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

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

Election 2024: I’ll run a lean govt – Mahama reiterates

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his commitment to drastically reduce the size of government if he becomes president. He said that was because the Akufo-Addo government had sufficiently proven to Ghanaians that with over 120 ministers and deputy ministers, all they could offer was to ruin the … Read more

Mahama: We’ll instil fiscal discipline to deal with exchange rate fluctuations

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to instil fiscal discipline to address the issue of exchange rate fluctuations if elected as president. Addressing journalists in Accra on Sunday, Mahama expressed concern over the current state of the country’s economy. He pointed out that the instability of the exchange … Read more