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2024 polls: EC announces no polling will have more than 750 voters

Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that no polling station will be assigned more than 750 voters for the 2024 general elections. Dr. Serebuor Quaicoe, the Commission's Director of Training, explained that in previous elections,...

‘Juju’ in movie industry caused my first car accident – Kalybos reveals

Well-known Ghanaian comedian and actor, Kalybos, has made a surprising claim about the involvement of “juju” in his first car accident.Reflecting on actress Portia Asare’s worries about the impact of juju in the...

GFA to introduce VAR technology in local leagues – Kurt Okraku

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has announced the Association's plan to introduce Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology into Ghana football.In his address, during a press engagement in Sunyani on...

GAB calls for the publication of names of dud cheque offenders to restore payment confidence

Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) has urged the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to make public the names of businesses and individuals who have been penalized for issuing dud cheques.The association argues that publishing...

Akufo-Addo ‘robbed’ Ghana through COVID-19 – Manasseh Azure in new book

Ghana faced severe economic challenges after the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe.The government frequently reminded citizens of the pandemic's devastating impact on the economy.However, many Ghanaians were skeptical, viewing the government's...

47 prisoners to be freely discharged on McBrown’s 47th birthday celebration

CEO of the Crime Check Foundation, Ibrahim Oppong Kwarteng, has revealed that actress Nana Ama McBrown plans to fund the release of 47 prisoners.He shared that the actress, who is set to celebrate her...

Airbus scandal: Domelevo insists OSP has done a an excellent job, deserves applause

Former Auditor-General and notable anti-corruption advocate, Daniel Yaw Domelevo, has lauded the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for its meticulous and impartial handling of the Airbus scandal.In an interview with Channel One...

Make passage of National Arms Commission Bill a priority – WAANSA to govt

West Africa Action Network on Small Arms (WAANSA) Ghana has urged the Ministry of the Interior to expedite the approval of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) Implementation Cabinet Memo and the National Commission on...

NAPO’s running mate selection was hidden from Akufo-Addo for 2 months – Report

In his latest book, The President Ghana Never Got, investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni sheds light on how Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) was selected as Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s running mate.Awuni reveals that President...

Domelevo salutes OSP for resolving Airbus bribery scandal

Former Auditor General and prominent anti-corruption advocate, Daniel Yaw Domelevo, has praised the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for its commendable handling of the Airbus bribery scandal.Speaking on The Big Issue on...

Be each other’s keeper; we are in a time of poverty – Mahama to public

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has urged Ghanaians to support one another in the face of the current economic challenges, highlighting the need for compassion and solidarity during these...

Run to your supporters if you don’t have enough money – EC tells 2024 election aspirants

Director of IT at the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, has advised presidential candidates to seek financial support from their backers to cover the GH₵100,000 filing fee.Dr. Quaicoe, who previously served as the...

Botswana’s Tebogo to get a 4 bedroom house, $75k after winning first gold medal

Botswana sprint sensation Letsile Tebogo is set to receive significant accolades from both the government and local institutions for his remarkable performance at the 2024 Olympic Games.Tebogo made a name for himself on August...

Prove corruption accusation against Akufo-Addo and his family – Gabby dares NDC

Leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has challenged the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to present proof of corruption involving President Akufo-Addo or his relatives.He asserted that...

Pay us with money from IMF – IPPs tell Finance Minister

The Chamber for Independent Power Generators is calling on the Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin-Adam, to urgently expedite the disbursement of funds from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to the Independent Power Producers...

Spain wins Olympic men’s gold at Paris 2024

Spain's remarkable run in international football continued as they narrowly defeated France in a dramatic Olympic men's final at Paris 2024, securing the gold medal.Despite France's valiant comeback from a 3-1 deficit to...

Fight against corruption has been undermined by influence Peddling – Domelevo

Former Auditor-General Daniel Domelevo has expressed concern about the impact of influence peddling on the growing corruption in Ghana.He noted that the rampant abuse of authority by those in power significantly fuels the spread...

