Accra faces yet another flood crisis after Sunday’s 4-hour heavy downpour, marking the umpteenth time the city has been severely affected. Reports indicate that areas such as Pantang, Adenta, Dome, Santoe, and Kaneshie were badly hit, with heartbreaking scenes of submerged rooms, cars covered in water, destroyed properties, and stranded residents. The fustrating issue is…
I am deeply disturbed by a heartbreaking story of a 7-year-old girl from the Eastern Cape in South Africa, who was brutally violated. What’s even more outrageous is the denial of justice she’s facing. The child’s excruciating pain, inability to walk, and sleeplessness were extremely alarming. Prompted by concern, the mother conducted a physical examination…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has come to the defence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, rejecting the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) recent declaration that he is a fugitive. Read Also- The Majority in Parliament has issued a Formal apology to Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta Henry Nana Boakye, the NPP’s National Organiser,…
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has instructed the acting Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA) to provide a detailed list of all frequency authorisations that have been issued or renewed in the past 60 days. According to a memo dated Wednesday, February 12, this directive is part…
A group of individuals dressed in military uniforms raided the residence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta on Tuesday afternoon in Cantonments. At the time of the raid, Ofori-Atta was reportedly out of the country, but some family members, including his wife, were present. The motive behind the raid remains unknown. Sources from Channel One…
President John Dramani Mahama has instructed Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson to take immediate action to address the funding shortfall resulting from the suspension of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) program. A statement from the Presidency on February 11 expressed Mahama’s serious concern over the $156 million deficit, stressing the potential…
Daniel Domelevo, the former Auditor-General and member of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee, has denied accusations that the committee was engaged in witch-hunting. He stated, “If it’s truly witch-hunting, it will fail in court.” Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, February 11, Domelevo explained that while the issues raised in the…
A total of 155 candidates from all 16 regions of Ghana have submitted their nominations to contest for positions in the upcoming Council of State elections, scheduled for today, February 11th. These highly anticipated elections are a crucial component of Ghana’s governance structure and will determine regional representatives who will advise President John Dramani Mahama…
Prior to the 2024 general elections the government in power planned to reintroduce road tolls in 2025, as announced by the Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, during the 2024 mid-year fiscal policy review in Parliament. The Mahama government, through the Finance Minister-Designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has confirmed plans to reintroduce road tolls…
The legality of Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) has sparked intense debate among Ghanaians, with proponents arguing it’s the most effective way to recover stolen state assets, promote transparency, and ensure accountability. On the other hand, critics claim ORAL operates without a clear legislative framework, potentially violating due process, and that the President’s discretion in…
