Chinese mining company, Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited, a subsidiary of Shandong Gold, has announced plans to construct an airport in northern Ghana’s Upper East Region. The airport will serve the region and support the company’s gold mining operations. Initially, Cardinal Namdini had proposed building an airstrip exclusively for its own …
Read More »Nandom Naa Professor Edmund Nminyem Delle, Chiir VIII Pays Tribute to Former First Lady Theresa Kufuor, Acknowledges Her Lifetime Dedication to Ghana and God
Former First Lady Theresa Kufuor, who recently passed away on October 1, has been praised by the Paramount Chief of the Nandom Traditional Area, Naa Professor Edmund Nminyem Delle, Chiir VIII. He described her as a devoted mother who dedicated her life to both Ghana and God. Naa Prof. Delle …
Read More »22-year-old John Allister Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Theft, Murder Charge Pending
Convicted Thief to Face Murder Charge After Employer’s Death 22-year-old John Allister, previously convicted of theft, is set to face a murder charge following the death of his employer at Sokoban-Apaaso. Allister, who admitted guilt in the theft case involving an amount of GH¢167,660 and a mobile phone stolen …
Read More »Funding Delay Hinders Marking and Release of WASSCE, BECE Results by WAEC
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has revealed that it is eagerly awaiting the release of funds from the government to facilitate the marking and timely release of results for this year’s West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE). Mr. John K. …
Read More »Former Majority Leader Felix Owusu-Adjapong Passes Away at 79
Former Majority Leader of Parliament, Felix Owusu-Adjapong, has sadly passed away at the age of 79. This sad news was confirmed by Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, through his social media platform. In his message, Annoh-Dompreh paid tribute to the late Mr. Owusu-Adjapong and offered his heartfelt condolences to …
Read More »Kurt Okraku Re-elected as GFA President by Endorsement
Kurt Okraku has achieved a resounding re-election victory, securing his position as President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for a second term. The election took place in Tamale, Northern Region, on October 5, 2023, at the Global Dream Hotel. In an uncontested race, Okraku garnered an impressive 117 …
Read More »BoG doesn’t plant maize or plantain to determine food inflation- Akosua Manu
Akosua Manu, the Deputy Chief Executive of the National Youth Authority, has argued that the recent Occupy Bank of Ghana protest, which called for the resignation of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor and his deputies, was misguided. According to Manu, the central bank is not responsible for growing food …
Read More »I Won’t Resign: Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison to NDC
In the wake of the “OccupyBoG” demonstration organized by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) minority members on October 3rd, Dr. Ernest Addison, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has firmly stated that he will not resign from his position. The protest was called to demand his resignation over …
Read More »Ghana Cocoa Board CEO Defends Cocoa Pricing Process Amid Criticism
Joseph Boahen Aidoo, the CEO of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has responded to critics regarding the cocoa pricing in Ghana. He emphasized that the pricing process undergoes extensive consultations and assessments before a final price is determined. On September 9, 2023, the Ghanaian government announced a new …
Read More »NDC Launches Operation ‘Agenda 25 Seats’ in Greater Accra Region
The Greater Accra regional branch of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled its latest initiative, called “Agenda Win Twenty-Five Seats,” as part of its preparations for the upcoming 2024 general elections. The party aims to secure an additional five parliamentary seats from the fourteen orphan constituencies in …
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