The Electoral Commission (EC) has yet again rejected calls from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) for a forensic audit of the Provisional Voter’s Register (PVR). The EC maintains that the legal and administrative processes established to clean the register have not been fully exhausted, and thus a forensic audit is not justified at this […]
Ghana’s Minister for Information Fatimatu Abubakar has criticised CNN International correspondent Larry Madowo regarding his report on the recent anti-illegal mining demonstrations in Accra, which has led to the arrest and detention of over 50 protesters. The protests, organised by the Democracy Hub, occurred between September 21 and 23. Mr Madowo shared his observations on […]
President Nana Akufo-Addo has said peacekeeping efforts, while valuable, are insufficient to ensure long-term stability in Africa. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, he highlighted the importance of addressing underlying issues such as poverty, inequality, and lack of opportunity, which continue to fuel conflicts across the continent. He argued […]
A traditional ruler has stated that he cannot risk the future of his children by voting for a leader who does not believe in the free senior high school (Free SHS) policy. Oguahyia Oduro Panin Birikoran, Edubiasehene, who stated this, said three of his five kids had benefited from the NPP’s free senior high school […]
The Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama has resigned. He is leaving the position after two years in office as managing director of the main electric power distributing company in Ghana. He has handed over his resignation letter to the board of the ECG and gave two weeks notice. […]
The Ghanaian government has vehemently denied claims by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) that the country lacks FIFA-standard pitches to host international matches. The rebuttal comes in response to CAF’s recent ban on the Baba Yara Stadium, the only approved venue for Ghana’s Black Stars matches, due to its failure to meet required standards. […]
The economy continued its positive recovery in the second quarter of 2024, recording a trade surplus for the third consecutive quarter. This marks a turnaround from the deficit experienced in the same period last year. The Government Statistician, Professor Samuel Annim, presenting a report on Trade Statistics for the second quarter of the year in […]
The flag bearer of the Peoples National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah, has sued the Electoral Commission (EC) for disqualifying him from the 2024 presidential election. In an application filed at the Accra High Court on Tuesday [Sept 24, 2024], Mr Mornah is seeking, among other reliefs, an order restraining the EC from embarking on any […]
Recent data from the Ghana Statistical Service indicates a significant drop in the export value of cocoa beans for the second quarter (Q1) of 2024. The export value fell from GH₵ 1.57 billion in the second quarter (Q2) of 2023 to GH₵ 1.15 billion in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, marking a 26% decrease. This decline is part […]
Yussif Basigi has left his role as head coach of Hasaacas Ladies after 21 years with the club, Joy Sports can confirm. The 52-year-old is expected to sign for Tanzanian side Simba Queens following the decision to step down from his position at the Takoradi-based outfit. Basigi will sign a one-year deal with Simba Queens […]
Nine months after it was reported that she had suffered a stroke, Ghanaian socialite and actress, Moesha Bodoung, has spoken about her current state of health. In a recent phone interview with nkonkonsa.com, Moesha said she has not been able to walk or speak well for the past months. “I went off completely and I […]
Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV, the Overlord of the Wala Traditional Area, has urged President Nana Akufo-Addo to redeem his promise of rehabilitating the Wa-Bole-Bamboi highway before the end of his tenure. He said the deplorable nature of the Wa-Bole-Bamboi road had become like a nightmare for travellers. The Overlord recounted that “During his most […]
