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Judgment on constitutionality of law against gay, consensual anal sex set to be given on July 27

Supreme Court is set to render a decision on the constitutionality of the nation's criminal law concerning consensual gay, anal, and other forms of unnatural sexual intercourse on July 27, 2024.The panel, chaired by...

Bawumia’s running mate will emerge from Manhyia – Afigya Kwabre MP hints

Member of Parliament for Afigya Kwabre North Constituency, Collins Adomako-Mensah, has hinted that the flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has selected Energy Minister Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh as his...

Akufo-Addo shouldn’t use the police as a strong arm to coil our right to demonstrate – #Dumsormuststop organisers

The organisers of the #Dumsormuststop vigil have strongly condemned the Ghana Police Service for seeking a court injunction against their planned demonstration, describing it as an act of bad faith.Despite initial discussions between...

Claim that OSP saved millions of Ghana Cedis from payroll audits is false – Martin Amidu

Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has criticized his successor, Kissi Agyebeng, for misleading Ghanaians by claiming to save millions of Ghana Cedis from payroll audits.Mr Amidu finds the report released by the Office...

Claims that I told Canadian Embassy to cut visa issuance to Ghanaians are false – Bediatuo Asante

Nana Asante Bediatuo, Executive Secretary to President Akufo-Addo, has refuted recent reports alleging that he advised the Canadian Embassy to decrease visa issuance to Ghanaians.In a statement released on May 21, Bediatuo Asante's...

Voter registration exercise won’t be extended – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has asserted that extending the deadline for the ongoing limited voter registration exercise is "not feasible."Despite initial technical challenges during the first two days, the EC reports that the registration...

Govt faces 3.6b dollars lawsuit over the termination of the Boankra Inland Port contract

Ashanti Port Services Limited (APSL), a private consortium which previously engaged in the construction of the Boankra Inland Port Project, has initiated legal proceedings against the Ministry of Transport over the termination of their...

I am proud of the work I have done as President – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has expressed profound satisfaction with his performance in office, asserting that he has diligently served the nation amidst various adversities throughout his tenure.He emphasized that his accomplishments are visible for all to...

You want to destroy me and Rock City – Bryan Acheampong decries Ablakwa’s SSNIT hotel saga

The Minister for Food and Agriculture and Member of Parliament for Abetifi Constituency, Bryan Acheampong, has cautioned the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, against defaming his company.Mr. Acheampong, who is...

Ghanaians can cause the violence, murder, and unrest of 1979 and 1981 to happen again – Duncan Williams warns

Action Chapel International founder, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams has warned the political class to serve the citizenry properly, cautioning that continued exploitation could lead to chaos.He pointed to significant pain and hardship in the country,...

Ghanaians aren’t gentle, don’t think you can misbehave and have your way – Duncan-Williams warns politicians

The founder of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, has issued a stern warning to politicians, urging them to act in the best interest of the citizens to prevent potential unrest caused by continued...

OSP’s report shows his office saved Ghana GHS34m after clearing ghost names on govt payroll

Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has published a report stemming from a joint investigation with the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) regarding the Government’s Payroll Administration.This release comes amidst a recent...

NPP parliamentary candidates given 30 slots each to recruit party supporters into security agencies – Ato Forson alleges

The Minority has voiced alarm over what they view as covert and unlawful recruitment into the security services by the government.During a press briefing, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader, claimed that all...

Gov’t allegedly denied Delta Airlines a deal due to failure to pay bribe

A Ghanaian man has alleged that the government turned down a lucrative deal with Delta Airlines due to the airline's refusal to pay a bribe. In an interview with Kingdom FM, he recounted that during...

Ablakwa reveals more ‘dirt’ in deal between Rock City Hotel and SSNIT for hotels

Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has highlighted a timeline discrepancy between when Rock City Hotel began operations and when the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) procurement processes for...

Akufo-Addo is safe and unharmed – Presidency on Bunso accident

The Presidency has assured the public of President Akufo-Addo's safety and well-being following an accident involving his convoy.In a press release issued on Sunday, May 19, Communications Director Eugene Arhin clarified that President...

