GENERAL NEWS

President Nana Akufo-Addo has commissioned the third phase of the Upper East Regional Hospital in Bolgatanga to improve quality healthcare delivery. The state-of-the-art facility, equipped with modern medical equipment, was valued at $52 million secured from the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD).   The completed phase comprised a four-storey building …

Financial irregularities among public boards, Corporations, and other statutory institutions declined by Ch¢ 6.2billion in 2023 , the Auditor General’s report has disclosed. During the period ending December 31 2023, the total irregularities recorded a decrease of 41.6 per cent (chs¢260,1786 from Ch¢15, 059 441,806) in 2022 to total irregularities …

Nana Ayebiafo Jnana, the Nkosuohene (development chief) of Dumasua in the Sunyani West Municipality of the Bono Region, has been making waves on social media in recent weeks. His seven-year developmental plan for Dumasua has captured widespread attention and admiration. In a recently viral video, Nana Ayebiafo detailed his comprehensive …

The 2024 National Business Pitch Competition (NBPC) concluded with resounding success, showcasing the ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit of Ghana’s youth. With the theme “Greenovation,” this year’s competition centered around sustainable solutions and green technologies, highlighting the vital role of entrepreneurship in advancing Ghana’s green economy and contributing to global sustainability …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has launched an investigation into a disturbing incident at Kumasi Academy, where a female student was physically assaulted by her peers. The incident, which has sparked widespread outrage, occurred on Monday, August 12, and has raised concerns about student discipline and safety. According to the …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has threatened to take action against the Electoral Commission (EC) over the delayed release of the provisional voter’s register for the upcoming December elections. The NDC had previously demanded that the EC promptly release the provisional register ahead of the planned exhibition exercise. The party …

The Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has been discharged from the hospital after he was involved in a serious accident on the Accra-Kumasi highway. The incident occurred on July 27, 2024, at around 1:30 am near Aduapompo, while Ahiagbah was travelling to Kumasi for a …

The Ghana Police Service has interdicted two police officers, Lance Corporal Philimon Agbevem and Lance Corporal Peter Gbadagbo, for allegedly extorting money from a motor pillion rider in Accra. The incident reportedly occurred on July 22, 2024. According to a brief police statement, the two officers were placed under immediate …

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has announced that it is seeking financial clearance from the Ministry of Education to recruit 2,500 teaching staff. In a statement, GTEC emphasised that this recruitment is intended to alleviate the current academic workload and ensure that academic activities can resume promptly. CETAG initiated …

Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Adaklu, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has issued a strong warning to Abetifi MP Dr. Bryan Acheampong, cautioning him against any attempts to interfere with the 2024 elections.   Speaking during NDC Flagbearer John Mahama’s campaign tour in the Volta Region, Mr. Agbodza made …