Year: 2023

I’m Tired Of Alan’s False Stories – Boakye Agyarko Responds

I’m Tired Of Alan’s False Stories – Boakye Agyarko Responds

I have read the news coming from Alan Kyerematen’s Greater Accra tour with utter disbelief and amazement. He has made false claims in his attempt to discredit Nana Akufo-Addo and the 2012 NPP campaign team, all in his bid to explain his relative absence during the said campaign, as he contests for the party’s flagbearership once again. As the Campaign Manager for the 2012 NPP National Campaign, I am compelled to set the records straight. With respect to not being invited to join the campaign, the truth of the matter is, Mr. Kyerematen left town for an international job after…
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Construction Of National Cathedral: We Are Making Progress Says President Akufo-Addo

Construction Of National Cathedral: We Are Making Progress Says President Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has stated stakeholders in the ongoing construction of the National Cathedral project are making progress and getting close to the completion of the project. Speaking at the “National Cathedral Bible Reading Marathon Thanksgiving Service” held at the site of the National Cathedral, Ridge, Accra, today 2 January 2023, President Akufo-Addo said he is grateful to the group of eminent clergymen and women who have “taken it upon themselves the responsibility of shepherding the project to completion”. “The process for the construction of the National Cathedral began with my announcement on 6 March 2017, our 60th Independence anniversary. “The…
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Pele Funeral Live Updates And Tributes As Brazilian Football Legend Laid To Rest

Pele Funeral Live Updates And Tributes As Brazilian Football Legend Laid To Rest

A funeral ceremony for Pele, who won three World Cups with Brazil and is regarded as one of the world's finest ever footballers, will take place in Sao Paulo where he made his name The football world will join the whole of Brazil to pay their respects to Pele at a funeral ceremony for the legendary forward in Sao Paulo today. Pele, who won the World Cup with Brazil in 1958, 1962 and 1970, died at the age of 82 in December. Tributes have flooded in from the footballing community and beyond for a man widely considered to be one of the…
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It’s Time We Make Systematic Effort Towards Self-Sufficiency – Akufo-Addo

It’s Time We Make Systematic Effort Towards Self-Sufficiency – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has underscored the need for Ghana to make a systematic and conscious effort towards self-sufficiency. President Akufo-Addo and Honorary Consul of Ghana in Thailand, Dr. Sicha Singsomboon. According to him, developing Ghana’s self-sufficiency and its food security was one major challenge. However, he bemoaned the fact that a lot of money was spent on importing, especially foodstuffs, into the country. “We spend a lot of our money importing foodstuffs into Ghana, and it has been going on for too long. And I think now is the time that we are going to have to make…
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Four Dead And Several Injured After Two Helicopters Collide On Australia’s Gold Coast

Four Dead And Several Injured After Two Helicopters Collide On Australia’s Gold Coast

Two helicopters have collided in an Australian tourist hotspot, killing four passengers and critically injuring three others. One helicopter appeared to have been taking off and the other landing when they collided near the Sea World theme park at Main Beach, a northern beach on the Gold Coast, said Gary Worrell, Queensland state police acting inspector. One helicopter landed safely on a sandbank, but debris from the other was spread across an area police described as difficult to access. The dead and three most seriously injured people were all passengers in the crashed helicopter. "Members of the public and police…
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Fuel Prices Drop By 8%

Fuel Prices Drop By 8%

Some major Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun reducing prices of some petroleum products at the pumps. Market leader, GOIL has announced a reduction in prices by more than 8%. GOIL has reduced the price of diesel by ₵1.50, selling the product at ₵14.60 per litre. Petrol on the other hand is selling for ₵12.40 representing ₵1 cedi drop per litre. The reduction, by GOIL, is in line with the two week review in prices of petroleum products at the pumps. TotalEnergies has also announced price reduction. Other oil marketing firms are also expected to adjust prices later today. Competition…
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New Year Message: ‘I Pray 2023 Will Be A Year Of Peace, Unity, Prosperity’ – Dr Bawumia

New Year Message: ‘I Pray 2023 Will Be A Year Of Peace, Unity, Prosperity’ – Dr Bawumia

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is very hopeful the new year will bring more opulence to the country after having survived a hard-hitting 2022. He also prayed for “peace and unity” when he shared his new year’s message with millions on Ghanaians on his official Facebook handle. “I wish all Ghanaians a very happy new year. I pray that 2023 will be a year of peace, unity and prosperity for the nation,” his message read. Bawumia reiterated the message in a speech he delivered at the Church of Pentecost's Thomas Wyatt congregation in Accra, where he observed the Watchnight service…
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Akufo-Addo Is Doing A Lot – Rev. Owusu Bempah

Akufo-Addo Is Doing A Lot – Rev. Owusu Bempah

Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah of the Glorious Word Power Ministries International has praised President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his government for their efforts in governing Ghana. Owusu Bempah also known as the Nation’s Prophet explained that despite all the efforts Akufo-Addo was putting into governing the country, his achievements are muted because of certain factors. Among the factors, he disclosed, was a recent order by the Ghana Police warning clergymen against prophecies that could create fear and panic among the populace. Owusu Bempah said it seems as though there is a blanket placed on the country which is obstructing…
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GHS To Review Covid-19 Measures As Cases Soar In China

GHS To Review Covid-19 Measures As Cases Soar In China

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced that it is reviewing Covid-19 preventive measures due to soaring cases in China and other countries. According to the GHS, despite the consistent decline in Covid-19 cases in Ghana over the past three months, the change in the global situation particularly in China poses a significant threat to the importation of the virus and a new wave of COVID-19 infection in the country. GHS in a statement signed by the Director-General, Dr Patrick Kumah-Aboagye, said the “situation calls for tightening and reviewing of existing measures to avert further outbreaks. Ghana Health Service and…
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Let’s Be Hopeful; God Will Make 2023 Better – Alan To Ghanaians

Let’s Be Hopeful; God Will Make 2023 Better – Alan To Ghanaians

Ghana’s Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kyerematen has inspired Ghanaians to be hopeful of the future as 2023 holds a lot of promise. He said despite the difficulties the country faced in 2022, measures put in place with assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would help turn things around for the better. Speaking at the Calvary Charismatic Church in Accra, the revered politician chronicled the woes of other countries across the globe against the current state of Ghana. He thanked the Almighty God for His Mercies on Ghanaians at a time globally revered economies were on their knees. “Find…
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