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National Security to probe source of leaked audio recording of A-G, Richard Jakpa

The trial judge in the case involving Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Justice Efia Serwah Asare-Botwey, has directed the National Security to investigate the source of an audio recording of court proceedings that has been...

#HandsOffOurHotel protestors rushed to the hospital after Police fired tear gas – Ablakwa

North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has disclosed that some individuals who thronged the streets of Accra to protest the sale of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) hotels to Ghana’s Minister...

We don’t condone bullying of small states by big powers – Akufo-Addo at Ukraine Peace Summit

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has highlighted the impact of Russia’s invasion on food security in poorer countries.According to him, “the consequences of the invasion go far beyond the confines of Europe.Indeed, in...

La Wulomo ‘curses’ corrupt gov’t officials at Ablakwa’s demo against sale of SSNIT hotels

The La Wulomo, Nuumo Yemoh Obroni VIII, and some Ga traditional authorities have joined hundreds of Ghanaians, including Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for North Tongu, leading a...

Protest against sale of SSNIT Hotels set for today

North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, is spearheading a protest today, Tuesday, June 18, against the sale of four Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) hotels to Rock City Hotel Limited, owned by...

Ablakwa’s demo against sale of SSNIT hotels takes place on Tuesday

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for North Tongu, is set to lead a demonstration against the sale of four Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) hotels to...

Winneba: Elderly patient found in the bush was admitted for 6 days, discharged on June 3 – Hospital

The Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba has filed a detailed incident report concerning the tragic death of an elderly woman who was allegedly abandoned by the hospital, leading to her demise due to...

Stop intimidating my supporters if you want unity – Ken Agyapong ‘warns’ Bawumia’s supporters

Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, has issued a warning to supporters of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, urging them to cease intimidating his supporters if they seek unity within the party.Mr...

GN Bank didn’t engage in illegal foreign currency transfers, it had over GHC30m – Dr Nduom fights BoG

Groupe Nduom has contested the Bank of Ghana's (BoG) statements from August 16, 2019, regarding the revocation of GN Bank's license.The BoG, on June 14, defended its decision to revoke GN Bank's license,...

Mahama’s 2025 Ministerial list leaks

A leaked ministerial list for John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer for the 2024 general election, has surfaced before the crucial December 7 polls.Dr. Randy Abbey, host of "Good Morning Ghana"...

‘She told me explosive things in her bedroom!’ – Adakabre on hour-long interview with Labianca CEO

Ace broadcaster Adakabre Frimpong Manso has disclosed the possession of a significant audio recording featuring the late Chief Executive Officer of Labianca Company Limited, Eunice Jacqueline Buah Asomah-Hinneh.According to Adakabre, the audio originates from...

Freddie Blay issues one-week ultimatum to Ablakwa, TV3 management for state capture claims or face lawsuit

Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and current GNPC Board Chair, Freddie Blay, has issued a one-week ultimatum to North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, TV3's management, and broadcast journalist Johnnie...

Flooding in Ghana: Over 6 million dollars needed to construct drains nationwide – GHA

Head of the Drainage Department at the Ghana Hydrological Authority (GHA), Ing. Richard Amekor, has stated that more than $6 million is required to execute a comprehensive drainage master plan across the country.The...

Ghana needs over $6m to fix flooding problem – Ghana Hydrological Authority

The Ghana Hydrological Authority has revealed that over $6 million is required to implement a comprehensive drainage master plan aimed at mitigating the country's flooding issues.According to Ing. Richard Amekor, Head of the...

Medical Director of Winneba Hospital temporarily relieved from his duties as GHS investigates abandoned patient saga

The Medical Director of Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital has been temporarily suspended amid an ongoing investigation by a committee formed by the Ghana Health Service (GHS). This inquiry is in response to allegations...

How can cedi depreciation affect fufu – Allotey Jacobs fumes over price hikes

Former NDC Central Regional Chairman, Bernard Allotey Jacobs, is criticizing the tendency to blame the depreciation of the Ghanaian currency, the cedi, against the dollar for all economic issues.He has observed that some vendors...

Severe rainstorm expected to impact southern Ghana

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued a weather alert for Southern Ghana, warning of a moderate to heavy rainstorm expected to affect the region.The rainstorm, currently observed over the oceans, is anticipated...

