Sekondi-Takoradi in the Western region of Ghana is reeling from the aftermath of a devastating downpour that struck on Monday, June 16th, leaving a trail of destruction and displacing numerous residents. A relentless, two-hour deluge transformed streets into rivers submerging homes, offices, and marketplaces, and causing widespread damage estimated to be worth millions of cedis. […]
The $200,000 Effiakuma AstroTurf built in the Effiakuma Constituency has been turned into a swimming pool after heavy rains. According to reports, the artificial pitch in Effiakuma was submerged in water after hours of rainfall in Takoradi. In the viral video spotted on Facebook, residents, mostly children and teenagers, were seen swimming in the ool […]
Ghana’s leading sanitation firm, Zoomlion Company has publicly refuted claims that it is responsible for the salaries and alleged underpayment of public sanitation workers across the country. The company asserts that these workers are not its employees and that their compensation falls under the purview of the Ministry of Youth and Employment Agency. Speaking on […]
In a scathing indictment of the nation’s leadership, Reverend Jacob Kweku Baah, founder and leader of the Church of Gethsemane in Kumasi has placed blame squarely on the shoulders of politicians, chiefs, and pastors for the economic hardship currently plaguing the country. He argues that these influential figures have failed to uphold their duties and […]
In what some perceive as a pattern of obstruction, Mr. Kodua is also accused of encouraging a petition from the NPP’s UK branch aimed at suspending Mr. Buttey—an effort that has reportedly failed to gain traction. Justine Frimpong Kodua Fresh tensions appear to be brewing within the upper ranks of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) […]
Prof. Mrs. Angela Ofori-Atta, wife of the former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has indicated that her husband will return to Ghana after his doctor’s approval. Speaking to Joy News, she noted that Ofori-Atta’s absence is not an attempt to escape scrutiny, but a result of his current health condition. “He has never not been accountable. […]
President John Dramain Mahama has stated that the Nursing trainees’ allowance arrears will be paid in July. According to John Mahama, trainee nurses will receive their allowance from January to June next month. He further announced that his government is going to pay nursing trainees their monthly allowances automatically every month John Mahama noted that […]
By Anthony Obeng Afranie Barely half a year into his tenure, President John Dramani Mahama’s “Reset Agenda” is showing promising signs of revitalising Ghana’s economy. Since assuming office in January 2025, the nation has witnessed a tangible shift, fueled by strategic policy implementations and a renewed sense of optimism. While challenges remain, the early indicators […]
John Dramani Mahama, Ghana’s president, is set to introduce a groundbreaking agricultural programme aimed at boosting the country’s economy through farming. The initiative, known as the Feed Ghana Programme (FGP), will be launched at Methodist School Park in Techiman, a region historically known for its vital contribution to national food production. Initially slated for an earlier […]
Ghana declared 1 autonomy proposal the sole basis for resolving the Western Sahara conflict under UN auspices, aligning with growing international support for Rabat’s position. The announcement followed Thursday’s talks in Rabat between Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita. A joint statement affirmed Ghana considers the plan “the only realistic […]
