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Despite the optimism of many Ghanaians that things will improve quickly, media personality, Ohemaa Woyeje has stated that this is not the reality. The revered radio host claims that the people in control of the many high positions in the nation are not prepared to move the country forward. In …

Per a report by myjoyonline.com, the Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama, says the company intends to meter all its distribution transformers across the country to fight power theft. According to him, the electricity company loses millions of cedis annually as a result of power theft. …

Ghanaian rapper Edem may be the next creative to announce his bid to contest a seat in the NDC parliamentary primaries. In a social media post, the Volta Regime boss posted an artwork bearing his photo and the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) insignia, with his inscription: “Denning Edem Hotor aka …

President Akufo-Addo has sworn in three new members of the Electoral Commission (EC). Dr Peter Appiahene, Salima Ahmed Tijani and Rev Akua Ofori Boateng were inducted into office on Monday, March 20, at the Jubilee House. The President urged them to uphold diligence in executing their mandate. According to him, …

FC Koln defender, Kingsley Schindler, has been called up by Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton to replace Tariq Lamptey. The Brighton and Hove right-back was hoping to recover from his injury before Ghana’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola. However, Tariq has not recovered in time for …

The Chief of Twifo Anyinasi, a suburb of the Central Region, Nana Brago III and his queen have reportedly been arrested for allegedly stealing parts of a railway line that runs through their community. According to UTV, the arrest comes after the chief, the queen mother and at least three other people were …

The Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has re-echoed John Dramani Mahama’s catchphrase, ‘You have never been President before,’ ostensibly to dismiss his calls for him to resign over dwindling standards in the sector. John Mahama recently asked the Education Minister to delegate authority if he is unable to help students in low-performing schools …

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has disconnected the Ho Airport in the Volta Region for owing the power distribution company GH¢63,000. The regional office of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Ho Technical University, KFC in Ho, and the Customs Excise and Preventive Service (CEPS) Training Academy in Kpetoe were disconnected for owing a combined …

Former Member of Parliament for the Old Tafo constituency in the Ashanti Region, Dr Anthony Osei Akoto has died. This was announced via the Facebook Page of Parliament on Monday, March 20, 2023. Details on the passing of the 69-year-old former Finance Minister are readily not known. “Former Old Tafo …

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has said he has been informed by officers of the Ghana National Fire Service and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) that the Kumasi Kejetia market fire that happened on Thursday, 16 March 2023, was caused by a gas explosion. Addressing the traders when he visited …