GENERAL NEWS

The controversial Legislative Instrument (LI) seeking to amend portions of the Road Traffic Regulations 2012 has been withdrawn in Parliament. The Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, has officially withdrawn the controversial Legislative Instrument (L.I.) on behalf of the Minister for Transport. This L.I. sought …

The Ghana cedi will recoup some losses in the coming days following an improved performance against the US dollar last week. The local unit gained 0.10% against the American greenback last week to close trading at GH¢15.69. This performance signalled good times ahead. The cedi held ground against the dollar …

Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have started increasing prices of petroleum products at the pumps. Shell has taken the lead, selling at litre of petrol at ₵15.10 and diesel for ₵15.25. Previously, Shell was selling a litre of petrol at ₵14.80 and diesel was going for ₵14.92. By this, petrol …

The Linda-Dor Highway Rest Stop management has been alerted to a video that has been making waves, displaying a disgruntled customer who patronised their services. The management said that they sincerely regret the unsatisfactory service that the consumer experienced. In addition, they conveyed apologies for anything that went wrong, pledged …

The selection of the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, as the vice-presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) led to rumours and reports of the Manhyia South seat being declared vacant. The parliamentary primaries held by the NPP on Sunday, July 14, 2024, which …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that first-year senior high students for the 2024/25 academic year are expected to commence classes on Friday, September 27. School heads and parents are urged to take note and ensure their wards are well-prepared for the new academic term. In a press statement …

Democracy Hub has declared that it will stage a three-day protest at Revolutionary Square, which lies across Liberation Road and in front of the Jubilee House, on September 21–23. Democracy Hub acknowledged in a statement that, in compliance with the Public Order Act, it has officially notified Dr. George Akuffo …

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Builsa South, Dr. Clement Apaak, has announced that he will stage a protest should former President John Dramani Mahama agree to debate vice president and presidential candidate for the  New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Dr. Apaak, who served as a presidential staffer …

The Deputy Director ( Head), Procurement and Stores at the DVLA, Amb. Prof Robert Tay, has been adjudged the Public Sector Procurement Personality of the Year, at the 6th Edition of the Africa Procurement and Supply Chain Awards ,2024 at a colourful ceremony in Accra.         Amb …

Below  are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today.    The Daily Searchlight         Daily Graphic     Daily Guide     The Chronicle         The Anchor       The Daily Dispatch     …