One arrested over Ayawaso West Wuogon NPP Office attack

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect Judith Trisy, over the attack on the Ayawaso West Wuogon office of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on July 7, 2024. The Police in an earlier statement launched a manhunt for individuals involved in the attack, leading to the arrest of the suspect. The attackers are said … Read more

Achimota School held liable for negligently causing death of student

Achimota School has been found liable for negligence in the death of a student about eight years ago. According to the facts, 15-year-old Kervin Kofi Moses on November 28, 2016, felt unwell and visited the student clinic complaining of Malaria. He was, however, given ibuprofen to treat his illness and was told it was not … Read more

Current BECE format likely to change – WAEC

The head of the Public Affairs Unit of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), John Kapi, has disclosed that the current format of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) is bound to change with the rising needs and demands of Ghana. Speaking on the preparedness of WAEC in the ongoing BECE, Mr. Kapi told the host, … Read more

I won’t condone harassment of journalists – Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama, has strongly condemned the harassment of journalists and promised to protect press freedom should he be elected as president in the upcoming elections. He expressed deep concern over the increasing incidents of harassment against journalists in the country in recent times. Addressing journalists in Accra on Sunday, Mr Mahama indicated … Read more

I’ll bridge digital divide when I become President – Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to bridge the digital divide in Ghana should he be elected as president in the upcoming elections. Mahama, who served as the President of Ghana from 2012 to 2017, emphasised the importance of digital literacy and internet access in today’s globalised world. Addressing journalists in Accra on Sunday, … Read more

T-bills: Government secures GH¢3.34bn as interest rates tumble

Momentum in the treasury market persists, with investors showing mild interest in t-bills during the latest money market auction. Investors submitted bids totalling GH¢3.34 billion, surpassing the GH¢3.24 billion target, according to auction results released by the Bank of Ghana According to figures from the Bank of Ghana, a chunk of the bids came in … Read more

Telecel Ghana restores services after disruption by ATC Ghana

Customers of Telecel Ghana can now breathe a sigh of relief as the company has successfully restored all services that were previously disrupted due to what the company describes as the “unlawful action” of ATC Ghana. The telecommunications provider in a statement indicated that the issues have been resolved and that all affected sites are … Read more

Packaged water producers urge govt to suspend 5% excise tax

The National Association of Sachet and Packaged water producers (NASPAWAP) has joined calls by plastic manufacturers for the government to indefinitely suspend the newly imposed 5% excise tax on finished plastics This call, according to a statement by the association, has been necessitated by the hardship the 5% tax would bring to consumers. The association … Read more

Akosombo Dam: VRA announces potential spillage of excess water

The Volta River Authority (VRA) has announced its intention to engage relevant stakeholders of a potential spillage of excess water from the Akosombo Dam. A notice signed by VRA’s Deputy Chief Executive in Charge of Services, Ing. Ken Arthur, to over 40 stakeholders, including the Minister for the Interior and all the assemblies within the … Read more

NAPO’s education achievements outshine Prof. Opoku-Agyemang’s -Nana B

Henry Nana Boakye, National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), also known as Nana B, has lavished praise on Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. In a comparison with Prof. Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang, the running mate of John Dramani Mahama, Nana B asserted that NAPO’s achievements and qualities … Read more