Month: September 2023

Rescue teams in Libya are struggling to retrieve the bodies of victims who have been swept out to sea in tsunami-like flood waters. At least 2,300 have been killed, according to the ambulance authority in Derna, the worst affected city. Two dams and four bridges collapsed in Derna, submerging much of the city when Storm… Continue reading Sad as Entire neighborhood in Libya dragged into the sea by floods

Despite feeling betrayed by his subordinates who were captured in leaked footage plotting his removal, the Inspector-General of Police extended an olive branch to one of his ‘enemies’, Superintendent George Asare during a brief break at the parliamentary ad hoc committee hearing. Dr George Akuffo Dampare was captured in a video approaching his subordinate and… Continue reading IGP Dampare exchanges handshake with the one who wants him removed 

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison has assured that the banking sector will remain broadly stable, supported by the regulatory reliefs and sustained growth in profitability. Speaking at the 60 Anniversary Celebrations of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, he said the turnaround in banks’ profits in the first-half of 2023 together… Continue reading Banking sector to remain broadly stable -BoG Governer.

I am grateful to the Bar Council for the invitation and opportunity to address this year’s Bar Conference, my seventh time of doing so as President of the Republic. I am aware that it is a privilege, which I will continue not to abuse. Before I touch on the theme of this year’s conference, “Ensuring High… Continue reading  Akufo-Addo’s speech at the Ghana Bar Association Conference in Cape Coast

The United States has donated two boundary-class security ships to the Ghana Navy, aimed at enhancing maritime security in Ghana’s territorial waters and the Gulf of Guinea. Piracy and illegal fishing have been persistent threats to Ghana’s prosperity, and these 86-foot ships will enable the Ghana Navy to increase patrols and address these threats effectively.… Continue reading Akufo Addo joins US ambassador to commission two ships to Ghana Navy

President Akufo-Addo has taken on former President John Mahama for saying that he has packed the Judiciary with NPP-aligned judges. The President said the comment by Mr Mahama is very dangerous to the progress of the country and thus should not be made by someone of his stature. Addressing the Ghana Bar Conference at the… Continue reading Akufo-Addo hits back at Mahama

A vehicle accident at the Tema side of motorway at the weekend left one person dead and another injured. The vehicle, a truck reportedly skidded off the road and collided with one of the toll booths. The driver of the truck, who suffered injuries, was taken to the hospital, but his assistant [mate] reportedly died… Continue reading The Accra-Tema toll booth accident which claimed one life.

Mr. Prosper Owusu, a third-year Mathematics student at the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), tragically lost his life on September 1, 2023, following an unfortunate incident involving a fire ritual. Mr. Owusu was among a group of students residing in Opoku Ware II Hall who were reportedly engaged in activities… Continue reading Student dies following tragic fire ritual.

Actual Energy Sector Levies collected from January 2022 to December 2022 totalled ¢6.703 billion, the 2022 Annual Energy Sector Levy Act (ESLA) Report has revealed. The actual collection was below target by ¢578.40 million or 7.9%, mainly on account of low consumption of petroleum products and unrealised power sales. The 2022 collections, however, recorded an… Continue reading Energy Sector Levy Act (ESLA) collected GH¢6.703billion -2022 ESLA Report

One of the witnesses being probed for his role in the plot to oust the Inspector General of Police, Superintendent George Asare, has backed earlier testimonies that the leaked tape, which is central to the case has been doctored. He said the tape as has been leaked to the public is incomplete and has been… Continue reading Leaked tape about ousting IGP is incomplete -Superintendent Goege Asare.