Over 25 areas in Accra to experience ‘Dumsor’ – ECG
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has issued a notice regarding scheduled power outages that will affect over 25 areas or communities within the Accra East and West regions. Among the affected areas are Ghana Steel, Palace Mall, Furniture Citi, Lovely Transport, Kpone Barrier, Kingdom Transport, GPHA Terminal (Kpone), Sethi Realty, Abodakpi Farms, and Kpone […]
Ras Mubarak releases ‘dumsor’ timetable for Energy Minister Napo
Amidst the ongoing discussions regarding Ghana’s intermittent power outages, former Member of Parliament (MP) for the Kumbungu constituency in the Northern region, Ras Mubarak, has offered a clever retort to Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh’s recent statements. Dr Prempeh had dismissed the need for a load-shedding timetable, asserting that Ghana is not undergoing an […]
Midwifery council suspends newly approved verification fee
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana has decided to halt the implementation of the newly approved fees for nurses until they undergo a thorough review process. This decision comes in response to the outcry from the Ghana Nurses and Midwives Association, which had announced its intention to go on strike in protest of the […]
$300m loan from World Bank hits BoG account
The World Bank has officially disbursed the US$300 million loan facility to Ghana for budgetary support. This significant amount was transferred to the Central Bank’s account today, on Wednesday, March 27, 2023. It represents the first installment in a series of three operations, each totaling $300 million, aimed at supporting crisis response and resilience efforts […]
Locked-up Investment Holders protest in Accra
Members of the Locked-up Investment Holders Forum have organized a passionate protest on the streets of Accra, calling for the release of their long-overdue investments from Financial Houses and Savings and Loans companies. The group, led by the determined Dr. Adu Anane Antwi, initiated discussions with the Bank of Ghana a year ago to facilitate […]
I’m ready to apologize to Martha Ankomah – Lil Win
Ghanaian actor Kwadwo Nkansah, widely recognized as LilWin, has conveyed his readiness to extend an apology to his colleague Martha Ankomah, aiming to mend their differences in an amicable manner. During an interview with Oyerepa TV, LilWin expressed that extending an apology to Martha regarding his previous comments about her character wouldn’t pose a challenge […]
Nana Addo announces government plans to construct 30 Smart Schools this year
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced plans to construct a minimum of thirty Smart schools across the nation by the end of the year as part of the Ghana Smart Schools initiative. During the launch of the Smart Schools Project in Accra on Monday, March 25, 2024, Nana Addo reaffirmed the government’s commitment to […]
Wife of National Chief Imam dead
The family of the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, sadly announces the passing of his wife, Hajia Ramatu Sharubutu, in the early hours of Wednesday, March 27, 2024. A statement released by the Chief Imam’s spokesperson, Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu, has confirmed that in accordance with Islamic customs, a Janazah prayer and burial will […]
China former football chief sentenced to life for bribery
During the trial at the Intermediate People’s Court of Huangshi in central China, Chen’s illicit activities spanning from 2010 to 2023 were brought to light, shedding light on his previous tenure as the president and chairman of Shanghai International Port Group. Prosecutors outlined that Chen had accepted monetary bribes and valuable assets in return for […]
Herbert Krapa appointed new board chairman of ECG
Deputy Energy Minister, Herbert Krapa, has been appointed by President Nana Akufo-Addo as the new Board Chair of the Electricity Company Ghana, (ECG). Mr. Krapa takes over from Keli Gadzekpo who resigned on Tuesday, March 26, for personal reasons. Herbert Krapa is anticipated to take the helm of the ECG Board to address the recent […]