693Janet Asibi is a 25-year-old Ghanaian professional teacher at Aboabo Presby Primary School at Akim Oda in the Eastern Region of Ghana. She is passionate about seeing every child in school, hence does not want lack of school uniform to be a hindrance. Affectionately known as “Ama Val the Sewing Teacher”, she uses her own […]
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Over 500 soldiers to be deployed to Bawku
547Over 500 soldiers are expected to be deployed to Bawku in the Upper East Region to help deal with rising insecurity in the region. The decision to deploy armed men was taken after a delegation, comprising National Security Coordinator, Edward Asomani; Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, Chief of the Army Staff, and other heads of state […]
Speaker, Attorney General dragged to court over Anti-LGBTQ+ bill and its fiscal impact
532A private citizen, Paul Boama Sefa, has dragged the Speaker of Parliament and the Attorney General to the High Court. He is alleging that the two have breached portions of Ghana’s constitution regarding how the legislative body handled the Human Rights and Family Values Bill, 2021. He says despite the law having financial implications for […]
Two nabbed for posing as ECG revenue mobilization taskforce members
817Two persons have been arrested for parading themselves as members of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) revenue mobilization taskforce. The duo has also been alleged to be issuing disconnection notices and engaged in the collection of money on behalf of the company. Samuel Afful, 49, and Perry K. Asamoah, 38, were arrested at Kojo […]
We implacably opposed new loans – Minority
358The Minority in Parliament says it opposed the three new loans approved by Parliament recently. According to the caucus, it did not give its blessings to the new loans and thus they were not approved unanimously. The Minority Chief Whip, Governs Kwame Agbodza thus wants the public to disregard assertions that they supported the approval […]
Is Kwabena Adu Gyamfi the same as Rev Kusi Boateng ? – High Court Judge quizzes
882High Court Judge Justice Charles Gyamfi Danquah says it is yet to be established whether Kwabena Adu Gyamfi alias Rev Victor Kusi Boateng is the same person with dual identity. “I think what is not yet established is whether the very person who brought this application is the same person with dual identity as Kwabena […]
MTN engages momo associations over delay in commission payments
499The management of Mobile Money Limited has begun engagements with the representatives of the four Mobile Money Associations following threats by the group to embark on a strike due to the telecommunication networks’ delay in paying monthly commissions on time. Speaking to Citi News, the General Secretary of the Mobile Money Agents Association of Ghana, […]
US Embassy increases visa fees effective May 30
846The United States of America Embassy in Accra says it will increase its fees for nonimmigrant visas effective May 30, 2023. It added that “The fee for B1/B2 visas for business and tourist travel, F visas for international students, J exchange visitor visas, and other visa classes not requiring a petition will increase to $185 […]
MTN Zone Bundle Returns Tomorrow-Broadcastergh.com Confirms
614Mr Joseph Anokye (Joe Anokye), Chief Executive Officer of National Communications Authority has hinted about the return of MTN Zone Bundle. According to him, MTN has submitted a revised Data Zone Bundle which meets the regulatory requirement of the authority. MTN announced the suspension of the Zone Bundle on Wednesday, April 05, 2023 but stated […]
We’re bringing back Tema Oil Refinery – NPA
623The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) says it is working assiduously to bring operations of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) back on track. According to the NPA, TOR is currently not processing due to inadequate stock to meet the refinery needs. At a media interaction in Koforidua, the Director in charge of Planning at the National […]