Ken is still @ Finance; OSP’s probes still pending – Enimil Ashon writes
On October 25, 2022, some 80-plus NPP MPs led by Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi, MP for Asante-Akim North, held a press conference to demand the sacking of Ken Ofori-Atta, Minister of Finance. They threatened to boycott the then impending Budget if it was to be presented by Ken. Seeing red, President Akufo-Addo, at a meeting with […]
Alan ‘Cash’ bows out
Was not sure he would be the party’s flag bearer. The more I observed the political landscape, the more I felt he is the heir apparent who may never be crowned king. However, I was convinced he was going to fight for the nomination till the very end. So, waking up to learn that Alan […]
Bawumia’s candidacy poses no concern for NDC, Alan would have been tougher opponent – Amaliba
The Director of Conflict Resolution for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abraham Amaliba has asserted that the NDC harbours no apprehensions regarding Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s potential candidacy as the flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). In an interview on Citi TV, Mr. Amaliba stated that the NDC’s concerns would have been […]
2023 Limited voters’ registration exercise: Concerns
I present a point of view as an expert in biometric technology and mass registration exercise, and expose the misinformation spewed. Since 2020, the EC has not carried out any exercise to register new eligible voters. That means Ghanaians in the 18 to 21 years bracket have not had the opportunity of getting their names […]
I didn’t leak my sex tape -Moyo Lawal
The curvaceous actress who has been a subject of conversations and news headlines on both traditional and social media since yesterday following her leaked intimate video tape says she feels violated and vulnerable at the unfortunate incident. In a video posted on her Instagram page, Moyo Lawal said the incident is an invasion of her […]
Customs uncovers falsification of documents by shipping companies, agents
The clearing agents are said to have connived with the shipping lines to falsify information on their manifests and bills of lading, including incorrect description of goods to obtain priority clearance to evade payment of taxes to the state. An audit conducted during preliminary investigations into the case of one of the bills of entry […]
IGP to face ‘leaked tape’ committee on Tuesday
The woes of former Northern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party(NPP), Mr. Daniel Bugri Naabu are far from over as he has been summoned before the seven-member ad-hoc committee of parliament probing a leaked tape in which he and some senior police officers were allegedly plotting the removal of the Inspector General of Police(IGP), Dr. George Akufo […]
Exploded quarry in Shama was operating illegally – Minerals Commission
The commission said mine inspectors noticed that the company was working at night ostensibly to prevent them from being noticed by the inspectors of the Commission and the local task force comprising the police and members of the sand winners and quarry association. A routine monitoring visit by the inspectors from the Takoradi Office of […]
Motorway tunnel: Highway Authority starts stolen bolts replacement
The replacement is to prevent the bridge which lies beneath the Accra Motorway from collapsing, following the theft of about 1,400 of the 2,000 bolts holding the bridge to the motorway concrete. The stealing incident was discovered recently following an assessment on the bridge which showed signs of imminent danger. The assessment found the missing […]
Explosion at quarry site in Shama: 4 confirmed dead, many missing
Several others have been injured. From Shama, Dotsey Koblah Aklorbortu reports that the explosion occurred at a quarry site of G-Omini Quarry in the Shama District of the Western Region. Many night shift workers said to be Ghanaian and Chinese nationals have been burnt, some beyond recognition. The injured ones have been sent to various […]