The Ghana Police Service has filed an injunction at an Accra High Court to prevent the #DumsorMustStop demonstration from taking place.This comes days after the Accra Regional Police Command urged the organizers of the protest to consider relocating the planned protest venue. The organisers were also told to adjust the timing for the upcoming demonstration […]
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Bawumia Officially Launches “Kayeyei Empowerment Programme”
The Vice-President of the Republic and the 2024 New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has officially launched an innovative programme dubbed, “Kayeyei Empowerment Programme” aimed at training some 5,000 head porters at hostels and skills training centres across the country. The initiative which was a promise of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia after visiting […]
Fuel prices to go up due to Cedi depreciation – COPEC hints
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has warned that fuel prices at the pumps are likely to go up in a few weeks due to the continued depreciation of the cedi. Despite the mid-May projection of a drop in the price of petroleum products, some oil marketing companies (OMCs) have started adjusting their prices upward. […]
Akufo-Addo meets leadership of Parliament over issues of national concern
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo met with the leadership of Parliament on Monday, May 20,2024.This included the leadership of both the Minority and Majority Caucuses. This was made known by the Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, in a press statement.According to Ato Forson, the meeting, held at the Presidency, was convened upon the invitation […]
NIA to resume registration of children from 6yrs to 14yrs – Prof Ken Attafuah
Prof. Kenneth Agyemang Attafuah, the Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA), said that the organization is starting a registration drive for children aged six to fourteen. During a media engagement in Kumasi on Saturday, May 18, 2024, Prof. Kenneth Agyemang Attafuah said that the exercise, which is free of charge, will start on […]
COCOBOD Cancels SHS Scholarship Scheme
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced the termination of its long-running scholarship scheme, citing the implementation of the Free Senior High School (SHS) initiative by the government.In its place, the board has established the Cocoa Board Education Trust, aimed at providing essential primary school infrastructure in underserved cocoa-growing communities. According to the chairman of […]
Allow Me To Be President, You Have Been One Before – Bawumia ‘Begs’ Mahama
The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on his main rival, John Dramani Mahama, to exhibit patience and allow him the opportunity to also serve as President. During a visit to the Wa Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV’s palace on Sunday, May 19, Dr. Bawumia stressed that while Mr. Mahama has […]
President Akufo-Addo Sends Petition For Removal Of Special Prosecutor To Chief Justice – Report
Based on the information gathered, the Chief Justice has received a petition from President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo asking for the dismissal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyabeng.The petition, dated April 30, 2024, was sent to the President by former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu and conveyed to Justice Gertrude Torkonoo on May 6, 2024.Mr Amidu alleges […]
Parliament To Reconvene For An Emergency Sitting Today
Members of the 8th Parliament are expected to return to the House today for an emergency sitting.The recall follows a petition from the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, requesting the sitting to consider outstanding government business. In a letter directed to the Speaker by the Majority leader, reference was made to Article 112(3) and Order 53 […]
Limited registration: Kukuom chiefs invoke curses on perpetrators of recent violence
Chiefs at Kukuom in the Asunafo South Constituency of the Ahafo Region have invoked curses on the perpetrators and sponsors of the violence that occurred at a registration centre last Saturday.The incident left one person seriously injured during the ongoing limited registration exercise in the town. At a press conference, the chiefs expressed concern, poured […]