GHS investigates death of Winneba Trauma Hospital patient dumped in the bush

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has initiated an investigation following alarming reports that a patient from the Winneba Trauma Hospital was allegedly abandoned in a bush near Gomoa Ojobi.The patient, who had been...

Jakpa ‘betrays’ his Supreme Court Judge cousin Yonny Kulendi

Richard Jakpa, the man at the centre of the secret recording in the ongoing ambulance case has accused his cousin Justice Yonny Kulendi of ambush.Richard Jakpa who secretly recorded Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame...

Some parts of the country to experience a 3-week ‘dumsor’ – ECG, GRIDCo announce

Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Grid Company Limited have announced a three-week power interruptions for three weeks.A statement from the two entities said, "The West Africa Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo)...

Health Ministry receives GHS7.4m to clear medical supplies locked up at Tema Port

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced the receipt of funds to clear Global Fund medical supplies currently held at Tema port.The Ministry indicated that it has received GH¢7,429,694.39 from the Ministry of Finance...

Leaked tape involving AG, Richard Jakpa admitted into evidence by court

Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe, the trial judge in the ongoing ambulance case, has admitted an audio recording involving the Attorney-General and businessman Richard Jakpa as evidence.The decision was made today, Thursday, June 13, following...

Calamity will befall Ghana – Bagbin fears looming danger of youth unemployment

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has expressed deep concern about the escalating issue of youth unemployment in Ghana, cautioning that this could have significant implications for the upcoming elections.Speaking before Parliament, Speaker Bagbin...

Court decides on what to do with Richard Jakpa’s tape in ambulance case today

The High Court in Accra is poised to make a critical decision today on whether to admit an audio recording involving the Attorney-General and businessman Richard Jakpa as evidence in the ongoing ambulance case....

Review the Chieftaincy Act if you are given the mandate – Asantehene to Bawumia

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President and Presidential Aspirant for the NPP in the upcoming December 2024 elections, to take decisive action to review the Chieftaincy Act if...

I’ve worked hard as Veep, it’s time to make me President – Bawumia to Ghanaians

The New Patriotic Party's (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has emphasized his deservingness of becoming Ghana's president.According to him, his diligent service as Vice President warrants him the opportunity to be Ghana's president.Dr....

Schengen visa fees for Ghanaians increases by 12%

The European Commission, a body within the European Union (EU) responsible for executive functions, has declared a 12% rise in application fees for short-stay Schengen visas (type C) to its member nations, effective Tuesday,...

Ofori-Atta implicated in Cape Three Point oil block exploration saga – Report

Reports have it that recent investigations by OpenSource Investigations have revealed scrutiny surrounding former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta's involvement with American company ExxonMobil in the exploration of the Cape Three Point oil block....

Osafo-Maafo fingered once again in Opuni/Agongo trial

In the ongoing trial of former COCOBOD Chief Executive Dr. Stephen Opuni and businessman Seidu Agongo, fresh revelations have emerged regarding the involvement of former Senior Minister Yaw Osafo-Maafo in initiating their prosecution.Notably, one...

Current state of Ghana offers no hope – Alban Bagbin

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has called for urgent and collaborative efforts in fulfilling the responsibilities assigned to members of the House.In his opening address following Parliament's return from break on Tuesday, June...

NACOC nabs 6.4 m dollars worth of cocaine at KIA, arrests two British nationals

Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) of Ghana, in partnership with the UK National Crime Agency, intercepted a significant cocaine shipment at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) on Monday, June 10, 2024.The operation resulted in the...

High-profile investigation launched into disappearance of two women and death of suspect in Nigeria

Nigeria's top police official, Inspector-General Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has mandated a comprehensive investigation into the troubling disappearance of two women, Afiba Tandoh from Ghana and her Nigerian companion, last seen in April 2024.The...

Court to decide on accepting leaked tape involving AG, Richard Jakpa on June 16

The High Court, presided over by Justice Afia Serwah Asare Botwe, has scheduled Thursday, June 13, to rule on an application submitted by the lawyers of Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson.The application aims...

