Election 2024: Beyond the Peace Pact, what next?
By Pearlvis Atsu Kuadey As Ghana approaches the 2024 general election, the issue of peace has never been more crucial or contested, and the National Peace Council‘s role is once again under scrutiny. Established to facilitate and develop mechanisms for conflict prevention, management, and resolution, the council aims to build sustainable peace in the country. This […]
Foreign Affairs Ministry asks passport applicants to finalise process before October 18 deadline
By Hannah Dadzie The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has asked all passport applicants who made payment for the processing of their passport applications before 1 April, 2024, but have not yet had their biometric details captured, to visit their selected Passport Application Centres (PACS) and complete the application process. In a statement, […]
Exemplary life of ace broadcaster, Godwin Avenorgbo
By Issac Asare, A Journalist An Editorial Cartoonist, Columnist and Promotion Manager, Frank Tyger, opined that professionalism is not what one represents but consistency of quality. Indeed, consistency is more important than perfection. The act of professionalism in any endeavour is both a mark of personal discipline and a verification of one’s respect for the […]
PIAC, constituent groups discuss enhancing accountability in petroleum revenue use
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has engaged representatives from its 13 Constituent Bodies to discuss how to strengthen efforts to deepen public accountability in the management and use of the country’s petroleum revenues at its Annual General Assembly (AGA) in Accra. PIAC, a statutory body tasked with additional public oversight responsibility to support […]
Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to co-host 2025 CHAN
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president, Dr. Patrice Motsepe, has officially announced that Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will jointly host the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN). This decision marks a significant moment for East African football, as it showcases the region’s growing influence and capability to host major international sporting […]
Full Text: NDC’s petition to EC for forensic audit of voters’ register
PETITION FROM THE GOOD & PEACE-LOVING PEOPLE OF GHANA TO THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION FOR AN URGENT FORENSIC AUDIT OF THE 2024 VOTERS REGISTER AND ITS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) SYSTEM We, representing the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the main opposition political party in Ghana, hereby present this petition to your office regarding alarming irregularities, discrepancies and […]
Cash and carry will soon be a thing of the past – Dr. Bawumia
The era of cash and carry will soon be a thing of the past as the government is set to launch a Credit Scoring System before the end of the year. The system, when operational, will enable Ghanaians access personal loans for their businesses and also purchase items on hire purchase and pay overtime. The […]
Real Madrid’s 18-year-old wonderkid, Endrick, marries 23-year-old girlfriend
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Real Madrid’s rising star, Endrick has officially married his girlfriend Gabriel Miranda. Endrick, who is just 18 years old, joined Real Madrid from Brazilian side Palmeiras this summer. Despite his age, he has captured the attention of football fans and pundits with his promising talent on the field. The couple’s wedding […]
MTN Ghana supports Wala Traditional Council to celebrate 2024 Dumba Festival-Wa
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo MTN Ghana has presented a package to the Wala Traditional Council towards this year’s Dumba festival. The package was made up of ten thousand Ghana Cedis, one thousand Ghana Cedis airtime, assorted drinks, and water. Making the donation, the Upper West Regional Manager of MTN Ghana, Seth Owusu Nyamekye, stated that MTN […]
Africa’s 100 most influential women honoured in Accra
An award ceremony has been held at Accra City Hotel in Accra to honour Africa’s 100 Most Influential Women. The event was organised in recognition to recognise a select group of women who have contributed significantly to the socio-economic development of their countries in Africa. The awardees were drawn from 54 countries among a wide […]
Bank fraud cases hit GH¢63 million in 2023
Banks reported GH¢63 million in fraud cases in 2023, up from GH¢52 million in 2022, a 21 per cent increase. The top five fraud categories by loss value in 2023 were cash theft (cash suppression), cyber/email fraud, fraudulent account withdrawals, document forgery and manipulation, and cheque fraud. In 2023, Cash Theft (Cash Suppression) had the […]
Cybersecurity Alert: More than GH¢1.9 million lost to online investment scams in Ghana in 2024
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has issued a public alert following a significant surge in online investment scams across Ghana, with losses exceeding GH¢1.9 million in 2024. These fraudsters typically use social media, email, and text messages to reach their targets, employing fake testimonials to add legitimacy to their schemes. Victims are encouraged to make […]
NSA closes Accra and Cape Coast stadia for maintenance
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The National Sports Authority (NSA) has officially shut down the Accra Sports Stadium and Cape Coast Sports Stadium for essential maintenance work. This proactive move aims to enhance the quality of these facilities for future international matches, ensuring they meet global standards. The decision underscores the importance of maintaining top-notch sports […]
NDC’s ‘Enough Is Enough’ demo against EC kicks off in Eastern Region
By Michael Kenetey Supporters of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), in the Eastern Region have joined the nationwide demonstration to compel the Electoral Commission to conduct a forensic audit of the voter register for the upcoming December 7 general elections. The NDC raised concerns with the provisional voter register when the EC shared it […]
