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The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana has announced a 15% increase in transport fares, effective Monday, July 22. The Association attributes this fare hike primarily to the rising cost of fuel, which is being sold currently at GHC 15 per liter with some oil marketing companies now selling products at prices exceeding GH₵15 per liter. Speaking in an interview, the …

Inspector General Of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare has together with the Police management board and the entire police service has congratulated COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno on his appointment as Deputy Inspector General of Police – Operations. In a post on X, the police administration stressed on its course to work together with its colleagues in the pursuit of …

Embargoed till 2.00pm on Tuesday 16 July 2024Today the Anglican Alliance is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Executive Director, Robert Dawes, after a global recruitment process. Rob will take over the leadership of the Anglican Alliance when the Revd Canon Rachel Carnegie steps down in October 2024. He will be working with superb colleagues in the global …

Laryea Kingston has resigned from his role as Black Starlets Coach (Ghana’s Under-17 National Team). The Ghana Under 17 team missed out on a third successive AFCON competition after a 2-1 loss to Burkina Faso in the semi final of the WAFU Zone B Championship. Laryea who has been in charge of the Starlets since October 2023, said he was …

By Ruth Tang President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has released a comprehensive audit report detailing contracts and transactions between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML). The report, exceeding 300 pages, was initially withheld from the public, but the presidency has now disclosed it, emphasizing transparency and openness in governance. This decision came after a request from …

Story by Atwumaa Agnes The flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party ( NPP ), His excellency Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has unveiled plans to provide driving skills to head porters, also known as “kayayei.” This announcement was made on Tuesday, May 21, during the launch of the “Kayayei Empowerment Programme” at Madina. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of …

Story by Isaac Mortey Ghana’s Black Challenge team kicked off their African Amputee Cup of Nations campaign with a commanding four zero win over Gambia. Goals from Hamza Mohammed, Yussif Yahaya, and a brave from Mubarak Mohammed gave Ghana the three maximum points over their counterpart with Mubarak Mohammed winning the most valuable player 6 African teams will be vying …

By: Mensah Maxwell Accra, Ghana – The Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu Constituency, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to investigate Hon. Bryan Acheampong, MP for Abetifi Constituency, over alleged corruption regarding shares in six hotels in Ghana. Hon Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa: MP – North Tongu Speaking to the …

Story by Agnes Atwumaa The Deputy Chairman of Operations of the Electoral Commission (EC) , Samuel Tettey, has stated that the Electoral Commission of Ghana cannot manipulate elections for any party or candidate. Mr. Tettey says the electoral process is transparent and includes all stakeholders, especially political parties, which prevents the Commission from favoring anyone. He further stated that all …

Story by Angelina Tukpe Richard “Rick” Slayman, 62, made medical history as the first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant. Battling end-stage kidney disease, Mr. Slayman underwent the groundbreaking procedure at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in March. While the transplant initially showed promise, tragically, Mr. Slayman passed away two months later. Despite his death, MGH clarified that there …