The Public Relations Officer of Concerned Drivers Association, David Agboado, says some drivers have already implemented a 20% increase in transport fares. According to him, some drivers have increased their fares even though the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) had instructed them to hold off on the planned increase in transport fares. Speaking on…
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 Global Hepatitis Report, the number of lives lost due to viral hepatitis is increasing. The disease is the second leading infectious cause of death globally — with 1.3 million deaths per year, the same as tuberculosis, a top infectious killer. The report, released at the World Hepatitis…
The Ministry of Roads and Highways says the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has concluded its investigations into alleged bribery and corruption at the ministry. This comes after the Ministry petitioned EOCO to investigate claims by former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Prof. Stephen Adei that bribes determine…
It’s regrettable Performance Tracker couldn’t track corruption under Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government – Joyce Bawah Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Special Aide to former President John Dramani Mahama, has criticised the Akufo-Addo-led government’s newly launched Performance Tracker, dismissing it as a misplaced priority. She argued that the tracker failed to address the rampant corruption within the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration, which…
The Acting Chief Imam of Tumu, Alhaji Adamu Alidu Kanton has called on the public to strive for peace and unity at all times. Addressing the congregants after the Eid-ul Fitr prayers at the Tumu Sports Stadium today, April 11, 2024, the Acting Chief Imam emphasized the importance of peace and unity within the community,…
Israel’s military said on Sunday that it was reducing its numbers of soldiers from southern Gaza, leaving just one brigade in the area. The military stressed a “significant force” would remain in Gaza. “This is another stage in the war effort”, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Lt Col Peter Lerner told the BBC. The pull-out…
Health facilities in the Oti Region are grappling not only with high mortality cases, but other ailments that need special medical attention but facilities at hospitals in the region lack in that regard. Available records revealed that six (6) pregnant women lost their lives during delivery in the year under review (2023) which doesn’t augur…
The Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has clarified that the new wife of the Ga priest, Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, is not 12 years old as earlier reported but will be 16 years in July, 2024. According to him, even if the girl is almost 16 years as claimed, the age difference…
President Akufo-Addo has issued a directive to curtail the export of electricity to neighbouring countries in response to the ongoing intermittent power outages popularly known as ‘dumsor’. Chairman of the Energy Committee of Parliament, Samuel Atta Akyea, made this revelation on JoyNews’ PM Express on Tuesday. Speaking on the show, Mr Atta Akyea indicated that…
