Ejisu by-Election: You can’t construct roads- Chairman Wontumi warns Adoumi
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, has issued a challenge to former Ejisu Member of Parliament, Kwabena Owusu Adoumi, regarding his claims of road construction in the constituency. Adoumi, who has filed a nomination to contest the Ejisu by-election as an independent candidate, has been campaigning on the platform of being responsible for road projects...
Tensions rise ahead of Ejisu by-election as NPP faces accusations of electoral manipulation
Representatives of Kwabena Owusu Adoumi in Ejisu have levelled serious allegations against the NPP and government officials, accusing them of engaging in alarming and reckless behaviour in the lead-up to the by-election scheduled for Tuesday, April 30. The accusations, which were presented with grave concern, include claims of ballot box stuffing, bribing of Electoral Commission officials, utilization of military personnel to intimidate...
FIFA Seals Lucrative Deal with Saudi Aramco, Deepening Ties Ahead of World Cup Hostship
FIFA's ties with Saudi Arabia has taken a new spin as the global soccer body solidified its bond with the Kingdom's oil giant Aramco. This move promises not just financial windfalls but also social impact initiatives worldwide. In a landmark sponsorship deal, Aramco boasting a staggering $121 billion profit last year. The partnership deal runs from this year to 2027 encompassing key...
NSA Clarifies Financial Request for Baba Yara Stadium Ahead of Dreams FC’s CAF Clash
The buzz around Dreams FC's upcoming CAF Confederation Cup match against Zamalek at the Baba Yara Stadium has taken an intriguing turn with the National Sports Authority (NSA) clarifying its recent financial request. The NSA's spokesperson, Charles Amofah in an interview, debunked claims of a GHC36,000 demand directly from Dreams FC. Instead, he said from the letter cited by portions of...
Zamalek FC Arrives in Ghana for CAF Confederations Cup Showdown with Dreams FC
Zamalek FC, the Egyptian giants, have touched down in Ghana for an exciting clash against Dreams FC in the CAF Confederations Cup semifinal second leg. With high hopes and strategic plans, both teams are gearing up for a showdown that promises thrills, goals, and unforgettable moments on the pitch. Zamalek FC's arrival in Ghana with a 24 man squad, marked the...
Government grants conditional approval to mining company for restructuring and capital raise
In a bid to facilitate the revitalization of a mining company and safeguard the interests of its workers, the Government has granted "Conditional Approval" to the company to undergo restructuring and raise essential capital within strict timelines. Following deliberations, the Ministry for Lands and Natural Resources, led by Honorable Samuel A. Jinapor, Member of Parliament, issued a letter on 17th...
President Akufo-Addo commissions phase II of 15MW solar power plant in Kaleo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo commissioned phase two of the fifteen-megawatt peak (15MWp) solar power plant on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, in Kaleo, Upper West Region. The occasion marks a milestone in Ghana's journey towards embracing renewable energy solutions. The newly inaugurated phase of the solar power plant not only adds fifteen megawatts (15MW) of power to the national electricity...
EU confident Ghana will not assent to anti-LGBTQI Bill
In a recent speech delivered at the European Parliament on April 24, 2024, Virginijus Sinkevičius, the European Union Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, representing High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell, addressed the concerns surrounding Ghana's Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Act, commonly known as the anti-LGBTIQ Bill. Highlighting Ghana's status as a solid democracy and a stabilizing force in the...
Don’t shut Internet down during general election – CSOs to govt
A group of civil society organisations (CSOs) have appealed to the government not to shut down internet access under any condition during this year’s election period. This comes in the wake of some 24 countries that have imposed Internet shutdowns in the past during their election years, which hindered the full enjoyment of a wide range of fundamental rights and freedoms. The...
Rapper, Soulja Boy offers to buy TikTok
American rapper, Soulja Boy has expressed interest in acquiring social media app, TikTok. The rapper becomes the first person to indicate his interest in acquiring TikTok after U.S President, Joe Biden signed a foreign aid package into law that would see the Chinese-owned social media platform banned in the U.S. if it’s not sold within nine months. On his X handle,...
