John Dramani Mahama, the presidential candidate for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and former president of Ghana, has pledged to repair the Wa-Bamboi-Techiman road when he returns to power. He made this commitment during a courtesy call to the chief of Wichaew in the Wa West constituency of the …
Read More »I Can’t Imagine Ghana Not Qualifying for 2025 AFCON – C.K. Akonnor
Former Black Stars coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor has expressed his disbelief over Ghana’s slow start in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, stating he “can’t imagine” the team failing to secure a spot in next year’s tournament. Ghana’s national team has struggled in the early stages of the campaign, …
Read More »Court Injunction Bars Cynthia Morrison from Running as Independent Candidate for Agona West
A District Magistrate Court in Agona Swedru has issued an injunction preventing Cynthia Morrison from contesting as an independent parliamentary candidate for Agona West in the Central Region. Morrison, who won the seat for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in both 2016 and 2020, chose to run independently after claiming …
Read More »Catholic Archdiocese of Accra Petitions President Akufo-Addo to Take Action Against Galamsey
The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra has officially petitioned President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, calling for urgent measures to end illegal mining, commonly known as “galamsey,” in Ghana. This action follows a protest held on Friday, October 11, which saw participation from civil society groups, environmentalists, and religious bodies. The Archdiocese …
Read More »BoG Directs Kwahumanhene to Resign as ADB Board Chair for Allegedly Extorting GH₵2m from loan Applicant
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has instructed the Paramount Chief of Kwahu, Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II, who also serves as the Board Chairman of the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), to resign immediately. The directive follows serious allegations of misconduct involving a GH¢2 million transaction. In a statement signed by Osei …
Read More »Driver Dead After Head-On Collision at Gomoa Mangoase
A tragic accident occurred on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Gomoa Mangoase on the Agona Swedru-Winneba road, where the driver of a Kia Rhino, carrying sachets of water, is feared dead after colliding with a tipper truck. The tipper truck, which was transporting sand, had attempted to overtake a taxi …
Read More »Court Denies Ama Governor’s Request to Travel Abroad
The Accra Circuit Court has rejected a travel request by Elorm Ababio, known as Ama Governor, during the ongoing Democracy Hub protesters’ case. The ruling, delivered on Friday, October 11, came after her lawyer sought permission for her to travel from October 13 to 18 for an engagement. The presiding …
Read More »Meet Juventus Duorinaah, the First Ghanaian Deaf Lawyer
Mr. Juventus Duorinaah hails from Wa in the Upper West Region. He had his basic education in Wa school for the deaf. In 2007, Mr. Juventus Duorinaah completed his education at the Senior High Technical School for the Deaf (SHTSD). He then pursued a degree in sociology and political science …
Read More »Legon Botanical Gardens Set to Close Permanently on October 30, 2024
Mulch Company Limited has announced that the Legon Botanical Gardens will permanently close on October 30, 2024. The news, shared via a post on X (formerly Twitter), has sparked various reactions from the public. While the reason for the closure was not disclosed, Mulch Company reflected on the impact the …
Read More »Kyerematen Promises 50% Women Representation in Government — Hopeson Adorye
Hopeson Adorye, a key figure in Alan Kyerematen’s presidential campaign, has revealed that if elected, Kyerematen will ensure that 50% of his government consists of women. Speaking during the Movement for Change Caravan Tour in the Volta Region, Adorye emphasized that this commitment is part of Kyerematen’s plan to empower …
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