NEWS

Procurement processes for Covid fight in Ghana lacked adequate transparency – GII

July 12, 2022

The Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) has said its Corruption Risks Assessment which evaluated the risks of corruption in government’s interventions revealed inadequate transparency with regards to the procurement processes related to Covid-19 interventions Rolled out by government. The revelation of opacity in the procurement processes regarding the COVID-19 interventions, Continue Reading

NEWS

‘May Allah Accept Your Sacrifice’ – NAPO To Manhyia South Muslims

July 8, 2022

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, in the Ashanti Region, on the occasion of this year’s Eid-ul-Adha, has sent warm regards to the Muslim Community in the area. “May His Merciful Allah accept your sacrifice as you mark all this important day and may continue to pray for Manhyia South, Asanteman […]Continue Reading

NEWS

We have no information on construction of National Cathedral – Public Procurement Authority

July 7, 2022

The Public Procurement Authority (PPA) has revealed that it has no knowledge about the construction of the National Cathedral by Ribade Company Limited. The PPA gave this response in reply to a request for procurement information under the Right to Information Act, by North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. Writing to the MP, the Authority […]Continue Reading

Crime

Missing Lands Commission Staff: State prosecutors line up 3rd witness

July 7, 2022

State prosecutors are expected to call a third witness in the case in the trial of a KNUST lecturer accused of kidnapping his wife. Dr. Wilberforce Nkrumah Aggrey is standing trial for allegedly kidnapping his wife, Rhodaline Amoah-Darko and the deceit of a public officer. Two other accomplices, Yaw Boateng and Justice Appiah have also […]Continue Reading

Crime

Arise Ghana leaders appalled by persistent threats by police; say they remain unfazed

July 7, 2022

Leaders of pressure group Arise Ghana say they are “unfazed” and “unshakable” by attempts the Akufo-Addo-led government to use the Dampare-led Ghana Police Service to put them in bad light. This comes after the police – within the context of last Tuesday’s violent demonstration by Arise Ghana – announced an intention to educate the public […]Continue Reading

NEWS

Asaabe Leads NPP Chair Race; Assures 40% Appointments For Grassroots

July 7, 2022

The leading contender in the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) national chairmanship race, Stephen Asamoah Boateng affectionately called Asabee, has reiterated his promise to ensure the interests of grassroots in the next NPP administration are served. According to him, the next NPP government under his watch as the national chairman, will see at least 40 […]Continue Reading

Business

Bibiani: Angry youth fight Mensin Gold for jobs

July 7, 2022

Angry youth at Bibiani in the Western North Region on Wednesday besieged the premises of Mensin Gold Limited, demanding immediate employment from authorities. Connect FM’s Western North correspondent Kwamena Fynn reported to Nhyiraba Paa Kwesi Simpson, the host of Omanbapa morning show, that the angry youth have given the company a one-week ultimatum to start employing Continue Reading

HEALTH NEWS

Bishop Herman Students Cry For Toilet Facility

July 7, 2022

By; Seraphine Nyuiemedi Students of Bishop Herman College in Kpando Municipality of the Volta Region, have appealed to government and other relevant authorities, to provide them with better toilet facilities and potable water. According to some form three students who spoke to GBC News, they have resorted to defecating in the open, since they gained […]Continue Reading

NEWS

Bad Roads Put Bortianor MP In Trouble; Residents Vow To Uproot Him If…

July 7, 2022

The one-term in office tsunami, that befalls some former Members of Parliament (MPs) for Bortianor-Ngleshie-Amanfrom constituency in Greater Accra region, as a result of poor performance, couple with disrespect for electorate, is about to hit the incumbent MP, Sylvester Matthew Tetteh. This follows raging complaints and anger from residents over deplorable state of many Continue Reading

Business

Discriminatory policies needed for local businesses but AGI rejected reversal of benchmark value – Oppong Nkrumah

July 7, 2022

Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has said that discriminatory policies are required to help grow local industries. It is part of this reason that the government introduced the reversal of the 50 per cent benchmark value in order to assist local producers. However, he said, the Association of Industries (AGI) rejected that move because in […]Continue Reading