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Politics influenced Ken Ofori-Atta to collapse GN Bank – Dr. Nduom alleges

Chief Executive Officer of the Nduom Group of Companies, Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom, the parent company of GN Bank, has leveled sensational accusations regarding the closure of the bank.Dr. Nduom alleges that Ken Ofori-Atta,...

NPP’s Upper West Regional Chairman dies at age 76

The Upper West Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Saanbaye Basilide Kangbere, has passed away at his home in Adjringano, Accra, on Friday, June 7, 2024.Tanko Dauda Daniel, the Upper...

Cabinet refused Ofori-Atta’s request to shut down GN Bank due to political reasons – Nduom

Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, Chairman of Groupe Nduom and former owner of the defunct Gold Coast Fund Management Company, has alleged that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta petitioned the Cabinet to facilitate the collapse...

Stupid economy! – Franklin Cudjoe reacts to cement price increment

IMANI Africa president Franklin Cudjoe has expressed concern over the escalating cost of materials, specifically highlighting the price of a bag of cement.In a June 6 post on his X handle, he referred to...

Over 2000 people homeless after Gomoa downpour

More than 2,000 people living in Gomoa Adawukwa, Mampong, Effutu Atekyedo, and Ekuroful in the Central Region of Ghana have been displaced by flooding from the Ayensu River.The flooding occurred due to the diversion...

People like Prof Martey who spoke up during Mahama’s govt have remained silent in Akufo-Addo’s govt – KSM

Veteran broadcaster Kwaku Sintim-Misa (KSM) has wondered why Ghanaians are so silent about the issues under Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's government.In the latest episode of his TalkShop program, KSM pointed out that prominent Ghanaians...

There is no evidence that audio recording between Jakpa and AG can endanger a fair trial – Court rules

The High Court in Accra has ruled that the secret audio recording between Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame and Richard Jakpa does not endanger a fair trial in the ongoing ambulance case involving Minority Leader...

We can’t investigate the AG – Court tells Ato Forson

The High Court in Accra has ruled that it cannot investigate Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame's conduct in the ongoing ambulance case involving Minority Leader Cassiel Ato Forson.The court emphasized that there is no...

Ato Forson’s application for mistrial in ambulance case dismissed

The High Court in Accra has dismissed the application by Minority Leader Cassiel Ato Forson for a mistrial and an investigation into the Attorney-General's conduct in the ongoing ambulance case.The judge ruled that...

Senior Advisor to Bawumia implicated in SSNIT-Rock City Deal

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has released another installment of his ongoing revelations regarding the proposed sale of four government-majority-owned hotels.Over the past few weeks, Ablakwa has shared documents...

Rock City declared losses in 2023 while Labadi Hotel earned over GHC158m – Ablakwa reveals

Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has raised fresh concerns over the sale of SSNIT hotels, asserting that the process is marred by mismanagement and favoritism.Ablakwa, in a recent social...

Illegal connection may have caused fire outbreak at Circle – GNFS PRO

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has indicated that an illegal electrical connection might have sparked the fire at the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, commonly referred to as 'Circle,' in Accra.This assertion was made by...

Own up, if you have never advised your client to take an excuse duty before – George Ayisi dares lawyers

Communications Director for NADMO, George Ayisi, has called out lawyers who assert they have never advised their clients to feign illness to evade court appearances, urging them to attend.In an interview with the...

Government set to purchase more dialysis machines – NHIA

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced its intention to collaborate with the government in procuring dialysis machines for select public hospitals to enhance kidney treatment.Dr. Aboagye DaCosta, the Chief Executive Officer of...

Parts of Kwame Nkrumah Circle ECOMOG burnt to ashes

Parts of the ECOMOG area at Kwame Nkrumah Circle were engulfed by a devastating fire on Wednesday evening, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.The inferno, which started around 5:00 pm, ravaged...

Crate of eggs to reach GHS 75 soon – Poultry Farmer warns

Chief Executive Officer of Joerees Farms & Foods, Mr. Joseph Boakye-Yiadom, has alerted consumers to an impending sharp increase in egg prices, citing soaring production costs as the primary driver.In an interview with...

