The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) Ghana, is demanding a significant reduction in the prices of Liquefied. Petroleum Gas (LPG), after prices of some petroleum products dropped in the recent pricing window. The Chamber’s call is coming at a time, prices of diesel and petrol went down by about 8 percent on January 1, 2023. Prices of LPG remained unchanged. The LPG Marketers Association of Ghana has blamed the situation on high taxes. Vice President of the LPG Marketers Association of Ghana Gabriel Kumi had earlier indicated prices of LPG will fall only when there is a cut in some...
The Zarmai Wafakai Association Of The Zabarma In Ghana Marks its First Anniversary.
The Zarmai Wafakai Association Of The Zabarma in Ghana On Saturday 31st December 2022 marked its first anniversay and inauguration ceremonty in Ghana. The Inauguration and first anniversary celebration of the Zarmai Wafakai Association, was held amongst various Zabarma Chiefs and Chiefs of other tribes in Ghana. Zarmai Wafakai, formerly Niger Youth Brotherhood, established in 1975. Founded by the then Police Chief Inspector Danda in Nima Accra, the aim of the Association is to enhance Togetherness as the name Zarmai Wafakai explains and to promote the rich culture and tradition of the Zabarma tribe, with the theme: Make the Zabarma...
Ghanaians condemn Meek Mill’s video shoot at Jubilee House
The Jubilee House, known to be Ghana’s highest security zone and serves as the Office of the President, has been trending since last night. The President together with American rapper Meek Mill were the most talked about on Twitter since the release of a music video by the rapper. The teaser of the video featured some parts of the Jubilee House and most importantly, the podium of President Akufo-Addo which he uses to address the nation. The rapper was also seen in the company of some backing performers. However, Ghanaians upon seeing the video have expressed their displeasure with...
National Cathedral Secretariat denies paying US consultant GH¢28m
The National Cathedral Secretariat has denied making payments to the tune of GH¢28 million to Cary Summers, an American consultancy firm as charges to allegedly organize a fundraiser in the United States for the National Cathedral project. The Member of Parliament for the North Tongu Constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, had accused the Secretariat of seeking the services of the firm that specializes in organizing Christian fundraisers to help it raise money to complete the project which subsequently led to the alleged payments. The Secretariat was also accused of paying the architect for the project, Sir David Adjaye thirty-four percent of...
UG suspends Commonwealth hall students for 3 years
The University of Ghana (UG), has suspended some students for holding series of meetings at the Junior Common Room (JCR) of the Commonwealth hall contrary to the school’s statutes. The suspensions follow a complaint lodged against the affected former JCR executives of the Commonwealth hall who will be out of the university for the next three academic years. In a notice issued by the University of Ghana on January 8, 2023, it said the meetings organised on August 18 -19, 2022, sought to tarnish the offices of the Vice-Chancellor, the Pro Vice-Chancellor as well as the whole university. “On 18th...
Databank to reopen offices on January 10
Fund management company Databank will reopen its independent branches on January 10, 2023 – the first time since December 22, 2022, following a shutdown resulting from physical and verbal attacks on its staff by some of its clients. The staff of the fund management company have been working remotely and engaging clients on digital platforms since the closure but the company in an e-mail and text message to its clients on Saturday, January 7, 2023, said it “will apply a phased approach to re-opening” its physical locations. The re-opening will commence on January 10 with business resuming at its independent...
How much did Meek Mill pay to shoot the music video at the Jubilee House? – NDC’s Elikem Kotoko asks
A leading member of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Elikem Kotoko has questioned the government’s decision to allow American Rapper Meek Mill to shoot a music video at the seat of government in Ghana, the Jubilee House. The video clip popped up on social media on Sunday January 8. Meek Mill visited Ghana and performed at the AfroNation concert on Thursday, December 29, 2022. In a Facebook post, Elikem Kotoko wrote “How much did Meek Mill pay to the Ghanaian government to shoot this music video at the seat of government, and if he didn’t pay a dime can other Ghanaian artistes...
Fire all those responsible for the despicable desecration of Jubilee House by Meek Mill – Ablakwa
North Tongu Member of Parliament Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has said government officials who were responsible for Meek Mill’s video shoot at the Presidency should be sacked. Mr Ablakwa described the situation as despicable desecration of the seat of government. The video clip shot by American Rapper Meek Mill at the Jubilee House popped up on social media on Sunday January 8. Meek Mill visited Ghana and performed at the AfroNation concert on Thursday, December 29, 2022. Some Ghanaians criticised the government for the video shoot while sharing their views on social media. Commenting on this on Facebook, Mr Ablakwa said...
ECG, GWCL, BoG & GRA among institutions under probe by OSP
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has listed cases it is investigating. In its half-yearly report for the period between August and December, 2022, the Office stated that over 120 cases involving individuals and state-owned institutions are under investigation for corruption-related matters. Among the institutions are the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), the Gaming Commission of Ghana (GCG), the National Sports Authority (NSA), the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Ghana Police Service (GPS). For ECG, the Office is investigating suspected corruption and corruption–related offences in respect of the termination of a Distribution, Loss Reduction and Associated Network Improvement Project contract between the Company and Beijing Xiao Cheng Technology (BXC)....
My job was on the line for inviting Mohammed Kudus to the Black Stars – Kwasi Appiah
Former head coach of the Black Stars, James Kwasi Appiah, has revealed he received threats from some officials of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) after his decision to invite Mohammed Kudus to the national team. Kudus made his debut for Ghana during an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa in November 2019, with the youngster going on to score on his first appearance. However, Appiah, who gave the then 19-year-old his maiden appearance, says he could have lost his job had Ghana failed to beat Bafana Bafana in that game. “Not only [Mohammed] Kudus but some other young...