GENERAL NEWS

The Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana have jointly announced a 30 percent hike in transport fares, effective Thursday, March 7. In a press release issued on Monday, March 4, the two organisations attributed the fare increase to the government’s failure to address their concerns adequately. …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that it will declare the results of the 2024 presidential polls within three days of voting. According to the Electoral Commission’s Timetable of Activities for the 2024 elections published by the Daily Graphic, Regional Collation Centres would be maintained to announce the results at …

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Builsa South Constituency in the Upper East Region, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, is mourning the loss of his father, Paul Asikisimi. Mr. Asikisimi passed away on Sunday, March 3, at his residence in Sandema. Dr. Apaak, who is also serving as the family spokesperson, …

President Akufo-Addo has been advised by Ghana’s Ministry of Finance not to sign the newly enacted Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill into law.   The Finance Ministry warned that taking such action could have a negative impact on the nation’s ability to get financial support from international organizations like the Bretton Woods Institutions …

The leadership of the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association announces its endorsement of the independent presidential candidate, Mr. Alan Kyerematen’s commitment to introducing a fixed rate on import duties. Mr. Kyerematen has pledged to implement this initiative within the first six months of his administration if elected in the …

The Atwima Nwabiagya South Constituency First Vice Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the Ashanti Regional TESCON Patron, John Kwame Duodu, popularly known as “SIR John,” have been honored by the Chief Executive Officer and the entire management of the Network for Societal Transformation (NEST). The Network …

The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Isaac Adongo has outlined the National Democratic Congress (NDC) commitment to implementing an advanced digitalization system for Ghana if elected, surpassing current efforts led by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. During a public lecture organized by the Coalition for Restoration (CFR) at the …

The Electoral Commission (EC) will receive nominations of candidates for this year’s presidential and parliamentary elections from September 9 to 13 in a major countdown to the climax of the political season. This will be followed by the balloting for positions on the presidential ballot paper on September 23, 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         Chef Falia’s Cook-a-thon Attempt Disqualified By Guinness World Record       The Chronicle       …

President Akufo-Addo, accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo on Sunday (3rd March 2024), joined a multitude of mourners at Keta Senior High Technical School (KETASCO) Park to bid farewell to the late Mrs. Gertrude Essie Quashigah (nee Darteh).           Mrs. Quashigah, wife of the late …