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Police arrest suspect in Ahmed Suale’s murder
Posted on with No CommentThe Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale. The suspect, identified as Daniel Owusu Koranteng, also known as Akwasi Amakye, is a close friend of the deceased and has been … Read more →
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‘We’ll reduce fares if fuel drops to ¢12 per litre’ – GPRTU assures commuters
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has assured the public that transport fares will be reduced if fuel prices drop to around ¢12 per litre. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, March 18, the Deputy Public Relations … Read more →
Your training doesn’t make you soldiers – Naval officer tells River Guards
Posted on | CommentCommodore Emmanuel Ayesu Kwafo, Flag Officer Commanding the Western Naval Command, has urged the newly recruited 460 River Guards to focus on their mandate and responsibilities. These personnel are set to undergo one month spercialised training at the Ghana Navy … Read more →
Adwoa Safo opens up on NPP mistreatment, justifies stance against E-Levy
Posted on | CommentFormer Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has opened up about the alleged maltreatment she endured from her own party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), during her last two years in Parliament. In an interview with Asempa … Read more →
Truth prevails: Anas celebrates US court victory against Kennedy Agyapong for defamation
Posted on | CommentInvestigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has expressed a deep sense of vindication after securing a significant legal victory in the Essex County Superior Court in New Jersey, USA. The court delivered a unanimous verdict, holding Kennedy Agyapong, a former Ghanaian … Read more →
Ashanti Region set to become power generation hub – Jinapor
Posted on | CommentThe Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has revealed that the Ashanti Region is poised to become a significant hub for power generation, with several key energy projects set to deliver an estimated 700 megawatts of electricity … Read more →
Voice of America staff put on leave
Posted on | CommentThe Voice of America may not live up to its ambitious name for much longer. Michael Abramowitz, the director of VOA, said in a Facebook post on Saturday that he was placed on leave, along with “virtually the entire staff” … Read more →
Aggrey Memorial students sleeping in hallways
Posted on | CommentSTUDENTS of Aggrey Memorial A.M.E. Zion School have raised concerns about the congestion in dormitories and called for urgent infrastructural support. Reiterating the call, the Girls’ Prefect of the school, Maame Doku Blay, lamented the severe congestion in the boarding … Read more →
Drivers’ union announces 20% fare increase over rising costs
Posted on | CommentThe Alliance of Drivers Ghana has announced a 20 percent increase in transport fares, effective Monday, March 17, citing rising fuel prices, escalating engine oil costs, and the increasing prices of vehicle spare parts. Speaking to Citi News, the group’s … Read more →
Ashanti Region records 1000 maternal deaths between 2020 and 2024
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Health Service (GHS) has revealed that between 2020 and 2024, a total of 1,000 women lost their lives while giving birth in the Ashanti Region. This figure underscores the persistent challenge of maternal mortality in the region, despite … Read more →
‘Hunger and anger defeated NPP as Otumfuo’s warning was unheeded’ – Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu
Posted on | CommentFormer Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has recalled an unheeded warning from the Ashanti overlord, which was a contributory factor to the New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s abysmal showing in the 2024 elections. He told Nhyira FM that a significant warning had … Read more →
Fire guts 3 female dormitories of Labone Senior High School
Posted on | CommentThree girls’ dormitories of Labone Secondary School in Accra caught fire on Sunday, March 16, 2025. The incident is said to have occurred in the afternoon around 1 pm. No casualties were recorded. Student mattresses, chop boxes, learning materials, and … Read more →
Rev. Kusi Boateng dismisses reports of his arrest; denies allegations of misusing Cathedral funds
Posted on | CommentA prominent member of the National Cathedral Board of Trustees and founder of Power Chapel in Kumasi has refuted claims that he has been arrested or embezzled project funds intended for the National Cathedral. Rev. Boateng addressed his congregation in a video during … Read more →
94 Ghanaians deported from US in 2024 – Ablakwa
Posted on | CommentThe Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that 94 Ghanaians were deported from the United States in 2024 as part of the US government’s intensified immigration crackdown. Addressing Parliament on Thursday, March 13, 2025, Mr Ablakwa stated … Read more →
50 Ghanaians to be deported from U.S. by mid-2025 — Ablakwa
Posted on | CommentMinister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed that 50 out of 150 Ghanaians currently detained in the United States have received final deportation orders and are expected to be repatriated by mid-2025. Addressing Parliament on Thursday, March 13, … Read more →
Mfantsiman Girls to host 65th Speech & Prize-Giving Day
Posted on | CommentMfantsiman Girls Senior High School is set to host the 65th Speech and Prize-Giving Day and Homecoming from March 14 to 16 at Saltpond in the Central Region. This year’s speech and prize-giving day is being hosted by the 2000-year … Read more →
Ghana likely to miss IMF structural benchmarks – Ato Forson
Posted on | CommentThe Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has stated that the country is likely to miss out on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) structural benchmarks due December 2024. He further added that this would be assessed by the staff … Read more →
COP Yohunu is new Inspector-General of Police
Posted on | CommentPresident John Dramani Mahama, in accordance with Articles 91 and 202 of the 1992 Constitution and after consultations with the Council of State, has appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP). COP … Read more →
BoG, ECG, and COCOBOD in massive financial distress – Finance Minister
Posted on | CommentFinance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says the Bank of Ghana (BoG) currently holds a negative equity of GHS55 billion. This significant financial challenge was inherited from the previous administration, and it underscores the need for immediate government intervention to … Read more →
About $800m worth of fuel needed to power thermal plants – Jinapor
Posted on | CommentEnergy and Green Transition Minister John Jinapor has revealed that the government is projected to spend over $800 million on liquid fuel in 2025 to power the country’s thermal plants. According to the minister, this level of expenditure is unsustainable … Read more →
38% of Ghanaians rely on family and friends for financial support every month – Report
Posted on | CommentThe 2024 Financial Services Monitor published by Old Mutual has revealed that 38 percent of Ghanaians rely on family and friends for financial support, either locally or abroad to complement their monthly income. By this, every four out of ten … Read more →
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