The World Bank has said the Power Purchasing Agreements signed by former President John Mahama, which the Akufo-Addo Government had no choice but to pay, has contributed significantly to the economic woes of the country. The former President’s administration signed take-or-pay agreements, committing Ghana to pay for billions of cedis for excess energy …
Read More »Police pick up friends of barber who allegedly killed girlfriend at Akyem Nsutam
Personnel from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service have picked up two friends of Osei Michael, the barber who allegedly murdered his girlfriend at Akyem Nsutam near Bunso Junction in the Eastern Region. Osei Michael popularly known as Emeka on Thursday allegedly stabbed his 18-year-old girlfriend, …
Read More »My next administration will set a new standard in governance – Mahama
Former president John Dramani Mahama has cautioned members of the National Democratic Congress not to repeat the mismanagement and corrupt practices currently being experienced under the Akufo-Addo-led administration if the NDC regains power. Speaking at the 44th anniversary of the June 4th uprising in Hohoe, former president Mahama said, the …
Read More »Ghana’s unsustainable debt largely attributed to Energy Sector – World Bank Rep
Pierre Frank Laporte, the World Bank (WB) Country Director to Ghana, says Ghana’s energy sector debt is a major contributor to the country’s debt woes. In an interview monitored by GNA, the country director indicated that his outfit had identified certain factors that were driving the country’s debt situations. According …
Read More »Ken Ofori-Atta sues Captain Smart for defamation, demands GH¢10m in damages
Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta has instituted legal action against radio and TV show host Captain Smart for recent comments that the minister was a direct beneficiary of recently released bailout funds from a global lender. In a High Court writ dated Friday, June 2, 2023, and sighted by GhanaWeb, …
Read More »Man uses poisoned yoghurt and fan milk to ‘kill’ pregnant girlfriend and son
Man, 28 has allegedly killed his girlfriend, 27 who was pregnant and his 7-year-old son in Anwiankwanta- Paona in the Ashanti Region. This report was contained in a video posted by Accra-based UTV which was sighted by GhanaWeb. The suspect whose name is given as, Isaac Kwadwo Nyarko, 28 and a …
Read More »NCA removes all Surfline SIMs from Central Database
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has delinked all Surfline SIMs from the Central SIM Database. The move by the NCA comes months after the company was hit by serious financial difficulties leaving customers in limbo. Consequently, the company has shut down its data centre. In a brief statement on its …
Read More »S/R: Teachers, Students flee conflict Lukula community over renewed clashes
Academic activities have grounded to a halt as Teachers and Students flee the conflict Lukula community over violent attacks on Mempeasem and Lukula communities in the Savannah Region. The Police have arrested three persons and are currently pursuing others in connection with the violent attacks by opposition factions in the …
Read More »Kwabena Donkor reveals how Atta Mills’ promise of a ministerial appointment pulled him into parliament
Dr. Kwabena Donkor, former Power Minister and Member of Parliament (MP) for Pru East has opened up about his entry into politics, revealing that he initially had no intention of becoming an MP. According to him, it was Former President Atta Mills who convinced him to join parliament by promising to …
Read More »Lifeless baby abandoned near Tesano Cluster of Schools’ dumping site
A lifeless newborn baby has been discovered inside a box near a gutter at the dumping site close to the Tesano Cluster of Schools in Accra. The discovery was made by pupils from the school who had gone to the site to relieve themselves. Upon receiving the report, the police …
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