Heavy rains cause havoc in Accra
By Seli Baisie Some parts of Accra experienced severe flooding following heavy rains on Wednesday, May 22, causing significant disruption across the city. The intense downpour, accompanied by strong winds, wreaked havoc in Teshie. Two young men narrowly avoided death when the entire roof of a building under construction collapsed, trapping them just before midday. […]
President Akufo-Addo releases full KPMG report on GRA/SML transaction
The full KPMG report of the transaction between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML) has been released by the presidency for public consumption. A statement dated May 22, 2024, signed and issued by Eugene Arhin, Director of Communications at the presidency explained that the President was “in the interest of […]
Fatimatu Abubakar visits PRINPAG; pledges support
The newly sworn-in Minister of Information, Fatimatu Abubakar, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, paid a working visit to the National Secretariat of the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG). The visit was to enable her familiarize with the challenges of private media owners and to explore avenues of mutual collaboration. In […]
Embrace digital transformation to enhance productivity and efficiency – Prez Akufo-Addo urges public sector
By Michael Kofi Kenetey The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged the workers in the public sector to embrace digital transformation to catch up with the current global digital revolution to increase productivity, efficiency and performance. The President was speaking at Kwahu-Nkwatia in the Kwahu South Municipality of the Eastern Region during the 11th […]
Division two champions Port City FC ready to make a mark in Division One League
By: Nana Kwame Bediako An impressive and industrious season to remember for Port City FC, as they held on to an impeccable run of form in the Division 2 Zone 5 middle league, going unbeaten in all 23 matches played. The resilient Port City FC will be making an appearance in the Division One league […]
Power outage: Police file injunction to restrain Yvonne Nelson, others from protesting
The Ghana Police Service has filed an application at the High Court, for an order prohibiting actress Yvonne Nelson and two others Selorm Dramani Dramado and Henry Osei Akoto from holding an intended picketing on May 25, 2024 at the Revolution Square in Accra. The intended action is to protest recent power outages in parts […]
AOMC urges dialogue to resolve tanker drivers’ strike threat
By Mabel Adorkor Annang The Association of Oil Marketing Companies (AOMC) expressed concern regarding a potential strike by the Ghana National Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union (GNPTDU) over a proposed driver remuneration framework. The AOMC acknowledged the tanker drivers’ critical role in the supply chain and their efforts to address the GNPTDU’s concerns. They highlighted unsuccessful […]
Gospel sensation KobbySalm releases captivating music video “Never Forget”
By Jeremiah Nutsugah Ghanaian gospel sensation Samuel Adjei Dartey, popularly known as KobbySalm, has released the long-awaited music video for “Never Forget,” captivating audiences with its powerful message. In collaboration with Kofi Karikari, this soul-stirring project combines powerful vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and stunning visuals to deliver a message of gratitude and faith. The music video, […]
EC says extension of voter registration deadline “not feasible”
By Jeremiah Nutsugah The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that it is “not feasible” to extend the deadline for the ongoing limited voters registration exercise. Despite technical challenges encountered during the first two days of the exercise, the Commission stated that the process has since been smooth across the country without any hindrance. The registration […]
Ghana Medical Association receives incubators and phototherapy machines
By Ewurabena Paha In a significant effort to reduce neonatal deaths in Ghana, Twellium Industrial Company Ltd. has donated eight incubators and eight phototherapy machines to the Ghana Medical Association in Accra. The donation aims to address the critical shortage of incubators and phototherapy devices in birthing centers, which are essential for saving the lives […]