The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama, has pointed to the recent power outages in Ghana, commonly known as “dumsor,” as a consequence of mismanagement of the country’s power-generating assets and the collateralization of the Energy Sector Levy Act (ESLA). The government implemented ESLA to consolidate …
Read More »I may consider a role at FIFA or CAF but definitely not GFA – Kwesi Nyantakyi
BY: Joseph Agyei Former president of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi, has revealed that he may consider taking on a role at FIFA or the Confederation of African Football (CAF), but has ruled out returning to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) in the future. Nyantakyi made the comments during …
Read More »I’ve no familial connection to Nungua, you can’t sink me with unintelligent lies – Sam George over Wulomo-child marriage saga
Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George, has distanced himself from the recent Gborbu Wulormo child marriage brouhaha. Per reports, a 12-year-old and a 63-year-old traditional leader of Nungua, a suburb of Accra, have tied the knot. On social media, many criticized Sam George for not commenting on the issue, which they …
Read More »Minority will demand a review of passport application fees – Okudzeto Ablakwa
The Minority in Parliament has described as “terrible and disappointing” the decision by the Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Ministry to increase passport application fees. The Ministry, in a statement on Monday, adjusted the fees for passport applications, raising them from GH¢100 to ¢500 for the 32-page booklet and to …
Read More »The government yet to recover all GH¢51.2m paid to Woyome – Deputy AG
In 2014 the Supreme Court unanimously ordered businessman, Alfred Agbesi Woyome to refund some ¢51.2 million to the state. This was after the court had ruled that Mr Woyome got the money out of unconstitutional and invalid contracts between the state and Waterville Holdings Limited in 2006 for the construction …
Read More »I am sorry – Nyantakyi apologises to Akufo-Addo over Number 12 exposé
Former President of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi has apologized to President Akufo-Addo, for naming him in the Anas expose. In a tell-it-all interview with Onua TV, Kwesi Nyantakyi said he said more than necessary in the meeting with the so-called Arabian investors.‘‘I admit I was wrong to mention …
Read More »Teacher unions call off strike
The three pre-tertiary Teacher unions have called off their strike after the National Labour Commission (NLC) secured an injunction against them. The three teacher unions laid down their tools since March 20, 2024 for improved working conditions. However, following an interim injunction obtained by the National Labour Commission (NLC), they …
Read More »The NPP will be sent packing out of the Jubilee House through the ballot box – James Agbey
An outspoken operative of the NDC, James Agbey, has replied to the MP for Abetifi, Bryan Acheampong, over his reiterated comments that the NPP will not hand over political power to the opposition. Bryan Acheampong rehashed his unpopular statements during the past weekend at Kwahu, indicating that the National Democratic …
Read More »Arrest Gborbu Wulomo over child marriage – Francis Sosu petitions CID
The Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has petitioned the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for the arrest, investigation and prosecution of Gborbu Wulomo, a 63-year-old traditional leader, for marrying a 12-year-old girl. Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, the 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo, has faced severe backlash since a video of him …
Read More »Let us work for peace in a disrupted world – The Secretary General’s Easter Message
Bishop Anthony Poggo, the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion has shared an Easter message. “They have taken my Lord away, and I don’t know where they have put him.” When we read John’s gospel account of the woman discovering the empty tomb in the resurrection garden, we sense her …
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