2024-05-08 16:33
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2024-05-08 16:30
Rainforest Alliance, an international non-profit organization, has underscored the detrimental impact of child labour on both children and adults, emphasizing the need for collective action… Read More
2024-05-08 16:23
The Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs has extended its support to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, praising his transformative initiatives during his tenure as Vice… Read More
2024-05-08 16:21
An Accra High Court presided over by Justice Mrs. Lydia Osei Marfo, has granted GH¢200,000 bail to four individuals implicated in the train accident at Abortia in the Volta Region. The… Read More
2024-05-08 15:40
French Bank Société Générale has dismissed rumours suggesting its withdrawal from the Ghanaian banking sector, describing them as baseless speculation.
The ban… Read More
2024-05-08 15:17
Let me quickly rant about Cheddar. Yes, I want to rant about Nana Kwame Bediako because I have bigger and better issues to rant about.
Do you recall I told you I would be back to talk abo… Read More
2024-05-08 15:05
Let's talk about the tempting whispers of speculation about Xheila and her Dad! Let's delve into the swirling vortex of supposition about Ernest Nana Acheampong, one-half of the legendary Lu… Read More
2024-05-08 14:55
Why are we, indeed, holding Benlord? What purpose does it serve? I've long held the belief that it's a settled principle, as stated in the Book of Life, that ‘Those who draw a sword sh… Read More
2024-05-08 14:52
Why is MTN pretending about the prevalent issue on their network? Can they explain why MoMo fraud is widespread and recurring with their system, while customers of other networks like Telece… Read More
2024-05-08 14:42
Let me1 quickly address the UTV-Medikal controversy before delving into Nana Acheampong's decision to avoid discussing Xheila.
The crux of the UTV-Medikal matter here lies in who holds th… Read More
2024-05-08 11:59
The limited voter registration exercise conducted by the Electoral Commission (EC) in the Wa Municipality has seen smooth progress, with no reported hitches as of the time of visitation by t… Read More
2024-05-08 11:49
The registration of first-time voters at the Tamale Metropolitan office of the Electoral Commission (EC) encountered significant technical difficulties, causing delays in the process until m… Read More
2024-05-08 11:27
The Central Region of Ghana has marked a notable achievement with a decade-long decline in teenage pregnancies, dropping from 13,355 cases in 2014 to 8,539 cases in 2023, representing a rema… Read More
2024-05-08 11:07
Dr. Emmanuel Borkor Nuakoh, a parliamentary aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) who recently lost in the primaries for the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Constituency, has vehemently denied a… Read More
2024-05-08 10:25
The Journalists Sanctuary International (JSI) has strongly criticized the Israeli government's decision to shut down the local operations of Al Jazeera, labelling it as a perilous precedent… Read More
2024-05-08 10:20
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that it has successfully resolved the technical glitches that initially hindered the smooth commencement of the limited voter registration exercis… Read More
2024-05-07 16:58
In 2020, Nana Addo was affected by the ill-informed decision of EC to register SHS students in their schools.
On voting day, the students who had been registered had vacated and could tra… Read More
2024-05-07 16:57
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has authorised Senior High School (SHS) students aged 18 and above to take a four-day break from campus to enable them to participate in the voter registrat… Read More
2024-05-07 16:17
I discussed the prospects of Namibia's new oil and gas boom on TRT World the other day. I am very optimistic about the country's socio-economic prospects.
Namibia is the “new Guyana… Read More
2024-05-07 16:05
In a significant development this morning, the IMANI Center for Policy & Education has formally petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to investigat… Read More
2024-05-07 15:35
I hear that there was a good discussion on Ghana's automotive manufacturing on Citi FM's CBS this morning. As my good friend @kobina puts it, “one is left with the impression that eith… Read More
2024-05-07 13:39
Get all of the prominent Ghana newspaper front pages for today May 7, 2024, from The Ghanaian Standard.
Daily Dispatch Newspaper
Daily Dispatch Newspaper – May 7, 2024Here are al… Read More
2024-05-04 21:44
It was a celebration of Ghanaian music at Medikal's major headline concert held at the 02 Indigo in London on Friday, May 3, 2024.The 2,750-capacity 02 Indigo arena was filled to the rafters… Read More
2024-05-04 17:29
French bank, Société Générale has decided to withdraw from the Ghanaian market just twenty years after entering.
