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Addressing the Power Crisis: Hinen to showcase Latest Technologies at Powerelec Nigeria

Nigeria is facing a pressing electricity challenge that requires urgent attention. According to statistics, 60%-70% of the Nigerian population lives without access to electricity,...

Liberia: President Boakai tests Negative after taking Drugs Test; Reechoes his stands on the Fight against the Drugs Epidemic in the Country

The President of the Republic of Liberia H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai has tested negative of drugs and other illegal substances after he led an...

The magic of Mali’s digital pharmaceutical registry

Imagine living in a country where urgent medical supplies take 18 months to be imported and distributed, putting people’s lives at risk and medical...

Interior Ministry renews curfew in Bunkpurugu

The Ministry of Interior has renewed curfew in Bunkpurugu and its surroundings in the North East Region through an Executive Instrument. This decision comes in...

Health alert: Accra’s air quality is unhealthy, prioritise remaining indoors, says GHS

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is advising the public especially those with respiratory diseases to prioritise remaining indoors amidst the deterioration in air quality in the country. The...

No engagement on 15% electricity VAT yet; strike holds – TUC

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) says the government has yet to officially communicate any withdrawal or include it in discussions about introducing a 15%...

Family of Aburi Girls SHS student breaks silence on her death

Family of the late first-year student of Aburi Girls Senior High School (SHS) in the Eastern Region has vowed that it will take legal...

Motorbike thief who escaped from police custody re-arrested

A 25-year-old motorbike thief, Ibrahim Mohammed Kunja, who escaped from police custody in Bole has been re-arrested and sentenced. Ibrahim has been sentenced...

Ambassador Du Xiaohui Meets with Hon.Elias Mubanga, Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises of Zambia

On February 1, 2024, Ambassador Du Xiaohui met with Hon. Elias Mubanga, Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises of Zambia. Ambassador Du said that in order to...

As Israel advances towards Rafah, International Rescue Committee (IRC) calls for a ceasefire to prevent the destruction of Gaza’s last refuge

As Israel advances towards Rafah, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) reiterates the urgent call for a sustained ceasefire. Military operations in Rafah will significantly...

Farmer granted GH¢10k bail for offensive statement

A 35-year-old farmer standing trial at the Enchi District Magistrate Court for allegedly making an offensive statement about Nana Kojo Meah III, Chief of Boinso,...

Tarkwa-based contractor fined for issuing a dud cheque

The Tarkwa Circuit Court has fined Joseph Owusu, 51, a contractor, GH¢3,600 or in default five years imprisonment for issuing five dud cheques.  This was...

CCCFS calls for shift towards cleaner fuels over Emission Taxes

An Environmental and Climate Economist at the Centre for Climate Change & Food Security (CCCFS), Dr. Alexander Nti Kani, has shed light on the...

I’ll establish a credit card system if elected as President – Bawumia

The Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahumudu Bawumia has expressed readiness to establish a credit card system if elected as President in the December...

I will empower small-scale miners to do responsible mining – Bawumia

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has outlined a detailed plan for the mining sector which will help small-scale...

Good news for National Service Personnel

New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is proposing a significant shift in the National Service Scheme to make it optional for graduates....

Gov’t suspends controversial 15% VAT on electricity

The government has suspended the implementation of the 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on domestic electricity consumption. In view of this, the Ministry...

Countryman Songo rallies support for demo against GFA [Photos+Video]

https://youtu.be/SH1uZwi9wGc With a week to the much publicised demonstration against the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the host of ‘Fire for Fire’ afternoon sports show on Adom...

Bawumia’s speech in infographics

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, addressed the nation. The event took place at the...

Ghana Card holders will no longer have to apply separately for a passport – Bawumia

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, says that when he is elected into office in 2024, Ghana Card holders will...

Squad lists confirmed for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup United Arab Emirates (UAE) 2024 Dubaiâ„¢

The official squads for UAE 2024 Dubai have been revealed; Title favourites Brazil, Iran and Portugal named; A legend misses out for the first...

Newborn children will soon be issued a Ghana card – Bawumia

Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced that newborn children will be issued a Ghana Card number. He...

E-Levy will be abolished if I’m voted into power – Dr Bawumia

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged to abolish the controversial levy on electronic transactions, commonly known as the E-Levy if elected into power. Addressing...

We will focus on improving air quality – AMA Health Director

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced that the 2024 Clean Ghana Campaign will focus on improving air quality in the country's capital. This follows...

Accident on Accra-Kumasi highway leaves one dead

Tragedy struck on the Accra-Kumasi highway when a man selling money boxes, commonly known as susu boxes, was killed in a gory accident. He was...

Police parade 25 suspects in Kwahu Bepong clash

Twenty-five people who were arrested during clashes between Kwahu Bepong residents and the police have been paraded in front of the chief's palace. DCOP...

People and medical facilities caught in crossfire as violence escalates in North Kivu

Medical facilities supported by teams from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) have received huge influxes of war-wounded patients, as thousands of people flee the latest...

South Africa: Western Cape on imposed budget cuts

Joint media release by Premier Alan Winde and Mireille Wenger, Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities; National budget process causing budget cuts to...

Tamale water system to see expansion, industrial roads to be revamped – Mahama pledges

Former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to address the water crisis and revamp industrial roads...

Takoradi-based TV host found dead in his room

A journalist based in Takoradi in the Western region, Michael Osei, also known as Nana Yaw Osei Tenkorang, has been found dead in his...

Organized Labour in Ashanti ready for February 13 demo

Organized Labour in the Ashanti Region has concluded a meeting with the Ghana Police Service in Kumasi, in preparation for its planned demonstration on...

Akufo-Addo must reform his governance style just as Parliament has done – Ato Forson

Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has charged President Nana Akufo-Addo to reform his government and governance style, just as Parliament has...

NCA justifies closure of Salt FM in Agogo

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has justified the closure of Agogo-based Salt FM. The Authority explained that, the management of the station was given several...

Parliament will veto Akufo-Addo if he doesn’t sign anti-LGBTQ+ Bill into law – Ato Forson

The Minority Leader says Parliament will override President Akufo-Addo's veto if he chooses not to assent to the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights...

Parliament approves up to 6-month custodial sentence on promotion of LGBTQ activities

Parliament has approved an amendment to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, also known as the anti-gay bill. This includes imposing a six-month...

Workers of Ghana Water Company return to Bawku after security assurances

Workers of the Ghana Water Company have agreed to return to Bawku following assurances from the Regional Security Council (REGSEC). This comes after the workers...

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to hand over morgue to AMA

The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) in Accra is to hand over the hospital’s mortuary to the Accra Metropolitan Assembly to be used as...

Cyber Security Authority warns against Valentine’s day scams

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has warned individuals against malicious cyber actors who often use the Valentine's Day celebration to defraud unsuspecting victims. An amount...

PAC sets one-month deadline for Ken Attafuah to repay GH₵98K used for SSNIT penalty

Public Accounts Committee has instructed Prof. Kenneth Attafuah, the Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA), to reimburse over GH¢98,000. The amount in question...

AMA meets GUTA over implementation of new Revenue Digitalization System

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has met the Business Committee of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) over the implementation of a new...