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Ghanaians vote military as most trusted institution
Posted on with No CommentIn a surprising turn of events, the Ghana Armed Forces have emerged as one of the most trusted institutions in Ghana, according to a recent Afrobarometer report. This development is a testament to the military’s efforts to win the hearts … Read more →
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PURC announces reduction in electricity tariff for residential consumer
Posted on | CommentIn its first-quarter tariff review decision, the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a marginal reduction in electricity tariffs for residential consumers. However, there will be no change in prices paid by lifeline consumers and residential consumers within the … Read more →
Ghana marks 76th anniversary of the 28th February Christianburg Crossroad Shooting
Posted on | CommentToday, February 28th, marks the 76th anniversary of the Christianburg Crossroad Shooting in Ghana.Every year, the colonial police killed three ex-servicemen, Sergeant Adjetey, Cpl Attipoe, and Private Odartey Lamptey, in 1948 while they were en route to Osu Castle to … Read more →
DISTURBING PHOTOS: School bus involved in accident in Takoradi
Posted on | CommentA school bus of St Paul’s Educational Centre in Takoradi carrying about 45 pupils crashed on the Apollo Road on Tuesday, February 27, at about 3:00 PM after school hours. A few of the pupils sustained minor injuries and were … Read more →
BoG revises balance, transaction limits of mobile money wallets upwards
Posted on | CommentThe Bank of Ghana (BoG) has revised the balance and transaction limits of customers’ mobile money wallets upward, effective March 1, 2024. A statement from the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications pointed out that the development is in line with increasing … Read more →
Ofori-Atta’s exit from Finance Ministry won’t affect IMF deal – Prez. Akufo-Addo
Posted on | CommentPresident Akufo-Addo has assured that the reshuffle of Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta will not disrupt Ghana’s ongoing bailout package implementation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Speaking during his State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Tuesday, February 27, … Read more →
SONA: PTC interchange to be completed as funding goes under GoG
Posted on | CommentPresident Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo has assured Ghanaians, particularly the people in the Sekondi-Takoradi that the much talked about PTC Interchange will be completed. The Three-tier interchange the first in the Western Region being constructed by Sino Hydro Construction has … Read more →
Trump appeals fraud case as $112,000-a-day interest accrues
Posted on | Commentew York judge’s ruling that he must pay $454m (£360m) in penalties and interest in a civil fraud case. This month’s judgement was $355 million, but the amount has soared with interest, which will keep accruing by at least $112,000 … Read more →
Takoradi Technical University admits 7,244 junior members of faculty
Posted on | CommentOut of the 9, 436 students admitted for the 2023–2024 academic year, about 7, 244 students have reported to Takoradi Technical University (TTU) to pursue various programmes. In the year under review, the institution received 10,061 applications for its Master’s, … Read more →
Air Force man sets himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in Washington DC
Posted on | CommentA member of the US Air Force is in a critical condition after setting himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington. Officers from the US Secret Service extinguished the flames before the man was taken to … Read more →
Over 5.7 million students have benefited from Free SHS programme to date – Africa Education Watch
Posted on | CommentThe Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch) has revealed that the government’s flagship programme, the free senior high school (Free SHS) policy, has benefited over 5.7 million Ghanaian students since its inception in September 2017. According to the education think tank, the … Read more →
University of Ghana revises plagiarism policy to include AI
Posted on | CommentThe University of Ghana has amended its academic integrity framework, particularly in its approach to plagiarism. A notice signed by the registrar, Emelia Agyei Mensah and dated February 26, 2024, revealed that the University Council and the Academic Board have … Read more →
Burkina Faso: At least 15 dead in Catholic church attack
Posted on | CommentAt least 15 people have been killed and two others injured following an attack on a Catholic church in north-eastern Burkina Faso on Sunday. It took place during Sunday worship in Essakane village in Oudalan province – close to the … Read more →
Nakeeyat Dramani Sam unveiled as Ambassador for 4R+ Climate Change Project
Posted on | CommentCorpnation Foundation has launched its 4R+ project, dedicated to fostering a climate-friendly nation with child star, Nakeeyat Dramani Sam as the ambassador. Mr. Saviour Kwaku Adzika, the Founder of Corpnation Foundation, expressed enthusiasm about Nakeeyat’s appointment, citing her current … Read more →
Prices of foodstuff to remain high until June 2024 – GAWU
Posted on | CommentThe General Agriculture Workers Union (GAWU) is forecasting that prices of foodstuff would remain high until June when the harvesting of food would begin. This is coming after food inflation fell consecutively for the last six months to 27.1% in … Read more →
GH¢1.19 billion generated from E-levy in 2023 – John Kumah
Posted on | CommentDeputy Minister of Finance, Dr. John Kumah, has disclosed that the government collected a total of GH¢1.19 billion in revenue from the E-levy for the year 2023. From this sum, the government allocated funds to its YouStart Program, the Ghana … Read more →
Weather in Ghana expected to be hotter – GMet
Posted on | CommentIn a recent alert from the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet), people living in Ghana were urged to prepare for scorching weather conditions as temperatures are set to rise significantly in the coming days. GMet forecasts a surge in temperatures across … Read more →
Sexy dondon killed J.B Danquah Adu – Investigator to Court
Posted on | CommentIt has emerged that the prime suspect in the murder of the MP for Abuakwa North, JB Danquah Adu, Daniel Asiedu, aka Sexy Dondon, killed the slain Member of Parliament.Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Retired Daniel Nkrumah, an investigator, confirmed … Read more →
“I will soon visit ports to weed out corrupt activities” – Finance Minister
Posted on | CommentFinance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has hinted of visiting some ports across the country soon to weed out corrupt activities. This comes after several reports of corrupt activities of some ports officials. Dr Amin Adam indicated that he has … Read more →
Ghana and 27 developing countries remain stuck in debt trap – World Bank
Posted on | CommentThe World Bank has disclosed that 28 developing economies including Ghana with – the weakest credit ratings – remain stuck in a debt trap with no hope of escape anytime soon. According to the Bretton Wood institution, their average debt-to-Gross … Read more →
WAEC releases provisional results for 2023 WASSCE private candidates
Posted on | CommentThe West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of the second series of provisional results of 37,825 private candidates who sat for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) 2023. According to WAEC, the entry figure comprises … Read more →
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