Alongside Ghana, the bank… Read More
2024-05-04 17:09
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has broken grounds for the construction of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) Technical Training Centre on the campus of the University of… Read More
2024-05-04 17:04
Benlord Ababio, a self-proclaimed security operative who allegedly shot a soldier, Lance Corporal Michael Danso, over a land dispute in Kasoa, has been remanded by the Achimota District Cour… Read More
2024-05-04 16:37
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Ghana to implement strict reforms to empower utility service providers to recover their costs for reliable and sustainable power for household… Read More
2024-05-04 16:29
Christian leaders have been urged to pay close attention to obtaining the knowledge of God through proper theological education and studies to help guide followers in ways of the Lord. … Read More
2024-05-04 16:25
Panellists at a forum to commemorate the 2024 World Press Freedom Day raised concerns over the deterioration of press freedom in Ghana.
They cited growing political militarisation and att… Read More
2024-05-04 16:16
Mr Suala Abdul Wahab, the Upper West Regional Chairman of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), has expressed worry about the undue delay of the security agencies in investigating alleged… Read More
2024-05-04 16:12
The Ghana National Fire Service recorded a total of 2,764 fire incidents between January and April 2024.
The figure shows an increase in fire outbreaks as compared to the 2,683 fires repo… Read More
2024-05-04 16:07
Mr Ebenezer Somiah, Project Coordinator of Codesult Network, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), says it is vital for all stakeholders to join forces and devise efficient measures to win… Read More
2024-05-04 05:02
About a week ago, I was driving home from the supermarket and, for some reason, I felt very sad, unworthy and frankly very useless. I have had a series of disappointments and things have not… Read More
2024-05-03 23:41
As we commemorate World Press Freedom Day 2024 under the theme “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis,” we must consider journalism's vital r… Read More
2024-05-03 23:17
As Deputy Ranking on the Communications Select Committee of the Parliament of Ghana, I am aware of the Committee's work with the Ministry of Information to better Ghana's ranking on the Worl… Read More
2024-05-03 12:19
The Head of Legal Affairs for the National Democratic Congress, Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has raised doubts about the thoroughness of the investigation into the alleged corruption case involvin… Read More
2024-05-03 12:13
Isaac Wilberforce Mensah, the Spokesperson for the Attorney General's Office, has denied allegations that the office has closed investigations into the scandal involving former Sanitation Mi… Read More
2024-05-03 12:08
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is accusing the institutions that probed the scandal involving former Sanitation Minister Cecilia Dapaah of colluding to conclude the money laundering… Read More
2024-05-03 11:59
Some aggrieved residents who are yet to be captured in phase three of the Appiatse reconstruction project have threatened to disallow the usage of the newly constructed 124 homes.
On Thur… Read More
2024-05-03 11:34
Gold neck discs, a sword, a royal chair and dozens of other treasures looted during British colonial rule went on show in Ghana this week for the first time since their historic return.
P… Read More
2024-05-03 11:04
MTN Ghana, a leading telecommunication company, has presented a cheque for GHS15,000, drinks hamper, and airtime to the Effutu Traditional Council to support the 2024 Aboakyer Festival. &hell…Read More
2024-05-03 10:55
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has commissioned and handed over the first phase of the redeveloped Appiatse Community in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality of the Western Region.&nb&hell…Read More
2024-05-03 10:32
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Minority has advised ministers-designate not to hold themselves as representatives of the President as directed by the Chief of Staff.&nb&hell…Read More
2024-05-03 10:13
Get all of the prominent Ghana newspaper front pages for today May 3, 2024, from The Ghanaian Standard.
Daily Dispatch Newspaper
Daily Dispatch Newspaper – May 3, 2024Here are al… Read More
2024-05-02 19:52
Tensions flared at the May Day celebration in the Ashanti region as employees of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) walked out during a speech by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Ose… Read More
2024-05-02 19:41
The University of Rwanda is set to benefit from the experiences and success stories of the implementation of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science… Read More
2024-05-02 19:09
The Ghana Tourism Authority has unveiled the top 10 most visited tourist attraction sites of 2023, shedding light on the sector.
According to the GTA's 2023 report, these tourist sites co… Read More
2024-05-02 18:40
Former President John Mahama has expressed his discontent with the outcome of the investigation into the alleged acts of corruption involving the former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Abena Da… Read More
2024-05-02 17:47
FBNBank Ghana has announced its name change to FirstBank Ghana, effective Thursday, May 2, 2024, as part of a strategic alignment with the FirstBank Group's identity, vision, and values… Read More
2024-05-02 17:40
The University of Ghana Co-operative Credit Union has approved an additional GH₵1.5 million to complete a 50-bed emergency centre.
