Police are investigating allegations by former Ghana’s Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, that several excavators have gone missing in the country. According to Frimpong-Boateng, the government seized the excavators to crack down on illegal mining activities in the country. However, he alleges they cannot account for the confiscated excavators. He […]

To recover a debt of Ghc5bn, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is planning a widespread disconnection exercise. According to the ECG, the operation will involve the disconnection of customers who have not settled their outstanding electricity bills. The decision to undertake this action follows concerns about the increasing level of debt owed to the […]

President John Dramani Mahama has urged the Minister for Education in Ghana, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, not to resort to school closures to solve the country’s educational problems. At a recent event, Mr. Mahama stated that the Education Minister should improve educational outcomes and support students rather than shut down schools. Mr. Mahama emphasized the […]

Tragedy struck on the Volta Lake in Ghana as a boat carrying mourners capsized, leaving five people dead. The group was reportedly traveling to a funeral in a nearby town when the incident occurred. According to reports, they overloaded the boat they were traveling on with passengers and goods, which caused it to tip over. […]

A recent development has emerged with Alhaji Musah, the victim of military brutality in Ashaiman, Ghana, who passed away because of injuries because of injuries sustained during a clash with military personnel. According to eyewitness accounts, Musah did not die as a result of direct physical assault by the military, but rather he fell while […]

In a move that will be welcomed by many consumers, several Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have decided to reduce the prices of petroleum products at their pumps. The price reduction comes into effect from today, March 16, 2023. One of the leading OMCs, GOIL, has announced that it will sell a litre of petrol for […]

Kennedy Agyapong, a Ghanaian politician, recently claimed a legal victory against undercover journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas. Mr. Agyapong has dedicated his victory to Kwesi Nyantakyi, the former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). In Ghanaian football, Nyantakyi was once a powerful figure. However, his reputation has been tarnished by a 2018 documentary released by […]

Despite a 19-month period of inflationary pressure, inflation in Ghana decreased to 52.8% in February 2023, marking the second consecutive month of decline. According to the data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) on March 15, 2023, food inflation stands at 59.1%, while non-food inflation stands at 47.9%. According to Government Statistician Prof Samuel […]