The High Court has convicted six of the alleged coup plotters for counts of conspiracy to commit high treason and committing high treason. The Court has, however, acquitted Assistant Commissioner of Police Benjamin Agordzo, Colonel Samuel Kodzo Gameli and one other junior military officer, Corporal Seidu Abubakar. In his …
Read More »Govt Procures Only 2 New Modern Trains, Not 12 – RDA Clarifies
The Ghana Railway Development Authority has disclosed that only two contemporary diesel-powered trains have been procured from Poland to boost the railway transport system, contrary to media reports that 12 trains have been secured. There were reports that the state has procured 12 trains for the Ghana Railways Company, expected …
Read More »Chairman Wontumi Finally Responds To Manhyia Palace
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), has refuted claims of insulting the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the Asante Kingdom during the vetting of NPP parliamentary aspirants in the region. Chairman Wontumi is reported to have made some disgusting comments …
Read More »WAPCo To Undertake Planned Shutdown For Regulatory Test Between January 28-30
The West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) has announced a coordinated and planned emergency shutdown and high-integrity pressure protection system proof tests at its facilities in Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, and Benin between January 28 and 30, 2024. The exercise is a requirement of its regulatory authority, the West African Gas …
Read More »University Administrators Declare Indefinite Strike Effective Monday
The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) has activated its advertised intention to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike action, effective Monday, January 29, 2024. The indefinite strike by GAUA aims to emphasize its dissatisfaction with the government’s disregard in resolving their welfare issues. In a statement issued on January …
Read More »GFA Dissolves Entire Black Stars Technical Team
The Ghana Football Association says it has dissolved the entire technical team of the senior national team, the Black Stars, after the poor showing at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. It means Chris Hughton is leaving together with his two assistants George Boateng and Didi Dramani, goalkeepers’ coach Richard …
Read More »Ghana: Today’s Newspaper Headlines: Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
Below are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today. The Daily Searchlight The Ghanaian Observer The New Trust Daily Guide The Custodian …
Read More »Second Tranche Of IMF Cash Officially Hits BoG Account
The second tranche of IMF cash has hit the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) account today January 23, 2024. This is what Joy Business has picked up from persons with knowledge of the IMF programme. The IMF Mission Chief for Ghana, Stephane Roudet at the Joint Press Conference between the IMF, …
Read More »Ghana’s Black Stars Head Coach Chris Hughton Sacked After 2023 AFCON Exit
Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton has been relieved of his duties. This announcement was made in a three-sentence statement issued by the Ghana Football Association late Tuesday evening. “The Ghana Football Association wishes to announce that Chris Hughton has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the …
Read More »Full Text: South African Politician Julius Malema’s Speaking Notes On Ghana And Colonialism
South African politician Julius Malema expressed concern about the lack of progress in addressing inter-relations among Africans. The founder and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters said this during his speech at the Arise Ghana event on Tuesday, January 23 at the Ghana College for Physicians and Surgeons in Accra. …
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