Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Board Chairman of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform the nation’s troubled power sector in a bold move that could reshape Ghana’s energy landscape. Speaking at his inaugural ceremony on Wednesday, Afenyo-Markin, who also serves as the MP for Effutu and Majority Leader in Parliament, […] The post ECG’s

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The 2nd Deputy Speaker of Parliament Andrew Asiamah Amoako has eulogised the Inspector-General of Police Dr George Akuffo Dampare for his innovation and effective leadership of the Ghana Police Service. According to him, the IGP and the current Police management board have held the country together in furtherance of its democratic credentials. Speaking at a […] The post ‘Your

The Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Kenneth Kwabena Agyei Kuranchie, Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Searchlight Newspaper, challenging the constitutionality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). Mr. Kuranchie had previously filed a case against the Attorney General (AG) and the OSP, seeking a Supreme Court ruling to declare the OSP unconstitutional. […] The post Supreme

Kenyan police have banned protests in the centre of the capital, Nairobi, and surrounding areas “until further notice”, citing their leaderless nature that has made it difficult to enforce safety. It comes after a month of anti-government protests in which scores of people have been killed. More protests are planned for Thursday. Nairobi city centre […] The post Kenya police ban

A mason, said to be in his early forties, has died in Sewua in the Ashanti region after a two-story building he was working on collapsed on him. The mason, identified as Kwaku Gyemfi, who was the lead constructor at the site, was working with his assistant, believed to be eighteen years old. According to […] The post Ashanti region: Mason killed as building

Fans of iconic Ghanaian musician Diana Antwi Hamilton are currently feasting on the video of her latest song, ‘Onwanwani (Wonder Working God)”. The video which was released on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, is already amassing crazy numbers with viewers enjoying the live performance of Diana Antwi Hamilton. Onwanwani is a melodic tune in which Diana […] The post Diana Hamilton

The Member of Parliament for Wa Central, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has reiterated his calls for the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators behind the recent killings in Wa. Dr. Pelpuo emphasized the urgent need to stop the perpetrators from causing further harm to residents, condemning the gruesome murders that have instilled fear in the community. […] The post Rashid

A Junior High School student has lost his life during the Wulensi Fire Festival in the Nunumba South District of the Northern Region. The deceased, whose identity has not been disclosed, died instantly after a musket he attempted to fire exploded. The incident occurred when the student fired the musket into a gutter, causing it […] The post Northern Region: JHS

The Ghana Publishing Company Limited (GPCL) has inaugurated its first regional office in Kumasi. The event marked a pivotal moment in GPCL’s history, underscoring its commitment to decentralizing its operations and enhancing accessibility to essential publishing services across the nation. The grand opening was graced by the Minister for Information, Fatimatu Abubakar, who served as […] The post Ghana

Community members in the North Tongu district of the Volta Region have arrested a suspect in connection to the murder of an animal herder in Alabota, near Dorfor. The suspect has been handed over to the police command in the area. The victim, a Fulani cattle herder, reportedly confronted the suspect over the unjustified killing […] The post North Tongu: Man arrested

Professor Kingsley Nyarko, the Deputy Minister of Education, has called on the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to enhance its efforts in regulating the use of doctoral titles in the country. Prof. Nyarko expressed concern that the unregulated conferment and use of honorary doctoral degrees could undermine the true essence of academic achievement in Ghana. […] The post Regulate

An International Research and data firm, Fitch Solutions, has predicted a win for John Mahama and the NDC in the 2024 general elections in December. The London-based firm which has been consistent with its forecast since last year argues that 54% of respondents surveyed tipped the former president as the winner in the upcoming presidential […] The post NDC in a strong

Interior Minister, Henry Quartey has vowed to ensure the arrest and prosecution of persons who use social media to incite violence and chaos in the country ahead of the December polls.  According to the former Greater Accra Regional Minister, the False Publication Act will be fully enforced this year.  Speaking at the commissioning of a […] The post Election

The Volta Regional Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed disappointment in attempts by the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) to confer an honorary doctorate degree on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The group has called on UHAS to desist from proceeding with the conferment, urging the Vice Chancellor to […] The post Don’t

Argentina won the Copa America, but lost the respect of many with the manner of their celebration. Midfielder Enzo Fernandez faces disciplinary proceedings at Chelsea after posting a video on social media that the French Football Federation said included alleged “racist and discriminatory language”. Fifa is also investigating the video, in which several members of […] The post ‘Argentina

Donald Trump’s vice-presidential pick JD Vance vowed in a primetime speech to fight for working-class Americans that he argued had been “cast aside and forgotten” by the Democrats. Introducing himself to millions of Americans watching on TV at home, the Ohio senator channelled his humble roots in the Midwest as he assailed “career politicians” like […] The post Trump

The latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service indicates that the Producer Price Inflation rate for June 2024 has increased to 25.9%, higher than the 23.6% recorded in May 2024. This rate indicates that between June 2023 and June 2024, the rate increased by 25.9 per cent. The increase represents a 2.5 percentage point surge […] The post Producer Price Inflation

President Akufo-Addo has announced that the government’s Agenda 111 Hospital Projects will create approximately 67,000 jobs upon completion. Highlighting the significance of the project, President Akufo-Addo emphasized that each hospital, capable of employing over 100 people, marks Agenda 111 as a transformative initiative. During the commissioning of the Adansi North Hospital in Fomena, Ashanti Region, […] The post Agenda

The People’s National Convention (PNC) has appealed to the Electoral Commission (EC) to withhold the final certificate for the registration of the People’s National Party (PNP). In a statement issued to the EC on July 16, the PNC’s solicitors expressed concerns that the name PNP, being the predecessor party that gave rise to the PNC, […] The post Election