UK riots: Our support for Ghanaians has been consistent – Ghana’s High Commission

The Ghana High Commission in the UK and Ireland has dismissed allegations of inadequate support for the Ghanaian community amidst recent riots in the UK.In a statement, the High Commission stressed that despite the...

I would’ve been a dead “rat” if 2020 elections ended in chaos – Manasseh Azure

Investigative Journalist and Writer Manasseh Azure Awuni has revealed that he would have been killed if 2020 elections ended in chaos.According to Manasseh, he received death threatening emails that lead him travel to Germany...

Reinvestigate Mahama or face our wrath in 7 days – Group threatens OSP

The leader of the Fixing the Country Movement, Ernest Kofi Owusu-Bempah, has threatened to stage a demonstration if Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng does not reopen the investigation into the Airbus scandal.In a statement released...

NPP and NDC are friends, not enemies – EC tells public

Director of Electoral Services at the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, has stated that despite the public animosity between the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the leaders of...

“Is this where Ghana has reached?” – MP reacts to 2-week closure of Korle Bu dialysis unit

The closure of the Renal Unit at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has sparked widespread outrage and concern, especially after it was revealed that three kidney patients have tragically died due to the disruption...

Ghana’s economy is worse off due to imported inflation – Business expert

Ghana has recently experienced a surge in inflation, which has driven up the prices of goods and services.Additionally, transportation fares have also increased slightly due to rising fuel costs.In June of this year,...

46 colleges risk closure over 8-week CETAG strike

A coalition of concerned teacher trainees in the Ashanti region is calling for the temporary closure of the 46 colleges of education across Ghana in response to the ongoing strike by their lecturers.The Colleges...

No political power is worth shedding your blood for – Mahama

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged his steadfast commitment to ensuring peace as Ghana prepares for the 2024 general elections.Addressing attendees at the 31st Biennial General Council...

Spurs advance talks in £60m deal for Bournemouth’s Solanke

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly nearing a £60 million agreement with Bournemouth to secure the services of striker Dominic Solanke.The 26-year-old striker has a release clause of approximately £65 million, as confirmed by Bournemouth owner...

Bottom line is Mahama is innocent, OSP can keep their advice – Sammy Gyamfi on Airbus scandal

The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has dismissed the advice offered by the Special Prosecutor regarding former President John Dramani Mahama's involvement in the controversial Airbus procurement deal.This...

I don’t have hope in both NPP and NDC – Manasseh Azure

An investigative journalist known for his candid commentary on Ghanaian politics, Manasseh Azure Awuni, has expressed his deep disappointment in the country's two leading political parties, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the...

Parliament in search of venue for special sitting on Sep. 3

With the Parliament Chamber potentially unavailable due to ongoing renovations, the Majority in Parliament is exploring alternative venues for the special session scheduled for September 3, 2024.Speaker Alban Bagbin has been urged to...

Refining gold into 24-carat bars isn’t value addition – Bright Simons tells Bawumia

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has raised critical concerns about the recently commissioned Royal Ghana Gold Refinery in Accra, arguing that refining gold into 24-carat bars does not constitute true value addition,...

Revealed: “Ken-must-go” NPP MPs were mobilized by Bryan Acheampong

Member of Parliament for Abetifi and Minister for Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, has been revealed as the driving force behind the campaign by several New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs to remove Ken Ofori-Atta...

Denu residents frustrated by ECG’s high billing system; threaten to boycott electricity use

The Assembly member for Denu in the Ketu South Municipality, Israel Bossman, has warned that residents might soon be forced to abandon using electricity altogether if the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) does not...

Former CAF boss, Issa Hayatou, dies at age 77

Former African football president Issa Hayatou passed away on Thursday following a prolonged illness, just one day shy of his 78th birthday, according to reports from Cameroon television.Hayatou, a Cameroonian national, served as the...

Mahama is a man of integrity – Joyce Bawah on OSP’s Airbus scandal findings

The Office of former President John Dramani Mahama has expressed great satisfaction with the recent ruling by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), which clears the former president of any involvement in the...

