Forbes Africa magazine has named President Akufo-Addo as its African of the Year. The magazine, in a statement, said “Ghana’s President, has repositioned the country in the global marketplace as one reliant on its own resources and strengths.” Responding to the win, President Akufo-Addo told Forbes Africa that he was …
Read More »Commercial Drivers Begin Indefinite Strike Today
The Coalition of Commercial Transport Owners has announced its intention to embark on a nationwide indefinite strike beginning Monday, December 6, as part of measures to compel the government to scrap some taxes on fuel to enable reduction at the pumps. According to the Coalition, the government for the past …
Read More »Twitter Reacts After Award Gifted To Accra’s Best Farmer Revealed
Ghana just celebrated her farmer’s nation wide yet Ghanaians don’t seem too happy about the awards the farmers received. Earlier today, GhOne’s broadcast journalist Serwaa Amihere revealed the Awards received by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly best farmer were a bicycle, sprayer and assorted items for farming. Overall Best Farmer for …
Read More »Captain Smart Granted Bail!!!!!
Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as “Captain Smart”, has been granted bail following his arrest on Thursday. This was disclosed by Media General in a press statement in reaction to the arrest of its employee, who is the host of the morning show “Onua Maakye” for some unsavoury pronouncements made, …
Read More »COVID-19: Ghana Detects 34 Cases Of Omicron variant
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) has announced the detection of 34 cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the country. In a tweet to announce the new cases, the NMIMR said the imported cases were detected in 120 samples collected between November 21 and 25. “The …
Read More »Just In: Captain Smart Arrested!!!
The Nima Divisional Police Command has arrested Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as “Captain Smart”, the host of Onua TV/FM morning show in Accra. A statement issued by the Police on Thursday said he was arrested following some unsavoury pronouncements that hinge on peace and security. “He has been cautioned …
Read More »Fuel Prices Set To Go Down Marginally
Fuel prices on the market will go down marginally before the close of the weekend, the Institute for Energy Security (IES) has stated. This is because the Bulk Oil Distribution Companies are feverishly preparing their profitability statement with the anticipation of a fall in petroleum prices. “Per the 3.60% decrease …
Read More »NSMQ 2021: Prez. Akufo-Addo Congratulates Winners
President Nana Akufo-Addo has commended Prempeh College for winning the 2021 edition of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ). The ‘Amanfuo’ were crowned the champions of the national championship after they emerged victorious over the ‘Ɔdadeɛs’ and the ‘Dzololians’ (Keta SHTS) in the final contest on Friday, November 26, …
Read More »JUST IN: Ghana Records Two New Cases Of Omicron COVID-19 Variant
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed that two cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus (Covid-19) have been recorded in Ghana on November 21. The confirmation was made by the Director General of the GHS, Dr Patrick Kumah Aboagye in Accra on Wednesday December 1. “There is the …
Read More »JUST IN: Parliament Approves 2022 Budget Statement Without The Minority
Parliament has approved the 2022 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of government presented by Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta on November 17. Today’s sitting was delayed by hours of meetings between the Majority and Minority leadership aimed at exploring how to cure what has been termed by the Majority as …
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