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Ghanaians have been urged to stop institutions from photocopying their Ghana Cards for transactions. Instead, citizens should insist on verification methods prescribed by the National Identification Authority (NIA). This call to action aims to enhance the security of personal data and ensure the integrity of the national identification system as Ghana advances towards a robust digital economy. Caution on identity …

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged that a future NDC government will work to resolve the strained relationship between Ghana and Burkina Faso. Mr Mahama criticized President Akufo-Addo for allegedly damaging the relationship, leading to what he describes as “diplomatic tension” despite the President’s efforts to address the issue. During a media interaction …

The Deputy Director of Communications for the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ernest Owusu Bempah, has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to arrest those responsible for publishing the controversial ‘Agyapadie’ document. He asserts that the document, which has sparked significant controversy, contains falsehoods and is part of a broader agenda to discredit the NPP government. During a …

The ongoing violent protests in the United Kingdom (UK) have left some Ghanaians living in the UK stranded and in disarray, as they are unable to leave their homes due to escalating anti-immigration protests. Kofi Marfo, a UK-based Ghanaian journalist with Rainbow Radio UK, expressed concern over the situation during an interview. “They said they’re law-abiding migrants in this country. …

The Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, has said Ghana offers a more enjoyable lifestyle than London. In an interview, Wontumi said he has moved his children to Ghana due to the country’s pleasant environment and low cost of living. Wontumi asserted, “I always say Ghana is better than London. If I say so, …

The Ghana Police Service, Ghana Prisons Service, and Ghana Immigration Service have announced recruitment opportunities for individuals who expressed interest and applied to join these services in 2021. Starting from today (Wednesday, August 7, 2024), the Ghana Police Service will offer positions to interested and qualified Ghanaians. Available categories include General Duty Recruits and Graduate General Duties. Applicants from the …

The Wa Municipal Assembly reports that students and teachers are risking their lives under dilapidated school structures. According to the report, 62 public junior high schools, 88 primary schools, and 72 kindergarten schools lack essential educational facilities, such as proper classrooms. St. Paul’s Methodist Basic School is a good example, where kindergarten students study in inadequate classrooms, posing significant risks …

The Bongo District Court has remanded nine individuals in police custody for their alleged involvement in attempting to lynch 61-year-old Ayidaana Abotisei in the Adaboya community in the Upper East Region, over accusations of witchcraft. Among the accused are pastors and several community members who reportedly subjected Mrs. Abotisei to a traumatic ordeal. On Monday, 29 July 2024, the accused …

Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has projected that Ghana’s inflation rate will reach 15% by the end of 2024. During a town hall meeting in Accra, he praised the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration for its efforts in managing inflation amidst economic challenges. Dr. Amin Adam noted that, since taking office in 2017, the current government has significantly reduced inflation rates. He …

Two women have been arrested for taking rotten fish from a dumping site at Nsawam with the intention of selling them. A 30-foot container had discarded the decayed fish, after which the women retrieved some to smoke and fry. Although the women were arrested at their residences, it is presumed they intended to commercialize the rotten fish. According to UTV’s …