On January 24, 2025, a fire broke out at Kejetia Market, affecting two stores (S-1785 and S-1786) on the second floor. The GNFS swiftly responded, arriving at the scene within 6 minutes after receiving the distress fire call at 0527 hours. The fire was brought under control at 0547 hours and fully extinguished at 0558 hours. Thanks…
The discovery of official Bank of Ghana (BoG) cash boxes at the centre of a major counterfeiting operation in Sarpeiman in the Ga West Municipality of the Greater Accra Region has sparked significant alarm over possible regulatory failures and the robustness of Ghana’s financial security systems. The incident has drawn public attention to the disturbing…
On October 17, 2024, Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, declared four parliamentary seats vacant, citing Article 97(1)(g) of the 1992 Constitution. The decision, which affects both New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament, has sparked widespread debate. At the heart of the matter is whether this ruling aligns with…
Heightened tension erupted in Kumasi’s central business district, on Thursday morning, April 24, after hundreds of aggrieved traders forced their way into a restricted zone at the Adum Blue Light enclave, prompting a swift military deployment to quell the unrest. The confrontation began when the traders defied an existing restriction by storming the area, overwhelming…
By Michael Okuley President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has encouraged corporate Ghana to support the Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF) for the sport’s remarkable growth and continued development. In a meeting with Ghana’s Armwrestling Federation, President Akufo-Addo expressed admiration for the sport’s rapid progress having pushed Ghanaians to the various committees of the international federation and won a…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over newly announced U.S. tariff measures, warning that they could threaten an already fragile global economic outlook. In a statement issued Thursday, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the institution is still analyzing the full macroeconomic impact of the tariffs, which were unveiled by the U.S. government…
The Member of Parliament for Pru East, Dr. Kwabena Donkor, has accused the Minister of Finance of feet-dragging in implementing proposals to cushion Ghanaians against rising fuel prices. According to Dr. Donkor, there is no justification for the refusal of the government to protect consumers in the face of rising fuel prices. “I am aware…
In a vibrant display of heritage and resilience, the Sisaala community of Burkina Faso celebrated the grand finale of the second edition of the Zensi Gberi Festival yesterday in Buro. The month-long cultural celebration, which brought together 32 Sisaala communities, reached its peak with a national ceremony attended by top-ranking government officials, traditional leaders, and…
The Sissala East Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Adamu Yakubu, has applauded the organisers of the inaugural Betway Tumu Cup, describing the coordination and execution of the tournament as “superb.” The one-day event concluded successfully on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Tumu Sports Stadium AstroTurf, where Real 24 Hours clinched the title after an impressive…
The Electoral Commission of Ghana has announced the replacement of Yasarko Press, one of the printing houses contracted to print ballot papers for the 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections. Yasarko Press was initially assigned to print ballot papers for the Oti and Western North Regions. According to the Commission, Yasarko Press developed a critical equipment…
