The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Minority has expressed discontent with Majority Leader Mr. Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin’s comments regarding the age of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the NDC’s vice-presidential candidate. During the conclusion of the Parliamentary debate on the State of the Nation Address (SONA), Mr. Afenyo-Markin stated that Prof. Opoku-Agyemang, …
Read More »Ramadan Fasting Begins Today
Muslims around the globe have begun observing the fast for this year’s holy month of Ramadan, following the sighting of the crescent moon in Saudi Arabia and Mекка. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, begins and ends with the sighting of the new moon. During this period, …
Read More »Prison Officers Accused of Assisting Chinese Prisoner’s Escape Exposed by CCTV Footage
Two prison officers, Joseph Oteng and Sergeant Isaac Boateng Bonsu, have been charged with conspiracy and aiding the escape of a Chinese prisoner, Wang Xiao, from the Nsawam Medium Prison. The accused correctional officers allegedly claimed that after visiting the hospital, they were approached by a car, which then drove …
Read More »Ghana Fire Service Warns of Blacklisting Communities Amid Attacks on Personnel
The Ghana Fire Service has issued a stern warning to communities that attack their personnel during operations, threatening to blacklist such areas. This statement was made by the Ashanti Regional Public Relations Officer, DO3 Peter Addai, in response to recent attacks on firefighters. The incident prompting this warning occurred at …
Read More »Doctors Threaten to Strike Over Accommodation Challenges at KATH
Doctors and medical workers at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) are facing a housing crisis as private developers take over their residences, leading to threats of abandonment of their duties. The situation has escalated to a crucial meeting amongst the health workers to address the accommodation challenges. Doctors Threaten …
Read More »Mahama Vows to Address Accra’s Water Crisis If Elected President
During his recent address at the regional house of chiefs as part of his Building Ghana Tour, John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at improving water accessibility in Accra. Amidst Accra’s recent water shortages, which Ghana Water Limited attributes to …
Read More »NDC Plans to Deploy Drones for December Elections Monitoring
Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has announced the party’s intention to use drones for monitoring the December general elections in the region. The primary objective of this initiative, according to Ashie Moore, is to ensure the security of over two …
Read More »Bank of Ghana Writes Off GH¢4.33 Billion as Bad Debt in 2023
The Bank of Ghana, under the leadership of Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has taken a significant step in managing the country’s financial sector by writing off GH¢4.33 billion as bad debt in 2023. This marks a substantial 79.2% reduction compared to the previous year’s total …
Read More »Bawumia Urges Telecel Ghana to Prioritize Investment in Youth Digital Capacities
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on Telecel Ghana to uphold the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and corporate governance, urging them to expand their network and innovate to ensure accessible, safe, affordable, and reliable network services for customers. He made these remarks during the official launch of Telecel …
Read More »Age Fraud Scandal Hits Cameroon Football: 62 Players Suspended
In a shocking development, the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has suspended 62 players, including the once-celebrated 17-year-old AFCON 2023 sensation Nathan Douala, over allegations of age fraud. These players have been provisionally declared ineligible for league play-offs (MTN Elite One) following an investigation that uncovered a widespread age manipulation scheme. …
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