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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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4 Ghanaians convicted for smuggling £4.5m cannabis to UK
Posted on | CommentA UK court has found four Ghanaians guilty of smuggling £4.5 million worth of cannabis into the country. The drugs were hidden in sacks of gari powder and shipped from Ghana to south Essex. The National Crime Agency (NCA) and … Read more →
Virgin Atlantic airline returns to Ghana with daily flights
Posted on | CommentVirgin Atlantic has announced it is returning to Ghana, to relaunch its services between Accra and London Heathrow. For the first time since 2013, daily flights will resume from Kotoka International Airport in May 2025 providing much needed competition and … Read more →
Father of stabbed O’Reilly Student threatens to sue school over son’s death
Posted on | CommentFather of Edward Sackey, a final-year student of O’Reilly Senior High School who was stabbed three times in the chest has threatened to sue the school over his son’s death. Enoch Sackey, the father of Edward Sackey, a final-year student … Read more →
ECG MD refutes claims of overcharging customers as it replaces obsolete metres
Posted on | CommentThe Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has dismissed allegations that the ongoing installation of new prepaid metres is an attempt to overcharge customers. According to the company, these new metres are designed to accurately reflect energy consumption levels, and customers … Read more →
No plans for military base in Ghana — USA
Posted on | CommentThe United States of America (USA) has no plans of establishing a military base in Ghana, a top security envoy has stated. Major General Kenneth P. Ekman, the Director of US Africa Command (AFRICOM) Coordination Element (ACE), told the Daily Graphic … Read more →
I will industrialise all 16 regions – Nana Kwame Bediako
Posted on | CommentThe founder of the New Force Movement, Nana Kwame Bediako has promised to industrialise all the 16 regions in the country. He announced this at an event to launch what he calls the 12 pillars for development on September 1. … Read more →
Human brains contain more plastic now than 8 years ago – Research
Posted on | CommentA new study suggests a surprising level of plastic can be found in the human brain than what was seen eight years ago. Human brain samples collected at autopsy in early 2024 contained more tiny shards of plastic than samples … Read more →
4 Jailed for forging over 2,000 marriage documents to facilitate residency for Nigerians in the UK
Posted on | CommentFour individuals have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in forging more than 2,000 marriage certificates to facilitate illegal residency in the UK. Abraham Alade Olarotimi Onifade, 41, Abayomi Aderinsoye Shodipo, 38, Nosimot Mojisola Gbadamosi, 31, and Adekunle Kabir, … Read more →
Thousands of international students in Canada face deportation, sparking protests nationwide
Posted on | CommentCanada is currently witnessing countrywide protests as more than 70,000 international student graduates could face deportation due to federal policy changes, and the unprecedented number of students who came to the country with dreams of a new life say their … Read more →
Bank of Ghana explains ‘Next of Kin’ in bank account operation
Posted on | CommentBank of Ghana seeks to promote financial inclusion and, on that basis, encourages all citizens of legal age to own a bank account or mobile money account. As part of the Know-Your-Customer policy, during account opening, financial institutions require certain … Read more →
Liberia’s Central Bank defends $20m cash shipment to Ghana
Posted on | CommentThe Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has come under scrutiny following reports of a $20 million cash consignment transiting through the Bank of Ghana (BoG) en route to Liberia. In a press release, the CBL clarified that the transaction is … Read more →
Finance Minister seeks GHc500m emergency funding to tackle looming food insecurity
Posted on | CommentThe Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has made an urgent request for GH?500 million from the Contingency Fund to combat the escalating drought crisis in the northern regions. The move comes as the country faces a severe food … Read more →
Water disruption in Eastern Accra to be rectified Wednesday
Posted on | CommentGhana Water Limited (GWCL) has announced ongoing water supply disruptions in the eastern part of Greater Accra, affecting areas such as Dodowa, Oyibi, Frafraha, Adenta, Madina, Ashongman, Haatso, La, Osu, Kanda, Airport Residential Area, Legon, and surrounding communities. The disruptions, … Read more →
Boat Publications unveils new company with focus on Children’s development through creative writing
Posted on | CommentA popular publication house in Ghana, Boat Publications marked the launch of a new venture with an event that underscored the significance of creative writing in children’s growth and development. Held on August 24, 2024, at the Ibis Styles Hotel … Read more →
Police arrest 3 persons in connection with robbery at East Legon
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Police Service through an intelligence-led operation has arrested three persons in connection with a robbery incident which took place at East Legon in Accra on 18th August, 2024. The suspects were arrested in a series of coordinated Police … Read more →
New US Embassy Ghana visa application website goes live
Posted on | CommentThe U.S. Embassy in Accra has officially transitioned to a new visa services provider, effective August 26, 2024. The change marks the end of access to the previous provider’s website and services, which were discontinued on August 16, 2024. All … Read more →
Inflation to end 2024 between 15% and 18% – Deloitte
Posted on | CommentGhana’s inflation is expected to decline to between 15% and 18% by the end of 2024, Deloitte has revealed in its West Africa Economic Outlook. It is expected to decline further in 2025, reaching below 10.0% in 2026 all things … Read more →
Male Fertility: Doctor lists 5 sperm conditions that cause infertility; suggests practical ways to improve
Posted on | CommentA common thing associated with male infertility has to do with the sperm, explains medical doctor Samuel Gyedu Owusu of the St. Anthony’s Catholic Hospital in Dzodze, Volta Region. Mostly, whenever a couple faces infertility, it is widely assumed that … Read more →
Prez. Akufo-Addo commissions School Junction-Borteyman-Motorway project
Posted on | CommentIn a significant milestone for Ghana’s infrastructure development, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned the highly anticipated School Junction-Borteyman-Motorway project, marking a major achievement in the government’s efforts to improve mobility and connectivity in the country. The 5.8km dual … Read more →
Otumfuo destools Chiefs over galamsey
Posted on | CommentIn a dramatic turn of events, Otumfuo Osei Tutu Ii, the Asantehene, has destooled the Gyaasihene, Akyeamehene, and Baamuhene of Sabronum, stripping them of their titles and responsibilities. The decisive action was taken during the Asanteman Council meeting on August … Read more →
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