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Afenyo-Markin referred to Privileges Committee over security recruitment claims
Posted on with No CommentThe Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, is to face Parliament’s Committee on Privileges and Immunities after the Interior Minister formally challenged him to substantiate allegations that the ongoing recruitment into the security services is unlawful and exploitative. The development followed an … Read more →
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Ghana still writes WASSCE
Posted on | CommentFormer President Mahama recently chastised the government for pulling Ghana out of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) since 2016. According to the former President, the action by the government has led to fallen standards by the Ghanaian … Read more →
IMF approves 2nd tranche payment of $600m bailout
Posted on | CommentIn a major development, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has given its approval for the first review of Ghana’s loan programme, allowing for the immediate disbursement of approximately $600 million. This comes as Ghana successfully reached a deal to restructure … Read more →
Koforidua to host 67th Independence Day National Celebration in 2024
Posted on | CommentThe Eastern Regional capital, Koforidua has been chosen as the host for the 67th Independence Day National Celebration, scheduled to take place on 6th March 2024. The decision was announced by Lord Commey, Director of Operations at the Office of … Read more →
Disregard 20% hike in transport fares – Ministry
Posted on | CommentThe Ministry of Transport has asked the public to disregard reports of a purported hike in cost of public transportation across the country. The Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU), in a statement on Wednesday revealed that at a … Read more →
Broadcasting bill under review – Oppong Nkrumah
Posted on | CommentInformation Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah says the Broadcasting Bill is not before Parliament yet because portions of it are currently under review. According to him, despite the general perception that the bill has been hindered for political reasons, his outfit … Read more →
Special Prosecutor suspects money laundering in Cecilia Dapaah’s case
Posted on | CommentThe Office of the Special Prosecutor has indicated that investigations into the former Sanitation and Water Resources Minister, Cecilia Dapaah and and her spouse, Daniel Osei-Kufour, case reveal suspicions of money laundering and structuring. The report suggested that other law … Read more →
2,276 Died in road accidents in 2023
Posted on | CommentRoad crashes, injuries and deaths (CIDs) declined last year compared to 2022. The latest statistics released to the Daily Graphic by the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) revealed that 2,276 persons were killed in 14,135 reported road crashes involving 23,998 … Read more →
Job scams on the increase, over GH¢124,000 lost from 15 reports – Cyber Security Authority
Posted on | CommentThe Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned the public over an increasing trend of job recruitment scams in Ghana. According to CSA, it has documented the loss of over GH¢124,000 from 15 reports due to fraudulent schemes that advertised job … Read more →
Cadman Mills blasts family over Atta Mills autopsy demand
Posted on | CommentDr. Cadman Mills, the brother of the late President of Ghana, John Evans Atta-Mills, has responded to the renewed request from certain relatives of the late president, who are seeking his autopsy report, claiming that the cause of death of … Read more →
‘I had £3,000 stolen via WhatsApp job scam message’
Posted on | CommentWhen Bella Betterton fell victim to a recruitment scam and had £3,000 stolen, she felt “attacked” and “distraught”. The 18-year-old had been contacted by scammers first via WhatsApp messages and then phone calls and thought she had taken part in … Read more →
6 held over plot to disrupt London Stock Exchange
Posted on | CommentSix people have been arrested on suspicion of a plot to disrupt the London Stock Exchange. The Met Police said information suggested activists from the Palestine Action group were intending to target the exchange on Monday. The force said it … Read more →
IMF reschedules board meeting on Ghana’s programme to January 19
Posted on | CommentThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rescheduled its Executive Board meeting to review Ghana’s programme and approve some $600 million for the country to January 19, 2024. This is what Joy Business has picked up from persons with knowledge of … Read more →
Atta Mills’ family demands autopsy report to know cause of death
Posted on | CommentThe family of the late former President of the Republic, Professor John Evans Atta Mills, has made a heartfelt appeal to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to assist them in obtaining the autopsy report conducted following the death of their … Read more →
How accident involving Second Lady Samira Bawumia occurred at Ohene-Nkwanta
Posted on | CommentDetails have started emerging in connection with an accident involving the second lady, Samira Bawumia, on Saturday January 13, 2024. Per the report by the Ghana National Fire SERVICE (GNFS), a distress call reporting a road accident near Nobewam, off … Read more →
Bawumia, Samira pray for departed bodyguard (PHOTOS)
Posted on | CommentIn a somber visit, Vice President Dr. Bawumia and his wife, Hajia Samira Bawumia, extended their condolences to the family of their departed bodyguard, Fuseini Mumuni. The couple joined the grieving family in a Janazah (funeral) prayer on Sunday, January … Read more →
EOCO retrieves GH¢214m proceeds of crime
Posted on | CommentThe Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has retrieved more than GH¢214.64 million proceeds of crime as of end of October 2023. The amount represents almost four times the target for last year. EOCO had a target of retrieving GH¢60 … Read more →
When I write a book, I’ll name all those who planned with Anas to oust me as GFA boss – Kwesi Nyantakyi
Posted on | CommentFormer President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi has said when he decides to write a book in future, he will name all those he was aware, planned with Anas Aremeyaw Anas to oust him from his position … Read more →
Asantehene destools queen mother of Offinso
Posted on | CommentThe Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has destooled the queen mother of the Offinso Traditional Area, Nana Ama Serwaa Nyarko over her gross insubordination to the kingdom. Her destoolment was pronounced on Thursday, January 11, 2024, during the first Asanteman … Read more →
Takoradi Port ready to attract more containers
Posted on | CommentTHE DIRECTOR of the Port of Takoradi, Peter Amo Bediako, says the port is collaborating with its partners to position itself to attract more container traffic. Speaking to journalists recently, he said the Takoradi Port, as at the end of … Read more →
Take advantage of expansion works at Takoradi Port – WR Minister to investors
Posted on | CommentHon. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, MP for Takoradi and Western Regional Minister has appealed to investors to take full advantage of expansion works currently ongoing at the Port of Takoradi to invest in the Western Region, particularly, its capital of Sekondi-Takoradi. … Read more →
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