Ashanti Regional Minister chides public officials, organizations for repeating financial infractions reported by Auditor General
By: Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has assured the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament of commitment of the Regional Coordinating council to ensure compliance of all cited individuals and organizations with the Committee’s recommendations and report after its consideration of the Auditor General’s Report. The Committee is in Kumasi, the Ashanti […]
Japan on high alert for ‘huge’ second quake after issuing tsunami warning
Officials in Japan have warned of an increased risk of a “huge” earthquake in the next week after a 7.7 magnitude quake struck off the north-east coast, triggering an evacuation order and warnings of 3m tsunami waves. Thousands of people were told to leave coastal areas for higher ground after the quake in waters off […]
Sachet water price hike sparks outrage
By: Lenus Nti Dankwah There are reports of exchanges between sachet water vendors and the public, following an increase in prices of sachet water in parts of the Capital, Accra. Some members of the public are not happy about the situation and have voiced their open indignation at the move, calling on the authorities to […]
Dora Awuah Foundation brings relief to orphanage amid funding struggles
By: Kweku Bolton Orphanages across Ghana continue to face financial and logistical challenges in providing basic necessities for vulnerable children. Rising Star Home, located in Dodowa, is one such institution caring for children who have been neglected or lost their parents. Recently, the Dora Awuah Foundation responded to their appeal with a donation valued at […]
AI System assisting us to fight fraud – MoMo Fintech CEO
By Amoako Kwame Chief Executive Officer of MobileMoney Fintech Limited, Shaibu Haruna has announced that the company is ramping up measures to tackle fraud by deploying advanced artificial intelligence-driven monitoring systems. In an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Monday, April 20, he noted that the organization is placing greater emphasis on technology to […]
Zambia-Ghana tech ties deepen as Minister lauds Sam George’s influence
By: Sarah Baafi The Zambian Minister of Technology and Science, Felix Mutati, has credited Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, for strengthening bilateral ties and inspiring a high-level fintech visit to Ghana. Speaking in an interview on Citi FM, Mr. Mutati revealed that his decision to visit Ghana with a […]
Swift GNFS response prevents major blaze at Kumasi New Kejetia Market
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has successfully contained a fire outbreak at the Kumasi New Kejetia Market, preventing what could have escalated into a major disaster. The incident occurred at shop F2230 on the first floor of the market. A team of nine firefighters, led by Station Officer I Maxwell Partey, arrived at the […]
Women’s inclusion must move from policy to practice – MP for Pusiga
By Peter Agengre The Member of Parliament for Pusiga in the Upper East Region, Hajia Laadi Ayii Ayamba, has called for stronger enforcement of policies that promote women’s inclusion in national development. “We must not forget about women empowerment in the resetting agenda of this government. The 30% public sector quota for women needs full […]
Ghana must stay non-aligned and turn diplomacy into economic gains – Abu Jinapor
By: Sarah Baafi The Member of Parliament for Damango and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has called for a clear and strategic foreign policy direction, urging Ghana to remain non-aligned while leveraging diplomacy for economic benefit in a volatile global environment. Speaking in an exclusive interview on GTV, the MP […]
Ghana must stay neutral in Middle East conflict – Abu Jinapor
By Godwin Aklika The Member of Parliament for Damongo and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has reiterated the need for Ghana to maintain its long-standing foreign policy of neutrality in addressing the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. He said the country’s position should be guided by multilateralism rather than […]
President Mahama goes after drug kingpins, demands strategy shift
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has called for a major shift in Ghana’s anti-drug strategy, urging security agencies to prioritise the dismantling of large trafficking networks rather than focusing mainly on street-level peddlers. Speaking at the #ResettingGhana Citizen’s Engagement in Tamale, the President said the current approach risks addressing only […]
Curfew hours on Karaga Township and environs revised to 8pm–4am
By: Sarah Baafi The Ministry of the Interior has announced a revision of curfew hours imposed on Karaga Township and its surrounding communities in the Karaga District of the Northern Region to run from 8:00 pm to 4:00 am daily. In a statement issued by the Ministry, the curfew, which used to run from 6:00 […]
LGBTQ+ bill was not before Akufo-Addo when we left office – Abu Jinapor
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Member of Parliament for Damongo and Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament, Samuel Abu Jinapor has revealed that the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly referred to as the LGBTQ+ bill, was not before then-President Akufo-Addo when the New Patriotic Party administration left office. “As at […]
Rawlings family consoles General Nunoo-Mensah over wife’s passing
The Rawlings family on Friday, April 17, visited former Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) member, General Joseph Nunoo-Mensah and his family to console him over the loss of his wife, Margaret Nunoo-Mensah, who passed away in February. Led by Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the delegation which included Ms. Yaa Asantewaa […]
