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Special prosecutor calls for establishment of corruption courts

Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng is calling for the establishment of anti-corruption courts to prosecute persons suspected to have engaged in corruption and corruption-related cases...

Uganda’s Tonny Drileba Awarded 2023 Basketball Africa League Ubuntu Trophy presented by New Fortress Energy

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (BAL.NBA.com) and New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE) – a global energy infrastructure company founded to help accelerate the world’s...

Ghana stagnant on Corruption Perception Index for fourth year [FULL INDEX]

For the fourth consecutive year, Ghana has remained stagnant with a score of 43 out of 100 on the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) released...

IGP holds Guard of Honour for outgoing CDS

A special guard of honor has been held by the IGP for the outgoing Chief of Defense Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces, Vice...

President William Ruto to Officiate The 2nd Canada-Africa Business Conference

The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business (www.CanadaAfrica.ca) is thrilled to announce that His Excellency President (Dr.) William Samoei Ruto will officiate the second Canada-Africa Business Conference (https://apo-opa.co/3Uk4DYH)...

Boosting Access to Finance in Libya: Central Bank of Libya (CBL) Approves a New Legal Framework for Libyan Credit Information Centre

New opportunities have opened for SMEs in Libya to secure financial support as the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) grants approval to the Libyan...

Mobile Money agents to be blocked for failing to link accounts to Ghana Cards or TIN

In a bid to enhance financial transparency and compliance with tax regulations, leading Electronic Money Issuers (EMIs) in Ghana have announced the impending blocking...

PAC refers National Blood Service to AG over procurement breaches

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended the referral of the National Blood Service management to the Attorney General for prosecution due to procurement...

Dismiss fake election year prophecies – Ghanaians told

Ghanaians have been advised against allowing themselves to be manipulated by fake prophecies in choosing political leaders as the country prepares towards the 2024...

I would pursue this matter – Sam George on Rev Owusu-Amoah’s ‘age question’

Ningo Prampram Member of Parliament, Sam George, remains resolute in his pursuit of Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Reverend Amishaddai Owusu-Amoah, publicly disclosing...

Football age is not for footballers only – Prof Mensah on GRA boss’ age

Senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, Prof. Kobby Mensah has reacted to the controversy surrounding the age of the Commissioner-General of the Ghana...

I am ready for you, sue me – Journalist tells Farouk Mahama

Northern regional correspondent of Citi FM, Mohammed Aminu Alabira who was allegedly attacked by the Member of Parliament for Yendi, Farouk Aliu Mahama said...

BUTEC Group concludes an external growth operation in Morocco, reinforcing its African footprint in the energy and environment sectors

BUTEC Group (https://www.BUTEC.com/), a regional leader in the environment, energy and industrial construction sectors in the Middle East and North Africa, has completed the takeover...

Rugby World Cup 2023 was the most viewed rugby event of all time

Rugby World Cup 2023 (www.WorldRugby.org) in France was the most viewed rugby event of all time, further cementing its record-breaking legacy. RWC France 2023 achieved 1.33...

We’ve not received any request to place FGR under care and maintenance – Minerals Commission

The Minerals Commission has stated that it has not received any request from FGR Bogoso Prestea Ltd, the operators of the Prestea-Bogoso Mine, regarding...

Sudanese Entrepreneurs Eager to Enhance Trade with Indonesia

The Indonesian Ambassador to Sudan, Sunarko, along with the staff of the Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum, attended a dynamic meeting on Friday (26/1) with...

GIBA stands in solidarity with GJA over Hawa Koomson boycott

The Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA), has backed calls by the Ghana Journalists Association for media houses to blackout the MP for Awutu-Senya East...

Former NSMQ contestant with 6As to lose UG admission due to financial constraints

A former National Science and Math Quiz (NSMQ) contestant, Abande Prince Abugri, from Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region, is on the verge of...

Sustaining the fight against neglected tropical disease in South Sudan

In South Sudan, 19 of the 20 neglected tropical diseases are endemic, posing a huge health threat. More than 12 million people are at...

