NEWS

Frimpong-Boateng Arrested, Grilled For 2 Hours

June 8, 2023

…But Granted GH₵2Million Bail A former Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, was yesterday allegedly arrested and granted bail by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). He was arrested in connection with corruption and corruption-related offences during his tenure as the chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Continue Reading

Crime

Car washer, 20 jailed 18 months for unlawful entry and stealing

June 7, 2023

A Circuit Court at Dormaa-Ahenkro, Dormaa Central Municipality of Bono Region has sentenced car washer, Elvis Yeboah, aged 20 to 18 months in prison for unlawful entry and stealing. Yeboah stole car battery, stabilizer, one woofer and speakers valued at GHS1 ,040.00 and pleaded guilty to the two charges. Police Inspector (P/Insp.) Emmanuel Asare, the […]Continue Reading

Business

Global growth to slow to 2.1% in 2023; prospects clouded by financial risks – World Bank

June 7, 2023

Global growth has slowed sharply and the risk of financial stress in Emerging Market and Developing economies (EMDEs) is intensifying amid elevated global interest rates, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. It is projected to decelerate from 3.1% in 2022 to 2.1% in 2023. In EMDEs other than China, growth is set to […]Continue Reading

Business

Ghana is the best destination for investment in West Africa – Bawumia

June 7, 2023

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that despite the existing economic challenges, Ghana remains the most favourable investment destination in the West African Sub-region. In his opinion, the $3 billion support received from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will contribute to the stabilization of the Ghanaian economy. Dr. Bawumia expressed confidence Continue Reading

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Gov’t Will Protect Anglogold Ashanti Fiercely

June 6, 2023

– Lands Minister The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has assured that the government remains fully committed to protect Anglogold Ashanti Obuasi Mine, while working to ensure responsible and environmentally-sound small scale mining in Obuasi in the Ashanti Region. According to him, it is the current government’s policy to use any […]Continue Reading

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No HIV Outbreak At Ho Technical University– GHS

June 6, 2023

The Volta Regional Directorate of the Ghana Health Services (GHS) has dispelled rumours making rounds on social media platforms that there is an alleged outbreak of an HIV infection at Ho Technical University (HTU). The Ghana Health Services, in a press statement issued by the acting Volta Regional Director, Dr.Senanu Kwesi Djokoto, said there is […]Continue Reading

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64-Year-Old Man Jailed For 12 Months

June 6, 2023

…After Spending A Night In John Paintsil’s Deserted House By Gifty Arthur Under very bizarre circumstances, a 64-year-old man has been jailed for sleeping in an abandoned house, belonging to former Black Stars defender, John Paintsil, at Ajumako Besease in the Central Region. Isaac Odoom, who until his incarceration by the Ajumako Magistrate Court, burnt […]Continue Reading

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Come To Nogokpo In 14days

June 5, 2023

-Angry Chiefs Summon Agyinasare The Council of Elders from the Nogokpo traditional area in the Ketu South Municipality in the Volta Region has summoned Archbishop Charles Agyinasare, the founder and leader of Perez Chapel International, to appear before them in person within 14days for a “peace talk,” following certain derogatory statements he made. At a […]Continue Reading

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‘Autocratic’ WAEC Clears Itself, No Probe

June 5, 2023

…Says Council uses one marking scheme for all BECE candidates  Even before any independent probe could be conducted into accusations that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is fond of marking down Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates from private schools, the Council has organized a forum to clear itself. According to WAEC, it uses […]Continue Reading

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Suspicion Over Request For EC Directors’ CVs

June 1, 2023

…Ransford Gyampo, YEA PRO, NDC Clash   A directive from the Office of the President, requesting directors of the Electoral Commission (EC), to submit their curriculum vitae (CV) has been greeted with suspicion, amid political spins and twists. It follows the leakage of a memorandum issued to directors of the electoral management body, both at […]Continue Reading