NIA defends legality of Ghana Card registration in Pusiga, vows to continue amid NDC claims
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has categorically refuted claims made by Dr. Omane Boamah, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Director of Elections, that the NPP, which is currently in power, has criminalized state institutions, including the NIA. The NIA urges the public to treat the accusations made by the NDC Director of Elections with contempt […]
President Akufo-Addo Releases The KPMG Report On GRA/SML Transaction
On 24th April 2024, the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, received a request from the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), under section 18 of the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989) (RTI Act), for a copy of the KPMG report on the contracts and transactions between Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) […]
Sene West MP urges govt to complete Atebubu road to boost livelihoods
The Member of Parliament for Sene West, Kwame Twumasi Ampofo, has called on the government to prioritize the completion of the Atebubu road. Speaking in an interview, he highlighted the importance of the road completion, noting it will improve the livelihoods of local residents and Ghanaian traders. Mr. Ampofo expressed concern that despite a contractor […]
Hopeson Adorye arrested for allegedly using dynamites to disrupt 2016 elections in Volta Region
Hopeson Adorye, a former member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and current member of Alan Kyerematen’s Movement For Change, has reportedly been arrested by police over claims that he detonated dynamites in the Volta Region during the 2016 general elections. Adorye made the controversial statement during a recent radio interview, alleging that the […]
Parliament approves $150m GARID funds
On Friday, 17th May, 2024, Parliament approved US$150 million from the World Bank as additional financing for the implementation of solid waste management, drainage improvements, and other flood mitigation measures under the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project. The World Bank financing will support a broad range of initiatives aimed at mitigating floods […]
Mayor of Accra engages traders on new market-toll payment system
The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Elizabeth Naa Kwatsoe Sackey has engaged traders in Accra on a new market toll payment system introduced by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA). The Mayor who seized the opportunity to interact with the traders during a working visit to the Salaga and Agbogbloshie markets in the Ashiedu Keteke Sub-Metropolitan District, […]
NIGERIAN JAILED 10 YEARS FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
A 32-year-old Nigerian National, Pascal Okafor Ezugwu, has been sentenced to a 10-year prison term by an Accra High court after being found guilty of attempting to smuggle 90 thumb-sized cocaine pellets which weighed 1.54 kg. On Friday 3rd May 2024, Mr. Okafor Ezugwu was sentenced to a minimum of 10 years in hard labour […]