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Ghana is advancing at a faster rate than Europe – Wontumi
Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, has claimed that Ghana is progressing faster in development than European countries.Speaking at a UK Town Hall...
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Any person, group to provide information on recent Wa killings to receive GHS100,000 reward – MP
The Member of Parliament for Wa Central, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has pledged a reward of GH¢100,000 to anyone or group providing information leading to the arrest of those behind the recent string of killings...
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Why have you not announced that I’m the new Alhaji in Parliament? – K.T Hammond after completing Hajj pilgrimage
Minister for Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahir Hammond is urging for the formal acknowledgment of his new title following his completion of the Hajj pilgrimage.The lawmaker is adamant that 'Alhaji' should be formally incorporated...
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Minority in parliament halts introduction of legislation for cement pricing
The laying of a legislative instrument from the Trade and Industry Ministry, intended to regulate the pricing of cement products in Ghana, has been halted by the Minority in Parliament.Trade Minister KT Hammond had...
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Ghanaian MPs on Kenya visit caught up in protest
Several Ghanaian Members of Parliament, currently visiting Kenya as part of the Local Government Committee delegation, found themselves amidst escalating protests in Nairobi.As protesters flooded the streets, they breached the Kenyan parliament just...
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Your govt has led almost 1m Ghanaians into severe poverty – Franklin Cudjoe to Amin Adam
Founder and President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has criticized Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam for asserting that the NPP government has outperformed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in economic management over their...
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I will represent CPP in 2024 elections -Nana Sarpong Kumankuma
The Convention Peoples Party (CPP) has refuted claims that it will abstain from fielding a presidential candidate in the upcoming December 7, 2024 elections.Nana Akosua Sarpong Kumankuma, Chairperson of the CPP, affirmed the party's...
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GRA fines Bryan Acheampong’s Rock City Hotel for lying about tax return
Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has presented evidence that Rock City Hotel, owned by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, misrepresented its tax returns, leading to a fine...
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GMet announces chances of rain with occasional thunderstorms tonight
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued a weather forecast indicating a likelihood of rain accompanied by occasional thunderstorms across various parts of the country tonight.The forecast predicts cloudy conditions, with some areas,...
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Rock City went back to GRA to declare profit after my exposè – Okudzeto
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has presented compelling evidence challenging the financial integrity of Rock City Hotel.The MP's exposé suggests that Rock City Hotel, owned by Bryan Acheampong,...
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Stalled projects to be revived through debt restructuring – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced that many of the country’s stalled projects will soon resume following successful debt restructuring negotiations.During the presentation of credentials to nine newly appointed diplomats at the Jubilee...
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Kwaku Annan threatens to expose Rev. Lawrence Tetteh and Boadi Nyamekye
Justice Kwaku Annan, the former host of "The Seat Show" on Net2 TV and now with CTV, has issued a stern warning to Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh, President of Worldwide Miracle Outreach (WMO), and...
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Communication member for NDC allegedly takes his life at Awutu Bontrase
Communication member for National Democratic Congress (NDC), Kadevi Selasy, has allegedly committed suicide at Awutu Bontrase, Central Region.Sources indicate that the 46-old-year old deceased was an Uber driver and also worked at a hospital....
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NPP’s Mahama Kabiru barred from presenting himself as PC for Walewale
The High Court in Tamale has placed an injunction on Dr. Mahama Tia Kabiru, preventing him from presenting himself as the elected parliamentary candidate (PC) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the Walewale...
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Police, group forcefully evict residents at Ashongman – Report
A resident at Ashongman has shed light on what appears to be an injustice being meted out to some Ghanaians by persons in authority.It is alleged that a group of influential individuals accompanied by...
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Unending murkiness! SSNIT lied Bryan Acheampong offered the highest bid – Ablakwa
Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reacted to former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay's recent comment that his son had expressed interest in purchasing shares...
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We don’t have a presidential candidate for 2024 elections at the moment – CPP
The Director of Communications for the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Sylvester Sarpong-Soprano, has revealed that the party is unlikely to nominate a presidential candidate for the upcoming December polls.In an interview on Asaase Radio,...
