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Policy and data analyst, Alfred Appiah has criticised the previous government’s flagship health infrastructure program, calling the Agenda 111 initiative a prime example of a policy that is motivated more by procurement interests than by strategic national needs. His critical remarks bring up important issues regarding accountability, planning, and execution in Ghana’s healthcare system. The Agenda 111 project, spearheaded by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, was introduced with great fanfare and marketed as a daring attempt to close the nation’s massive healthcare infrastructure deficit. The pledge was straightforward: to construct 111 new hospitals in areas and districts that lacked…

Barely four months into President John Mahama’s new administration, widespread power outages—popularly known as dumsor have returned, reigniting public anger and testing the government’s goodwill. Social media platforms have become a hotbed of public frustration, with citizens demanding immediate government intervention to tackle the ongoing power crisis. The hashtag #DumsorMustStop has gained substantial traction on Facebook and X as avenues for angry Ghanaians to express their grievances. Investigative journalist Erastus Asare Donkor, voicing the sentiments of many, lamented, “We’ve been off for close to 3 hours now! The rate of dumsor in this area is almost deliberate. It’s crazy.” This…

A petition has been submitted to the Managing Director (MD) of the Ghana Publishing Company Limited (GPCL), Nana Kwasi Boatey, calling for the establishment of a committee to investigate the mysterious disappearance of 45 bags of Christmas rice from the Company’s warehouse in Accra. The petition, filed by Samuel Donkor, who also serves as the Kumasi branch manager of the Company, follows suspicions raised during inquiries into two staff members, Michael Owusu (head of stores) and Ernest Acquah (head of Transport), regarding the alleged theft. Dated April 22, the petition asserts that during questioning, Owusu and Acquah were unable to…

Two prominent figures in the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) have issued a joint call to the leadership for the full reinstatement of all members who were previously expelled from the party for various reasons. MP for the Okaikoi Central constituency, Patrick Yaw Boamah, and former presidential aspirant Ken Agyapong have individually made appeals to the party’s hierarchy to extend forgiveness to those who were forced out in past years. Boamah emphasized the importance of inviting back wrongly dismissed party loyalists to bolster the NPP’s ranks and fortify preparations for the upcoming 2028 general election. The lawmaker urged the current…

By Prince Ahenkorah A sense of tranquility has swept over the bustling Bawku enclave, with tensions significantly easing following the mediation efforts of the revered Asantehene, Otumfuor Osei Tutu II, reports suggest. In the wake of prolonged unrest, locals in Bawku find solace in the current state of calm, a stark departure from the past turbulent atmosphere. Sources close to the situation reveal that the factions embroiled in the longstanding conflict are now in a state of calm anticipation, awaiting the outcome of the Asante King’s mediation. Describing the prevailing peace, an insider shared, “The area is so serene. It’s…

Ghanaian dancehall musician Shatta Wale has been spotted on social media issuing stern warnings and throwing subliminal shots at Richard Nii-Armah Quaye. In a post shared on X on April 27, 2025, Shatta Wale threw jabs at the popular business mogul, stating that he (Richard Nii Armah-Quaye), would not succeed with whatever he has been plotting against him. Without specifying the details, the SM boss has warned the popular businessman to desist from his actions or face his wrath. Shatta Wale’s post, which has since gone viral, read: “RNAQ, what you’re trying to do to me, you won’t win, so stop it… Otherwise, when…

Media personality Monalisa Abigail Semeha, popularly known as Mona Gucci, has warned Ayisha Modi, a former close associate of Stonebwoy, to stop tarnishing the musician’s reputation now that their relationship has fallen apart. In Ayisha Modi’s rants, she accused Stonebwoy of ingratitude, disrespect, and sidelining her, despite her sacrifices. She cited these as the main reasons for her departure from the BHIM Camp. In a series of viral videos, Ayisha Modi repeatedly attacked Stonebwoy, levelling several damning accusations against him. However, in a video shared on social media on April 27, 2025, Mona Gucci has emphasised that no one forced Ayisha Modi to invest…

The Ghana National Film Authority (NFA) has issued a warning to television stations against the unauthorised broadcasting of creative works owned by others. The Authority described the practice as a violation of copyright laws and a serious threat to the growth and development of Ghana’s creative industry. In a statement signed by the Executive Secretary, Kafui Danku-Pitcher, and sighted by GhanaWeb, they expressed concern about the growing trend of copyright violations by some Ghanaian TV stations. The statement emphasised that such activities undermine the efforts of content creators and discourage much-needed investment in Ghana’s creative space. “These infringements violate content creators’…

In accordance with Ashanti traditional rites, the Bretuo family and the Asante Mampong Traditional Council have officially informed the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, of the passing of the Paramount Chief of the Asante-Mampong Traditional Area, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II. Daasebre Osei Bonsu II passed away last week after a short illness. He was enstooled as Mamponghene on August 25, 1996, succeeding his direct uncle, Nana Atakora Amaniampong II, who abdicated the stool. Privately known as Saint Oswald Gyimah-Kessie, Daasebre was born on December 31, 1939. He was an alumnus of Prempeh College and the University of Ghana, Legon. Before…

The Chair of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Council of Elders in South Africa, Mr. Benjamin Kofi Quashie, has weighed in on the Chief Justice petitions and the subsequent committee set up to investigate her matter. In an interview on Kessben TV, Accra on Thursday, April 24, 2025, Mr. Quashie asserted the Chief Justice ought not to have waited for her matter to get to this level, emphasising that he blames the CJ’s problems “on what he describes as recklessness of former President Nana Akufo-Addo”, he stated. Further, on the posturing of NPP lawyers since the matter broke, he expressed…