Category: News
Parliament to Reconvene in Early November, Speaker Bagbin Informs Council of State
Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has confirmed that Parliament will reconvene in early November following a formal request from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary caucus. This recall aims to address legislative matters after parliamentary sessions were adjourned indefinitely due to a majority dispute. The suspension of parliamentary activities stemmed from a dispute…
Police Arrest Police Bus Driver Involved in Fatal Collision with Okada Rider at Tesano
A police bus driver has been arrested following a tragic accident in which he fatally struck an okada rider in Accra. The incident, reported by UTV journalist Jacob Kubi, occurred on the morning of Wednesday, October 30, at Tesano. According to the report, the police bus driver attempted to bypass heavy traffic by switching…
Vacant seats hearing: Supreme Court Denies Request for Justice Gaewu’s Recusal
The Supreme Court has denied a request by Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s legal team for Justice Yao Gaewu to recuse himself from a case challenging the Speaker’s decision on four vacant parliamentary seats, labeling the objection “misconceived.” Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, leading the panel, clarified that this case revolves around constitutional interpretation, not…
UTAG suspends ‘galamsey’ strike
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has suspended the nationwide strike as part of the campaign against illegal mining commonly known as galamsey. UTAG announced the suspension of the strike in a press statement dated October 29, 2024. Below is a copy of the statement The University Teachers Association of Ghana…
‘Be a man and debate me’ – Bawumia replies Mahama with 50 questions
In a bold counter-response to questions posed by NDC flagbearer John Dramani Mahama, Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has issued a list of 50 questions challenging Mahama’s leadership record and urging him to face off in a one-on-one-debate. Dr. Bawumia framed his response as an opportunity for a public…
Five Dead After Car Plunges into Ashanti Region’s Owabi River
Five people tragically drowned when a vehicle veered off the Dabaa-Akropong road, crashing into the swollen Owabi River in Ghana’s Ashanti Region. The victims include the driver of the private Opel saloon car, her two daughters, a plumber, and a teacher from Akropong Roman Catholic Basic School. The driver, yet to be identified, lost control…
2024 School Placement for Senior High Schools and TVET Institutions: Live on CSSPS Platform
The Ministry of Education announces that the 2024 Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) is now open for Senior High Schools and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. This year, of the 563,339 results received from WAEC, 553,155 candidates are eligible for placement. Key Statistics: • 447,698 Candidates Placed Automatically: Approximately 80.93%…
Finance Minister Secures New Power Supply Agreement with Sunon Asogli
Ghana’s power stability is expected to improve after the government reached a new agreement with Independent Power Producer Sunon Asogli. The renegotiated deal, announced by Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, addresses recent power disruptions resulting from financial challenges between Sunon Asogli and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Sunon Asogli’s 560-megawatt power facility had…
Akua Donkor reported dead
The flagbearer of the Ghana Freedom Party, Akua Donkor, has reportedly passed away at the age of 72. The sad event occurred Monday night around 10 p.m. at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. Details surrounding her passing remain unclear. Born in February 1952 in the Afigya Kwabre District of Ghana’s Ashanti Region, Akua Donkor was…
US imposes visa bans on individuals undermining Ghana’s democracy
In anticipation of Ghana’s upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections on December 7, 2024, the U.S. Department of State has implemented a new visa restriction policy targeting individuals involved in actions that compromise Ghana’s democratic process. Announced on Monday, October 28, the policy restricts U.S. visas for those responsible for disrupting Ghana’s democratic integrity. This directive,…