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Ato Forson slams government officials in Qatar supporting Black Stars amidst Ghana’s economic crisis

MP for the Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam Constituency in the Central Region, Cassiel Ato Forson, has lashed out at government officials in Qatar supporting the Black Stars in the ongoing tournament.He said this move is needless at...

My daughter was shot by her boyfriend’s aunt, not her sister-in-law – Father of murdered US-based Ghanaian singer

The father of Ghanaian-American gospel musician, Britney Boateng, Ernest Boateng, hasclarified circumstances that led to the death of her daughter.According to him, his daughter was not shot by her sister-in-law or a rival, as...

We caught policemen stealing from Saglemi Housing project – Sam George alleges

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ningo-Prampram, Sam Nartey George, has alleged that personnel of the Ghana Police Service deployed to protect the Saglemi Housing project are the ones behind the theft of materials...

Norway Appeal Court dismisses appeal against Ghana

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has been cleared of charges pressed against him by the sellers of a property identified by the Republic of Ghana for use as a chancery...

Elon Musk says he would back Ron DeSantis should Florida Governor run for President in 2024

Billionaire Elon Musk will support Ron DeSantis if the Florida governor were to run for president in 2024.On Friday, Musk took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the 2024 race, writing, “My preference for the 2024 presidency...

MPs to debate 2023 budget tomorrow

The 2023 budget statement, which was given by the minister of finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, will be the subject of debate among members of parliament (MPs) starting on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.The introduction of a...

Government promises more support to Ghana Police

Vice President Dr Bawumia has reiterated government's commitment to supporting the Ghana Police Service.“As we urge the public to come on board, I wish to charge officers on parade in particular, and all other...

256 teachers sue GES over promotional exams failure

Some 256 teachers have sued the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Attorney General over their mass failure in the December 2021 promotional examinations.The teachers, who are on the Assistant Director Grade II position,...

Haruna Iddrisu defends Akufo-Addo’s Qatar visit to motivate Black Stars

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Haruna Iddrisu, has described the President’s visit to the Black Stars in Qatar as the best motivation offered to the players.President Akufo Addo paid a visit to the National...

Ad-hoc committee presents report on Ofori Atta’s censure motion to Parliament

The 8-member Ad-hoc Committee set up by Parliament to investigate the minority’s censure motion against the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori- Atta, has laid its report before the House.This comes a week after the committee...

Anas dares critics to sue him if …

Renowned investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has refuted dismissed allegations of extortion and blackmail against him after releasing his latest exposè the “Galamsey economy”.A statement signed by the Ghanaian journalist said “some persons have...

126 1D1F projects operational

Two hundred and ninety-six One District One Factory (1D1F) projects are at various stages of implementation, out of which 126 are operational, 143 are under construction, and 27 being pipeline projects.In 2023, the Government...

MPs, Ministers banned from using V8s/V6s except for cross country travels

In line with efforts to cut down on its expenditure, the government has placed a ban on the use of V8s and V6s by government officials except for cross country travels.This was announced by...

Big up stars – Sarkodie, other celebrities react after Ghana vrs Portugal game

Social media is buzzing with comments following Black Stars game with Portugal.Although the team could not win the game, most of celebrities have commended the boys for playing a solid game. Their only concern...

Fuel allocations to Political Appointees and heads of MDAs, MMDAs, SOEs slashed by 50%

Government has announced a 50% cut in fuel allocations to all Political Appointees and heads of MDAs, MMDAs and SOEs by 50%.  This, according to the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, forms part of measures...

“SIM Card re-registration” case: High Court dismisses injunction application against AG, NCA

General Jurisdiction High Court presided over by Justice Charles Edward Ekow Baiden, has dismissed an application filed by nine Ghanaian citizens against the Attorney General (AG) and the National Communications Authority (NCA), seeking judicial...

Ghanaians don’t appreciate my father enough, says Jackie Ankrah

Ace broadcaster and singer Jackie Ankrah has said Ghanaians must celebrate past leaders like her father, former head of state Lieutenant General J A Ankrah as a way of inspiring the new generation to...

