The High Court in Tamale has ordered all four (4) accused persons implicated in the Northern Development Authority (NDA) corruption trial by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to open their defence. The accused persons are Sumaila Abdul-Rahman, former CEO of the NDA; Stephen Yir-eru Engmen and Patrick Seidu, both Deputy Chief Executives of […] The post NDA
The Central Regional Chairman for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Richard Kofi Asiedu has brushed off the credibility of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, the Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Professor Asiedu emphasized that Chairman Wontumi’s statements do not merit serious consideration in intellectual discussions. He remarked that […] The post NDC
The High Court in Tamale has ordered all four (4) accused persons implicated in the Northern Development Authority (NDA) corruption trial by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to open their defence. The accused persons are Sumaila Abdul-Rahman, former CEO of the NDA; Stephen Yir-eru Engmen and Patrick Seidu, both Deputy Chief Executives of […] The post Court
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has addressed public concerns regarding the tax status of Ghanaians earning income abroad. The clarification centres on who qualifies as a “resident individual” for tax purposes according to the Income Tax Act 2015. Who qualifies as a Resident Taxpayer in Ghana? According to the Income Tax Act 2015 (Act 896), […] The post Ghanaians
By Prince Dankwa For many centuries, Ghanaians had grown used to being barefoot. It permitted unrestricted foot movement across Ghana’s diverse landscape, which ranges from soft sandy beaches to rugged highlands and all points in between. But we’ve become disconnected from this history in recent decades with modernization and as shoes in Western design […]
The Ashanti regional minister Simon Osei Mensah has threatened to sue the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG) management in the Ashanti region over what he described as false publication against him. He also accused the Ashanti regional branch of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) of acting without wisdom by threatening to withdraw their […] The post Ashanti
Political Strategist, Professor Kobby Mensah says flag bearer John Mahama has made a better choice by choosing Professor Jane Opoku-Agyemang as his running mate for the 2024 election. This comes on the back of the official outdooring of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flag bearer, John Mahama’s running mate, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang at the […] The post Mahama
Professor Lord Mensah, an Economist and Senior lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), says the 24-hour economy proposed policy by the flag bearer of National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama is currently the most appropriate economic policy proposal considering the state of the Ghanaian economy. John Mahama has assured that the […] The post Mahama’s
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed five coaches to lead the national teams in its efforts to enhance youth football’s developmental structures. They are Godwin Attram, Maxwell Konadu, Yaw Preko, Abdul Karim Zito, and Nurudeen Amadu. Four of these coaches have been assigned to the newly formed male national teams, U-15, U-18, U-19, and […] The post Godwin
The former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Agyenim Boateng Adjei has pleaded not guilty to fresh charges by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). This comes barely an hour after the OSP dropped charges against him and his brother-in-law Francis Kwaku Arhin in the previous charge sheet filed on […] The post Former PPA CEO pleads
By Joyce Kantam Kolamong and Patience Nawang Vaccines teach the immune systems of humans and animals how to create antibodies that protect them from diseases. Vaccines have proven to be effective, safe and reduce disease burden while increasing survival rates. For this reason, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has announced a donation […]
Board Members of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have described as unlawful and a breach of natural justice the decision by the Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC) to impose a GHC5.8m fine on them for alleged regulatory non-compliance. In a letter written by their lawyer, Yaw Acheampong Boafo on their behalf, the board members […] The post Your fines to
Yesterday, we raised serious concerns over the conduct exhibited by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei Mensah. The minister, according to starrfm.com.gh, had caused the arrest and detention of the Ashanti regional manager of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The crime of the manager was that he disconnected power to Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) […] The post Editorial:
The Ashanti regional Senior and Junior Staff Unions of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have threatened to demonstrate against the Ashanti regional minister, Mr Simon Osei-Mensah, over the arrest of the General Manager of ECG Ashanti East, Ing. Mark Wiafe. The minister ordered the arrest, following the disconnection of power supply to the Kumasi […] The post ECG staff threaten demo against A/R
Source: GNA Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, has cautioned members of the public to desist from dealing in pre-registered SIM cards since it is illegal and an offence liable for prosecution. She explained that “Dealing in this context comprises the individual, who sells the pre-registered SIM as well as the buyer or […]
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament representing the Upper West Region have expressed their profound thanks and gratitude to the Rt Hon Speaker of Parliament, Alban S. K. Bagbin, for his unwavering support to the Caucus over the last three years. In a statement issued by the leader of the caucus, Dr. Rashid […] The post Upper West NDC MPs extend gratitude
Stanbic Bank Ghana, a subsidiary of the Standard Bank Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) aimed at offering tailor-made financial solutions to members of the GMA. Speaking at the MOU signing ceremony at Stanbic Heights in Accra, Kwamina Asomaning, Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank said health is […] The post
In a collaborative effort to address the pressing healthcare needs of the nation, the Ministry of Finance (MOF), Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and Ministry of Health (MOH) have joined forces to expedite the clearance of crucial pharmaceuticals supplied through the Global Fund, from the Tema port. Amidst concerns over the delay in releasing medical supplies, […] The post MOF,
Meta has lowered the minimum age to use the popular messaging platform WhatsApp. The move, which came into effect on Thursday, reduces the age limit from 16 down to 13 in the UK and EU. It has been criticised by a number of campaign groups who have urged the company to reverse the decision. Smartphone […] The post Meta criticised after lowering WhatsApp minimum
An “inevitable” global surge in prostate cancer is coming, with a worldwide doubling of cases to 2.9 million and an 85% increase in deaths to nearly 700,000 by the year 2040, TheLancet Commission on Prostate Cancer warned this week. At a meeting of urologists in Paris, the commission said the acceleration is already underway in high-income countries such as […] The post Prostate Cancer
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