The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana and the Transport Operators of Ghana have jointly announced an increase in transport fares, effective Saturday, April 13, 2024, in response to the recent surge in petroleum prices. In a statement issued on Monday, April 8, 2024, they outlined the following adjustments: a 15% increase for short-distance or intracity […] The post Two
The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) has called on the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) and the Sentuo Oil Refinery to make public the specifics of their relationship. This request comes in the wake of the alleged sale of TOR to Sentuo Oil Refinery. On Monday, April 8, ASEPA’s Executive Director, Mensah Thompson, […] The post ASEPA demands clarity
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Ernest Addison, has declared that Ghana’s economy is on an upward trajectory compared to previous years. Previously, the economy had experienced a downturn, prompting the government to seek a $3 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout. However, during his address to the Public Accounts Committee of […] The post Ghana’s
A UK-based Nigerian travel content creator and solo driver has finally reached Lagos after a 68-day journey driving from London to Nigeria. Pelumi Nubi, who announced her ambitious road trip in January, was welcomed by Nigerian officials upon her arrival at the Nigeria border with Benin on Sunday. The 28-year-old solo traveller’s arrival was broadcast […] The post Nigerian
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has signed into law an Act of Parliament which seeks to revise and consolidate all laws relating to wildlife and protected areas. The Wildlife Resources Management Act, 2024 (Act 1115), sponsored by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, was passed by Parliament on 28th July, 2023, and assented to […] The post Akufo-Addo
The Member of Parliament for Asunafo South, Eric Opoku, has asserted that the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has incurred losses since President Akufo-Addo assumed office. He attributed these losses to the poor performance of the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government, which has been in power since 2017. During an interview with Bernard Avle on the Point of View […] The post COCOBOD
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has signed into law an Act of Parliament which seeks to revise and consolidate all laws relating to wildlife and protected areas. The Wildlife Resources Management Act, 2024 (Act 1115), sponsored by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, was passed by Parliament on 28th July, 2023, and assented to […] The post Akufo-Addo
Nana Ohene Ntow, a prominent figure in Alan Kyerematen’s campaign, has lauded Kyerematen’s significant contributions to public service and leadership throughout his career. Highlighting Kyerematen’s extensive impact both within and outside politics, Ohene Ntow emphasized the former trade minister’s substantial contributions to the nation. During an interview with Selorm Adonoo on Eyewitness News on April […] The post Alan’s
A private legal practitioner and a lecturer at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) Law School, Albert Quashigah, has stated that Article 14 of the Children’s Act 1998 (ACT 560) cannot be applied to the Nungua child marriage between the 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo and Naa Okromo. The GaDangbe Traditional Council, after receiving several backlash from […] The post Nungua
The Ghana Police Service has taken swift action following a robbery incident on the Juaso-Nkawkaw highway, resulting in the arrest of one individual, with efforts underway to apprehend three other suspects. Patrol teams promptly responded to the robbery, which occurred around 0100hrs on Sunday, April 7th, 2024. As a result of the quick intervention of […] The post One arrested
The Chamber for Local Governance (ChaLoG) has thrown its support behind the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, over plans to dissolve the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources due to its perceived ineffectiveness. This announcement was made during a Special Public Lecture at the Wisconsin International University College in Accra, where […] The post ChaLoG
Duncan Amoah, the Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), has predicted that the price of fuel will soon surpass GH¢16 or GH¢17. This follows Nana Amoasi VII, the Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Security (IES), forecasting a significant rise in fuel prices in the coming weeks during an interview on […] The post Fuel price will exceed GH¢17
Nana Ohene Ntow, a prominent member of Alan Kyerematen’s Movement for Change, has declared that Ghana is currently facing a dire state of emergency. He asserts that the country’s present challenges demand urgent attention, prompting voters to seriously consider Alan Kyerematen’s proposed solutions and vote for him. His remarks follow the recent alliance forged between […] The post Nana
Dr Kwame Asah-Asante, a lecturer in Political Science at the University of Ghana, has expressed his belief that Alan Kyerematen and Dr Abu Sakara Foster, despite their efforts, will not be victorious in the upcoming December elections. Mr Kyerematen, running as an independent presidential candidate, has formed a strategic alliance with the National Interest Movement. […] The post Alan,
The Dean of the University of Ghana School of Law, Professor Raymond Atuguba, has emphasized that addressing Ghana’s current developmental and economic challenges requires a cultural approach. Speaking on cultural practices, ethics and law in the wake of the marriage between 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo and 13-year-old Naa Okromo, Professor Atuguba argued that most of Ghana’s […] The post ‘The
Professor Raymond Atuguba, Dean of the University of Ghana School of Law, has highlighted the pervasive nature of child marriages in Ghana, emphasizing that the union between 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo and 13-year-old Naa Okromo is indicative of a larger systemic issue. According to the legal professor, such marriages are not isolated incidents but rather widespread, […] The post Gborbu
The Convention Peoples Party (CPP) has expressed confidence in its ability to secure an unexpected win in the upcoming December elections. Despite recent internal disputes that have put the CPP in the news, the party’s Director of Communications, Sylvester Soprano, asserts that the party is well-prepared for this year’s elections. In an Eyewitness News interview […] The post December
A former Member of Parliament for Odododiodio, Reginald Niibi Ayi-Bonte, has stated that the media is to blame for the misunderstanding of issues around the marriage between 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo and 13-year-old Naa Okromo. NiiBi Ayi-Bonte castigated the media for what he likened to sensationalism, which he said has caused all the bad commentary about […] The post Blame
Nana Amoasi VII, the Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Security (IES), has stated that President Akufo-Addo’s directive to suspend exporting electricity to neighbouring countries is not sustainable. Samuel Atta Akyea, Chairman of the Energy Committee of Parliament, revealed on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, that President Akufo-Addo had instructed the Volta River Authority (VRA) […] The post Dumsor:
The lifeless body of a three-year-old girl was discovered without her tongue after she had been missing for three days in Dagombaline, within the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region. Children playing football in the vicinity stumbled upon the body while retrieving their ball from a building housing police officers. The body was found […] The post Asokore
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