In a significant move to advance Ghana’s infrastructure, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has officially broken ground for the reconstruction of the Accra-Tema Motorway, marking a crucial milestone in the nation’s development. Speaking at the ceremony on Monday, August 26, 2024, President Akufo-Addo emphasized the enduring importance of the Accra-Tema Motorway, originally commissioned in 1965 […]

A fire has severely damaged parts of the Job 600 building in Accra, which houses the offices of Members of Parliament. While the exact cause of the fire remains unknown, it has been confirmed that a warehouse within the building was affected.   Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause and extent of the damage. […]

Professor Ransford Gyampo has sharply criticized Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s claim that the NPP has fulfilled over 80% of its promises, labeling it as “disingenuous” and “an unnecessary insult” to Ghanaians. Prof. Gyampo argued that such a high self-assessment is untenable given the country’s deteriorating economic and statistical indicators.   “No one can justify […]

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has criticized his main rival, John Mahama, ahead of the December 7 presidential election, focusing on Mahama’s past performance in office.   During his first Meet the Press event in Accra on August 25, Dr. Bawumia highlighted what he described as Mr. Mahama’s poor track […]

The main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), will launch its 2024 manifesto today, Saturday, August 24, at the Jophus Anamuah-Mensah Auditorium, University of Education, Winneba, located in the Central Region.   The event, titled the “People’s Manifesto,” will present the NDC’s agenda for creating a more equitable and inclusive Ghana. The manifesto will […]

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has officially inaugurated the newly constructed Silver Jubilee Building at the University for Development Studies (UDS), marking a significant milestone in the university’s growth and underscoring the President’s dedication to education in Ghana. The Silver Jubilee Building, a three-story complex designed to accommodate lecture halls and offices, fulfills a promise […]

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has urged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to postpone signing the Ghana Shippers Authority Act, 2024 into law until stakeholders’ concerns are adequately addressed.   In a statement, GUTA President Dr. Joseph Obeng expressed disappointment that the group was not consulted on crucial provisions of the Act, such […]

The Ministry of Youth and Sports has provided additional clarity on the $3.6 million payment made to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) for the production and broadcasting rights of the 13th African Games. In a statement, the ministry explained that GBC’s financial quotation of $3.6 million was considered the lowest and most reasonable option, as […]