The approval was granted in a resolution passed at… Read More
2024-05-02 17:35
Assistant Divisional Officer I (ADOI) Christian Nyarkosah of the Ashaiman Fire Station, has reiterated the call on the public to desist from syphoning fuel from spilling tankers.
The act… Read More
2024-05-02 17:24
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party, has expressed optimism that God can use him to contribute positively towards Ghana's development.
“… Read More
2024-05-02 14:53
The longer Dr Bawumia takes to get a running mate, the more evident it becomes that he's struggling to find a match for Prof Opoku-Agyemang, and that can be severely distressing. However, th… Read More
2024-05-02 14:44
The idea of nationhood is, inherently, an idea of competition. As a result, nations are perpetually in competition in many respects among themselves. So that even when they form alliances, n… Read More
2024-05-02 12:59
Get all of the prominent Ghana newspaper front pages for today May 2, 2024, from The Ghanaian Standard.
Daily Dispatch Newspaper
Daily Dispatch Newspaper – May 2, 2024Here are al… Read More
2024-05-01 23:02
Gasoline shortages persist in Nigeria's major cities, leading to a sharp increase in prices and exacerbating the country's cost-of-living crisis. Retail prices in Lagos and Abuja surged abov… Read More
2024-05-01 22:57
Kenya is grappling with severe flooding, prompting rescue operations and the closure of highways across the country. The Kenya Red Cross has reported efforts to rescue tourists trapped at ca… Read More
2024-05-01 22:45
The Sun Newspaper has reported that Britain has initiated its voluntary asylum seeker relocation scheme, sending its first unnamed migrant to Rwanda on Monday. This move aims to address the… Read More
2024-05-01 22:36
Kenyan President William Ruto has announced expectations for a $1 billion disbursement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) next month, signalling a positive turn for the economy follo… Read More
2024-05-01 22:27
Nigeria has announced a significant increase in salaries for government employees, ranging from 25% to 35%, effective from January this year. The move comes amidst the country's most severe… Read More
2024-05-01 22:17
World Bank President Ajay Banga is advocating for substantial increases in contributions to a global development fund, asserting that these are crucial investments in global stability and pr… Read More
2024-05-01 22:05
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced a staff-level agreement with Mali for approximately $120 million in emergency financing. This move comes as the West African nation grappl… Read More
2024-05-01 21:23
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has announced his intention to sever diplomatic ties with Israel in response to its actions in Gaza. The decision follows Petro's strong condemnation of Isr… Read More
2024-05-01 20:11
Mr Isaac Bampoe, Executive Secretary of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG), has expressed dissatisfaction with the replacement of its members by political appo… Read More
2024-05-01 14:44
I participated yesterday in an online webinar organized by KU Leuven MSc International Politics students on “Strengthening EU-Africa Partnerships for CRM Security through the Global Ga… Read More
2024-05-01 12:33
The Government is to distribute 1.2 million Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) learning materials for 24 trade areas to both government and private TVET institution… Read More
2024-05-01 12:16
The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) -Ghana has joined with other labour unions to demand that the government pay, without further delay, all T… Read More
2024-05-01 12:08
The National Union of the Industrial and Commercial Workers Union-Ghana has advised all workers not to allow politicians to influence them to cause mayhem ahead of the 2024 general elections… Read More
2024-05-01 11:21
Ghana Police have arrested in connection with the tragic shooting incident that claimed the life of a soldier in Kasoa. The Ghana Police Service confirmed that a suspect, identified as Benlo… Read More
2024-05-01 08:58
Tragedy struck in the Millennium City area of the Gomoa East District in the Central Region as a military officer, believed to be in his late 30s, was shot dead in the midst of a land disput… Read More
2024-05-01 08:38
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), under the auspices of the Government of Ghana, disbursed a substantial sum of GH¢170,775,035.07 to various tiers of healthcare providers… Read More
2024-05-01 08:10
The Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs of the Republic of Ghana has issued a statement clarifying the public protocol of chiefs standing to greet President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo… Read More
2024-05-01 07:59
Mr Kwabena Boateng of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has emerged victorious in the Ejisu by-election, securing 27,782 votes, which accounts for 55.8% of the total votes cast.
His clo… Read More
2024-05-01 07:53
The Member of Parliament of the Kwadaso Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Professor Kingsley Nyarko, has refuted claims that he attempted to bribe electoral officers during the Ejisu const… Read More
2024-04-30 19:23
There is no hope for the young people under the current government. Bawumia is still repeating the lies about jobs.
The claim by Bawumia that this government has created 2.1 million jobs… Read More
2024-04-30 17:54
The Electoral Commission (EC) has removed the two temporary employees caught on camera allegedly being bribed by an unidentified person.
