Springfield Exploration and Production (SEP) Limited, in partnership with the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and GNPC EXPLORCO, has successfully completed the appraisal well test of the Afina discovery through a re-entry of the well. The successful completion of this appraisal well-test reinforces Springfield’s historic role as the first independent Ghanaian and African energy company…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has denied recent claims circulating that it intends to relocate its headquarters from Ghana to Nigeria. These reports suggested that WAEC was considering the move due to financial challenges allegedly arising from the Ghanaian government’s indebtedness to the examination body, which is said to be affecting its operations. However,…
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has threatened to prosecute persons who misinform the public about the voting day for the December 7 general elections. He cautioned that those involved in such acts could face prosecution if the NDC emerges victorious in the December 7 presidential poll. This caution follows…
The National Peace Council is set to convene a meeting today, Thursday, November 28, bringing together representatives of all political parties and their respective presidential candidates ahead of the December 7 elections. The purpose of this meeting is to oversee the signing of a peace pact, an agreement aimed at fostering a peaceful and stable…
A team comprising police officers and a court bailiff reportedly stormed the premises of Metro TV to interrupt a live broadcast on Wednesday, November 27. The intrusion was reportedly linked to a debt owed by the television station to telecommunications company Vodacom, an issue that has persisted for over three years and has now escalated…
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has dismissed allegations that it is colluding with any political party to rig the forthcoming general elections slated for December 7. The denial comes in the wake of accusations from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), which alleged that the EC is working in cahoots with the ruling New…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed his unwavering confidence in the leadership capabilities of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, assuring Ghanaians that Ghana’s future will be secure under a government led by the Vice President. Speaking to a crowd during a rally held in the Ashanti Region on Tuesday, November 26, President Akufo-Addo highlighted the steady…
A grave digger found in possession of a human skull without court authorisation has been sentenced to eight years in prison by the Dansoman Circuit Court. Abdul Razak Mohammed, a 49-year-old grave digger at Awudome Cemetery, reportedly sold the skull to Alex Frimpong for GH₵600, allegedly to help Frimpong secure more contracts in his masonry…
ActionAid Ghana is advocating for a comprehensive approach to addressing gender-sensitive International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommendations and tax reforms in Ghana. This call forms part of ActionAid Ghana’s advocacy for women’s rights and gender-responsive public service. In a new report set to be released on November 22, ActionAid Ghana seeks to address a critical gap…
The Institute for Liberty and Policy Innovation (ILAPI) has revealed that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) currently holds a substantial sum in three currencies- Cedis, British Pounds, and US Dollars, all from dormant accounts in financial institutions across the country between 2016 and 2023. In Ghanaian cedis, more than GH₵167.8 million is held by BoG….
