Tag Archives: YEARS

From post colonial regimes to the days of constitutional democracy, Ghana has had many heads of state. While some will be remembered for their heroism and stewardship, the memories of others will be recalled with misgivings. In chronicling Ghana’s political history, one of such heroes many are likely to tout …

Pump prices of fuel have shot up 288 percent since January 2017 to date, according to data from the energy think-tank Institute of Energy Security (IES). In January 2017, a litre of petrol and diesel sold at GH¢3.65 and GH¢3.63 respectively, but now sells at GH¢11.32 and GH¢14.05 respectively, with …

The exchange rate between the Euro and United States Dollar has reached parity – meaning the two major currencies now have the same worth. The development would make it the first in 20 years for such an occurrence. On Tuesday, July 12, the euro hit $1, which represented a decline …

Ms Kate Abena Gyamfuah, the incumbent National Women’s Organizer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) says the NPP must maintain power after President Akufo-Addo ends his term at all cost. She claims the party will be thrown into opposition for the next 30 years if they fail to ‘break …

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has said he is looking at running again in 2024. The 64-year-old has been in power for more than 20 years, but he said he would consider remaining in office for another 20 years. “I consider running for another 20 years. I have no problem with …

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced in a federal court Thursday to 21 years in prison for violating George Floyd’s civil rights. Chauvin previously pleaded guilty to the civil rights violation during Floyd’s May 25, 2020 arrest when the former officer pressed his knee on the back …

A man accused of engaging in terror activities has been sentenced to serve 15 years behind bars in Kenya. The accused, Charles Kibet Rono alias Bashir, was sentenced by Kahawa Chief magistrate Hon Diana Mochache, on Thursday, June 30, after pleading guilty to two charges of collection of information to …

Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, following his conviction last year on federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges stemming from his efforts over years to use his fame to ensnare …

  Veteran journalist, Kwami Sefa Kayi, has chastised members of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) for their constant referral to the performance of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) anytime they are addressing happenings in the country. Sefa Kayi indicated that the NPP’s constant referral to the NDC only politicises issues and fails to …

  Pay people to stay on your land if you aren’t ready to develop it – IAA Boss The Director-General of the Internal Audit Agency (IAA), Dr Eric Oduro Osae, has stated that the laws of Ghana allow squatters to claim ownership of lands they have stayed on for sometime. …