GACL senior staff demand transparency from transport minister on cocaine smuggling case

Several senior staff members of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) have expressed concerns over the Transport Minister’s reluctance to name the staff involved in the alleged cocaine smuggling incident at Kotoka International Airport (KIA). The scandal, which involved the transport of 8.5 kilograms of cocaine aboard a Royal Air Maroc flight, led to the […]

Mankessim Waste Treatment Plant to Generate $750,000 in Carbon Credits

The newly commissioned Mankessim Waste Treatment Plant in the Central Region is set to generate approximately $750,000 in carbon credits for both the state and the operating company. This fund will be reinvested into the facility’s expansion and other sectors of the economy. At the commissioning event on October 10, 2024, Executive Chairman of the […]

Printing of ballot papers will start after statistics are shared – EC replies NDC

The Electoral Commission of Ghana has addressed concerns regarding the printing of ballot papers for the upcoming 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections. In a statement issued on October 10, the EC’s Deputy Chairman in charge of Operations, Samuel Tettey, clarified that printing of Notices of Poll will begin on Friday, October 11, 2024. However, ballot […]

Oliver Barker-Vormawor hospitalised again after falling ill in custody

Convener of Democracy Hub, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, was rushed to the Police Hospital earlier today due to severe health concerns, the pressure group has announced. Barker-Vormawor has been in police custody since September 23, 2024, after being detained during the #StopGalamsey and #OccupyJulorbiHouse protests on September 21, 2024. In a statement provided to Metro TV, Democracy […]

Black Stars left to rue missed chances in draw with Sudan

The Black Stars were left to regret missed opportunities as they were held to a goalless draw against Sudan at the Accra Stadium, putting their hopes of qualifying for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in serious jeopardy. Ghana started strong, dominating the early stages of the match but failing to capitalize on their […]

NAPO Will Support Bawumia Transform Ghana- Kokofu

A senior Campaign Aide to NPP Running Mate, Dr. Henry Kwabena Kokofu says NPP Running Mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh is the ideal partner of Dr. Bawumia. According to him the pair is the perfect one for Ghana. He said he was the least surprised when President Akufo-Addo was given the role as Minister for […]

I wasn’t surprised ‘kind’ NAPO implemented Free SHS – Senior Campaign Aide

A senior Campaign Aide to NPP Running Mate, Dr. Henry Kwabena Kokofu says he was the least surprised when President Akufo-Addo was given the role as Minister for Education tasked with the responsibility of ensuring the implementation of the novel Free Senior High School policy. Speaking at a mini-rally in the Fanteakwa North constituency, Dr. […]

We Doubted Agenda 111, But You Have Proven Us Wrong – Dormaahene To Bawumia

The paramount chief of the Dorma Traditional Council and president of the Bono House of Chiefs, Osagyefuo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, has expressed renewed confidence in the government’s Agenda 111 initiative following a recent courtesy visit from Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. During the VP’s tour, the chief and his elders participated in a Stakeholder […]

‘Ghana’s Future Rests In Your Hands’ – Awasumanhene To Bawumia

Awasumanhene, Nana Bofobene IV, the paramount chief of the Dwenim Awasu traditional area in the Jaman South Constituency, has placed great confidence in Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, stating that the future of Ghana rests in his hands. Speaking during a courtesy call by the Vice President, who is also the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer for […]