The Minority in Parliament has rescheduled its second protest demanding the removal of the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Ernest Addison, and his two deputies. Originally planned for July 30, the protest will now take place on August 13. In a letter to the police dated Tuesday, July 23, the Minority explained that the rescheduling is due to the upcoming launch of the National Democratic Congress' (NDC) […]
Reports from Kwabenya Market in the Dome Kwabenya constituency of Greater Accra indicate that about 600 tubers of yam were set ablaze on Saturday night. The owner, Madam Martha Aboagye, confirmed the incident to DL News and suspects arson. According to Martha Aboagye, the inferno occurred around 1 am on Saturday after she had received threats from her fellow traders in the same market. She alleged that two women had […]
West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus has decided to part ways with his agent, opting to be represented by his family instead. This decision was revealed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who noted that the attacking midfielder will no longer work with Jennifer Mendelewitsch. Mendelewitsch and her team were instrumental in facilitating Kudus' transfer from Ajax to West Ham on a five-year contract for an undisclosed fee, reported to be […]
US President, Joe Biden on Sunday (July 21) announced that he will will drop out of the 2024 USA presidential race. Following intense pressure from his own Democratic Party, Biden said in a stated that he is abandoning his re-election bid because “it was in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down”. The president announced his decision in a letter shared on social […]
Kenyan police have banned protests in the centre of the capital, Nairobi, and surrounding areas “until further notice”, citing their leaderless nature that has made it difficult to enforce safety. It comes after a month of anti-government protests in which scores of people have been killed. More protests are planned for Thursday. Nairobi city centre has been the heart of the youth-led protests, which have also taken place across the […]
Research and data firm Fitch Solutions says the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) will floor the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming December 7 general elections. The London-based firm has consistently predicted this outcome since last year, with a recent survey showing 54 percent of respondents favoring NDC candidate John Mahama as the winner. Mike Kruiniger, Associate Director of Country Risk at Fitch Solutions, discussed the findings […]
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has demanded the immediate removal of the management and board members of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). UTAG criticized SSNIT for going ahead with the sale of four hotels despite public opposition, saying it undermines trust in SSNIT's ability to manage funds transparently and prudently. This was stated in a press release signed by UTAG President Prof. Mamudu Akudugu and […]
Billionaire Elon Musk has said he will donate $45 million a month to a new super political-action committee backing former president Donald Trump's reelection campaign. The Tesla founder had indicated that he planned to start his donations in July to the America PAC, backing former President Donald Trump's presidential run, according to the Wall Street Journal. However, the South Africa-born businessman was not listed on a Monday filing by the […]
Gideon Boako, spokesperson for the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has criticized the former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and now an adviser to Mr Alan Kyerematen, Nana Ohene Ntow, for his remarks about Bawumia's late father. Mr Ohene Ntow, speaking on Peace FM's morning show on Monday, July 15, referred to Bawumia's late father as a gossip during a public discussion, sparking backlash from various quarters. […]
