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Volta NDC calls on VRA to Stop Akosombo Dam spillage to help save lives
The Volta Regional Secretariat of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)has placed a pressing call on the Volta River Authority (VRA) as a matter of urgency halt the increasingly spillage of the Akosombo Dam until pragmatic safety measures are put in place to curb the predicament before it blows alot of …
Read More »New judge must Handle Cecilia Dapaah’s Case-OSP Petitions Chief Justice
The Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) has appealed to Chief Justice to bring in a new judge to probe Cecilia Dapaah’s corruption case. The case which is currently in the hands of Justice Edward Twum, who recently instructed the OSP to release cash seized from the residence of the former …
Read More »Greedy Ato Essien deserves to be in jail for 15 years- judge
The founder of the defunct Capital Bank, William Ato Essien, has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment with hard labour by the Accra High Court for stealing over GH¢90 million of the bank’s money. Essien, thus, becomes the first banking executive to serve a jail term following the massive banking …
Read More »Israel warns 1.1 million people in Gaza to move south
What to know UN warns it is ‘impossible for such a movement to take place without devastating humanitarian consequences’. A young man carries a little girl following an Israeli strike, as battles between Israel and the Hamas movement continue for the sixth consecutive day in Rafah Gaza has been under …
Read More »Information Minister reveals negotiations with Ghana’s external creditors are fruitful
A Ghanaian delegation led by the Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been meeting the country’s external creditors to push for them to immediately provide debt relief for Ghana to enable it access the second tranche of the US$3 billion IMF support. The meetings are being held at the sidelines of …
Read More »Ghana to face Egypt to battle it out with Egypt in Afcon 2023 Group B
The Black Stars of Ghana will face the Pharaohs of Egypt, Cape Verde and Mozambique in Group B of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Cote d’Ivoire. The draw which took place in Abidjan on last Thursday 12th October, 2023, pit two African giants against each other. Egypt, …
Read More »MTN Thrills theatre lovers with Nii Commey’s Handwriting Play “The Last Chicken in the Kitchen”
The “Last Chicken in the Kitchen”, a play by award-winning storyteller Nii Commey was staged for the first time on Friday, October 6, to mark the 2023 International Customer Service Week in Ghana. As a company that prioritizes customer service, MTN Ghana supported the staging of the play at the …
Read More »Ghana Water Company Complaining of Threats on Water Reservoirs Close to Weija Dam says EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the Ghana Water Company has embarked on a compliance assignment at the Weija Dam as there are threats on the water reservoirs that supply water to various communities in the Greater Accra region. According to them, people have constructed buildings and farming …
Read More »Ato Essien jailed 15 years for stealing
The former CEO of Capital bank, Ato Essien, has been jailed for 15 years. According to a graphic.com.gh report, Essien was convicted by the Accra High Court. The Founder of the defunct Capital Bank, William Ato Essien, was convicted on the charges of stealing over GH¢90m belonging to the bank, the …
Read More »OSP Petitions Chief Justice, wants new judge to handle Cecilia Dapaah’s Case
Kissi Agyebeng is the Special Prosecutor The Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) is asking the Chief Justice to task a new judge to handle the Cecilia Dapaah case. The case is currently being handled by Justice Edward Twum who previously ordered the OSP to release cash seized from the residence …
Read More »Let’s Bring Alan Back to NPP-Majority Leader
The majority leader in the house of Parliament,Hon. Osei-Kyei-Mensah Bonsu says, the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP)should find pragmatic ways to bring back Alan Kyerematen. According to him,if punitive measures are put in place ,Alan Kyerematen can come back to the party despite his resignation. He added that Alan Kyerematen is one …
Read More »Resign if you cannot rule Ghana- Nyaho- Tamakloe to Akufo-Addo
Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, a founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said, it would be of a good will for President Nana Akufo-Addo to resign if cannot steer the affairs of the state. According to him, the country under the leadership of President Akufo-Addo has witnessed harsh economic …
Read More »Akufo-Addo says Government shaping future of education for positive outcomes
