In a startling development, Frank Nkrumah, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) constituency treasurer for Mpohor and a teacher at Mpohor Senior High School (SHS), has been apprehended by the local police.  The arrest came in response to a criminal complaint filed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Constituency Executives for Mpohor, alleging that Nkrumah registered a minor during the ongoing voter registration process. Nkrumah, also known as Azeto, was taken into custody this morning at approximately 7:30 am by the Mpohor Police. The incident has raised concerns about the integrity of th ..read more

Since President Akufo-Addo’s bold declaration in 2017 to transform Accra into the cleanest city in Africa by the end of his tenure, the state of filth in the capital remains a glaring challenge. Despite the government’s promises and efforts, Accra continues to grapple with waste management issues, raising questions about the root causes behind this persistent problem. One of the primary factors contributing to the accumulation of filth in Accra is the public’s attitude of indiscipline. Despite awareness campaigns and initiatives aimed at promoting proper waste disposal, many residents still ex ..read more

In a startling revelation during the Annual AGM of Anti-corruption Agencies in Africa, the Vice President, accused officials of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) of sabotaging the government’s efforts to digitalize revenue collection, saying it took the intervention of the national security to arrest the officials. According to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, some staff members of the ECG’s IT unit, introduced ransomware into the system, demanding a ransom to allow the digitalization initiative to function smoothly. The Akufo-Addo government, has been fervently pursuing an agenda of digital transfor ..read more

The Asantehene, Otumfuor Osei Tutu II, has issued a resounding call for the restoration of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) to its former glory under the leadership of its newly-appointed Chief Executive Officer, Joseph A. Dadzie. In a gathering at the Manhyia Palace on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, the Asantehene, conveyed his profound attachment to GNPC, describing it as a cornerstone of national development. The board of directors of GNPC led by its chairman, Freddie Blay, were at the Manhyia Palace to among other things, introduce the new CEO to the Asantehene and to also wish hi ..read more

The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) had characterized this year’s elections, as pivotal for Ghana’s future.  John Dramani Mahama, said this during an address at the inauguration of the NDC Aldershot branch of the UK & Ireland Chapter, where he called for an end to Akufo-Addo’s  ‘yenkyendi’ government. He emphasized the significance of winning not just for the NDC but for the entire nation. Mahama highlighted the concerning deterioration across various sectors such as healthcare and education, attributing it to the current government’s governance. T ..read more

…With departure of foreign companies The Chief Executive Officer of McDAN Group of Companies, has asserted that if drastic measures are not put in place, the foreign businesses, will continue to leave Ghana, posing a significant threat to the nation’s economy, warns. Dr Daniel McKorley, indicated that domestic businesses, would collapse, while foreign-owned companies exit Ghana’s market, due largely to the harsh business environment. He called for a swift action by primarily addressing the challenges business landscape the multinationals are running from. The CEO of the Ghana National Chamber ..read more

Gunshots were reportedly fired at a voters registration centre in the Cape Coast North constituency of the Central Region.  Media reports said that the gunshots, were fired by some men allegedly guarding the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate, Horace Ekow Ewusi.  The multiple shots fired yesterday morning, were allegedly to prevent the National Democratic Congress (NDC) from registering a group of people at the centre.  The registrants, were reportedly bused from Moree in the Abura Asebu Kwamankese constituency.  The NPP members at the centre vowed not to all ..read more

By Patrick Biddah The National Democratic Congress ( NDC) has warned  the Akufo-Addo administration, to ensure a peaceful transfer of power in the up and coming 2024 elections. According to the party, the 2024 elections will not be business as usual, in the sense that it will protect its interests in a free , fair process . Speaking at a press conference on May 9, 2024, at the party headquarters on the ongoing limited voter registration exercise, the Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, indicated that the party will not be a victim of peace this time. “ Ladies and gentlemen, we do ..read more

355 Lounge located on 66 Orphan Crescent at Labone in Accra is at the centre of excessive noise making in the area and has been left by authorities to continue to misbehave. The noise from the lounge gets extremely excessive on Tuesday nights when the residents are to have restful time after working throughout the day. Unfortunately, agencies and authorities that are to pull the brakes on 355 Lounge, are doing nothing to rectify the terrible situation. The noise that emanated from the Lounge last Tuesday night, was such that some of the residents summoned the courage to confront the operators ..read more

The running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to consider extending the days for the limited voter registration exercise after some disruptions and challenges were recorded on day one of the exercise. Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, who toured some registration centres in Accra, said the EC must ensure it makes time to fill in the lost hours or days of inactivity. “Definitely, if there were places as I hear, where not even a single person was registered or where very few people were registered because o ..read more