Ghana Police Service Makes Further Arrests in Cosy Hill Hotel CEO Murder Case
The Ghana Police Service continues its intensive investigation into the brutal murder of Eric Johnson, the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Cosy Hill Hotel in Jirapa, Upper West Region. Johnson was found murdered in his private residence near the hotel on Sunday, February 11.
As part of the ongoing efforts, Inspector General of Police, George Akuffo Dampare, deployed a collaborative...
Access Holdings CEO Herbert Wigwe Suspected to be Among Victims in Fatal Helicopter Crash
In a devastating incident near the California-Nevada border, Access Holdings CEO, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, and son are presumed to be among six individuals aboard a Eurocopter EC130 helicopter that crashed early Saturday Nigerian time. The crash site, close to Nipton, Calif, was discovered by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department at 10:12 p.m. local time, with no survivors...
Former Apple Employee Xiaolang Zhang Sentenced to 4 Months in Prison for Trade Secrets Theft
In a landmark decision, the California district court has concluded the case of Xiaolang Zhang, a former Apple employee accused of stealing trade secrets related to Project Titan, Apple's future smart electric vehicle. The legal battle, initiated in 2018 through collaboration between the FBI and Apple, has resulted in Zhang receiving a 4-month prison sentence, 3 years of supervised...
Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women and Girls in Science
In a significant step towards fostering gender equality in the realm of science, Christ the King Senior High School in Obuasi played host to a symposium marking the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024. The event, organized by AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine and the Ghana Institution of Engineering, Women in Engineering, aimed to promote the theme...
Vice President Bawumia Vows to Scrap E-Levy in Bid for Cashless Ghana
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has promised to eliminate the controversial electronic transaction levy, known as the E-Levy, if he assumes office.
Speaking to Ghanaians, the New Patriotic Party’s presidential candidate emphasized his vision to transform Ghana into a cashless economy, aiming to spur economic growth and combat corruption.
Bawumia outlined his plan to encourage electronic payment channels by removing taxes...
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia Pledges Leaner Government and Fiscal Responsibility Ahead of 2024 Elections
In a landmark address in Accra, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), unveiled his vision for Ghana, emphasizing a leaner government structure and fiscal discipline. He vowed to limit the number of Ministers and Deputy Ministers to no more than 50, echoing calls for efficiency amidst economic challenges.
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Bawumia Pledges Bold Sports Development Plan for Ghana’s Future
Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has unveiled ambitious plans to revolutionize Ghana's sporting landscape with the establishment of a dedicated agency aimed at nurturing talent and fostering growth. In a stirring address, Bawumia outlined his vision for a collaborative effort involving various stakeholders to uplift Ghana's sporting industry, which has faced setbacks in...
Yaa-Naa Urges Mahama: Reshuffle Appointees for Competent Government
In a significant call to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama, Yaa-Naa Abukari II, the overlord of Dagbon, has emphasized the necessity of continuous reshuffling of appointees for optimal governance. Yaa-Naa believes that this strategy will ensure the former President assembles the best human resources for a successful government if elected in 2025.
Speaking on February 5, Yaa-Naa...
John Dramani Mahama Pledges to Revamp Black Stars with Homegrown Talent
In the wake of Ghana's disappointing performance at the recent Africa Cup of Nations, former President and National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has outlined an ambitious strategy to rebuild the Black Stars. Speaking during the NDC's "Building Ghana Tour" in Bongo, Mahama expressed his commitment to constructing a new Black Stars team centered around homegrown players...
Ghana workers to protest against VAT on electricity
Thousands of workers in Ghana are planning to stage a nationwide demonstration on February 13 to oppose the government’s decision to impose a 15 per cent value added tax (VAT) on electricity.
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) and 35 other organised labour unions have announced the protest after the government refused to withdraw the tax, which they say will worsen...
