Residents of Denu in the Ketu South Municipality have expressed their frustration with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), threatening to stop using electricity if their grievances over high tariffs are not addressed. Israel Bossman, the Assembly Member for Denu, stated that the community feels burdened by exorbitant monthly electricity …

The office of former President John Dramani Mahama has expressed satisfaction with the recent ruling by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), which exonerated him from any wrongdoing in connection with the Airbus scandal. In a press statement issued on Thursday, August 8, 2024, Mahama’s aide, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, …

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has destroyed a substantial quantity of narcotic substances, following directives from the Accra Circuit Court. The destroyed items included 248 fertilizer sacks, 315 wraps, 24 sachets, and 68 compressed slabs of various narcotics, in addition to three medium-sized buckets of …

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has proposed anchoring the value of Ghana’s currency, the Cedi, to gold as a strategic measure to stabilize the currency and address ongoing foreign exchange challenges. This proposal follows the success of the Bank of Ghana’s domestic gold purchase programme, which has significantly bolstered the …

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has identified former President John Dramani Mahama as Government Official 1 (GO1) in the Airbus Scandal but cleared him of any wrongdoing. Below is the report by the OSP on the scandal Report of Investigation into Alleged Bribery of Ghanaian Officials by Airbus …

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has confirmed that former President John Dramani Mahama is the individual referred to as ‘Government Official 1’ in the Airbus Scandal. This identification was made during a press conference held by Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng in Accra on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Additionally, …

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has announced its plans to organize presidential and vice-presidential debates in October and November 2024, ahead of Ghana’s upcoming general elections. Despite initial criticisms from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) regarding a lack of engagement, the IEA has initiated discussions with political parties to …

  Creatives Industries Initiative for Africa (C.I.I.F.A) and The Creative Talent Foundation, officially announces the opening of registrations for its 2024/2025 edition of the Music Business Academy for Africa. Aspiring music professionals, industry enthusiasts, and creatives across the continent are invited to participate in this transformative learning experience. The programme …

Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has generously donated $10,000 to Sekondi Hasaacas Ladies. This contribution aims to support the team as they prepare for the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League in Ivory Coast. Hasaacas Ladies earned the right to represent Ghana in the tournament …

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has called for a special parliamentary session to be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. This decision comes after the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, submitted a petition requesting an urgent recall of Parliament to address pressing government business. In his response on August 7, Speaker …