For the fourth consecutive week, the locked-up investment bondholders’ forum has picketed the Finance Ministry, demanding the release of their funds. Despite their persistent requests, they have yet to meet with the Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, or his deputies to present their demands. The group is calling on …
Read More »Kwaku Sea peasant farmers protest against galamsey activities
Peasants and cocoa farmers in Kwaku Sea, a farming community in the West Akyem Municipality of the Eastern Region, have staged a protest over the activities of illegal miners, commonly known as galamsey, in the area. The aggrieved farmers say the activities of these illegal miners would destroy their water …
Read More »Rev. Kusi Boateng suffers 3rd defeat against Ablakwa as Court of Appeal throws him out
The Court of Appeal has thrown out an application filed by Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng, a member of the board of Trustees of the National Cathedral project. The suit sought to restrain the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa from discussing him in relation to the National …
Read More »FADOS defends Sefwi Wiawso Traditional Council over controversial donation to KATH
The Forum for Accountability and Development of Sefwi (FADOS) has issued a statement defending the recent donation made by the Paramount Chief of the Sefwi Wiawso Traditional Area, HRM Katakyie Kwasi Bumankama, to the Heal Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) project. The GH¢300,000 donation has sparked controversy among local council …
Read More »Malawi Mining Minister to Highlight Investment Prospects at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024
Minister of Mining of Malawi, Monica Chang’anamuno, will return as a speaker to this year’s edition of the Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) Summit – Africa’s premier gathering for critical mineral industry stakeholders. Minister Chang’anamuno’s participation will be vital for highlighting partnership and investment opportunities within Malawi’s burgeoning mining sector. Malawi …
Read More »WASSCE malpractice on the rise – Study reveals
A recent study has revealed a worrying trend of rising examination malpractice in the country. The study, which covered the period between 2021 and 2023, showed a significant increase in the percentage of candidates involved in examination malpractice from two per cent in 2021 to 10 per cent in 2023. …
Read More »Richmond Lamptey set to join Rwandan club after Asante Kotoko exit
Asante Kotoko midfielder, Richmond Lamptey, is set to move to Rwanda after mutually parting ways with the Ghanaian club following a disappointing end to the 2023/24 season. With just two months left on his contract, Lamptey will depart as a free agent. Reports indicate that, Armée Patriotique Rwandaise FC (APR …
Read More »We didn’t need Akufo-Addo’s permission to seek strategic investor – SSNIT Board chair, Elizabeth Ohene
The Board Chair of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Elizabeth Ohene, has clarified that neither the President nor the government was involved in the decision to sell 60% shares of SSNIT hotels. In her weekly column published in the state-owned newspaper, Daily Graphic, Miss Ohene expressed surprise …
Read More »One reported dead, others injured in accident on Accra-Kumasi Highway
One person has been reported dead with others injured in an accident that occurred on the Accra-Kumasi Highway on Tuesday. Accra-based UTV reported that, the accident involved a VIP bus with registration number GT 5287-11 and an articulated truck GR 1276-W. It happened when the bus driver reportedly tried to …
Read More »People are threatening to hurt my children and kill Judy – Yul Edochie reveals
Nollywood actor and self-acclaimed pastor, Yul Edochie has disclosed that there is a purported plot afoot to murder his second wife, Judy Austin, and harm their two kids. Yul Edochie in an Instagram post claimed that these persons have created a WhatsApp platform to bully his friends, fans and business …
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