Kenya: Quality of Care for Assessment for Universal Health Coverage

The Ministry of Health in association with County Governments and Development Partners will carry out a comprehensive Harmonized Health Facility Assessment (HHFA).  The assessment targeting...

MSF responds to deadly Hepatitis E outbreak in South Sudan

In response to a deadly Hepatitis E outbreak in South Sudan, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has launched a mass vaccination campaign in...

World Health Organization (WHO) advocates for solidarity to paint a healthier and safer future

To mark the World Health Organization’s 75th anniversary, the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean hosted a networking and partner and staff appreciation...

When did you turn 60? – The question that caused confusion at GRA boss’s appearance before PAC

Monday's Public Accounts Committee sitting was thrown into disarray when what sounded like a basic question became a bone of contention. During the turn of...

Ongoing educational sector strike: KNUST Basic School closes down

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has announced the closure of its basic schools in response to an ongoing industrial action...

Wontumi-Manhyia Palace case: Chief scolded for trivial complaint

The Kumasi Traditional Council (KTC) has literally scolded the Kokosohene, Nana Kwaku Duah, for dragging the name of the Manhyia Palace into partisan politics. The...

Leadership of striking university staff to meet govt on February 1

Leadership of university staff currently on strike will be meeting government on February 1, 2024. The purpose of this meeting is to address the...

Every Breath Counts: increasing access to medical oxygen in Somalia

A project to reduce the alarmingly high number of child deaths related to pneumonia and diarrhoea in Somalia has been formally launched by King...

Govt will continue to care for cured lepers – Bawumia

Vice President, Mahamudu Bawumia has reiterated the government’s commitment to eradicate leprosy in the country and care for those affected by the disease. He /gave...

Exness takes its brand to the next level as it marks 15 years of unprecedented growth

Exness (https://apo-opa.co/4buoieH), the world’s largest retail market-maker, has unveiled a significant rebranding initiative, reflecting and reinforcing its position as the market leader. Through a revamped...

Popular herbal doctor passes on

The founder of Grace Gift Herbal Clinic, Dr Grace Boadu has sadly passed away. The untimely demise occurred on Monday, January 29, 2024, however,...

NPP primaries: Police probe assault on Citi News reporter in Yendi

The Northern Regional Police Command has commenced probe into Yendi MP, Farouk Aliu Mahama's alleged attack on Citi TV/FM correspondent Mohammed Aminu M. Alabira. This...

NPP primaries: My bank account was blocked – Failed aspirant

A disappointed New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary aspirant in Awutu Senya East, Eric Kweku Boateng, has blamed his loss on financial inducements. Mr...

NPP primaries: Gender Minister runs to court after losing Walewale seat

Walewale Member of Parliament (MP) Lariba Zuweira Abudu, has secured an injunction against her contender, Dr Abdul-Karibu Tia Mahama after losing the seat in...

3 Companies owe GH¢247.7 million in unpaid VAT

Three companies owe the state GH¢247.7 million in unpaid value added tax (VAT) since 2021, the Commissioner in-charge of Domestic Tax and Revenue Division...

Businessman on GH₵50k bail over visa fraud

An Accra Circuit Court has granted a GH₵50,000 bail with two sureties to a businessman who allegedly defrauded a woman of $5,000 under the...

Driver jailed 15 years for defiling minor in church

A 27-year-old driver who had sex with a 14-year-old girl in a church at Sowutuom has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment. Appearing before the...

National Institutional Suppliers to picket Education Ministry

The National Association of Institutional Suppliers has given the government a 14-day ultimatum to pay an amount of GH₵30 million owed them. According to...

Fraud: Ex Black Stars player Prince Tagoe ordered to pay $40K

An Accra Circuit Court has ordered Prince Tagoe, a former Black Stars player, to pay GH₵10 per dollar in the auto fraud case. Tagoe has...

Major Mahama’s murder: 3 to challenge life imprisonment verdict

Lead counsel for three of the 12 individuals convicted and sentenced to life in imprisonment for the killing of Major Maxwell Mahama, says his...