President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has stated emphatically that his government’s investments in the education sector is in the short, medium and long term, leading to the positive shaping of the future of education in the country which will guarantee excellent outcomes. Over the past six …
Read More »Attorney General should admit he made a mistake on Prof Frimpong Boateng’s report – Kpebu
Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu has asked Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame to admit that he erred in his opinion on the former Environment Minister, Prof Frimpong Boateng’s report on illegal mining. Speaking in an interview on Joy FM’s Top Story on Wednesday, October 11, Mr Kpebu reiterated that a thorough …
Read More »“I want to see a Nobel Prize winner from University of Ghana” says Prof Aryeetey
Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof. Ernest Aryeetey, expressed his aspiration to witness a Nobel Prize laureate emerge from the University believing it would bestow immeasurable benefits upon the institution and elevate its prestige. During an engaging event involving former leaders of the University, Prof Aryeetey shared …
Read More »CHASS urges government to Allow SHSs to purchase their own food items
The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) has expressed its dissatisfaction with the long delay in the disbursement of foodstuff to Senior High Schools across the country. CHASS is requesting that Senior High Schools be given the opportunity to purchase their own food items for their students. Speaking …
Read More »Akosombo Dam spillage displaces residents of over 20 communities in North Tongu
A significant overflow of water from the Akosombo Dam has unleashed a crisis, displacing thousands of residents in the Mepe, Battor and 20 other communities in the North Tongu District of the Volta Region. Presently, more than 700 households find themselves grappling with the rising waters as a result of …
Read More »Man Jailed 21-years for attempting to rob with a toy gun
A man believed to be in his twenties identified as Ishmael has been sentenced to a tune of 21 years in prison in hard labour for attempting to rob with a toy gun. Detailing how the unfortunate incidentoccurred,the culprit disclosed that he on-board a Trotro when some passengers were having …
Read More »NPP Can Never “Break the 8” without developing Ashanti Region-Disgruntled Kumasi Traders
Traders within the Kumasi Metropolis of the Ashanti Region of Ghana has slammed the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) led by President Akufo-Addo and Dr Bawumia not to think of breaking the 8year jinx in 2024 without developing the great Ashanti Region. According to them, the NPP for …
Read More »FBI Joins OSP to Probe Cecilia Dapaah
The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) of the United States of America (USA) has joined hands with OSP to probe into the alleged corruption related issues of former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources Cecilia Abena Dapaah. According to a note from the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP),the probes …
Read More »Essi was named the 2023 uncovered artiste of the year at the Ghana Music Awards UK.
The ceremony, which took place at the Royal Regency in London on Saturday, October 7, 2023 was attended by music enthusiasts, fellow artistes, and industry insiders. The Ghana Music Awards UK Uncovered artiste of the Year accolade acknowledges the exceptional contributions of the ultimate winner to the music industry during …
Read More »UTV Attack: Management promises to deepen Security
The management of United Television (UTV) has condemned the action of the 16 persons alleged to be members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) who invaded their studio on Saturday, October 8, 2023. The management of United Television (UTV) has condemned the action of the 16 persons alleged to …
Read More »University of Ghana To Sack Students with Poor Grades
A message from the premier University of Ghana has sent waves of electric shocks to students especially those with very poor grades. According to the management of the school, continuing students in level 200 and 300 with less than 1.0 CGPA would be sacked . In a letter written by …
Read More »Martin Kpebu says Attorney General’s opinion on Prof Boateng’s report incomplete and a whitewash
A private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu has described Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame’s opinion on former Environment Minister, Dr Kwabena Frimpong Boateng’s report on illegal mining as a whitewash and incomplete. According to Kpebu, the AG’s opinion should not be accepted. He thinks the AG must reverse his opinion on …
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