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Churches must ensure branches are certified to hold marriage ceremonies – Registrar of Companies
Jemima Oware, the Registrar of Companies, has revealed a startling oversight affecting many marriages in Ghana: a significant number are considered null and void due to non-compliance with legal registration requirements.Speaking on the JoyNews...
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45-year-old woman fingers NDC leaders in countless rape incidents
A 45-year-old woman is alleging rape being sanctioned by the leadership of the opposition of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).The woman made this claim during an interview on the Sompa Nkomo show on Sompa...
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I will reduce the current size of government – Alan Kyerematen
Leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has pledged to establish a streamlined government of 40 ministers along with innovative strategies to tackle Ghana’s current challenges.As the December 7 general elections approach, the...
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Legal battle intensifies as Ablakwa’s lawyers object to panel in contempt case
Tensions rose in the courtroom as lawyers representing North Tongu Member of Parliament (MP) Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa objected to a newly constituted panel hearing a contempt case brought by Reverend Kusi Boateng, Secretary to...
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My son proposed $150m to $200m for SSNIT hotels but his offer wasn’t accepted – Freddie Blay
Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, has confirmed reports that his son had expressed interest in purchasing shares of hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust...
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Registrar of Companies announces making of new software to document marriages in Ghana
The Registrar of Companies, Jemima Oware, has revealed that a new software is in development to document all marriages in Ghana.This initiative aims to introduce specific requirements for valid ordinance marriages, of which...
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VRA has sold its Akosombo Hotel to Bryan Acheampong – Okudzeto
A piece of recent information revealed by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, has revealed that he is now the owner of the Volta River Authority's Akosombo Continental Hotel.Mr Acheampong made this...
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Thunderstorms to be experienced in the coastline, inland areas – GMet
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has forecasted that the country will experience thunderstorms in both the coastline and inland areas.According to GMet, the weather is expected to be cloudy with slight to moderate rains...
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My mission is to give quality education to all young individuals in Anyaa-Sowutoum – Emmanuel Tobbin
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Anyaa-Sowutoum, Emmanuel Tobbin, has pledged to ensure that every child in his constituency receives an education if elected as Member of Parliament (MP).Speaking to the...
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KATH doctors abandon oncology services, cancer patients stranded
Medical doctors at the Oncology Department of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have taken a stand against the delay in fixing a critical piece of equipment necessary for their work, resulting in them...
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Yellow Ghana is an undercover operation to destabilise my work – Alan Kyerematen
Leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, is suspicious of the activities of a newly recognised political movement in the country, Yellow Ghana.Mr Kyerematen asserts that Yellow Ghana is being used as an...
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Ensure perpetrators of alleged assault on CSU student are punished – NPP to police
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is pressing for an investigation into the alleged assault on one of its TESCON members at Christian Service University by unidentified members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).The victim,...
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Alan promises to abolish Council of State if elected President
Founder and leader of the Movement for Change (M4C), Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, has announced his intention to abolish the Council of State if elected president, as part of his party's manifesto, "The Great Transformational...
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Speeding taxi claims life of pastor at Kasoa
A 60-year-old man tragically lost his life after being struck by a speeding taxi cab with registration number GX 8200-20 in Krispo City, a suburb of Kasoa in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of...
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Ablakwa hails Prisons Service for fighting Bawumia’s Advisor over ‘land capture’
Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has commended the Ghana Prisons Service for their unwavering courage and steadfast commitment to defending the nation's interests in the face of adversity.In a heartfelt...
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CPP unlikely to present a presidential candidate for 2024 elections
The Convention People’s Party (CPP) is unlikely to field a presidential candidate for the 2024 general election due to ongoing internal disagreements and court cases, according to Sylvester Sarpong-Soprano, the party's Director of Communications.Speaking...
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Ensure your promises are achievable – Hawa Koomson to Mahama
Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has urged National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Dramani Mahama to refrain from politicizing the closed fishing season for canoe and artisanal fisherfolk.Hawa Koomson emphasized...
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Ambulance Case: Be brave and stand in the witness box – Edudzi Tameklo dares AG
The Head of Legal Affairs for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Edudzi Tameklo, has issued a bold challenge to Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame.Tameklo urged Dame to take the witness stand and testify under...
