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Benin’s Wadagni wins presidency in landslide with over 94% of votes
Posted on with No CommentBenin’s Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni secured a landslide victory in the West African nation’s April 12 presidential election, garnering over 94% of ?the votes, provisional results from the electoral commission showed on Monday. Sacca Lafia, head ?of the country’s ?independent … Read more →
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St. Augustine College debunks food shortage claims
Posted on | CommentIn a statement released on Saturday, the Headmaster of St. Augustine’s College, Cape Coast, Rev. Fr. Patriek-Godfred Appiah, PhD, categorically denied reports of food shortage at the school. The statement comes amidst widespread rumors that students at the college were … Read more →
Otumfuo hosts centenary return of Agyemang Prempeh from Seychelles
Posted on | CommentIn a grand display of tradition and diplomacy, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, hosted a prestigious dinner at the Manhyia Palace on Saturday, November 23, 2024. The event commemorated the centenary of Otumfuo Agyemang Prempeh I’s return from exile, … Read more →
Ghanaians rank high among US visa overstayers
Posted on | CommentGhana has emerged as one of the African countries with high visa overstay rates in the United States, according to the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Fiscal Year 2023 Entry/Exit Overstay Report. Ghanaian travellers admitted for business or … Read more →
SAB Foundation awards fully funded tertiary scholarships to 11 Students
Posted on | CommentThe Stephen Asare Bediako (SAB) Foundation has awarded fully funded tertiary scholarships to 11 brilliant but needy students. The announcement was made during the Speech and Prize Giving Day ceremony at Archbishop Porter Girls Senior High School in Takoradi on … Read more →
BoG unveils ultra-modern headquarters, The Bank Square
Posted on | CommentThe Bank of Ghana has officially inaugurated its new headquarters, “The Bank Square,” a state-of-the-art complex designed to symbolize Ghana’s growing influence in the global financial landscape. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and other dignitaries … Read more →
Illegal weapons busted at Tema Port
Posted on | CommentA major discovery was made by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division as they confiscated 53 handguns, 65 pieces of live ammunition, 74 magazines, and a PC hoster at the Golden Jubilee Terminal in Tema. The individuals involved were … Read more →
We’ll beat you if you misbehave on election day – Army Chief to troublemakers
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Army have served notice to deal with any individual who will attempt to misbehave on election day. Commander of the Jungle Warfare School in Achiase near Oda, Lt Col Jacob Codjoe addressing a forum in Oda issued a … Read more →
Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly launches app for web-based services
Posted on | CommentAs a significant step toward aligning with the government’s agenda to digitalize public services in Ghana, the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) has introduced the Twin City Connect app, a web-based app aimed at improving service delivery. The object for developing this … Read more →
We have constructed more roads and interchanges than any other administration in Ghana’s history – Akufo-Addo
Posted on | CommentOn Tuesday, November 19, 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo officially commissioned the Flowerpot Interchange on the Spintex Road, heralding a new era of infrastructure development for the nation. He said the state-of-the-art interchange represents a major step forward in … Read more →
Ghana receives $3.6m donation from UK, US to aid 70,000 drought-affected people
Posted on | CommentThe United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced a $3.6 million (over GH?58.3 million) contribution from the United States and the United Kingdom to provide emergency food and nutrition assistance to 70,000 people impacted by drought in northern Ghana. … Read more →
Nigeria intercepts 50,000 tramadol pills smuggled from Ghana
Posted on | CommentNigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 50,000 pills of Tramadol 225mg smuggled from Ghana into their country in a major anti-drug trafficking operation. The Daily Post reports that the pills were concealed in the body compartments of a … Read more →
Ghana floors GCNet at London arbitration, saves GHc4bn
Posted on | CommentIn a major victory for Ghana, an international arbitration tribunal seated in London has dismissed Ghana Community Network Services Limited (GCNet) claims of wrongful termination of its contract with the government. The tribunal instead ordered GCNet to pay Ghana US$2.185 … Read more →
Prez. Akufo-Addo commissions Flowerpot Interchange to boost traffic flow in Accra
Posted on | CommentPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has officially commissioned the Flowerpot Interchange today, 19th November 2024. The commissioning of the interchange is a significant step towards alleviating the perennial traffic congestion in the nation’s capital and a major milestone in Ghana’s … Read more →
Royal Senchi boss passes on
Posted on | CommentThe Ghanaian hospitality industry has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of Nana Kwame Asamoah Yeboah-Afari, renowned entrepreneur and founder of the prestigious Royal Senchi Hotel and Resort in Senchi-Akwamu. Nana Yeboah-Afari, who also served as the Adantamhene … Read more →
Empowerment Worship Centre set for Heaven on Earth Conference from Nov 20 to 24
Posted on | CommentThe Empowerment Worship Centre (EWC) is set to host its annual Heaven on Earth Conference dubbed ‘Glory’ set to take place from November 20th to 24th at the Church’s Prayer Factory Campus in Dzorwulu, Accra. This highly anticipated event, which … Read more →
BoG suspends Foreign Exchange Trading Licence of CBG for one month, effective Nov. 26
Posted on | CommentThe Bank of Ghana (BoG) has suspended the Foreign Exchange Trading Licence of Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG), with effect from November 26, 2024, for a period of one month. This, the central bank explained is in accordance with section 11 … Read more →
Elon Musk to co-lead the new department of government efficiency – Donald Trump
Posted on | CommentThe appointment fulfils a promise Mr Trump made to the tech billionaire after he endorsed him in the race for the White House. Donald Trump has confirmed Elon Musk will co-lead the new department of government efficiency. The president-elect said … Read more →
Bank of Ghana to commission new $250 million headquarters on November 20
Posted on | CommentThe Bank of Ghana (BoG) is set to commission its newly constructed headquarters, named “The Bank Square,” on November 20 in Accra. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will be the special guest of honour at the ceremony, scheduled to start … Read more →
People fear Ghana’s 2024 elections will be less peaceful – British High Commissioner
Posted on | CommentThe British High Commissioner to Ghana, Harriet Thompson, has revealed some Ghanaians fear that the December 7 elections may not be peaceful as compared to previous ones. According to her, interactions with key stakeholders and “a range of people” indicate … Read more →
Cost of dialysis to be covered by NHIS for all patients from December 1 – Bawumia
Posted on | CommentThe flagbearer of the NPP Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has announced that with effect from December 1, dialysis will be free for all patients in the country. Dr Bawumia said treatment for kidney disease will be covered under the National Health … Read more →
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