The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has petitioned the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to reassemble parliament. This follows the Majority caucus’ discontent with the Speaker’s decision to indefinitely adjourn the session on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.In a letter addressed to Mr Bagbin on Wednesday, July 31, Mr Afenyo-Markin highlighted the …

President Akufo-Addo caused a brief stir at the launch of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) on Wednesday. The initiative, which is expected to begin in earnest, is primarily funded by the District Assembly Common Fund. It aims to repair and smoothen deplorable roads across the country. Addressing dignitaries during …

The Wechiau Hippos Sanctuary, which established in 1998 by a community-based initiative born from the collaborative efforts of local chiefs, landlords, queen mothers, and the people of over 40 communities in the Wa West District is now facing a dire threat from illegal mining activities. The serene Hippos sanctuary, nestled …

The former chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah has vowed to lead the party to victory in the December polls and break the NPP-NDC duopoly. According to Mr. Mornah, he will put the youth at the front and center of his presidency, ensuring the creation of jobs …

The Wa Municipal Chief Executive, Alhaji Tahiru Issahaku Moomin, has on Wednesday 31st July,2024 presented a cheque of GHC25,000.00 to support Bahass to acquire a temporal accommodation for the mentally retarded persons within the wa municipality. Bahasa Foundation, an NGO in the Wa municipality that is into supporting and caring …

18 out of 19 dies as plane bursts into flames during takeoff; only pilot survives The ill-fated flight, which was enroute to Pokhara for a routine maintenance check, was carrying 17 employees of the airline, including technical staff, and two crew members. The crash occurred at approximately 11:15 local time …

In spite of the estimated GH¢1.8 billion yearly value of Ghana’s lotto industry, the National Lottery Authority (NLA) rakes in about GH¢800 million, leaving the remaining GH¢1 billion in the hands of illegal lotto operators dotted across the country. The Director-General of the NLA, Sammi Awuku, who disclosed this in …

Terkpetey Michael, a dedicated tutor at Abuakwa State College, has been named the overall best teacher at the Ghana Education Service (GES) Outstanding Achievement Awards held in Koforidua. The 40-year-old Economics teacher, who has devoted 15 years to education, was celebrated for his hard work and creativity.Michael received a brand-new …

The High Court in Accra (General Jurisdiction) on July 29, 2024, ordered the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to pay a total of GH¢93,905,760.79 million to Tobinco Pharmaceuticals Ltd for the unlawful destruction of unexpired drugs belonging to Tobinco. In 2014, the FDA confiscated pharmaceutical products imported to Ghana by …

Mpox, the high infectious disease that used to be called monkeypox, has been declared a public health emergency in Africa by the continent’s top health body. Scientists from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) say they are alarmed by the speed at which a new strain …