The Commission also said it had commenced investig… Read More
2024-04-30 17:42
ActionAid Ghana (AAG) has called on the government to promote agroecology among farmers in Ghana rather than promoting Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), which could disadvantage smallho… Read More
2024-04-30 17:36
A project aimed at empowering rural women and improving their livelihoods through alternative interventions has been launched at the Pelungu Community in the Nabdam District of the Upper Eas… Read More
2024-04-30 17:28
Mr Wisdom Narteh Kwey, the Assembly member for Kwame-Akura East Electoral Area, has called on the Government and Krachi East Municipal Authorities to assist Kudorkorpe M/A Basic school… Read More
2024-04-30 17:02
MTN Ghana in partnership with Mobile-Web Ghana has held a mentorship programme for over 70 girls in selected Junior and Senior High Schools (SHS) in Accra.
The mentorship programme dubbed… Read More
2024-04-30 16:58
Mr Wise Bediako, the President of the National Service Personnel Association (NASPA) for Nkwanta South Municipality in the Oti Region, has urged his colleagues to accept postings to rural co… Read More
2024-04-30 16:54
The Nneka Youth Foundation (NYF), in collaboration with the South Tongu District Directorate of Education, has organised a three-day sleep-in camp programme for the youth in a bid to address… Read More
2024-04-30 16:49
Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, the Chief Justice, has called on the judiciary to endeavour to uphold the principles of equity and remain impartial in the dispensation of jus… Read More
2024-04-30 12:28
Mr. Maxwell Lugudor, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ketu South Municipality in the Volta region, has inaugurated an ultra-modern state-of-the-art toilet facility and bathhouse at th… Read More
2024-04-30 11:59
Get all of the prominent Ghana newspaper front pages for today April 30, 2024, from The Ghanaian Standard.
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Daily Dispatch Newspaper – April 30, 2024Here… Read More
2024-04-30 11:14
Stanbic Bank Ghana's Affluent Team has demonstrated its commitment to corporate social responsibility by donating GH₵10,000 to the Nsawam Medium Security Female Prison. The donation ai… Read More
2024-04-30 10:10
The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) has urged the government to absorb the registration fees for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the West African… Read More
2024-04-30 10:01
The Central Command of the Ghana Police Service has emerged as the leading region in recorded road accidents among the three Commands in the Central Region, according to statistics released… Read More
2024-04-30 09:59
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has highlighted the significant challenges it faces in supplying water to residents of the Mfantseman Municipality in the Central Region. According to… Read More
2024-04-30 08:31
The Disaster and Emergency Management Hub of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, in partnership with Gold Fields Ghana Limited, recently organized a simulation exercise in… Read More
2024-04-30 08:24
To bolster emergency response capabilities, Professor Titus K. Beyuo, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Lambussie Constituency, has made a significant donati… Read More
2024-04-30 08:17
Nana Asete Mensah, President of the Adele Traditional Council in the Oti Region, has made a fervent appeal to President Nana Akufo-Addo to address the dire state of the road network connecti… Read More
2024-04-30 08:09
In the ongoing murder trial of the late J.B. Danquah Adu, Abuakwa North legislator, Defence Counsel Yaw Dankwah announced intentions to file an ex-parte application to subpoena certain indiv… Read More
2024-04-29 22:04
The Mental Health Authority has urged the government to consider converting the COVID-19 Levy into a Mental Health Levy to bolster awareness campaigns and advocacy efforts for mental health… Read More
2024-04-29 22:01
The Odumase Krobo Circuit Court has handed down a seven-year prison sentence to Issifu Nyandi for attempting to smuggle bags of cocoa beans from Ghana to neighbouring Togo. Presided over by… Read More
2024-04-29 21:24
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has committed to ensuring 100% Ghanaian ownership of the country's mineral resources if he is elected as Pr… Read More
2024-04-29 21:19
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has responded to concerns raised regarding the findings of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) 2020 actuarial valuation repor… Read More
2024-04-29 21:17
Mr. Emmanuel Appoh, Managing Consultant of Envirofit, an Environmental Consultancy Firm, has highlighted the detrimental impact of poor driving patterns on air quality, emphasizing the produ… Read More
2024-04-29 21:04
The President of the Republic, Nana Akuffo-Addo was invited to the one-year Anniversary of the Yagbonwura held in Damongo. This program coincided with the Annual Congress of the Gonjaland Yo… Read More
2024-04-29 20:38
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has issued a fervent call for the immediate termination of all three contracts between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) and the Ghana Revenue… Read More
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