GENERAL NEWS

The Deputy Health Minister-designate, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has expressed his readiness to oversee the Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency (MoFFA) if he is approved. During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointment Committee in Accra, Mr. Acquah appealed to the Health Minister to assign him the responsibility of managing the Mortuaries and …

In a significant development within the telecommunications sector, Vodafone Ghana has officially transitioned to Telecel Ghana, marking a strategic move to expand economic access to communication services across the country. Telecel Ghana has now assumed control over various operations previously managed by Vodafone, including fixed telephone lines, internet services, voice …

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has attributed President Akufo-Addo’s alleged reluctance to assent to the anti-LGBTQI+ bill to the country’s over-dependence on foreign aid. President Akufo-Addo, during a meeting with members of the diplomatic community, stated that he would await the Supreme Court ruling …

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has dragged the Ghana Education Service (GES) and Ministry of Education (MoE) to court. The Commission took this step, in reaction to the decision by the GES and the MoE to defy its orders to ensure payment of online allowances to staff of the University …

Doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have declared their intention to strike on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, over accommodation challenges. The decision to strike was triggered when more than 20 of their colleagues received eviction notices to leave their current residences. Following an emergency meeting, the doctors unanimously …

The Imani Centre for Policy and Education has dragged the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice to the Supreme Court over the appointments of the heads of the various uniformed security agencies across the country. In a writ filed in association with the Director of Academic Affairs and Research at …

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has explained why there may be power outages in certain parts of the country. These outages are anticipated during the peak load period, typically between 7:pm and 11:pm. The company has attributed these disruptions to increased demand on approximately 630 transformers nationwide, resulting in …

The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has named the former Oti Minister, Joshua Makubu, as his campaign coordinator for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and Special Needs. Mr. Makubu is expected to spearhead efforts in mobilizing and rallying all Ghanaians with special needs to support the …

The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, has announced a strategic move to deploy drones to monitor the December general elections in the region. The primary aim behind this initiative, according to Ashie Moore, is to ensure the security of over two …

Lilian Kumah, the widow of the Deputy Minister of Finance, John Kumah, has lamented the theories about her husband having been poisoned to death, threatening that she would stop any of her children from holding public office if the allegations are not conclusively probed by police. The allegations were first …