqah Al-Quran Recitation Competition 2023 is organized for Islamic schools with …