By Peter Agengre Residents of Garu Township in the Upper East Region are expressing frustration over persistent power outages affecting the area. Persistent power outages have residents fuming, with businesses suffering and daily life disrupted. Traders are scrambling for alternatives to serve customers, as the situation worsens by the week. “These days, we struggle in the night before we can…
Day: March 14, 2026
WAEC Awards: PRESEC-Legon student grabs best business student prize
A former student of Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon, has been named West Africa’s Best Business Student at the latest West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Distinction Awards. The honoree, Eric Aduamoah, earned the recognition after emerging as the top-performing candidate in Business during the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates across the sub-region. The…
Ghana and Russia advance bilateral cooperation in political consultations
By Hannah Dadzie Ghana and the Russia have held a technical session of political consultations aimed at deepening a 68-year partnership, exploring new areas of cooperation while addressing sensitive diplomatic concerns. The meeting which took place on March 12, 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, brought together officials from both countries to assess existing partnerships and identify opportunities for deeper engagement. The…
Ken Ofori-Atta Seeks US Residency Amid Extradition Request
Former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, is seeking permanent residency in the United States while fighting immigration proceedings, as authorities in Ghana pursue his extradition to face multiple corruption charges. Source link
PL: Newcastle win hits Chelsea's Champions League hopes
Newcastle United delivered a blow to Chelsea 39;s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League as Anthony Gordon 39;s first-half goal clinched a rare away win at Stamford Bridge. Gordon slid in the 18th-minute winner in front of England manager Thomas Tuchel, as the Blues were booed off at Stamford Bridge, losing at home to the Magpies for the first…
Counsellor Lutterodt apologises over Daddy Lumba comments
Counsellor George Lutterodt has issued a public apology following controversial remarks he made about the burial of late Highlife legend Daddy Lumba at his East Legon residence. Speaking in an interview on Okay FM on Tuesday, Lutterodt admitted that comments he made urging Ga youth to exhume the musician 39;s body from his East Legon residence were inappropriate and regrettable.…
Justice Kulendi highlights economic value of migration at book launch in Accra
A Justice of the Supreme Court, Yonny Kulendi, has highlighted the economic importance of migration, describing it as a vital force that supports global development and economic growth. He made the remarks in Accra during the launch of a new book titled 39;The Immigration Formulae: Rules, Packaging Strategy, 39; authored by lawyer Wo . Source link
Education must move beyond theoretical acquisition and contribute directly to national dev’t – Vice President
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has argued that education must move beyond theoretical acquisition and contribute directly to national development. She called for stronger, more effective institutions to support Ghana’s long-term growth agenda, urging all who have benefited from the educational system to recognise their obligation to give back. She said this after receiving […] Source link
Bills Micro-Credit suspends officers over altercation with customer, hands them over to police
Management of Bills Micro-Credit Limited says it has suspended its field officers involved in a viral altercation with a woman and handed them over to the Ghana Police Service for investigation. The decision follows an earlier statement issued by the company after a video circulating on social media showed some of its officers engaged in a confrontation with a woman…
Police arrest suspect over Spintex house break-in; stolen items retrieved
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with a case of unlawful entry and stealing at Spintex in Accra. According to the police, the arrest followed a complaint lodged by a resident who returned home from work on March 4, 2026, at about 4:00 p.m. and discovered that her house had been broken into. The victim reported…
