VIP bus accident claims 13 lives on Kumasi-Obuasi Highway
By Vivian Akua Amoah Tragedy struck on October 14, 2024, when a VIP bus traveling from Kumasi to Enchi in the Western North Region veered off the road and plunged into a ditch near Kwapia, close to Obuasi. The devastating accident claimed the lives of 13 people, including seven males, five females, and a child, […]
Police pick up individuals in line with Mamobi skirmishes
The Police have arrested one individual following a disturbance involving supporters of the New Patriotic Party and the National Democratic Congress on Sunday in Mamobi, a suburb of Accra. A police statement indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend all identified perpetrators, and investigations into the incidents are still ongoing. What is believed to have […]
STAR-Ghana advocates national dialogue to restore confidence in EC
By Edmond Tetteh The Executive Director of STAR Ghana Foundation, Alhaji Ibrahim Tanko Amidu, is advocating for a national dialogue to deliberate on ways to restore confidence in the Electoral Commission (EC). The dialogue which he said must bring stakeholders from across the political divide and Ghanaians in general, he stated should engage in open […]
Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns against forged documents for Visa Applications
By Hannah Dadzie The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has issued a stern warning against the submission of forged or false documents for visa authentication. In a statement released on October 14, 2024, the Ministry stated that such actions are punishable under law. “The presentation of forged or fake documents is punishable under […]
COCOBOD announces record producer prices and zero-borrowing milestone in cocoa financing
By Gloria Anderson The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has highlighted the Board’s groundbreaking achievements in financing cocoa purchases and supporting farmers through record-setting producer prices. Hon. Joseph Aidoo stressed COCOBOD’s dedication to empower cocoa farmers and boost the capacity of domestic financial institutions as a cheaper […]
Small-scale mining is the cause of galamsey- CPP Running mate
By Regina Kwapong The Running Mate for Convention People’s Party, Lawyer Wayoe Ghanamannti has voiced concerns regarding the licensing of small-scale mining as a significant factor contributing to the galamsey issue in Ghana. “I keep telling people that the problem is the small-scale mining licensing regime. If you want to look for a solution to […]
EC opens updated voters register online from October 15 to 19
The Electoral Commission (EC), managers of elections in Ghana says the date for the re-exhibition of the 2024 Provisional Voter Register (PVR) is from Tuesday, October 15 to Sunday, October 19, 2024. According to the electoral management body, the re-exhibition will be done online and not the usual display of the PVR at the various […]
KIA Cocaine Scandal: Ghana Airport Company reinstates staff after investigation
By Edzorna Francis Mensah The Minister of Transport, Mr. Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, has explained that some staff of the Ghana Airport Company who were implicated in a cocaine smuggling scandal at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) have been reinstated following investigations. The Transport Minister made this statement when he appeared before the Assurance Committee of Parliament […]
Prof. Tindana underscores crucial role of vaccines in disease prevention
By Regina Kwapong A renowned Bioethics and global health expert at the University of Ghana School of Public Health, Prof. Paulina Tindana has emphasized the crucial role of vaccines in preventing diseases. She specifically noted that vaccines are developed to prevent diseases rather than cure them.” “The main focus of developing vaccines is to help […]
CPP Running Mate urges protestors to respect fundamental rights of citizens
By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah Convention People’s Party’s (CPP) running mate, Lawyer Wayne Ghanamannti, expresses concerns about the Judiciary’s role in calming tensions during demonstrations. In an interview with Maltiti Sadiya Sadick on GTV Breakfast show, he emphasized that while demonstrations are necessary, they should not infringe on others’ rights, such as blocking roads and denying […]