Ofori-Atta resigned from Databank for health reasons but is healthy to be a minister? – Pratt asks

The managing editor of the Insight Newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, has bemoaned the instance of Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta staying at post despite the many calls for him to step down.Speaking in an interview...

Early education and awareness program on the alarming epidemic: diabetes, hypertension, kidney diseases

Future Leaders STEM and Mentorship, a non-profit under the leadership of Dr. Abigail Wilson and committed to creating early awareness of the rising epidemic of diabetes, hypertension, kidney diseases and high cholesterol in Ghana...

Why are you fighting so hard to stay at post if you work for free – PPP National Chairman questions Ofori-Atta

National Chairman of the Progressive People's Party (PPP), Nana Ofori Owusu, has questioned why Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is so adamant about leaving office, even though he claims to be working for free.Nana Owusu...

Galamsey: No security expedition returns with pots of gold – JA Kufuor questions

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has questioned the outcomes of all the interventions made over the years to tackle the growing menace of galamsey activities in the country, involving security services such as the...

35-year-old farmer allegedly stabbed to death over missing mobile phone

Isaac Godiga, a 35-year-old farmer has met his untimely death after he was stabbed several times in the chest and stomach at Assin Akropong in the Assin Fosu Municipality of the Central Region.Information gathered...

‘Beware of Greeks bearing gifts’ – Dafeamekpor reacts to Gabby Otchere-Darko’s plea to NDC MPs

The Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has urged his colleague National Democratic Congress (NDC) MPs not to listen to the plea of New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko...

Obuasi residents praise government for ‘no guarantor’ student loan policy

Some residents of the Obuasi Municipality have heaped praises on the government for introducing the 'No Guarantor' Student Loan Policy.This was after the management of the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) led by its...

British troops already in Ghana training Armed Forces, we don’t intend to send more – UK government

The British government has denied reports that it intends to deploy some Special Forces to Ghana following the withdrawal of some 300 peacekeepers from Mali in the wake of frosty relations with Bamako over...

Anti-Ofori-Atta MPs agree to ‘support’ budget after Majority, NPP leadership meeting

The Majority Caucus in Parliament has mended all cracks in their front ahead of the November 24 reading of the 2023 Budget Statement by embattled Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta.A meeting between the lawmakers...

‘The days of Council of State are over’ – Kufuor makes strong case for scrapping of body

Ghana’s only living former president who has served the full two-term of eight years, John Agyekum Kufuor, has called for the scrapping of the Council of State.He indicated that the present times and the...

Ofosu-Ampofo allegedly breaches party’s directives – NDC stalwart calls on leadership to investigate him

Justice Yeboah, a staunch member of the National Democratic Congress, has raised serious concerns about the National Chairman of the party, Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo regarding matters that have to do with the suspension of Koku...

Reconsider your decision to block approval of $500m loan facility – Ursula Owusu urges Minority

The Minister for Communications and Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West Constituency, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has urged the minority in parliament to reconsider their decision not to approve any further loans by government.According to her,...

Ataa Aryi and colleagues get new TV sets to watch World Cup

Attah Aryee and his colleagues at the Ankaful Maximum Prison have received three television sets to enable them to watch the ongoing World Cup.The Executive Director of Crime Check Foundation (CCF), Ibrahim Oppong Kwarteng...

Minority reintroduces motion for vote of censure against Health Minister

The minority has reintroduced a motion to kick out the health minister, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu over his involvement in the Sputnik-V vaccines procurement scandal.The private members on the motion, according to the Parliament’s Order Paper,...

Prof. Otchere Addai Mensah is new CEO of KATH

President Nana Akufo-Addo through the Ministry of Health has appointed Professor Otchere Addai Mensah, a Senior Lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of...

I won’t resign as MP – Governs Agbodza after comments on 1.3 million Ofankor district hospital

The Member of Parliament for Abaklu, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has explained why he is not going to resign as a Member of Parliament after promising to do so on live TV.On Tuesday, November 15,...

5 rearrested after attempting to break out from police cells at Awutu Bereku

Five suspects made up of three Nigerian nationals and 2 Ghanaians have been re-arrested after attempting to escape police custody.The escapees were in detention following their arrest for various offences such as stealing mobile...

