Kikibee’s death: Girlfriend discharged by court
Mam Yandey Joof, who is standing trial over the death of Benett Agyekum Adomah alias Kikibee, has been discharged by the Madina District Court. Joof, a hotelier and girlfriend of the deceased and owner of Kikibee Restaurant, was discharged by the court following the advice of the Office of the Attorney General. Prosecution told the […]
EC debunks Minority’s claim of missing BVD machines
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s electoral management body, the Electoral Commission (EC), says none of its Biometric Verification Devices (BVD) are missing, contrary to claims made by the leader of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) minority caucus in Parliament Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson. According to the electoral management body, all its BDVs are intact […]
Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez divorce is official
The divorce between US singer Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez is now official, after nearly three years of marriage. A Los Angeles Superior Court judgment on Tuesday finalised the split between the 30-year-old pop star and the 28-year-old real estate broker. Under their settlement, Grande will make a one-time payment of $1.25m (£980,000) to Mr […]
2024 polls will be exceptional– EC assures Ghanaians
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Electoral Commission (EC) says it is well prepared and battle-ready for upcoming general elections slated for December, 7. 2024. According to the Deputy Chairperson of the Commission in Charge of Corporate Services, Dr. Bossman Asare, the 2024 polls will be exceptional. Saying, the electoral management body is fully ready to organize […]
Bonsukrom: Residents debunk GAF helicopter emergency landing claim
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Some residents of the Bonsukrom community in the Ahanta West Municipality in the Western region who witnessed a helicopter crash landing have debunked claims by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) that the helicopter had an emergency landing and not crashed landed as it was reported. According to eyewitnesses the Ghana Air Force […]
Internet disruptions: MNOs mull compensation for disrupted internet services
By: Gloria Amoh The National Communications Authority (NCA) has highlighted the difficulty in determining the cause of recent cuts in undersea fibre optic cables, crucial for internet connectivity in the country. The Director General of the National Communications Authority(NCA), Dr. Joe Anokye has hinted of plans by Mobile Network Operators(MNO) to offer compensation to subscribers […]
George Darko: Ghana loses another Highlife music icon
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Nana George Darko, a Ghanaian musician legend described as the King of Burger Highlife and Tufuhene of Akropong, is reported dead. This sad news happened on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. The cause of the death of the ‘Akoo te Brofo’ hitmaker is currently unknown. Nana George Darko gained immense popularity in the […]
Ghana’s economy saw most growth in mining and quarrying sectors in 2023
Ghana’s economy grew 2.9% year-on-year in 2023, compared with a growth rate of 3.1% the previous year. The rate is more than the 1.5 percent projected by the Ministry of Finance and slower than the 2023 figure. Growth for both the fourth quarter and the whole of 2023 was underpinned by services which contracted by […]
Three teacher unions declare nationwide strike
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Three teacher unions, namely the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT), have declared a nationwide strike effective Wednesday, March 20, 2024. According to the executives of the three teacher unions, their decision to embark on a nationwide strike […]
Dr. Bawumia engages with Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, emphasises private sector gains
By Mercy Darko The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has engaged members of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry to share his vision with the Association. Dr Bawumia said Ghana has the potential to become the foremost country in the world if the private sector is equipped to play […]