BREAKING: CEO of Labianca Company Ltd. is dead

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Labianca Company Limited, Eunice Buah Asomah Hinneh, has reportedly passed away.Sources indicate that the CEO of the prominent frozen foods distribution company, who was also a member...

Poor young man battles for his life after father and son beat and broke his legs

Michael Abeku Afenyi, aged 28, is currently fighting for his life after being beaten by a father and son in Low Cost, Winneba, located in the Central Region.Eyewitnesses reported that Michael was quickly transported...

Ken Agyapong joins Bawumia as he tours Ashanti Region

Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, has joined the New Patriotic Party's flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's campaign team in the Ashanti Region, ahead of the country's upcoming polls.Earlier, Alex Tetteh, a prominent figure...

Pay us more, 10% on monies from stool lands not enough – Ashanti Regional Chiefs to gov’t

The Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs has issued a compelling appeal to the government to reconsider the current revenue distribution from stool lands.Traditional leaders argue that the current allocation of 10 percent to traditional...

Ken Agyapong to join Bawumia’s campaign team ahead of 2024 elections

Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, is set to join the New Patriotic Party's flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's campaign team, ahead of the country's upcoming polls.This information was provided by Alex Tetteh, a...

SML paid some journalists to do PR for them – Bridget Otoo reveals

Media personality Bridget Otoo has accused the management of Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) of paying money to some journalists to do damage control on its reputation over the KPMG report on its deal with...

No politician is above the law – Akufo-Addo warns ahead of 2024 election

President Akufo-Addo has pledged to ensure that any political party or presidential candidate found in breach of the law ahead of the December elections faces the appropriate consequences.Addressing attendees at the commissioning of The...

Galamsey cases are thrown out over difficulty in finding Chinese interpreters – Forestry Commission

Deputy Greater Accra Regional Manager of the Forestry Commission, George Agbenowoshi, has highlighted a concerning issue regarding the prosecution of Chinese nationals involved in illegal mining activities, known as galamsey.According to Mr Agbenowoshi, these...

“My boss says I should shoot you” – What armed robber told former second lady Amissah-Arthur

Former Second Lady Matilda Amissah-Arthur, widow of the late former Vice President Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur, has given a chilling account of a robbery that almost ended her life.On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, an...

“He said ‘you wasted my time, so I will kill you'” – Matilda Amissah-Arthur recounts terrifying robbery

Former Second Lady Matilda Amissah-Arthur, the widow of the late former Vice President Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur, has shared a harrowing account of a robbery that nearly claimed her life. The incident occurred in her...

VIDEO: Historic as Asantehene visits Ga Mantse

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, the first for an Asante monarch, has visited the Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, today, June 9, 2024.This historic visit aims to strengthen the ties between...

EC to hold 3-day voter registration mop-up exercise in August

The Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) has unveiled plans to carry out a three-day mop-up voter registration exercise starting August 1.This initiative will take place across the Commission's district offices and aims to...

12 persons smuggling 400 bags of cocoa beans outside Ghana arrested after GHC80k bribe offer

Twelve individuals are currently in police custody following an attempt to bribe members of the National Anti-Cocoa Smuggling Taskforce in Kwahu Adawso after intelligence revealed their plan to smuggle 400 bags of cocoa beans.These...

Today marks the dawn of our victory – Naa Koryoo says after her release from detention

Following her release from detention, the National Democratic Congress' (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for the Awutu Senya East Constituency, Phyllis Naa Koryoo Okunor, conveyed her arrest as a symbol of triumph.Addressing a spirited crowd...

NDC’s Naa Koryoo released after arrest on Friday

Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunor, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for the Awutu Senya East constituency in the Central Region, who was arrested and detained by the police on Friday, June 7, has...

It is an embarrassment that you owe NABCo trainees – Nana Akomea tells gov’t

Managing Director of the State Transport Corporation (STC) and a member of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akomea, has called on the government to promptly settle the outstanding arrears owed to members...

Free Naa Koryoo now for the sake of justice, Ghana’s stability – Mahama tells IGP

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) 2024 Presidential Candidate, John Dramani Mahama, has urged the Ghana Police Service to promptly release Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunor, the NDC Parliamentary Candidate for the Awutu Senya East...

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