Lady Justice remains blind – Gabby Otchere-Darko reacts to court’s dismissal of suit against Jomoro MP

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has described as refreshing a decision by a High Court to dismiss a suit challenging the election of Jomoro Member of Parliament, Dorcas...

Met Police Officer loses job after stealing £80 from Handed-In Wallet

A Met Police officer from North London who stole £80 from a wallet that had been handed in has been sacked from the force.Former PC Mohammad Ghalayini was handed a 22-month prison sentence at Wood Green...

The judicial system works when a judge refuses to be manipulated – Joyce Bawa claps back at Otchere-Darko

Special Aide to former President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawa Mogtari has underscored that the judiciary works effectively when there is no attempt to influence judges.According to her, the certainty of justice delivery is...

Meeting between labour unions and government adjourned to November 23

Representatives of labour unions and government have for the second time adjourned their meeting over the former’s demand for a 60 percent base pay rise for next year, to November 23.The parties reconvened on...

Statement from the family of the late Professor Kwesi Botchwey (1942-2022)

The Aduana Abrade Family of Agona Asafo in the Central Region of the Republic of Ghana together with the children sadly announce the passing of their beloved, Professor Kwesi Botchwey which sad event occurred...

UPP will return when EC Boss leaves office after NPP’s defeat in 2024 – Odike

The Founder and Leader of the United Progressive Party(UPP) Akwasi Addai Odike says his party will be operational once again when the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensah leaves office after the defeat...

I’m not too optimistic 2023 Budget will address challenges within agriculture sector – GAWU

The General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) is casting doubts over the 2023 Budget turning the fortunes of the sector around.Prices of foodstuff have shot up significantly this year, with some items going up by...

Akufo-Addo sacrificed Charles Adu Boahen for political expediency – Martin Amidu

Former Special Prosecutor has accused President Nana Akufo-Addo of sacrificing the dismissed Minister of State for the Finance Ministry, Charles Adu Boahen for political expediency.Mr. Martin Amidu said the dismissal of Mr. Adu Boahen...

CCTV footage: Watch how truck carrying timber crashed into Bogoso vehicles killing one

Days after one person was confirmed dead in a bizarre accident at Bogoso, video footage of the incident, has emerged.The November 19 incident also left four others injured in an accident involving a Daf...

Bawumia will come 3rd in the NPP presidential primaries – Hopeson Adorye

Former New Patriotic Party parliamentary hopeful for Kpone Katamanso, Hopeson Adorye, has said that there is no way Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will be the flagbearer of the party for the 2024 elections.According...

Why ‘Galamsey Economy’ exposé – Anas Aremeyaw Anas speaks

Since the release of the undercover investigation documentary by Anas Aremeyaw Anas, many have questioned why the undercover investigative journalist will entice his culprits with money and persuade them to accept the money as...

Court dismisses petition challenging nationality of Jomoro MP

An election petition case against the Member of Parliament for the Jomoro constituency, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has been struck out by the Sekondi High Court.This comes after a citizen, Joshua Emuah Kofie, went to court...

Tamale: Private hostel at UDS gutted by fire

A private hostel the University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale, has been gutted by fire.The incident which occurred on Thursday destroyed almost all 18 rooms at the hotel.According to the property owners, only two...

Full text: Ken Ofori-Atta’s responses to grounds from proponents on Parliamentary motion on censure

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta was in Parliament on Friday to answer questions from the Minority Caucus calling for his head as the keeper of the country’s purse.Mr Ofori-Atta when he appeared before Parliament’s Ad-hoc...

Brother stabs sister to death at Atwima-Twedie

A 55-year-old man has allegedly stabbed his younger sister to death at Atwima Twedie in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region.The suspect, Osei Kwawu, reportedly stabbed her sister about ten times after...

There is no language stronger than your call for a coup in 2013 – Ablakwa to Ofori-Atta

Member of the 8-member ad hoc committee hearing the motion of censure against Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, took exception when the minister sought to raise an objection to some words used in the grounds...

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