The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has expressed concerns over the recent increases in water and electricity tariffs, questioning the justification for these adjustments. GUTA warned that the hikes will further diminish consumers’ purchasing power and exacerbate the already challenging cost of living in the country.   The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) announced […]

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo praised the vital contributions of Ghanaian journalists to the nation’s democratic journey during his address at the 28th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media Awards, held on Saturday, 28th September 2024.   The event, which celebrated 75 years of excellence in journalism, was themed “75 Years of Excellence in Journalism: The […]

Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang the Vice Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has cautioned trainee nurses and midwives not to be swayed by short-term promises from the current government.   Speaking to students at Essiama Nursing and Midwifery Training College and Asanta SDA Nursing and Midwifery Training School in the Ellembele Constituency during […]

Contrary to earlier reports, the Ghana Police Service has confirmed that Gloria Vera Louise, one of the protesters arrested during the Democracy Hub demonstration, is not pregnant. Following her arrest, it was initially reported that Gloria was four months pregnant and was subsequently remanded for two weeks. However, medical examinations conducted at multiple facilities have […]

The Electoral Commission (EC) has openly challenged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to present concrete evidence supporting their claims of irregularities in the Provisional Voters Register (PVR). The NDC had expressed concerns over possible flaws in the voter registration process, including the deletion of registered voters, unauthorized voter transfers, and missing names from the Absent […]

In a powerful address at the United Nations “Summit of the Future” held in New York, Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo made a heartfelt appeal for global unity, urging world leaders to embrace multilateral solutions to tackle pressing issues such as climate change, inequality, and global governance reform. Speaking before an audience of Heads […]

Thirty-nine protesters arrested during the Democracy Hub demonstration at the 37 Intersection in Accra have been remanded by an Accra court. A press release from the Ghana Police Service’s Public Affairs Directorate revealed that 28 of the suspects were remanded into police custody, while 11 were placed in prison custody. “The court remanded 28 of […]