Kamala Harris concedes election to Trump but vows to fight on
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has vowed to keep fighting for the ideals that powered her presidential campaign on Wednesday in a concession speech that acknowledged President-elect Donald Trump’s win while warning of potential dark times to come. “While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign,” she told […]
Kofi Annan Peacekeeping Centre Commandant calls for vigilance and integrity ahead of Ghana’s 2024 Elections
By Seraphine Nyuiemedi The Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Major General Richard Addo Gyane, has called on election observers to uphold vigilance, fairness, and transparency in Ghana’s 2024 general elections. Speaking at the opening of a 3-day training program for election observers, he emphasised that the credibility of Ghana’s democracy […]
BOST initiates major depot upgrades to improve operational efficiency
By Gloria Anderson The Managing Director of Bulk Energy Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST), Dr. Edwin Alfred Provencal, has revealed that BOST is expected to complete Phase 1 of the Accra Plains and Kumasi depots project. He emphasised that the upgrades, along with broader network improvements, aimed to create a more resilient and responsive […]
Mohammed Kudus’ three-match suspension extended to five following Tottenham Incident
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Football Association (FA) has decided to extend Mohammed Kudus’ suspension to five matches. This decision comes in the wake of his red card incident during the match against Tottenham Hotspur last month. Initially, Kudus was facing a three-match ban, but the FA’s review has resulted in additional penalties. The incident […]
INGOs contribute approximately $350m to Ghana’s economy each year – UN Resident Coordinator
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The United Nation’s Resident Coordinator in Ghana, H. E. Charles Abani has revealed that International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) operating in Ghana contribute approximately $350 million annually to the country’s economy. He said INGOs mobilized over $30 billion annually for humanitarian aid, health services, education, and human rights, particularly in fragile contexts. In […]
Dormant accounts with BOG hold over Gh₵167.8m, Ilapi reveals
BY KWEKU BOLTON The Institute for Liberty and Policy Innovation (ILAPI), in its mission to reduce inheritance poverty and improve human dignity, has uncovered significant sums of money in dormant accounts with the Bank of Ghana (BoG). According to ILAPI’s findings, these accounts hold over GH₵167.8 million, $14.6 million, GBP 2.4 million, and EUR 2.3 […]
Real Madrid crumble to Milan, suffering second consecutive home defeat
By Ashiadey Dotse Real Madrid suffered two home defeats in a row, including their second Champions League group stage loss, as they fell to AC Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu. Vinicius Junior scored a penalty to tie the game after Malick Thiaw’s opening goal for Milan, but goals from Alvaro Morata and Tijjani Reijnders gave […]
Trump takes early lead in US election as vote counting continues
Election results have so far held few surprises as polls continue closing across the United States, with former President Donald Trump winning Florida and Texas while Kamala Harris picked up New York and Illinois. None of the seven battleground states have yet been called as vote counting continues. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris continue to […]
Speaker of Parliament to engage media on key developments in Parliament
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, will engage the media on recent developments within Parliament and broader issues concerning democratic developments in Ghana currently. A statement issued by the Public Affairs Division of Parliament said the engagement aims to provide an opportunity for the media to discuss critical issues affecting Ghana’s parliamentary democracy, including recent […]
First Lady Mrs Rebecca Akufo Addo rallies support for NPP parliamentary candidates in Ablekuma Central and Klottey Korley
By Doreen Ampofo The First Lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, is urging Ghanaians to consider the developmental projects and policies of the NPP administration and vote for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the party’s parliamentary candidates in next month’s election. According to Mrs Akufo Addo, the first term of this administration saw massive development; however, this was […]
Friday, November 8, not a public holiday- Interior Ministry clarifies
The Ministry for the Interior has clarified that Friday, November 8, is not a public holiday, even though 2024 National Farmers’ Day will be celebrated on that day. In a statement signed by the Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, it was explained that Friday, December 6, which is the official Farmers’ Day holiday, would […]
Lapaz Man sentenced to 21 Years for sexual assault of minor
A 23-year-old unemployed man, Bernard Ampomah, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison by the Gender-Based Violence Court for defilement, sexual assault, and assault. The Court, presided over by Dora Eshun, found Ampomah guilty on all charges after a trial. Ampomah had engaged in anal sex with a 15-year-old boy at Tabora, Accra, and […]
Review Ghana’s procurement laws to engender transparency – IMANI Africa
The Imani Center for Policy and Education has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Ghana’s procurement law to create a stronger, more transparent system aimed at preventing revenue leakages and ensuring better accountability Dennis Asare, Senior Research Associate at IMANI Africa, appealed during the IMANIFesto event on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, where an in-depth analysis […]
Life sentence for man convicted of murdering German girlfriend and daughter
Boigouna Aloys, a Burkinabe national, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a High Court in Accra for murdering his German girlfriend and her 13-year-old daughter at Kokrobite. The 47-year-old accused was found guilty by a seven-member jury after a trial in which the prosecution, led by Yvonne Yaache-Adomako, presented evidence from five witnesses. Aloys […]
