Dr Sa-ad Iddrisu As the saying goes, development is relative, but in a country where access to essential services like portable drinking water, stable electricity supply, efficient healthcare system, and motorable roads are still lacking, one would have thought any reasonable government would focus its priorities on these rather than trumpet toilets as its accomplishment. Despite borrowing over 600 billion Gh cedis in the last eight (8) years, the NPP government seems to only boast about the number of completed toilet projects in its recently launched performance tracker. It’s even more conc ..read more

The National Communication Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has taken to his social media handle to mock the government over the rebranding and commissioning of the Ameri Power Plants to Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Plant (K1TPP).  The rebranding and commissioning of the Ameri Power Plants to K1TPP, took place on Wednesday, April 17 2024, in Anwomaso, Oforikrom Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The move by the government aims to enhance power generation and distribution in the region, ensuring a stable supply of electricity to residents. Sammy Gyamfi, sarcastic ..read more

A man accused of robbing high-income personalities including Matilda Amissah-Arthur, the wife of late Vice President Kwasi Amissah-Arthur, and mother-in-law of renowned architect David Adjaye has been arraigned and charged with 26 counts of robbery and money laundering.  The Herald, in January, this year, broke the story about in early December 2023, a troubling incident that unfolded at the Tesano residence of Matilda Amissah-Arthur, the former Second Lady of Ghana, when an armed robber managed to breach the security measures in place.  The story has finally been corroborated with t ..read more

…Over abandoned Boankra project In yet another startling revelation, official documents are shedding light on a concerning turn of events surrounding the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal (BILT) project, potentially entangling Ghana in a US$3.6 billion judgement debt. The saga began on November 5, 2020, when President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, laid the foundation stone for the $330 million BILT project in the Ashanti Region. Assurances were made, including to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, that the project would be completed by 2023. However, recent findings, indicate that the project has been m ..read more

And bids SSNIT Staff farewell Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang, has left the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), as its Director General, but not after outlining numerous accomplishments he and others achieved since taking office in 2017. During his farewell address, Dr Ofori-Tenkorang, mentioned that the significant strides were aimed at enhancing customer service and bolstering stakeholder satisfaction in SSNIT. He emphasized the expansion of service delivery options, including the creation of a Pensioners’ Priority Desk and a direct WhatsApp line for the Director General. He also ..read more

Siisi Crentsil, Chairman of the Central Regional Finance Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has demonstrated his commitment to the party’s campaign efforts by donating 35 brand new motorbikes.  The donation, aimed at supporting campaign activities in the Central Region, was made during a handing over ceremony held on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024.Crentsil explained that his gesture was in response to an appeal from the Regional Chairman, Prof Richard Asiedu, and expressed his dedication to assisting the campaigns of the party’s presidential candidate, John Mahama and the par ..read more

The spirit of Eid al-Fitr filled the air in Tamale as the KGL Foundation hosted a grand EidFest food drive at the Northern Regional Library, feeding over a thousand people. The celebratory atmosphere buzzed with excitement as community members came together to mark the end of Ramadan and share blessings with those in need. Dignitaries including the Chogu Satingle-Naa, Alhaji Dr. Alhassan Nagumsi, the Tandanwura Alhaji Gariba Amin, and the MCE of Sagnarigu Hon. Yakubu Ahmed Mohammed graced the occasion with their presence. Programs Manager of the KGL Foundation Sets the Stage The event commence ..read more

…over Cantonments lands_ A High Court in Accra, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a Chinese businesswoman and the Managing Director of DHM Constructions Limited, Weila Deng, also known as Xiaohua Deng and one Shirley Adwoa Ocran. The two individuals, said to be on the run from justice ever since a contempt application was commenced against them for forcibly entering a land located in Cantonment and masterminding the illegal demolition of the fence wall belonging to one businessman who is the Applicant. The Chinese woman with multiple identity is known for her power and influence in ..read more

Acknowledging his exceptional leadership in politics and governance within the Fourth Republic, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, is slated to be honored with the esteemed Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International (FGBMFI) Distinguished Footprints Award. The FGBMFI award acknowledges Speaker Bagbin’s steadfast commitment to good governance and his significant contributions to Ghana’s democratic stability. With a presence in over 140 chapters across Ghana and a global membership, FGBMFI seeks to commend individuals who embody integrity and public service, irres ..read more

Infections acquired in healthcare facilities – such as sepsis and pneumonia – are costing Sub-Saharan Africa $8.4 billion each year and leading to thousands of preventable deaths. At least half of these infections could be prevented by improving water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in these facilities, finds new research published today (7 April 2024) by WaterAid and the World Bank. Conducted across seven African countries; Nigeria, Malawi, Ethiopia, Zambia, Uganda, Mali and Ghana, the new data unveiled for World Health Day highlights that if healthcare-acquired infections were to half, then a ..read more