The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in collaboration with Metro Edge Technologies have opened a customer call centre. The recently commissioned customer call centre of the NHIA is being operated on the Exotel call centre application facilitated through the NHIA’s partnership with Metro Edge Technologies. The centre has increased number of agents who can receive […]

Ghanaian movie producer Koby Maxwell has shared an unexpected detail about his past, revealing he spent a year as a band member for Highlife legend Kojo Antwi. Koby is a gifted bass player, singer, lyricist and composer. He has shared the stage with prestigious artistes like Nancy Wilson, Chaka Khan and Dionne Sanchez, Ziggy and […]

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has apologised to Ghanaians over the government’s attempt to amend the Road Traffic Regulations. The proposed changes would have permitted Members of Parliament (MPs) and state officials to use sirens and be exempt from speed limits. The proposed amendment ignited a public outcry, leading Bagbin to initially disclaim any […]

A driver’s mate is critically wounded after being shot by a Police officer at Danchira in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. The victim was shot without provocation by Corporal Franklin Forson at a police snap checkpoint opposite the Danchira police station. Isaac Okyere, the driver of a Kia truck registered GE […]

The vibrant and dynamic Dancehall Queen,  Aklerh is set to light up Le Shrine inside Laboma Beach with an electrifying performance on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Known for her energetic dancehall artistry and unique voice, Aklerh’s shows are always a feast for the senses, blending powerful vocals with high-energy dance routines. This performance follows a […]

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has denied allegations that former soldier Richard Jakpa was discharged from service due to misconduct. The issue came to the fore when the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lt Gen Thomas Oppong-Peprah, testified in court on Monday, following a subpoena. Before this, the Military Secretary of the GAF, Air Commodore […]

Progress made in Ghana’s banking industry post- Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) could soon be reversed due to a consistent increase in Non-Performing Loans (NPLs). The rate of bad loans has jumped from 18.7% to 24.1% as of June 2024, with only a marginal improvement in credit to the private sector. What this means is […]

The political dynamics in Ghana, much like in many other countries, are influenced by a complex interplay of economic performance, perceptions of corruption, and voter expectations. The data available illustrates significant fluctuations in the Ghanaian cedi (GHS) to US dollar (USD) exchange rate over the years, which serves as a proxy for economic stability and […]

The lawyer for Ghanaian actor, Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win has insisted on the innocence of her client in the accident that claimed the life of a three-year-old boy. According to the lawyer, as the court awaited advice from the office of the Attorney General, he was hopeful that her client would not […]

Ten state institutions including the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) owe the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) over GH¢1 billion in taxes. This was revealed during an engagement at the public accounts committee sitting on Monday, July 29, by officials of GRA. Although some of the entities are viable […]

Bakutoma Abubakar Iddi Wuni, a stalwart of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Bawku Central constituency, has announced his resignation from the party to contest the 2024 parliamentary election as an independent candidate. This decision, he stated, stems from his growing disappointment with the party and government’s handling of concerns and its recent actions […]

Our Rescue, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), that works to combat child sexual exploitation and human trafficking, has renovated an office at the Volta North Regional Police Command of the Ghana Police Service to serve as the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of the Command. Before the renovation of the dilapidated office, the Volta North Police Command had […]

Ho High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the validity of the election of John Peter Amewu Member of Parliament for Hohoe, on grounds of lack of jurisdiction. About 17,000 voters from the Santrofi, Akpafu, Likpe and Lolobi (SALL) enclave, made up of 13 communities, did not participate in the 2020 parliamentary elections and have […]

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced the recruitment of 15, 200 nurses and midwives, effective Monday, August 5, 2024. In a statement released on Friday, July 26, 2024, the MoH confirmed that the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has granted the necessary financial clearance for the recruitment process. Interested and qualified candidates are expected to […]

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has promised to construct a nursing training college in the Builsa North Municipality of the Upper East Region if given the nod to become president. “A tertiary institution in this district is something that I want to promise you as president; I will make […]

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has reaffirmed his position that the Ghanaian youth deserve an experienced and committed leader. “The youth are the future of our nation, and they deserve a leader who is experienced, ready and committed to Building Ghana We All Want Together,” the former President noted in […]

The La Traditional Council (LTC) has announced a ban on noise-making following the commencement of the annual Homowo festival in the Greater Accra Region. The ban according to the Council will come into force from August 5-30, 2024. A statement issued by the Council reminded the churches, hotels, eateries, and other businesses within the La […]

Johnnie Walker, the world’s leading Scotch Whisky brand, is making waves in the realm of environmental sustainability. With a clear vision for a greener future, the brand has embraced eco-friendly practices and invested in green initiatives to significantly reduce its carbon footprint. In a landmark move, Johnnie Walker teamed up with the Forestry Commission in […]

An $18.5 million investment made under phase I of the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) Projects has brought significant improvements to the lives of thousands of people in Northern Ghana, it has been revealed. The project, aimed at economically empowering communities and making them resilient to vulnerabilities, has completed 530 infrastructure projects […]

The Defense and Interior Committee of Parliament has summoned the Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey, and the Director General of the Ghana Prisons Service to appear before it today, Monday, July 29. The summons pertains to issues concerning the Ghana Prisons Service Barracks at Cantonments and the Ghana Prisons Service land at Roman Ridge in […]