Meet Kwesi Atta, Akufo-Addo’s driver who died in convoy crash

One driver died and others were seriously injured after President Akufo-Addo’s convoy, which was returning from the funeral of the late Ejisu MP John Kumah, was involved in an accident at Bunso Junction in...

One dead in gory accident involving Akufo-Addo’s convoy at Bunso Junction

One person has been reported dead and several others seriously injured following an accident involving President Akufo-Addo’s convoy, which was returning from the funeral of the late Ejisu MP, John Kumah.The incident occurred...

Creation of OSP in Ghana’s corruption fight was a defeatist approach- Franklin Cudjoe

President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, emphasized that the fight against corruption should commence at the highest levels of government.During an interview on The Big Issue on Citi FM, he highlighted the need for...

I’ve confidence in parliament to probe EOCO’s actions in alleged money laundering case involving Cecilia Dapaah – Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has called on Parliament to investigate the Economic and Organised Crime Office's (EOCO) handling of the alleged money laundering case involving former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia...

Video: Luxury even in death – Check out the tomb of the late John Kumah

The late former Member of Parliament (MP) for the Ejisu Constituency in the Ashanti Region, John Kumah, was buried on Saturday, May 18, 2024.The final funeral rites for John Kumah, who also served as...

Amidu wants the Special Prosecutor removed because of these 6 reasons

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has taken a significant step by formally submitting a petition for the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng from office.The petition, as mandated by law, has been forwarded...

‘The Royal fridge’ – This 74-year-old Manhyia Palace fridge has never undergone maintenance

Manhyia Palace Museum worker, Justice, provided insights into a vintage appliance as part of the V3 report commemorating the 25th anniversary of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s reign as Asantehene.He revealed that the refrigerator, which...

Bleaching, body enhancement; the evolving cause of high blood pressure

In Ghana, it's increasingly common for both women and some men to resort to skin lightening and body enhancement methods.Many individuals opt for skincare creams and pills to achieve their desired lighter complexion...

Impeachment against Special Prosecutor is “nonsense” – Kweku Baako

Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide newspaper, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako, has voiced his opposition to Martin Amidu's petition for the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng.Mr Baako expressed surprise at the desire...

Passenger arrested at KIA for smoking on Qatar Airways flight

A middle-aged man has been arrested at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) after lighting cigarettes on a Qatar Airways flight.The incident occurred after the flight made a stop in Abidjan, leading to heated exchanges between...

Akufo-Addo sends petition to CJ for Kissi Agyebeng’s removal

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has forwarded a petition to the Chief Justice seeking the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng.According to a report by Accra-based Joy News, the petition was submitted by inaugural...

EC is miscalculating registration figures just to rig December polls – NDC

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the Electoral Commission (EC) and its chairperson, Jean Mensa, of consistently providing inaccurate figures in crucial electoral processes.The NDC expressed disappointment that the EC seemingly failed...

No LGBTQ+ under my watch, matters not the consequences – A Bawumia vow to Ghanaians

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has made it clear that if elected President, he will not tolerate LGBTQ activities in the country, regardless of any consequences.He emphasized that such...

Our strongest enemy is Akufo-Addo – Small Scale Miners

General Secretary of the Concerned Small Scale Miners Association, Ebenezer Ekow Ayeho, has labeled President Akufo-Addo a "strongest enemy" to the group.Citing unfulfilled promises, deception, and alleged financial support during his presidential campaign, Mr...

Homosexuality will not be legalised in Ghana, no matter what! – Bawumia assures

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has reaffirmed his firm stance against the activities of LGBTQ in Ghana, stating unequivocally that he will not allow them to take place in the country if he is...

Muslims should get closer to Christians, I am very much comfortable around them – Bawumia

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who is also the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has encouraged Ghanaians of various faiths and religions to peacefully coexist for the sake of national cohesion.Speaking...

NHIA considers offering free health screening to Ghanaians on their birthdays

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Da Costa Aboagye, has unveiled an upcoming initiative that will offer Ghanaians free medical checkups at any health facility on their...

Gold for Oil deal will be investigated by my gov’t – Mahama

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to investigate the government’s gold-for-oil policy if elected president.Mahama argues that the arrangement lacks transparency and therefore requires thorough scrutiny.The government...

