The Tema-Mpakadan railway project, originally launched by Ghana’s former NDC government under President John Dramani Mahama, is facing criticism for its current execution under the Akufo-Addo-led NPP administration. The project, designed to enhance transportation connectivity between Tema Port and northern Ghana, including landlocked neighbors such as Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, is now deemed at risk of becoming a “railway to nowhere.” Initiated in November 2016, the project secured an investment of $398 million from the EXIM Bank of India for constructing an 84km railway line from Tema to ..read more

By Patrick Biddah A group of Muslim members of the National Democratic Congress ( NDC) have rallied each other’s support towards winning the 2024 general elections. The members of the group, who come  from diverse professional backgrounds, held prayers at the party headquarters  prior to the Eid-Al-Fitr celebrations. The prayers, which is termed as Iftar, forms part of activities to make merry and franternise among the Muslims which is in line with Islam teachings and practise. The 2020 Campaign Manager for the National Democratic Congress, Prof. Joshua Alabi, who was the guest of h ..read more

Ghana’s recently acquired train from Poland to operate on the Tema-Mpakadan railway line, has been involved in an accident during a test run in the Asuogyaman district, in what many are believing to be a clear case of sabotage to draw the country’s attention to a pressing matter The Railways Ministry’s statement dated yesterday, Thursday, April 18, 2024, confirmed that the accident took place around 12:10 pm, when it encountered a stationary vehicle positioned directly across the rail track, as it approached the curve at Km76+100. It assured that no fatalities were recorded as passengers, driv ..read more

…Accused of flouting procurement laws in Boankra project mess In a startling revelation, intercepted Cabinet Memos from the recent government retreat shed light on the Akufo-Addo administration’s controversial response to the Boankra Integrated and Logistics Terminal Project crisis. Other documents, have shown that, despite objections from the concessionaire, Ashanti Port Services Limited (APSL), payments totaling US$33.3 million, were made to Justmoh Construction Limited, raising serious questions about accountability and transparency. Boankra Integrated and Logistics Terminal Project, has re ..read more

….Months after The Herald’s report on Mrs. Amissah-Arthur’s assault robbery The Ghana Police Service, has unveiled intricate details surrounding the recent raid on the Tesano residence of Matilda Yaaba Amissah-Arthur, the spouse of the late Vice President of Ghana, Paa Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur. This disclosure comes nearly three months after The Herald’s exposé, shedding light on a spate of armed robberies targeting opulent households in the city of Accra.  The perpetrator, identified as Yahuza Osumanu, allegedly orchestrated a series of audacious armed robberies that swept through affl ..read more

…Says delayed recall of MPs report frivolous    Parliament, has dismissed charges that Speaker Alban Bagbin, is delaying the recall of Members of Parliament (MPs) due to his political affiliation.  A statement released yesterday, Thursday, April 18, 2024, by the Parliamentary Service, clarified that the House is currently in recess with MPs attending to constituents, while Bagbin is on assignment in Dubai.  In recent days, a wave of social media activity purportedly seeking the whereabouts of Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has sparked curiosity and scrutiny ..read more

The Office of the Gborbu-Wulomo in the Nungua Traditional Area, has confirmed the return of the 15-year-old priestess, Naa Okromo, who was allegedly married to the Chief Priest, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, known in private life as Stepen Akwetey. This, follows an assurance by the government that the girl would be reunited with her parents on Thursday, April 18, after signing a bond. The Spokesperson of the Office of the Gborbu-Wulomo, Tsetse Nii Bortey Kofi Frankwa II, told Citi News that the necessary rites for the girl have commenced. “I can confirm that by the help of ..read more

Story Benjamin Makafui Attipoe, Ave-Dakpa Some fourteen (14) Concerned Chiefs and Stool Representatives, including the Mankrado of the Ave Dakpa Traditional Area in the Akatsi North District of the Volta Region, Torgbui Kofi Kpetor, has with immediate effect, announced the renunciation of their Paramount Chief, Torgbui Nyamekor Glakpe V. In a letter addressed to the Regional House of Chiefs, Ho and signed by these Chiefs and Stool Representatives, dated Friday, April 5, 2024 and intercepted by our newsteam, the concerned traditional leaders, said they have come to this decision after a careful ..read more

Two female lesbians on the late hours of January 1, 2024, escape what could be described as an instant justice at the neighbourhood of Dichemso, a suburb of the Ashanti Region. One of the victims, Hamdiya Umar, was monitored by her male lover who accused her of cheating on him. Hamdiya’s unnamed alleged male lover after suspecting her of having an affair with another man trailed her to a hotel after a night party in the locality.  To his surprise, Hamdiya was rather having an amorous affair with a woman, said to be her lesbian partner in one of the Hotel rooms. An intense brawl erupted at ..read more

By Patrick Biddah The Academic City University College , has yet again set the standard in the delivery of quality education in the country. This time, it is rolling out a two- year Master Of Science ( Msc) in Data  Science and Analytics Programme. This new programme, among others forms part of the University’s innovation and industry- oriented programme in today’s world of work. The President of Academic City University College, Prof. Fred McBagonluri, delivering a speech at the launch of the programme, underscored the fact that Data gathering is the next big thing in the industrial wor ..read more