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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...

We won’t let you protect NPP thugs who attack our members during voter registration exercise – NDC tells Police

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has warned the Ghana Police Service against shielding members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) who are caught disrupting public peace during the ongoing voter registration exercise.This comes after...

Accra, other areas to be hit by thunderstorms today

Residents in Accra and other areas should brace themselves for the possibility of thunderstorms today, according to forecasts from the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet).The agency has indicated that the rain and thunderclouds observed...

Let’s do whatever it takes to save our environment from galamsey activities – Otumfuo urges

On the auspicious occasion commemorating his twenty-five years of reign, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II passionately addressed the pressing issue of environmental degradation caused by illegal mining activities, commonly known as 'galamsey'.As the 16th...

Thunderstorms to hit parts of middle and coastal sectors today

Thunderstorms are expected to hit parts of the middle and coastal sectors of Ghana today, according to the Ghana Meteorological Agency.Along the coast, the morning is forecasted to be cloudy with pockets of...

Voter registration at Ahafo Ano South East turns bloody as NPP member allegedly attempts to register ‘foreigners’

Two individuals have reportedly sustained injuries following a clash between two groups at a voter registration centre in Adu Gyama, located in the Ahafo Ano South East constituency of the Ashanti region.The altercation occurred...

Gas explosion at Spintex kills 2, 5 injured

An explosion at Joyea Construction at Spintex along the Accra-Tema motorway on Friday afternoon has resulted in two reported deaths, with five others currently receiving treatment at a hospital.DOIII Ebenezer Yenzu, the Tema Regional...

Police arrest Mpohor NDC constituency secretary, another for allegedly registering minors

Police in the Western Region have arrested Bernard Afful, the Mpohor Constituency Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and Rojer Miller, the proprietor of Voice of Christ Preparatory School, for allegedly registering minors...

Teenage girls under 15 years responsible for 869 births in 2022 – Births and Deaths Registry

869 registered births in 2022 were recorded to females under the age of 15, a recent report by the Births and Deaths Registry and the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed.Out of the 677,140...

No taxes from churches; I will incentivize them when I win power – Bawumia promises

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced that his administration intends to provide incentives to churches to engage in more developmental initiatives instead of imposing taxes on them.He...

60% of deaths registered in 2022 were males – Births and Deaths Registry

The latest report from the Births and Deaths Registry reveals that more than 60% of registered deaths in 2022 were males, while 39.7% were females.This means that "6 out of every 10 registered...

Govt paid KPMG $320K to audit shady GRA-SML deal – Report

Government allocated a substantial $320,000 to consultancy giant KPMG for an investigation into alleged corrupt contracts between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilization Ghana Ltd (SML), as reported by StatsGH.These contracts...

‘Dwetɛ kuduo’: The ‘mysterious’ object that gives the Asantehene ‘divine powers’

In the realm of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, a peculiar item has captured the attention of keen observers: the 'Dwetɛ Kuduo.' This enigmatic object, consistently present during the Asantehene's public appearances, holds...

I want to position Ghana as the first in Africa to embrace blockchain-powered governance – Bawumia

With the escalating integration of digitalization into both governmental services and daily life, along with intentions to implement the utmost levels of data security within these services, Ghana is swiftly progressing towards becoming the...

Election 2024: For the sake of peace, your interest just hand over power to us – Asiedu Nketia to NPP

National Democratic Congress (NDC) has sent a clear message to the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), urging them to facilitate a seamless and peaceful transfer of power in the upcoming 2024 general elections.Johnson...

Former TOR boss Asante Berko to be taken to US for trial over alleged bribery 

Former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. banker Asante Berko is appealing a UK court decision to extradite him to the US, where he faces allegations of bribing Ghanaian officials during his time at the investment...

COVID-19 is not over yet – GHS

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has clarified that reports of COVID-19 being declared over as inaccurate, citing 31 new cases recorded last week.Programmes Manager at the Expanded Programme on Immunization, Dr. Kwame Amponsah-Achiano emphasized...

Risk losing votes if you pick an Ashanti as running mate – Dormaahene warns Bawumia

The Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, has advised the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, against focusing solely on one particular region when selecting a running mate for the 2024 elections.The...

Akufo-Addo rejects request for full disclosure of KPMG audit report on GRA-SML contract

The Presidency has rejected a Right to Information (RTI) application filed by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) seeking access to the complete KPMG audit report regarding the revenue mobilization agreement between the...