I don’t want it – Charlotte Osei runs from MP role

Former Electoral Commission Chairperson, Charlotte Osei, has made it clear that she has no interest in running for a parliamentary seat.She stated that she has no plans to contest in elections to become...

Video: Over 240 packs of marijuana, cocaine set on fire

In a coordinated effort overseen by the Accra Circuit Court and the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), armed officers from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service have destroyed a large quantity...

Ongoing maintenance works on Ghana Gas processing plant have reached 60% – GNGC

The Assets Integrity and Maintenance Manager at Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC), Richmond Alamu, has reported that the ongoing maintenance work on the Company’s Gas Processing Plant (GPP) and offshore Gas Export Facilities is...

OSP’s Airbus scandal investigations were poorly executed – NPP

Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has criticized the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for what he describes as inadequate handling of the Airbus bribery scandal investigation.Speaking on...

Anum Traditional Council suspends Adontehene for impeding development

The Anum Traditional Council, headed by Okusiako Brempong Kumi Sasraku VIII, the chief of Anum in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region, has suspended the Adontenhene of the area, Okogyeaman Akwasi Anyane.This action...

We will not protect you if you are caught worsening exchange rate regime – AGI to companies

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has expressed support for Finance Minister Mr. Amin Adam's efforts to crack down on certain manufacturing companies contributing to exchange rate volatility.According to Mr. Amin, some companies sell...

4 key things to know about socialite Gisela Amponsah

Gisela Ama Amponsah is currently making waves on social media after her recent podcast appearance, where she shared her turbulent relationship with her father.Her candid remarks have sparked widespread discussion, placing her at the...

Zero medals! Ghana’s fate after elimination from 2024 Olympics

Ghana’s journey at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris concluded without any medal victories, marking a disappointing end for the country.The 4x100 relay team, composed of Abdul-Rasheed Saminu, Ibrahim Fuseini, Benjamin Azamati, and...

Bawumia proposes 1% mining export tax to check gold smuggling

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged to slash the mining export tax to 1% if he secures victory in the 2024 general elections.Speaking at a campaign rally on August...

Reggie Zippy ‘curses’ disrespectful son amid dispute with ex-wife

Reggie Zippy continues to grapple with the fallout from his divorce in August 2023, expressing deep anguish over being denied access to his children. His ex-wife, Edith Ward, has secured legal rights to sever...

Mahama will not participate in IEA’s presidential debate – Campaign team

Deputy Spokesperson for John Mahama's campaign team, Beatrice Annan, has firmly announced that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer will not participate in any presidential debate organized by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA).Madam...

Paris 2024 Olympics: “We struggled to hear the calls” – Ghana’s relay team

Ghana’s men’s 4x100m relay team faced disappointment on Thursday when they were disqualified from the final after a changeover violation during the Paris 2024 Olympics.The team encountered difficulties early on, with a mishap...

OSP updates public on findings of Airbus scandal probe

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has concluded its investigations on the Airbus scandal.Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng is briefing the media on the Office's findings.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR5qE09xEw4About the Airbus Scandal:Airbus, the European aircraft manufacturer, was...

Ghana loses $1.9bn annually to post-harvest losses – WFP

Ghana's agricultural sector is facing significant financial losses, with post-harvest challenges costing the nation approximately $1.9 billion annually, according to the World Food Programme (WFP).The losses, which primarily affect perishable goods, are largely...

Ghana disqualified in 4×100 relay at Paris 2024 Olympics

Ghana’s hopes for a medal in the Men’s 4x100 relay at the 2024 Olympics were dashed on Day 13, as the team failed to qualify for the finals.The quartet—comprising Abdul-Saminu Rasheed, Benjamin Azamati, Ibrahim...

How a young man was beaten, robbed by police officers at Jubilee House

A young man named Emmanuel has come forward with shocking allegations against police officers, claiming he was beaten and robbed near Jubilee House in Accra."I was on an okada moving from Accra when I...

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