GENERAL NEWS

United Kingdom-based research and data firm, Fitch Solution is predicting electoral victory for National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Mahama in the December 7 presidential election. Fitch in its latest publication on election and risk-related issues in Africa said the current state of the economy will play a significant role …

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has no plans to move the country’s capital from Abuja to Lagos, his office says. The presidency blamed political opponents for such rumours, saying “there is no iota of truth” in them. The speculation began before Mr Tinubu, who once served as governor of Lagos, took …

Mr. Kwesi Nyantakyi has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) led by Kurt Okraku to issue a heartfelt apology to Ghanaians following the disappointing performance by the Black Stars in the Ivory Coast during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The Former President of the Ghana Football Association …

The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has threatened to suspend some credentialed health facilities involved in illegal charges from subscribers. This follows numerous complaints from members concerning unauthorized fees for services, investigations, and medicines covered by the scheme. According to NHIS, this is a violation of Section 35(1) of Acts …

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has raised concerns over a rapid rise in cesarean section (C-section) deliveries. According to the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS), one in five births now happen through C-section, with the national rate exceeding the WHO’s recommended 15% benchmark. This statistic, translating to a …

At least four firefighters have sustained injuries after a building collapsed on them while dousing an inferno at Westland in West Legon on Wednesday. A statement issued by the Ghana Fire Service on Thursday (25 Janauary) said two of the fire fighters are in critical condition and are currently receiving …

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has in line with government’s robust industrialization agenda, commissioned the Sentuo Oil Refinery Limited, on Thursday, 26th January, 2024 in Tema.     The operationalisation of the two million barrels per annum refinery is a pivotal step towards securing Ghana’s collective …

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed John Kwaning Mbroh as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA). Kwaning Mbroh’s appointment takes effect from 1st February 2024. The current CEO, Hayford Atta Krufi, is proceeding with his retirement after holding the …

Mepe, a town already grappling with the aftermath of flooding caused by the Akosombo and Kpong dams spillage, has been struck by yet another unfortunate event. A steel bridge located at Saikope in the Mepe area, crucial for connecting the North Tongu town of Juapong, to the Central Tongu capital …

President Akufo-Addo has highlighted ongoing efforts toward the complete revitalisation of the Tema Oil Refinery. This declaration came during the inauguration ceremony of the Santuo Oil Refinery, owned by the Chinese firm, Santuo Group, in Tema. Emphasising the potential of a fully operational Tema Oil Refinery alongside the Santuo Oil …