Hypocrites! Which law criminalises money stashing in Ghana? – Sam Okudzeto rebukes critics

Veteran Ghanaian lawyer, Sam Okudzeto, has come to the defence of former Minister of Sanitation, Cecilia Dapaah, amidst allegations that she stored money in her residence.According to him, there is no law that...

Alan there’s Karma, oh! Consider your actions – Kate Gyamfua warns

 National Women's Organiser of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kate Gyamfua, has warned former Minister of Trade and Industry and founder of Movement for Change (M4C), Alan Kyerematen, of the imminent consequences of his...

Your preliminary objection in Anti-LGBTQI Bill case was baseless – Supreme Court tells Speaker’s lawyer

The Supreme Court conveyed its dissatisfaction on Wednesday, May 8, informing the Speaker's legal team that their preliminary objection in the anti-LGBTQ+ bill case had needlessly consumed the court's resources.The apex court rejected the...

Auctioning of BVDs was conducted lawfully – EC maintains

Director of Electoral Services at the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, has defended the commission’s choice to auction obsolete Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs), following the discovery of 10 BVDs at a recycling facility...

Finance Ministry gave us permission to auction obsolete BVDs – EC

Director of Electoral Services at the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, has defended the commission’s decision to auction obsolete Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs).The IMANI Center for Policy and Education has called for an...

NPP will collapse if I start exposing its leaders – Hopeson Adorye

A suspended member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Hopeson Yaovi Adorye, has asserted that he could dismantle the party alone if its communicators persist in tarnishing his reputation.In an interview with NEAT FM's...

Mahama will destroy my works, don’t vote for him – Akufo-Addo pleads with Ghanaians

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged Ghanaians to reject former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in the upcoming 2024 general elections.He expressed his lack of...

NPP bussing minors, strangers to partake in voter registration exercise – NDC alleges

Members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Savelugu constituency of the Northern region are cautioning the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) against an alleged plan to deploy individuals known for their physical...

NPP, NDC members clash during voter registration exercise at Awutu Senya West

Tension emerged among supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Awutu Senya West over the ongoing voter registration exercise today.The exercise, which began on Tuesday morning, has been...

‘Dumsor’ forces EC to secure generators for limited voter registration exercise

Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) has assured the public of a smooth limited voter registration exercise scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, 2024, across the nation despite the power crisis.Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa,...

Docket on Cecilia Dapaah to be returned to OSP over lack of evidence – EOCO

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has announced its intention to return the docket concerning former Sanitation Minister Cecilia Dapaah to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).This decision comes after the Office...

“How many coup leaders have we trained in Niger, Ghana” comment by US official sparks concern on social media

There is a frenzy on the X platform over a video where a US Congressman makes mention of African countries where the US is training some coup leaders.The video in circulation shows two major...

You collaborated with the FBI, what were the findings? – Sammy Gyamfi asks OSP over Cecilia Dapaah case

The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has expressed disappointment with Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng over the handling of the case involving former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources,...

Woman caught disposing rubbish on a flooded street in Tesano

Amidst heavy rainfall in the southern part of Ghana, a video surfaced capturing a Ghanaian woman emptying her dustbin onto a flooded street in Tesano.Despite the adverse weather conditions, the woman, clad in...

Kwadaso MP accused of ‘sex for grades’, denies allegations

Professor Kingsley Nyarko, the Member of Parliament for Kwadaso, has categorically denied allegations of sexual misconduct.An individual under the pseudonym Amuse Bouche accused him on social media of seeking sexual favours in exchange...

2024 Polls: EC to begin voter ID cards replacement on May 30

Electoral Commission (EC) has announced its initiative to replace voter ID cards from Thursday, May 30, to Friday, June 14.This period will also facilitate the transfer of votes and applications for proxy voting....

Dismissed PPA CEO has withdrawn all funds in his “frozen” bank accounts – The Fourth Estate claims

New details reveal that Adjenim Boateng Adjei, the ousted chief executive officer of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), has emptied his frozen bank accounts amidst ongoing investigations into his conduct.Sources report that Adjei cleared...

SSB set to leave Ghana after 2 decades – Reports

Société Générale (SSB), a French bank, has decided to exit the Ghanaian market just twenty years after its entry. Alongside Ghana, the bank has also chosen to cease operations in two other African countries,...

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