Despite warnings from the police, hundreds of protesters gathered at the 37 Trotro Station in Accra on Thursday, September 21, 2023, to participate in the OccupyJubilee House protest. The protesters are demanding a range of reforms, including a reduction in the cost of living, an end to corruption, and improved …
Read More »Black Queens Put Seven Past Rwanda In 2024 Women’s AFCON Qualifier Opener
Ghana’s Black Queens opened their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a thumping 7-0 win over Rwanda on Wednesday afternoon in Kigali. Nora Haupte’s charges scored three in the first-half before adding four in the second at the Pele Stadium in the rout. The reverse fixture of the first …
Read More »Don’t Renew Contracts With Zoomlion – PAC Chairman Directs MMDAs
The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), James Klutse Avedzi, has cautioned Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) against renewing contracts with waste management firm Zoomlion, citing the absence of discernible benefits. During a public accounts committee hearing in Ho, the Ketu North MP underscored that Parliament had sanctioned …
Read More »Police Seek Court Order To Halt Planned Jubilee House Demo
The Ghana Police Service has filed an application at the court to halt a planned demonstration by a group known as Democracy Hub within the vicinity of the Jubilee House from Thursday 21st to Saturday 23rd September 2023. The police in a statement disclosed that they are waiting for the …
Read More »Ellembelle: MP And DCE In Near Fight Over Deplorable Road
The Member of Parliament for Ellembelle Constituency, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, was engaged in a near fight with the District Chief Executive, Kwasi Bonzo, over a deplorable road in the area. It is unclear what might have triggered the exchange of words but a video of the incident sees the MP …
Read More »Ghana’s Economy Grows By 3.2% In Q2 Of 2023
Ghana’s economy grew 3.2% in the second quarter of 2023, according to provisional data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). This is a slight slowdown from the 3.5% growth recorded in the same period of 2022. The slowdown in growth was driven by the industry sector, which contracted by 1.9%. …
Read More »VIDEO: Riot At Ofankor Timber Market As Traders Burn Tyres, Block Road Over ‘Unlawful Eviction’
A riot broke out amongst a group of agitated youth of Ofankor Timber Market in Accra this morning. The youth, primarily traders, expressed their discontent, stating they had rented the space and regularly made payments. However, occupants were reportedly harassed in the early hours of the day by armed men …
Read More »Ashanti Region Launches 8th Covid-19 Vaccination Week Campaign.
As the world continues to battle the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate in Ghana has taken a proactive step towards protecting its population. Today, September 20th, 2023, they have officially launched the 8th Covid-19 Vaccination Week Campaign, under the theme, “Protect Yourself, Protect Your Family, Get Vaccinated …
Read More »NPP National Chairman Responds To Adwoa Safo’s Apology
The National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Ntim, has expressed his support for Adwoa Safo’s recent apology, emphasizing that it is a necessary step in her political journey. Ntim highlighted that Adwoa Safo, as a member of the party, is taking the appropriate action by offering an …
Read More »Meet Akraba Nana, The 47-year-old Class Six Pupil
Every morning, Akraba Nana, 47, goes through a routine like other pupils before leaving for school, except for one thing, he doubles as a father of seven other students. Born in 1976, Akraba Nana, affectionately called Schoolboy told Nyaniba, host of ‘Between hours’ on Asaase 100.3 Cape Coast, how he …
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