An accident has occurred on the Tema-bound side of the Accra-Tema motorway involving a Toyota Tundra, a Benz 207 passenger vehicle, and a trailer truck. The Toyota Tundra allegedly from the office of the president, was being driven by a mechanic. The incident occurred on Saturday morning around 8 am. Several individuals in the vehicles…
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has urged Ghanaians to disregard the 15% increase in transport fares announced by the Transport Operators Association. Transport Operators Association in a statement announced an increase in fares, effective Monday, July 22. Although GPRTU acknowledged the rising prices of petroleum products and their significant impact on transportation costs,…
The Electoral Commission has clarified that it is not responsible for security during elections in ensuring a peaceful process. The EC says it has often been called upon to ensure peace in the electoral process which it believes is solely the mandate of the police. Briefing Parliament on preparations towards the December polls, the EC…
The management of Groupe Nduom has petitioned the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, to restore GN Bank’s licence if he emerges victorious in the December 7 elections. GN Bank had its licence revoked by the Bank of Ghana in August 2019. During a meeting with the former president in Accra on…
Some international flights from Accra to other destinations have been affected today, Friday, July 19. This comes after several airlines were hit by disruptions to their software that aid flights and operations. The development has affected the Microsoft-based computers of these airlines. United Airlines for instance in a statement says the development has affected some…
Former Auditor General, Daniel Domelevo has advised President Akufo-Addo to take drastic measures to enhance public confidence in the political establishment to avoid a Kenya-style public uproar. A finance bill introduced by the Kenyan government in June triggered violent protests in most parts of that country that resulted in at least thirty-nine deaths. According to…
Passengers flying out of Kotoka International Airport (KIA) on Tuesday (July 16, 2024) evening experienced delays due to a disruption in the check-in systems at Terminal 3. The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) in a statement confirmed that the issue occurred around 7:51 pm on July 16th and lasted for approximately an hour. This resulted…
The footballer has a passion for fast cars and also reportedly owns a McLaren and a £350,000 Lamborghini. Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has been given a six-month driving ban for speeding in his Rolls-Royce. The 26-year-old was reportedly caught going at 104mph on the M60 in Manchester in December last year. A court official…
The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), which celebrates its golden jubilee anniversary this year, will over the next 50 years focus on enhancing its own efforts and mobilising additional funding support from other financial institutions in the Arab region for the development of Africa. This was disclosed by Dr. Sidi Ould Tah,…
An International Research and data firm, Fitch Solutions, has predicted a win for John Mahama and the NDC in the 2024 general elections in December. The London-based firm which has been consistent with its forecast since last year argues that 54% of respondents surveyed tipped the former president as the winner in the upcoming presidential…
The Minority in Parliament has disclosed that the government is indebted to the tune of over GH6 billion to companies, individuals and organisations in relation to the Free Senior High School policy. The caucus reveals that the government has failed to reimburse over GH¢300 million funds used in the procurement of the GH¢1.3 million tablets…
President Akufo-Addo has appointed Commissioner of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations. This appointment follows the advice of the Police Council during its meeting today, where COP Yohuno’s exceptional credentials and dedication to duty were acknowledged. The statement by the Jubilee House Director of Communications described…
Donald Trump was giving a speech in Pennsylvania when he appeared to fall to the ground – at which point he was surrounded by armed security staff Two people have reportedly died after gunshots were fired at a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania – with the injured former president rushed off stage by armed security….
Twenty-two children have died and more than 130 have been injured after a school building collapsed in Nigeria’s central Plateau state, local officials say. Saint Academy in the state capital Jos caved in while students were in class on Friday morning. Children were left trapped under the debris. Volunteers used excavators, hammers and their bare…
North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has hinted at a nationwide demonstration over the sale of SSNIT’s stake in four hotels to the Minister for Food and Agriculture and Member of Parliament for Abetifi Constituency, Bryan Acheampong’s Rock City Hotel. His comment follows an announcement by the Minister for Employment, Labour Relations, and Pensions, Ignatius…
As part of the annual stakeholder engagements for the Volta River Authority’s emergency preparedness plan, officials of VRA led by the Deputy Chief Executive in charge of services, Ing. Ken Arthur, met with the Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey and representatives of various security agencies. This meeting comes as the Volta River Authority began its sensitisation…