You are becoming lazy, stop spending so much time on TikTok – Archbishop Palmer-Buckle tells youth

The Archbishop of Cape Coast, Most Rev. Charles Gabriel Palmer-Buckle, has urged the youth to be mindful of their social media consumption to ensure their time is used productively.He expressed concern that many young...

Woman burns to death after her mentally unstable sons sets house ablaze

Two siblings, believed to be mentally unstable, are currently in police custody after allegedly setting fire to their house in Abuakwa Manhyia, located in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti region.Tragically,...

Cecilia Dapaah’s $1m which was GHC6m in 2021 is worth GHC14m today, she kept it for profit – NDC’s Malik

Deputy National Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Malik Basintale, has noted that the reason former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, kept over a million dollars in her home was because...

$2.5m bribery allegations could have a dent on Haruna Iddrisu’s political career – Manasseh Azure

Investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni, has weighed in on the bribery allegations against the Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu.He proposed that rather than Mr Iddrisu attempting to clear his name...

VIDEO: Heated confrontation between Ghana Ports and Harbour Authority security and GIS personnel

A video capturing a heated confrontation between Ghana Ports and Harbour Authority security personnel and Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) officers at an Immigration office has surfaced on social media.Reports indicate that a group of...

SALL residents have never been disenfranchised – EC replies IMANI Africa

The Electoral Commission (EC) has refuted allegations by President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, that it disenfranchised residents of Santrokofi, Apkafu, Lolobi, and Lipke (SALL).In a statement released on Wednesday, May 15, the...

Chief Justice has the right to make changes on Opuni’s appeal panel – AG

Office of the Attorney-General (AG) and Ministry of Justice has refuted claims that the Chief Justice violated Article 157(3) of the 1992 Constitution in her alterations to the panel overseeing the appeal of former...

No president can match me in road development – Akufo-Addo brags

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has emphasized the unparalleled accomplishments of his administration in enhancing road infrastructure and the transportation network of Ghana.He asserted that no other government in history has matched their achievements...

Cement price hits GHC110 per bag

Ghanaian journalist and businesswoman Bridget Otoo has revealed in a tweet on May 13, 2024, that the price of cement is set to see an increase.Her tweet includes an image resembling a screenshot from...

I never took US$2.5m bribe from any South African firm – Haruna Iddrisu

A recent investigative report by a prominent news portal in South Africa, News24, has raised allegations of bribery involving a local company engaged in projects in Ghana.According to the report, Tamale South Member of...

I can manage bank and political tasks without struggle – New NIB MD

The recently appointed Managing Director of the National Investment Bank (NIB), Tweneboa Kodua Fokuo, has emphasized that his concurrent role as a Parliamentary Candidate will not impede his official responsibilities at the bank.Mr. Fokuo's...

Limited voter registration exercise: Collins Dauda has committed no crime; ignore false allegations – NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has come out in support of Member of Parliament (MP) Collins Dauda from the Asutifi South constituency following his arrest due to an incident at the Kukuom registration center...

Akufo-Addo now indifferent to Ghanaians wrath – Amaliba

Director of Conflict Resolution and former Director of Legal Affairs for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abraham Amaliba, expressed his concern over the Akufo-led NPP government's apparent lack of fear regarding public opinion.He...

Limited voter registration exercise: EC is feeding Ghanaians with wrong figures – Dr. Omane Boamah

Director of Elections and Information Technology for Ghana's National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Omane Boamah has publicly accused the Electoral Commission of Ghana of providing inaccurate figures following the limited voters registration exercise.Dr. Boamah...

Revealed: Abraham Bawumia, brother of Dr Bawumia, grabs a ‘sweet’ GHC166m deal

Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has raised concerns over a purported 'sweet' deal awarded to Resources Access Limited, a company owned by Abraham Bawumia, brother of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu...

I will not allow AG discontinue treason case against me – Barker-Vormawor

#FixTheCountry convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, says he will oppose any attempt by the Attorney-General, Godfred Dame, to discontinue the treason trial brought up against him by the State 2 years ago.The court was expected to...

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