Beware! Kaneshie-Odorkor highway becoming dangerous
Portions of the Kaneshie-Odorkor highway in Accra have become dangerous, making life unbearable for motorists, pedestrians and residents along the road. This is because torrential rains have created potholes on the road, some of which have turned into pools with gutters on that stretch becoming choked. Aside from that, there is also a burst sewerage […]
170 District Assemblies cited by Auditor General for cash irregularities
170 District Assemblies have been cited by the Auditor General for cash irregularities in the sum of more than ¢33 million to the state. These include commitment of expenditure without the use of the GIFMIS, Deduction at Source for Fumigation and SIP Services not rendered, funds not accounted for, payments not properly supported with relevant […]
Politicians, stakeholders urged to show statesmanship
A non-governmental organisation (NGO) based in Tema within the greater Accra region – Abibiman Foundation has called on politicians and others in positions of influence to show statesmanship and circumspection as the country inches towards the December 7 elections. The foundation says Ghanaians must be reminded that elections were about engaging very well with electorates […]
Guinea: Vote count begins after tense election
Vote counting is underway after Guinea’s high-stakes election in which the 82-year-old President Alpha Conde is seeking a controversial third term. Sunday’s vote follows months of political unrest, where dozens of people were killed during security crackdowns on mass anti-Conde protests. Polls closed after a mostly calm day of voting, but there are already fears […]
UEW student arrested with dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp
A level 300 student of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), has been arrested by the police for allegedly possessing dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp. The police have since charged Augustus Akwasi Koranteng, 33, with possessing narcotic drugs without lawful authority contrary to the Narcotic Drugs Control, Enforcement and Sanctions Law, 236 of […]
WaterAid calls on government to increase investment in water and hygiene
WaterAid Ghana has called on the government to increase investment in the provision of clean water and hygiene to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. It noted that frequent hand washing with soap under running water was one of the effective ways of preventing COVID-19, however, in Ghana, 59 per cent of people – nearly […]
Concerned Voters Movement founder initiates campaign for re-election of Akufo-Addo, NPP MPs
Founder and President of the Concern Voters Movement (CVM) Mr. Razak Kojo Opoku has initiated a vigorous campaign trail in some parts of Accra to ensure the re-election of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The campaign, which is expected to be replicated throughout the country, is also to ensure the re-election of the New Patriotic […]
Oil refiners turn to biofuels over facing wave of closures
The shock of the coronavirus epidemic crushed global oil demand and as some producers, including BP BP.L, say it might never recover to pre-crisis levels, the need to close refineries has accelerated. The International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a recent report that by 2030 around 14% of current refining capacity in advanced economies “faces […]
Season nine of MTN Hitmaker opens with thrills
All 12 finalists in season nine of MTN hitmaker had a chance to impress fans with their first performance at this year’s show. This season’s judges which include award-winning producers Kaywa and Richie Mensah as well as female songstress Eazy. One of the impressive performers on the opening day was Kwacy Boat who certainly unlocked […]
NDC Flagbearer John Mahama starts five-day tour of Western Region today
The Presidential Candidate of the NDC, John Dramani Mahama, is beginning a five-day campaign tour of the Western Region today. A statement signed by Campaign Spokesperson, James Agyenim-Boateng said Mr. Mahama will address chiefs and people in a number of constituencies and interact with cocoa farmers, small scale miners, fishermen, fishmongers, traders, market women, Zongo […]
