The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) report indicates that Ghana has achieved a moderate level of labour productivity growth, with accelerated growth between 2010 and 2016 following the beginning of the extraction of oil. The country recorded annual labour productivity that is higher than the average for lower–middle-income countries, but lower than that of a higher-middle-income […] The post Ghana

Officers of the Ghana Immigration Service stationed at the Akanu Sector Command, with the support of some officers of the Ghana Revenue Authority-Customs Division, intercepted a truck loaded with smuggled cocoa beans. The Officers acted on intelligence and waylaid the truck driven by one Ibrahim Fatawu. There were 1,115 gallons stuffed with cocoa beans found […] The post Editorial: Cocoa

The Contractor working on the 23km Takoradi-Agona Nkwanta dual carriage road, JUSTMOH Construction has assured the public that the main Apremdo Bridge, which is currently under construction, would be opened to traffic by the middle of March, this year, to ease traffic congestion on the corridor. For now, traffic on the road from the main […] The post JUSTMOH eases traffic congestion on Apremdo-Apowa

The Ghana Journalist Association (GJA), Western region branch, has held a public forum that brought together key stakeholders to brainstorm on the development agenda for the region. Dubbed – “Western Region Development Dialogue”, the initiative brought together Chiefs, Businessmen, Members of Parliament (MPs) and Assembly Members amongst others to brainstorm on the way forward for […] The post GJA,

The Nigerian senate has begun a two-day public hearing on proposed tax reform bills, bringing together key stakeholders from the nation’s economic and financial sectors. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa, assured that the process would be transparent and guided by national interest. Musa stressed that the hearing aims to review […] The post Senate begins public hearing

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has mandated all commands of the Nigeria Police Force to implement a comprehensive action plan aimed at reducing crime rates by 50% in 2025. He gave this charge at the opening of the 5th edition of the Annual Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers in Abeokuta, Ogun […] The post IGP Tasks Police Commands To Reduce Crime By 50% appeared

Nationwide premium motor spirit (petrol) scarcity looms in Nigeria as the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, on Monday gave a seven-day ultimatum to withdraw services across the country over the non-payment of bridging claims amounting to N100 billion. The Chairman of the IPMAN Depot Chairmen Forum, Yahaya Alhasan, disclosed this during a press […] The post Nationwide

Looking for a natural or alternative treatment for your cold or flu symptoms? Here are tips that may help relieve your symptoms. Know When Not to Treat Symptoms Believe it or not, those annoying symptoms you’re feeling are part of the natural healing process—evidence that the immune system is battling illness. For instance, a fever […] The post Natural Treatment Tips for Colds and Flu appeared

The idea of moving towards a 9th Pan-African Congress in Lomé, Togo, was imposed on Africa for a number of reasons. This includes the need put an end to the paradox between the desire clearly expressed at institutional and national levels by the African Union to involve the diasporas more deeply in the work of […] The post Feature:

Barcelona, Atletico Madridin standout Copa del Rey semis There will be a standout Copa del Rey semi-final first leg on Tuesday evening, with Barcelona welcoming La Liga title rivals Atletico Madrid to their temporary home. Barcelona are the most successful side in the history of the Copa del Rey, lifting the trophy on 31 occasions, while Atletico are 10-time winners, with the capital […] The post Today’s

A joint operation by the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has led to the interception of 1,115 gallons of smuggled cocoa beans at the Ave-Havi border near Togo. The illegal consignment was being transported in a truck with registration number AS 2103-W, driven by Ibrahim Fatawu. The cocoa beans had […] The post COCOBOD, GRA Intercept 1,115 Gallons

Four students of Accra Academy Senior High School have been charged before the Dansoman Circuit Court with multiple offenses, including conspiracy, abetment of crime, assault, and threats of harm. The charges stem from a viral video allegedly showing the accused students assaulting their junior colleagues. Among the accused, only Richard Ninson, 21, is an adult. […] The post Viral video: Accra Academy

Four students of Accra Academy Senior High School have been charged before the Dansoman Circuit Court with multiple offenses, including conspiracy, abetment of crime, assault, and threats of harm. The charges stem from a viral video allegedly showing the accused students assaulting their junior colleagues. Among the accused, only Richard Ninson, 21, is an adult. […] The post Accra Academy

An Accra-based legal practitioner, Andrew Appiah-Danquah Esq., has waded into the banking sector crisis with a post-mortem of convicted Ato Essien’s Capital Bank, which fell under the previous Akufo-Addo administration. According to the legal brain, the calamity that befell Capital Bank was “the destruction of a Ghanaian success story” and not merely the collapse of […] The post The

The Acting Chief Executive of the Volta River Authority (VRA), Ing. Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo has called upon staff to boost their efforts, demonstrate renewed vigor, determination, and dedication to bolster electricity production in order to accelerate national development. Ing. Obeng-Kenzo made this call during visits to various VRA work stations, following his appointment by President […] The post Acting

Nana Serwaa Bruwaa II, Queenmother of Akrokerri Sub Divisional Council Area in the Adansi North District of Ashanti Region, has been honoured by Crusaders of Change for Environmental Sustainability in Africa (CCfESA), an organisation which seeks to protect our ecosystems and natural environment. It is in recognition of her “courageous leadership, innovative approach and selfless […] The post Akrokerri

The Acting Director-General (DG) of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Brigadier General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono, has called on employees to uphold discipline, fairness and teamwork to enhance the Authority’s growth and efficiency. Speaking at a staff durbar organised to officially welcome him, Brigadier General Tanye-Kulonoemphasised the need for punctuality, commitment and collaboration among […] The post Uphold

On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Parliament’s Appointments Committee vetted the Minister-designate for Defence, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah. Read the questions and answers below. The nominee took the oath that the evidence he would give before the committee touching the matter in issue shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. […] The post Appointments

Madam Josephine Afriyie, a United Kingdom-based businesswoman has been enstooled as the Krontihemaa at Techimantia-Subriso in the Tano South Municipality of the Ahafo region of Ghana. The new Krontihemaa, who answers to the stool name of Nana Hemaa Abena Afriyie, is the first female to occupy the stool after all the necessary customary rites had […] The post Techimantia-Dubriso gets new Krontihemaa

The Nigerian community at the Central Business District of Kumasi is aghast over the death of a Nigerian national who was stabbed to death during an altercation. They are demanding justice for their deceased colleague, who has been identified as Loverboy, a mobile phone accessories hawker. His attacker, also a hawker, sells kitchen wares and […] The post Nigerian Community in Kumasi