The Ga South Municipal Hospital (Akawe) has confirmed an ambulance which has been a subject of controversy was donated by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Weija-Gbawe Obuobia Darko-Opoku and not from the government. The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the constituency has accused the NDC MP aspirant of using State property (the … Read more
The Ga South Municipal Hospital (Akawe) has confirmed the ambulance among its fleet of vehicles was donated by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Weija-Gbawe Obuobia Darko-Opoku and not from the government. The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the constituency has accused the NDC MP aspirant of using State property (the vehicle) … Read more
Ghana will move a statue of Mahatma Gandhi from its main university because of his “alleged past racist comments”, the foreign ministry said, while paying tribute to Gandhi’s role as a civil rights leader. A group of lecturers and students began campaigning for the Indian nationalist leader’s statue to be removed shortly after it was … Read more
“Sadly, the compliance level of the oil and gas exploration and production companies in payment of levies and taxes is very low and in fact, pitiable,” contained in a letter Governor Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State personally wrote to President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), dated April 18, 2016. There are … Read more
It is quite bizarre that President Mahama does not seem to be fretted over the numerous bribery and corruption allegations that have been levelled against him. Apparently, the idiosyncratic allegations include, inter alia, ‘the furtive gift (the Ford Expedition)by the Burkinabe Contractor, Djibril Kanazoe; the Embraer 190 scandal; Armajaro; the STX Housing deal ; SADA; … Read more
Uganda has rescheduled the completion date for its planned crude oil refinery plant in Kabaale, Hoima district, by two more years after a lead investor pulled out of the project at a crucial stage of its kick-off, raising questions on the viability of the public-private partnership model in the running of oil refineries in East … Read more
“Corruption is an insidious plague that has a wide range of corrosive effects on societies. It undermines democracy and the rule of law, leads to violations of human rights, distorts markets, erodes the quality of life and allows organized crime, terrorism and other threats to human security to flourish” (UN 2003). In his State of … Read more
If Mahama isn’t the most corrupt president, who is? By K. Badu ……Why Mahama qualifies as the most corrupt leader ever “Corruption is an insidious plague that has a wide range of corrosive effects on societies. It undermines democracy and the rule of law, leads to violations of human rights, distorts markets, erodes the quality … Read more
Two polling station executives of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Lower West Akyem District of the Eastern Region have been confirmed dead after being involved in an auto crash. One other person who was involved is said to be in critical condition and responding to treatment at the Asamankese Hospital. According to … Read more
After a successful launch in Togo and other African countries ‘CELEBREZ’ is officially out for the masses to enjoy as this unity track is all about a one Africa Celebration. DED BUDDY (QWECi) teamed up with the Gabonese hit maker Ogo, who was not only perfect for the collabo but also one who believes in … Read more
A freight forwarder at Ricks Logistics has described Ghana’s port as an easier route for the importation of vehicles. The clearing agent confirmed that the custom officers at the ports, especially in Tema, make their work less hectic. “With genuine documentation, anyone can easily import a used-car. Those with false documents are the ones who … Read more
Thy vows are all broken And light is thy fame I hear thy name spoken And share in its shame George (Lord Byron) “I HATE TO SEE these boys in these rags and masks being given an award for that dirty job they did.” That was a harrowing and traumatic statement by a colleague who … Read more
A new mayor in South Africa has rejected a fleet of luxury cars he inherited from his predecessors. Solly Msimanga, from the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA), said the vehicles would instead be given to a police anti-hijack unit. The DA took control of Tshwane, a metropolitan area which includes the capital, Pretoria, from the ANC … Read more
Luxury car manufacturers do not have a friend in the new mayor of South Africa’s capital city. Solly Msimanga, the recently-elected mayor of Tshwane – which includes the capital Pretoria—has put a ban on government spending on high-end vehicles. Msimanga, who represents the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA), also said that he would donate 10 BMWs … Read more
Steps taken by the Minority in Parliament to cause a Parliamentary probe into a controversial gift to the President was rejected on Thursday. Speaker of Parliament, Edward Doe Adjaho, single-handedly shot down the Minority’s motion which occasioned a recall of Parliament. Below is the Minority’s full statement I thank you for the opportunity to move … Read more
Only a court order can compel the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) to withdraw the Journalist of the Year award conferred on investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas recently, president of the association, Mr Affail Monney has said. This was in response to a petition to the GJA by Justice Paul Uuter Dery, one of the High … Read more
Justice Paul Dery has petitioned the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) to withdraw the Best Journalist Award conferred on Anas Aremeyaw Anas over his investigative piece on the Judiciary. Dery is in court challenging Anas’ works which also implicated him in the alleged judicial corruption scandal involving 22 Magistrates and 12 High Court Judges. Dery contends … Read more
1. On Sunday, August 28, commencing at 11:56 a.m. (local time; 17:56 p.m., Sunday, August 28, Japan time) for approximately 30 minutes, Mr. Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister, who is visiting Nairobi, the Republic of Kenya, to attend the Sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD VI), attended the Japan-Africa Business Conference at the Kenyatta … Read more
The Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) on Saturday rewarded journalists for their exemplary works in year 2015. In all, a total of 19 journalists were honoured out of 163 entries submitted for the 21st GJA awards for 2015. For the first time, the Journalist of the year, which was won by Anas Aremeyaw Anas of the … Read more
Ace investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas was on Saturday crowned the overall best journalist of the year 2015 at the 21st Ghana Journalist Awards (GJA). For his prize he took home a brand new Hyundai SUV. Anas’ award was due to his recent exposé on corruption in the judiciary. He captured 34 judges on video … Read more