How Otumfuo influenced World Bank to back down on cancellation of $400m project

Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has revealed that Otumfuo’s timely intervention was crucial in reversing the World Bank’s decision to cancel two major educational projects when the New Patriotic Party (NPP) assumed power...

He speaks badly about everything I do – Ursula cries foul over Bright Simons’ attacks on her

Minister for Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has bemoaned what she describes as consisent attacks from the IMANI President, Bright SImons.This comes after Bright Simon's reaction to the announcement of 5G internet in Ghana...

Ambulance trail: Justice must be served; I won’t give up – Jakpa tells AG

The third accused in a high-profile financial crimes case, Richard Jakpa, has addressed the media for the first time since a recorded conversation between him and Attorney-General Godfred Dame was made public.Jakpa, alongside Minority...

NHIA Chief signals major expansion of NHIS coverage beyond kidney care

National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) may cover other chronic diseases in addition to renal disorders, according to a statement made by the CEO of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).Dr. Dacosta Aboagye stated on...

SSNIT settled on 121m dollars for hotels yet agreed to Rock City’s 61m dollars offer – Ablakwa

Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has released additional documents to support his argument that the proposed sale of four state-owned hotels to a cabinet minister in office was a terrible...

NHIS’ stability hangs in the balance as Finance Ministry delays GHS2.4bn payment

Reports indicate that the Ministry of Finance currently owes the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) eight months' worth of revenue.This outstanding amount totals approximately GH₵2.4 billion, covering the period from July 2023 to February...

EC, National Security declares Kasoa a red zone area

Due to an increase in chaotic circumstances, Kasoa has been designated as a red zone region by the National Security and Electoral Commission (EC), according to George Ayisi, the director of communications for the...

Alleged new tax on MoMo transactions sparks controversy

A recent post by @tech_twi on social media has ignited a debate over a supposed new tax applied to Mobile Money (MoMo) transactions in Ghana.The user shared a receipt showing a GHC 10,000...

Ghana isn’t the only country ‘suffering’; it is global – Bawumia on economic hardships

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, said Ghana cannot be spared the effects of the global economic downturn.According to Dr. Bawumia, Ghana is not an exception to the current...

Decaying body found near Nigerian businessman’s home linked to missing Ghanaian lady and friend

In a chilling development, Nigerian authorities have uncovered a decaying corpse in a remote location close to the dwelling of Andrew Amaechi Ochekwo.This businessman is under suspicion for the kidnapping of a Ghanaian...

NDC parliamentarians oppose NextGen InfraCo 5G agreement

The Minority in Parliament has raised significant concerns over the government's decision to grant a 5G licensing contract to NextGen InfraCo, a company formed just a week before the contract's approval.According to the Minority,...

“Nsawam prison will be your new home immediately power changes hands” – X user mocks Ken Ofori-Atta

An X user who goes by the account name @nyavorx has mocked former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, suggesting that his time in power is limited once the National Democratic Congress (NDC) regains control.The post,...

BoG building new multi-million dollar residence for Governor – Minority reveals

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is “building a new multimillion-dollar residence" at Ridge, Accra, according to recent claims by the Minority in Parliament.This development comes amidst ongoing construction of the BoG’s new headquarters,...

Another scandal drops: Education Minister Adutwum fingered in GHC56m messy Wi-Fi deal

It was 11:00 am on July 6, 2023, at one of Ghana’s prestigious senior high schools, Accra Academy. Students had gathered in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) lab, tapping their fingers impatiently on...

LGBTQ: Promote polygamy if you think same sex marriage is good – Ga Mantse to Western countries

Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has offered his viewpoint on LGBT+ activities, condemning them as a contradiction to his beliefs as both a Christian and a traditionalist.Expressing skepticism towards the Western perspective...

Court grants permission for live coverage anti-LGBT+ bill proceedings today

Judiciary will commence live media coverage of High Court proceedings related to the anti-LGBTQ+ bill today.This initiative follows the precedent set by the Chief Justice, who previously permitted media houses to livestream the hearing...

BREAKING: Hawa Koomson’s son stabbed

Ato Koomson, son of the Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East and Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has reportedly been stabbed in a violent altercation near the Electoral Commission’s office...

