The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has announced a delay in the first-ever direct flight from London Gatwick to Kumasi Prempeh I International Airport. Initially scheduled for December 3, 2024, the inaugural flight has been rescheduled due to short notice, with its arrival now expected later this week. The service, …
Read More »“We Shared food upon Request” – Lydia Alhassan
The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Lydia Seyram Alhassan, has addressed criticisms following a video showing her and her constituency women’s organizer distributing food to voters during the Special Voting exercise on Monday, December 2, 2024. The incident, which occurred at the Legon Police Station polling centre, sparked …
Read More »Mahama Criticizes Government for Alleged Mismanagement of $11.5 Billion Loan
Former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has accused the government of mismanaging $11.5 billion in loans acquired over the past eight years. Speaking at a special prayer service held for the Muslim community at the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of …
Read More »Parliament to Reconvene on December 16, Speaker Bagbin Announces
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has announced that Parliament will reconvene on Monday, December 16, 2024, for the seventh meeting of the fourth session of the eighth Parliament. In a notice issued on December 2, Speaker Bagbin informed Members of Parliament (MPs) that the venue for the …
Read More »Several Injured, Including Child, in Attack on Otumfuo’s Entourage at Techiman
A violent attack by alleged Techiman youth on buses returning from Nkoranza to Kumasi left multiple individuals injured, including a child, on Monday evening. The buses were part of a convoy that had earlier escorted the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to a funeral in Nkoranza. The attack reportedly stemmed …
Read More »Court Stops The Fourth Estate from Publishing National Service Scandal Report
The National Service Authority (NSA) has obtained a 10-day injunction from the High Court to halt the publication of a series of investigative stories by The Fourth Estate, originally scheduled to be released on December 3, 2024. A court bailiff served the Media Foundation for West Africa, which oversees The …
Read More »Lydia Alhassan Denies Sharing Food to Special Voters
Lydia Seyram Alhassan, the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, has refuted allegations of distributing food to voters during the special voting exercise at the Legon Police Station polling centre. The allegations emerged after videos and reports claimed the MP handed out bags of food and water to individuals …
Read More »IMF Approves $360 Million Disbursement to Ghana
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $360 million disbursement to Ghana following the successful completion of the third review of its $3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF). The announcement, made on December 2, 2024, brings Ghana’s total receipts under the program to $1.92 billion. The funds are expected …
Read More »Effutu Independent Parliamentary Candidate Granted GHC50k Bail
Louisa Buabeng, an independent candidate contesting in the Effutu parliamentary elections, and her campaign coordinator, Dauda Murtalib Monkaizil, have been granted bail by the Winneba District Court. Presided over by Her Worship Josephine Abigail Fosuaa Appiah, the bail amount was set at GHC50,000, with additional conditions requiring three sureties, one …
Read More »2024 elections: 10 things to know before and after voting on December 7
As Ghanaians head to the polls on December 7, 2024, it’s vital to be informed about the voting process to ensure a smooth experience. Here are ten key points to guide you before and after casting your ballot: Before Voting Confirm Your Polling Station Verify your polling station details by …
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