The All People’s Congress (APC) founder and leader, Hassan Ayariga, has charged that the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are both failing to address the needs of the populace, especially the impoverished. In an interview with Accra-based Original FM 91.9, Kwaku Owusu Adjei stated …
Read More »80% of Ghanaian youth engage in unprotected, or “raw” sex – GSS survey reveals
According to the Ghana Statistical Service’s (GSS) 2022 Demographic and Health Survey, nearly 80% of Ghana’s youth engage in unprotected, or “raw” sex. The survey states that although they are aware that using condoms can reduce their risk of contracting HIV and other STDs, this is still the case. 79% …
Read More »CODEO tells EC to release timetable for 2024 general elections
The timetable for the general elections scheduled for December 2024 has been requested by the Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) to be made public by the Electoral Commission. Both the New Patriotic Party and the National Democratic Congress have voiced concern that in order to encourage effective preparation by …
Read More »ECG begins ‘No Free Consumption’ campaign today
“Operation No Free Consumption,” which involves cutting off power to people who use electricity without paying for it, will begin on February 1st, according to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). ECG teams must update customer data, collect past due amounts, and disconnect customers who do not pay as part of …
Read More »EC’s proposed electoral reform can bring chaos in 2024 elections – Mahama
Former President John Mahama has voiced his displeasure with the Electoral Commission’s (EC) proposed change to the date of the presidential and parliamentary elections. He said that the attempt by the Electoral Commission to enact significant changes in the months leading up to the general election in 2024 might erode public …
Read More »Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana declares nationwide strike
A nationwide strike has also been declared by the Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWUG). As a result, they have joined the industrial action alongside the Senior Staff Association and the Ghana Association of University Administrators. According to the Union, the government’s refusal to address its pension and service …
Read More »Wassa Amenfi East MP donates 50 bags of cement to English and Arabic Basic School
The English and Arabic Basic School in Wassa Akropong, in the Amenfi East municipality of the Western Region, is undergoing renovations thanks to a donation of fifty bags of cement from Hon. Nicholas Amankwah, the Member of Parliament(MP) for Wassa Amenfi East. The lawmaker’s donation on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, …
Read More »MTN reiterates its position to be a ‘force for good’ for Africa’s growth and prosperity
MTN has reaffirmed its dedication to the advancement of Africa during the Africa Prosperity Dialogues, which were held recently in Peduase, Accra, Ghana. The Africa Prosperity Network organized the program, which aimed to stimulate the continent’s economic and political development by bringing together influential business and government figures from Africa …
Read More »“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” – Dede Ayew apologizes to Ghanaians for AFCON exit
Andre Dede Ayew, captain of the Black Stars, has expressed regret for Ghana’s appalling performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Andre Dede Ayew has stated that the team would bounce back because “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”. Eight days after the Black Stars conceded two goals …
Read More »Confidence in payment systems critical to interoperability across Africa – Eli Hini
MoMo PSB Limited Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer, Eli Hini, has emphasized the importance of fostering trust in a payment system that supports intra-African trade. At the Africa Prosperity Dialogues held at the Peduase Presidential Lodge in Accra, Ghana, he made this declaration. Mr. Hini participated in a panel discussion on …
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