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Krachi West Hospital threatens a close down of mortuary, other units over dumsor
Krachi West Municipal Hospital in the Oti Region is currently grappling with severe challenges caused by frequent power disruptions plaguing its operations.Dr. Hilarious Gadze, the Medical Superintendent, revealed that the hospital has incurred nearly...
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Chaos at Kejetia Market over trading space dispute
Tensions flared at Kejetia Market on Monday as a dispute over trading spaces erupted into chaos among the traders.The confrontation led to scenes of wailing and curses, highlighting deep-seated frustrations over market management...
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NDC pledges a $500m allocation in fight against ‘galamsey’
Special Aide to NDC flagbearer John Mahama, Joyce Bawa-Mogtari, emphasized in an interview with Evans Mensah on PM Express that should their party secure victory in the upcoming election, they plan to allocate a...
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Two police inspectors slapped with a 5-year prison term over secessionist activities
Accra High Court has sentenced two Police Inspectors to a combined total of nine years in prison for their involvement with the Western Togo Restoration Front (WTRF), a secessionist and banned organization in Ghana.Billy...
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Thieves raid Juaben NPP Office make away with 6 TV sets, other valuables
Thieves have targeted the constituency office of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Juaben, Ashanti Region, making off with six 42-inch Nasco television sets and other valuables.The perpetrators gained entry using a ladder...
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Bawumia’s Advisor fights Prisons Service in court over land at Roman Ridge
A legal battle has erupted between Vice President Dr Bawumia’s Senior Policy Advisor, Prof. Kwaku Appiah-Adu, and the Ghana Prisons Service over a disputed piece of land at Roman Ridge.Member of Parliament for...
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Appeals Court to rule on Okudzeto vs. Rev. Kusi Boateng contempt case today
The Court of Appeal is set to deliver a ruling on a defamation suit brought by Reverend Victor Kusi Boateng, who seeks to prevent Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu,...
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See how the cedi will do from tomorrow forward – Finance Minister boasts about govt’s performance
Finance Minister Dr. Amin Adam has confidently forecasted a rebound of the Ghanaian Cedi against the US dollar after its recent depreciation against other major currencies.The minister, who is also the MP for...
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Family of suspended form 3 student of Labone petitions GES over assault, his suspension
Ghana Education Service (GES) has received a petition to launch a thorough investigation into the physical assault and indefinite suspension of Abraham Sambou, a third-year student at Labone Senior High School.In a letter addressed...
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GHS 71k ECG transformer stolen by thieves near Bunso police station
One of Electricity Company of Ghana's (ECG) transformer has been stolen by unidentified individuals in Bunso, located in the Fanteakwa South District of the Eastern Region.The 100kVA transformer, worth GH¢71,000, was taken last week...
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No mining concessions has been granted to foreigners – Minerals Commission
The Minerals Commission has rebutted claims made by Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi, Yusif Sulemana, against Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Samuel A. Jinapor, alleging improper granting of mining concessions to foreign entities without...
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Be cautious about potential election manipulation long before election day – KSM tells EC
Renowned broadcaster Kweku Sintim-Misa (KSM) has warned against potential efforts to manipulate the forthcoming December 7, 2024, general elections.In his view, election manipulation typically happens well in advance of the actual voting day, contrary...
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Residents severely beat, cuts off ears of 17-year old suspected in Ga South Municipality
A 17-year-old individual suspected of robbery, identified as Joel Nyarko, has been beaten severely for allegedly engaging in a robbery attempt at Domeabra-Police Tent opposite the Sky Roofing System in the Ga South Municipality...
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Stop acting as NPP PC for Walewale – Court orders Mahama Kabiru
The High Court in Tamale has issued an injunction preventing Dr. Mahama Tia Kabiru from identifying himself as the elected parliamentary candidate (PC) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the Walewale constituency in...
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Lifeless body of teacher trainee found in uncompleted building at Techiman
The lifeless body of a 21-year-old trainee teacher at Atebubu College of Education, Hannah Akosua Frimpomaa, has been found in an unfinished building in Mesidan, a farming community within the Techiman North municipality, Bono...
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