NEWS

Ghanaians decry new ‘Digital Transport Fee’ for ride-hailing apps

April 4, 2023

Ghanaians are up in arms on social media with ride-hailing applications over a development which is affecting their cost of using the services. Over the past two days, various timelines have been awash with screenshots of receipts showing a new charge on some of the applications. According to some users who patronise Bolt and Uber, […]Continue Reading

NEWS

ECG disconnects power to 310 customers over illegal connection

April 4, 2023

The Electricity Company of Ghana Tema Region has disconnected power to a total of 310 customers for engaging in illegal connections and also piling up debt. Engineers of ECG between March 20 to March 31 visited some 2,344 customers comprising individuals, small-scale and large-scale enterprises in the Tema operational area as part of its nationwide […]Continue Reading

EDUCATION

UG wants ‘Old Vandal’ Judge removed from Commonwealth Hall case

April 4, 2023

The University of Ghana (UG) has called for the removal of the judge hearing the substantive case between the university and some students of Commonwealth Hall. The University claims the affinity of Justice Francis Obiri with the Commonwealth Hall means he is likely to be biased against the university. The demands by the University were […]Continue Reading

POLITICS

2024 polls: NPP must focus on regaining parliamentary seats – Sammi Awuku

April 4, 2023

The Director General of the National Lottery Authority of Ghana, Sammi Awuku, says the New Patriotic Party (NPP) must focus on regaining its majority advantage in Parliament. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, April 4, the former National Organiser of the NPP said he anticipates a battle for several parliamentary seats in the 2024 elections. […]Continue Reading

TOP STORIES

Wanted Thug Blows Axim Police Cover

April 4, 2023

The prime suspect in the infamous Axim galamsey video, declared wanted by the police for attacking a patrol team, has spoken from his hideout, making some shocking revelations, denying the armed robber tag and implicating the Axim Divisional Police and others. According to the fugitive, Kwame Ato Asare Ani, contrary to media reports, he is […]Continue Reading

NEWS

School Feeding Caterers Withdraw Service

April 4, 2023

Caterers on the School Feeding Programme in the Ashanti Region have withdrawn their services over unpaid arrears. The decision comes a day before the reopening of basic schools across the country. The caterers, according to JoyNewsreport, are expecting arrears for the third term in the previous academic year to be paid before they resume work. […]Continue Reading

Front Page HEALTH

Mouthwash Cannot Replace Tooth Brushing

April 4, 2023

Dr. Mensah Tabi-Amankwa, a dentist at the International Maritime Hospital (IMaH), has warned the public against using a mouthwash as a substitute for brushing the teeth. According to Dr.Tabi-Amankwa, the mouthwash is only a supplement to get the germs out of the mouth, stressing that, “mouthwash can eliminate some bacteria and make the mouth smell […]Continue Reading

NEWS

NLA Outlines Measures To Rake In Revenue

April 4, 2023

The Director-General (D-G) of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Samuel Awuku, has outlined measures put in place by management to stabilize and raise revenue for the authority. According to him, the company under his tenure has chalked many successes, including making it gain global recognition by putting NLA on the map and reconnecting with the […]Continue Reading

NEWS

Notorious‘Robber’ Gunned Down In Tarkwa

April 4, 2023

Reports available to The Anchor indicate that theleader of a notorious gang that have allegedly been terrorizing illegal miners within the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality in the Western Region has been gunned down by unknown assailants. According to information, the deceased person, AgyeNyame Sulemana, A.K.A Sulley, was returning with his gang from their usual “operation” when Continue Reading

POLITICS

Nanton MP was stitched up in Parliament’s washroom – Habib Iddrisu reveals

April 3, 2023

The first deputy Majority Chief Whip, Habib Iddrisu, has shockingly revealed that the Member of Parliament for Nanton, Mohammed Hardi Tuferu, was stitched up in Parliament’s washroom after suffering a near-fatal accident on his way to vote for the passage of the three new tax bills. Mohammed Tuferu was involved in an accident ahead of […]Continue Reading