John Dramani Mahama, the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to reduce the cost of Hajj if elected President in the 2024 general elections. The former President emphasized that the current Hajj fare of GH¢75,000 is prohibitively expensive, preventing many ordinary Muslims from fulfilling their pilgrimage …

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has dared Freddie Blay, the former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, to take legal action, stating he will not retract his statements about Blay’s alleged involvement in acquiring the front space of the Labadi Beach Hotel. Freddie Blay, …

It is with profound sadness that Labianca Company Limited officially announces the passing of its beloved Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Eunice Jacqueline Buah Asomah-Hinneh. Mrs. Asomah-Hinneh passed away on June 11, 2024, after a brief illness at the International Maritime Hospital (IMAH) in Tema, Greater Accra Region. Mrs. Asomah-Hinneh was …

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has announced an indefinite strike starting Friday, June 14, 2024, due to the government’s delay in implementing the National Labour Commission’s (NLC) Arbitral Award Orders and agreed service conditions. This strike impacts all 46 public colleges of education across Ghana. CETAG’s …

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has begun investigating claims of a patient allegedly being abandoned in a bush at Gomoa Ojobi in the Central Region. Reports surfaced on Thursday, June 13, along with a video showing a woman wrapped in sheets, purportedly left in a bush. Social media speculated that …

An altercation over a digging fee has led to the death of one individual and injuries to three others at a construction site in Tebu, located in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. According to Citi News’ Calvis Tetteh, heavily armed land guards demanded a digging fee …

The Dambai Police have detained the proprietor of a boat that met with a tragic accident on the Oti River this past Wednesday. The mishap led to the drowning of three individuals, while seven others were successfully rescued when the vessel capsized amid strong winds. Emmanuel Atali, Assembly Member for …

The Ghana Grid Company LTD. (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have announced an imminent power supply disruption expected to last for three weeks, beginning on June 12, 2024. This period, commonly referred to as “Dumsor” in local parlance, is a result of a significant reduction in gas …

The High Court in Wa has postponed the case concerning the murder of Eric Johnson, the former CEO of Royal Cosy Hills Hotel (Jirapa Dubai), to July 12, 2024. Justice Abdul Yusif Assibey, the supervising High Court Judge, announced that the delay allows Chief Justice Gertrude Tokornoo time to consider …

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has defended its 2019 decision to revoke GN Bank’s license, citing significant regulatory violations as the primary reason. According to the Central Bank, GN Bank’s failure to adhere to crucial financial regulations and banking standards posed a threat to its operational stability. Consequently, the BoG …