To hear the government tell it, its “flagship” Free Senior High School (FSHS) programme has been so successful that it must be protected through legislation before the December 2024 elections to prevent “evil” John Mahama from messing it up if he should return to power in 2025.  At least one government official believes this hype […] The post Nii

The managing Director of Citi FM and Channel One TV Samuel Attah-Mensah was the special guest on Channel One TV’s flagship entertainment and Lifestyle show Upside Down on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Unlike the first part of the interview where he discussed his experiences during secondary school, this part focuses more on his success. Some […] The post UPSIDE

Trade and Industry Minister K.T. Hammond has asserted that attempts to block the Legislative Instrument (L.I.) aimed at regulating cement pricing in the country will not succeed. The L.I. was laid in Parliament on Tuesday, July 9, by the Minister of Trade and Industry, K.T. Hammond, but it has since faced strong opposition from cement […] The post Attempts to block

A 12-year-old girl in Tennessee has been charged with murder, accused of smothering her 8-year-old cousin as the younger girl slept. A relative said they had been arguing over an iPhone. A security camera recorded the killing inside the bedroom they shared on July 15 in Humboldt, Tennessee, the county prosecutor said. The recording shows […] The post 12-year-old

The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana has suspended a planned 15% increment in transport fares which was to take effect on Monday, July 22, 2024. The planned 15% hike in transport fares by the concerned Drivers Association of Ghana was attributed to the rising cost of fuel and other essentials such as spare parts for […] The post Concerned Drivers Association

Democrats are seeing a flood of grassroots donations and big donors reaching out after President Biden dropped out of the presidential race Sunday afternoon in a stunning move. He said it was in the best interest of the Democratic Party and the nation. In an hour after Biden released his bombshell announcement, Democrats brought in […] The post Democrats flooded

Dozens of Dek-Nock Investments Limited customers are distressed about the status of their deposits following the company’s abrupt closure on Friday, July 19, 2024. The shutdown was executed by a joint operation by the Bank of Ghana and the Ghana Police Service due to the company’s unlicensed operations. A statement from the Bank of Ghana […] The post Dek-Nock

A graduate of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has filed an interim injunction to halt the extension of Professor Akosua Dickson’s term as the university’s Vice-Chancellor. On June 20, 2024, KNUST formally declared the reappointment of Prof. (Mrs.) Dickson as Vice-Chancellor for an additional term. During its 282nd routine meeting, the […] The post KNUST

The King of the Gonja kingdom, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Soale Jewu Soale, has banned the Member of Parliament for Damongo and Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Samuel Abu Jinapor, from visiting any palace in Gonjaland. This comes after the youth of Gonjaland staged a protest against the MP, accusing him of disrespecting authorities. In a video […] The post Yagbonwura

United States (US) President Joe Biden has announced plans to withdraw from the presidential elections. Mr Biden in a statement issued on Sunday July 21 indicated that “while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down […] The post Joe Biden quits 2024 presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris

Seven firefighters are currently receiving medical attention at St. Dominic Catholic Hospital in Akwatia and the Kade Government Hospital, following a vehicular accident at Adankrono. The accident occurred while they were en route to an emergency at Otwenkwanta. The fire department received an emergency call at approximately 08:37 hours Sunday morning, reporting a fuel tanker […] The post E/R:

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has agreed with Senegal and Gambia to facilitate the importation of petroleum products from Ghana to these countries. This adds to the list of existing partners, including Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Togo. In 2023, Ghana re-exported and transited 385,154,100 litres of petroleum products to its neighbouring countries. […] The post NPA

Bangladesh’s top court has scrapped most of the quotas on government jobs that had sparked violent clashes across the country that have killed more than 100 people. A third of public sector jobs had been reserved for the relatives of veterans from the country’s war for independence from Pakistan in 1971. But now the court […] The post Bangladesh court scraps job

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has made a compelling call for the empowerment of women and youth to build resilient and prosperous societies. He emphasised the crucial role of women and youth in the national development. President Akufo-Addo stated that their empowerment is not just a matter of social justice but also a significant factor […] The post BADEA:

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has emphasised the need for stronger partnerships and the utilisation of shared strengths between Africa and the Arab world. He believes this is the key to tackling a variety of complex challenges, which include economic uncertainties, geopolitical tension, climate change impacts, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the 50th […] The post Africa-Arab

Despite the growing trend toward digital banking, nearly half (47%) of banking customers still prefer traditional methods. This is according to the 2024 PwC Ghana Banking Survey Report. On the other hand, 53% of customers now favour digital banking, using phones, laptops, and tablets for their transactions. The survey indicates that bank mobile apps are […] The post Nearly

The Director of Communications of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has clarified that the BoG worked closely with GN Bank during its liquidity challenges. According to him, the Central Bank also worked with GN Bank after its request to be reclassified as a Savings and Loans company. According to him, the revocation of GN Savings […] The post Revocation

Ibrahim Mahama, CEO of Engineers & Planners Ltd, has gifted the Liberia Airport Authority in Monrovia 20 police vehicles and three power generators (1,200 KVA). This generous donation was made in the presence of Liberia’s President, Joseph Boakai, and Vice President, Jeremiah Koung. Mr. Mahama, during his speech at the presentation, expressed his deep connection […] The post Ibrahim

Promasidor Ghana has donated GH¢489,900 to the National Cardiothoracic Centre (NCTC) at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to fund 10 patients needing life-saving surgery along with essential medical equipment to the Kaneshie Polyclinic in Accra. This gesture marks the company’s 25th anniversary and is part of its social responsibility agenda aimed at supporting Ghanaians. The organisation […] The post Promasidor

Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama says his administration if elected will establish the National Apprenticeship Scheme to address the rate of unemployment in Ghana. Speaking at a mammoth rally to introduce all parliamentary candidates in the Greater Accra region, Mr Mahama highlighted three thematic policies he believes will change […] The post NDC