Two people have been reported dead after allegedly being hit by stray bullets fired by the police during a confrontation to disperse a ruthless crowd in the Kwahu South Municipality of the Eastern Region. According to sources, the incident occurred at the chief’s palace where the police had gone to …

The Executive Director of the Alliance For Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA), Mensah Thompson, has launched a scathing attack on the Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, for advising Ghanaians to give the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, a fair hearing. Kofi Bentil, in …

Mahama storms Northern Region with ‘Building Ghana tour’ The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has kicked off his Building Ghana Tour in the Northern Region. During the two-day tour, the opposition NDC leader will visit the Mion, Gushegu, and Yendi constituencies on Monday, 5th February 2024. Day …

The Ghana Police Service has arrested 25 persons in connection with an attack on its officers and the destruction of some properties at Kwahu Bepong in the Eastern Region. The individuals reportedly assaulted police officers and destroyed properties in the area. The police were called in to restore calm after some residents …

Whistle-blowing by citizens is an important step to take in the fight against corruption, the Executive Director of the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), –the local chapter of Transparency International (TI), –Mary Awelana Addah, has said. To that end, she said the citizens should be encouraged to blow the whistle on …

The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has dismissed reports of importing a new water treatment product called ‘One Drop’. The claim was made by Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam Nartey George, Sam George alleged that the government, together with GWCL, has procured a water treatment product, ‘One Drop’, for use …

The Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Policies and Research (INSTEPR), Kwadwo Nsafoah Poku, has lauded the management of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) for their leadership and innovation in seeing to the implementation of the cylinder recirculation model (CRM). He expressed belief that there will soon be reduction …

Five electoral officers involved in overseeing the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary primaries in Yendi have been interdicted by the Electoral Commission (EC). According to a source close to the regional directorate of the Commission, the interdiction extends to five officers who were scheduled to assist in the election process, except …

Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, has pledged to revive the Free-trade Agreement among Commonwealth countries if elected as the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Secretariat. She said a successful free-trade agreement among member states would enhance integration and participation in global and regional supply …

In a bid to defuse mounting tension, the Ministry of Finance has issued an appeal to organised labour and key stakeholders – including the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) – to exercise restraint and engage in constructive dialogue concerning the contentious value added tax …