The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) claims it is unable to confirm or deny whether or not a hack into its prepayment system occurred. The managing director, Samuel Dubik Mahama, said at a news conference in Accra, “All I can say is that is left to the proper investigations for …
Read More »Chiefs cannot be blamed for galamsey, where are the DISECs-Otumfuo quizzes
Chiefs cannot be charged with encouraging the growth of unlawful mining, according to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, because licenses are granted without consulting traditional authority. He also questioned the security services’ abject failure to stop the nation’s unlawful mining. The Asantehene acknowledged the economic motivations behind illicit mining …
Read More »“Submit report of persons responsible for infractions in Auditor General’s Report in 4 weeks” – President Akufo-Addo charges SIGA, AG
The Director-General of State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) has been instructed by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic, to work with the Auditor-General to investigate the reasons behind the violations listed in the most recent report, identify those accountable, and make the necessary recommendations as required by …
Read More »You are bound for greatness – Ya-Naa to Bawumia
Ya-Naa Abubakari Mahama II, the Overlord of Dagbon, has complimented Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the vice president, for his “competence, diligence, and humility,” calling him a man “destined for glory.” Speaking on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi, the Ya- Naa emphasized the numerous interventions Dr. Bawumia …
Read More »Your quest to harmonise our country’s religious diversity is commendable – Ya-Naa to VP Bawumia
Ya-Naa Abubakari Mahama II, the Overlord of Dagbon, has praised Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the vice president, for his tenacious efforts to promote religious tolerance in Ghana between Muslims and Christians. The vice president has received praise for his tolerance of different religions and for his strong ties to the Christian …
Read More »“Dr Kwame Addo Kufuor, first Chancellor of Kumasi Technical University, is a man of integrity” – Dr. Bawumia
“For me today is a little emotional, because I personally know Dr Kwame Addo Kufuor. We all know him as a brilliant mind, high academic achiever, high professional achiever, a statesman, a family man, a God-fearing man. But for me there is one thing that crowns all of these defining …
Read More »Mahama urges gov’t to refund $100 million in oil revenue to Petroleum Holding Fund
The discovery that $100 million had been taken from petroleum revenues for unauthorized expenses disturbs former president John Dramani Mahama. He maintains that there is no defense for transferring funds from the country’s portion of petroleum resources into any other account other than the Petroleum Hold Fund (PHF). The PRMA …
Read More »“We’re building a thriving toursim economy in Ghana” – President Akufo-Addo
President of the Republic Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo claims that since taking office in 2017, his administration has implemented policies and programs that have helped the nation develop a booming tourism industry. “We want to use tourism as an effective vehicle for economic development, which will help to create jobs …
Read More »A/R: Lands Minister blames DCE’s, Police, Chiefs and Mineral Commission for illegal mining
Samuel Abdullai Jinapor, the minister of lands and natural resources, has stated that those in charge of the organizations that oversee mining operations in the Ashanti Region’s Amansie South District should be held accountable for the damage done by illegal miners. The area’s virgin forest reserves are being destroyed by …
Read More »Galamsey Fight: Police arrest 16 suspects over Asaman Tamfoe shooting incident
On Thursday, September 29, 2022, a shooting spree a la Rambo took place in broad daylight in Asaman Tamfoe in the Eastern Region. A viral video showed heavily armed gunmen shouting orders and firing at a parked SUV with their assault weapons and handguns. 16 people have now been detained …
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