The National Dem­ocratic Congress (NDC) secretariat in the Volta Region has selected 54 can­didates for the role of Municipal and District Chief Executive (MCE). Among these candidates, nine are women, following a vetting process that evaluated 30 women from a total of 237 applicants who participated in the vetting. The vetting process, which spanned two … The post Volta

The Chairperson of the Committee investigating the recent chaos at the vetting of ministe­rial nominees, Mr Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, has assured that the probe is not aimed at unfairly targeting any Member of Parliament MP). Speaking at a Press Conference on Monday in Parliament House ahead of the Committee’s work, Mr Bedzrah stressed that their … The post Parliamentary

 Ten persons have filed their nominations to contest the Council of State elections in the Bono Region, Mr Ernest Opoku, the Deputy Bono Regional Director of the Electoral Commission (EC), said on Monday. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency in Sunyani, he said only the 10 contestants including a female filed after the … The post 10 contest for Bono Regional Council of State appeared

 The Greek island of Santo­rini have been told to close on Monday in response to an increase in seismic activity in recent days. Authorities have also advised against “large gatherings in en­closed spaces” across the island – a popular tourist destination known for its whitewashed buildings and blue domed churches. Tremors of up to 4.9 … The post  Santorini shuts

 Canadians have cancelled trips south of the bor­der, boycotted U.S. alcohol and other products and even booed at sporting events after U.S. President Donald Trump announced 25 per cent tariffs on most of Canada’s goods on Saturday. Though Trump had pledged to put tariffs on Canada and Mexico before taking office, the perceived act of … The post Canadians cancel trips,

Australian author­ities are scrambling to help isolated commu­nities in Queensland after a flooding emergency forced thousands of evacuations, cut power to homes and washed away sections of a vital highway. The flooding has claimed a woman’s life and caused havoc across the state’s north, with residents in Townsville, Ingham, and Cardwell among the hardest hit. … The post Queensland

 a West Africa Democracy Soli­darity (WADEM­OS) Network has appealed to ECOWAS and the Alliance of Sahelian States, to enhance negotiations and dialogue in the interest of regional co-op­eration, peace and security. The WADEMOS Network, which is a transnational Network of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) across the West African sub-region, in a statement copied to the … The post  WADEMOS

 Arsenal remain comfortably adrift of relentless Premier League leaders, Liverpool, despite a 5-1 hammering of Manchester City on Sunday but midfielder Declan Rice says there is a determination to hunt them down. Rice provided two assists as Ar­senal sent a reminder to Liverpool that they are not about to give up the chase. Liverpool are … The post Arsenal ready to hunt

Carlos Alcaraz said he has no doubt that top-ranked, Jannik Sinner, is the best player in the world on current form as the two young players continue to lay the foun­dations for an epic rivalry. Alcaraz, the 21-year-old world number three, won the French Open and Wimbledon titles last year, splitting the four Grand Slam … The post Sinner’s red-hot form gives Italian

The country’s year-on-year inflation rate dropped to 23.5 per cent in January 2025 from 23.8 per cent in De­cember 2024. This shows a disinflation of 0.3 percentage points relative to the inflation rate recorded in January 2024. On month-on-month, the rate of inflation fell to 1.7 per cent in January 2025 from 1.8 per cent … The post Inflation drops to 23.5 % in January -Government

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) says it will soon arrest and prosecute some residents of Dansoman in Accra, for alleged tampering with newly installed smart meters in the area. Consequently, the investigations department of the company had begun investigations into reports of power theft by residents of Dansoman. Addressing journalists in Accra on Friday, … The post ECG to arrest

Betwinner Ghana has emerged as one of the most popular online betting platforms, offering an extensive range of sports, events, and casino games. Whether you’re a seasoned bettor or a newcomer looking to try your luck, Betwinner provides a user-friendly experience and numerous opportunities to win. This guide will walk you through the process of … The post How to Bet on Betwinner Ghana:

President John Drama­ni Mahama has directed the Ministers of Lands and Natural Resources, Interior, and Attor­ney-General and Minister of Justice to arrest and prosecute any person or group of persons engaged in illegal mining anywhere in the country. Similarly, the government, President Mahama said has not issued any lease to anybody to mine in any … The post  Arrest,

 The Ghanaian-European Centre for Jobs, Migra­tion, and Development (GEC) has successfully conclud­ed its transformative Sprinter Project with a handover ceremo­ny for beneficiaries. The closing event marked the close of the short-term skills training initiative, which empow­ered 85 young Ghanaians with practical vocational skills in pastry making, fashion upscaling, and organic cosmetic production. In 14 days … The post Ghanaian-European

 Telecel Ghana’s chief executive, Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai, has stressed the need for the connectivity industry to lever­age Artificial Intelligence (AI) in order to enhance network efficiency and improve customer experience, but most important­ly, ensuring these advancements are sustainable. Addressing a high-level gathering of Chief Executive Officer and global leaders at the 2025 World Economic Forum … The post ‘Leverage

 A 26-year-old house help accused of pouring acid on a senior high school leaver has told the Bekwai Circuit Court that he did not know the substance was acid. Ernest Agyei said in the open court that he and Benjamin As­ante were pouring water on each other and that there were four containers around them, … The post I did not know it was acid …house help tells court appeared first

 The Tarkwa Circuit Court has sentenced a 30-year-old farmer, Kwasi Zachari, also called Halidu, to 20 years’ impris­onment in hard labour for defiling a 13-year-old girl who is deaf and dumb.  He pleaded guilty to the charge of defilement and was convicted on his own plea and handed this jail term accordingly by the court … The post Man jailed 20 years for defiling deaf, dumb girl

Consumers have been cautioned not to keep their LPG cylinders indoors as the practice is extremely danger­ous in case of leakage, the naked eye cannot see gas, hence the need to keep cylinders outside to avert fire outbreak. Head of Consumer Services at the National Petroleum Authority, NPA, Eunice Budu Nyarko, cau­tioned the public during … The post  Don’t keep LPG cylinders indoors …

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Mr John Abdulai Jinapor, on Friday inaugurated a 5-member investigative committee to oversee all procurement practic­es at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The committee members include Professor Innocent Senyo Kwasi Akwa and Georgette Emefa Fuga, who are mandated to serve as Chairman and Secretary respec­tively. The rest … The post  C’ttee

 The Minority Caucus in Parliament has rejected the suspension of three of its members following the al­tercation that erupted at the Appointments Committee sitting on Thursday. It urged the Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K. Bagbin, to exercise restraint and ensure that disciplinary measures are applied fairly and in accordance with parliamentary rules. The Caucus also … The post Minority Caucus