Ablakwa releases new documents: Freddie Blay, son fingered in Labadi Beach hotel ownership

Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has revealed details linking former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, and his son to the ownership of the 'famous'...

No one has immunity from prosecution in Ghana – AG replies Ato Forson

The Attorney-General (A-G) has issued a strong rebuttal to Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson’s recent application to the High Court, emphasizing that no one in Ghana is immune from prosecution.Dr. Forson, the Minority Leader...

Your application is a smokescreen to avoid prosecution – AG to Ato Forson

The Attorney-General has strongly opposed Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson's recent application to the High Court, calling it a "smokescreen" designed to avoid prosecution.The Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr. Forson, is facing charges of...

AG petitions High Court to dismiss Richard Jakpa’s motion to terminate criminal proceedings

Attorney-General(AG) and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has requested the High Court in Accra to dismiss an application submitted by Mr. Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ambulance procurement trial.Jakpa's application...

Haruna Iddrisu, others should be in jail by now if gov’t wanted to prosecute NDC MP’s – Afenyo-Markin

Majority Leader of Parliament, Afenyo-Markin has refuted claims and suggestions that the Akufo-Addo administration is targeting Minority Leader Cassiel Ato-Forson for his criticisms against the government.During an exclusive interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse show...

NPP doesn’t know what is coming– Edudzi on Ato Forson’s ambulance trial

Director of Legal Affairs for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has cautioned the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to brace themselves for the escalating controversy surrounding the trial of Minority Leader...

Sammy Gyamfi disputes Court’s interpretation of his remarks in ambulance case

The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, acknowledges a general warning from a judge at the Accra High Court, emphasizing the need to moderate political discourse regarding an ongoing...

Bawumia to announce running mate soon; Onyinah Adutwum out – Report

The Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, will imminently announce his running mate.It is reliably gathered that within days, the NPP flagbearer will present the chosen nominee's...

5G monopoly scandal: Same law firm behind “murky Kelni GVG tender”! – Bright Simons laments

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons has voiced concerns over the recent 5G internet service procurement in Ghana.He highlighted a potential conflict of interest involving Next Gen Infraco, the company awarded the...

12,000 challenged cases during voter registration exercise being probed by EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has launched inquiries into approximately 12,000 challenge cases logged during the recently concluded limited voter registration drive. Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, the Director of Electoral Services at the EC, stated that...

Ambulance trial: Ato Forson calls for live broadcast of trial hearings

Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has petitioned Chief Justice Her Ladyship Justice Torkornoo, through his attorneys, to have the ongoing ambulance trial proceedings broadcast live.The former Deputy Finance Minister argues that...

Ursula Owusu-Ekuful’s speech during presser interrupted by ‘dumsor’

During an address to the press, Communications and Digitalisation Minister Ursula Owusu-Ekuful was unexpectedly interrupted when the power went out.The agenda today was primarily focused on shedding light on a new initiative aimed at...

The Chinese must go! – New Force leader boldly declares over Ghana’s ‘galamsey’ woes

Leader of New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako also known as Cheddar recently emphasized the urgency for Ghana to reclaim control over its gold resources.In an interview with Peace FM, he expressed the need...

Why should I apologize for speaking the truth? – Martin Amidu replies Speaker

A former Special Prosecutor, Martin A. B. K. Amidu, has firmly rejected a demand from the Office of the Speaker of Parliament to retract his recent statements and issue an unreserved apology within seven...

Labadi Beach Hotel made GHC158m profit in 2023, how can you sell this “cash cow”? – Ablakwa asks SSNIT

North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has raised significant concerns about the planned sale of a stake in Labadi Beach Hotel to Rock City Hotel, owned by Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong.Mr Ablakwa asserts...

Anti-gay Bill court proceedings to be broadcasted – Judicial Service issues permit

In a notable development, the Judicial Service of Ghana has authorized media outlets to have unrestricted access to court proceedings concerning the controversial Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2024, widely known as...

“Despicable” Asiedu-Nketiah also wants to be president – Anyidoho claims

Former NDC Deputy General Secretary, Samuel Anyidoho, has expressed support for Martin Amidu's criticism towards NDC's top members, including Chairman Asiedu Nketiah.Martin Amidu accused Asiedu Nketiah of engaging in numerous illegal activities, including his role on...

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