The Member of Parliament for the North Tongu Constituency Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has alleged that the government is set to spend $48 million on “operational expenses” for the 13th African Games. The African Games are scheduled for March 5 to March 23, 2024, in Ghana. According to Mr Ablwakwa, the US$48 million is an entirely different amount from the $195 …

By Angelina Tukpe The Graduate Unemployed Nurses and Midwives Association (G.U.N.M.A) has recently taken a firm stance against the government’s neglect towards over 7,500 qualified professionals who are still waiting for financial clearance and permanent employment. The association’s Public Relations Officer, Sarah Mensah, expressed their discontent during a press conference held on Monday, February 26, 2024. Mensah has drawn attention …

North Tongu Member of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, is optimistic that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will win the 2024 elections. He holds the strong view that the people of Ghana need a change from this quagmire they find themselves in. Okudzeto believes that the people of Ghana see the NDC as a better alternative to walk them out of the …

By: Richard Adjetey Adjei The Vice President of the Ghana Cycling Federation Riyadh Mohammed expressed his disappointment over the deplorable state of Ablekuma Olebu venue for cycling. He stated that the constructed roads do not meet the standards of Union Cyclist Internationale (UCI). Adding to it, the Ablekuma Olebu Venue lacks tents for the participants to train, the ends of …

Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu launched a blistering attack on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, accusing them of deceiving Ghanaians about their commitment to fighting corruption. Amidu, a former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, asserted that corruption has flourished under their administration, despite their promises to eradicate it. Amidu highlighted his previous criticism of former …

Dr Richard Anthony, the Medical Director of the Tema General Hospital, has expressed worry at the alarming rate of people being brought to the hospital dead. Dr Anthony said a total of 1,079 people, including 621 males and 458, were brought to the Tema General Hospital dead on arrival in 2023. “We recorded a worrying trend of several people being …

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has rescinded all commercial and economic sanctions imposed on the Republic of Niger. Last year, the nation removed its democratically elected leader, Mohammed Bazoum, prompting a severe reaction from ECOWAS, which had pledged zero tolerance for unconstitutional changes in government. Niger, alongside Mali and Burkina Faso, had previously declared their intention to …

A 23-year-old mobile money vendor, Kwabena Gideon, has reportedly poisoned himself over a GH¢16,000 debt. This unfortunate incident occurred at Akrampa in the Awutu Bereku district of the Central Region. It is reported that the deceased drunk Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) insecticide after losing ¢16,000 within two weeks. Sources indicate that the angry boss suspected Gideon had squandered the money after he …

By Stephen Bittor The adages “a good name is better than riches” and “birds of the same flock together” are very crucial in life. These are values and principles that best define one personality and uniqueness. The above proverbs influence our choices in life consciously or unconsciously. This write-up seeks to share my opinion on the current state of our …

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has once again expressed his displeasure about some of the things that transpired before the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries in November 2023, which he participated in. According to Ken Agyapong, his disappointment does not revolve around the outcome of the primaries but centres on the actions of individuals he …