In a moment of acknowledgement and appreciation, Otumfuo Osei Tutu, the Asantehene, has praised the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, recognizing the positive transformation he has brought to the police service. The Asantehene commended the IGP for implementing measures that have significantly enhanced the public perception of …

A statue of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu, adorned with a Palestinian scarf, has been unveiled in Cape Town. The symbolic gesture serves as a testament to Tutu’s vocal criticism of Israel’s policies, drawing parallels to actions reminiscent of apartheid. The statue will stand as a powerful and visually striking …

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) is standing firm on its decision to initiate a nationwide strike, pointing to the government’s alleged lack of meaningful engagement in negotiations related to their conditions of service. Dr. Eliasu Mumuni, the General Secretary of UTAG, emphasized that discussions around base pay, particularly …

Richard Ahiagbah, the Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called on the West Africa Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) to prioritize customer relationships and exercise patience as Ghana faces power cuts linked to the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation’s (GNPC) payment challenges. Expressing concern over the recent …

    In a recent interview, former President of the Ghana Football Association, Kwasi Nyantakyi, has unequivocally named Abedi ‘Pele’ Ayew as the finest Ghanaian footballer in history. Nyantakyi, reflecting on Pele’s brilliance, emphasized that the former Marseille player stands head and shoulders above every other Ghanaian footballer. During the …

In the early days of 2024, optimism abounds among traders at Abossey Okai, one of Ghana’s major spare parts hubs. Despite acknowledging the economic challenges facing the country, these traders remain enthusiastic about the potential for improved business in the coming year. The atmosphere at the Abossey Okai Car Spare …

In an interview on Starr Chart, Kwasi Nyantakyi, the ex-President of the Ghana Football Association, vehemently refuted allegations made in the ‘Number 12’ documentary by investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas. Nyantakyi clarified that he never claimed to have influence over President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, dismissing the accusations as false …

In a significant milestone for the city of Kumasi, the Lake Road Project has been successfully completed, ushering in a new era of improved transportation infrastructure in the Ashanti Region. The project, encompassing a 2.73km dual carriage road from the Coco Cola Bottling Company to Dompoase Junction, stands as a …

In response to escalating concerns among the 2023/2024 National Service Scheme (NSS) personnel awaiting their monthly allowances, the NSS has urged patience, citing a delay in budget approval from Parliament. Ambrose Entsiwah Junior, the Acting Head of Corporate Affairs for the National Service Scheme, explained that the disbursement of funds, …

In collaboration with the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA), the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has implemented a 15% increase in monthly pensions for the year 2024, adhering to Section 80 of the National Pensions Act, 2008 (Act 766). Pensioners on the SSNIT pension payroll as of December …