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Ex gratia payments are for various public servants, not only MPs – Speaker

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has underscored that ex gratia payments are not confined solely to Members of Parliament (MPs).He clarified that these payments, often misunderstood, extend to a broader spectrum of...

Bawumia selected NAPO as his running mate based on consultations – Nana B

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has announced that the selection of Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as NAPO, as the running mate for Dr....

I owe part of my emergence as Minority leader to the media – Speaker Bagbin

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has expressed deep appreciation for Ghana’s media during an event in Kumasi on Sunday, June 29, 2024.He credited the media for recognizing his leadership potential and portraying him...

I will sue instigators of Miami trip claims – Sammy Gyamfi

The Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has declared his intention to take legal action against individuals responsible for spreading false allegations about his purported trip to Miami with...

Cheddar completes his four-day road show in Accra

Leader and founder of The New Force Movement, Nana Kwame Bediako (Cheddar), has emphasized the necessity for voters to consider a fresh leadership alternative outside the two major political parties that have led the...

I will lead Parliament without partisan politics – Speaker Bagbin

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has pledged to steer the Ghanaian Parliament with impartiality, emphasizing his commitment to putting national interest above partisan politics.His comments were made in reference to the...

6 arrested in Ahanta for burning 60-year-old man alive

The Ahanta West Municipal Police Command in the Western Region has apprehended six individuals in connection with the alleged murder of 60-year-old Isaac Ansah.Ansah was reportedly burned alive in Achonwa, a community he had...

Freddie Blay and son file lawsuit against Ablakwa, media outlets over defamation

In two distinct legal actions, former NPP Chairman Freddie Blay and his son, Kwame Blay, have filed defamation lawsuits against Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, accusing him of falsely linking them to the alleged theft of...

Three suspected poachers arrested at the Mole National Park in the Savannah Region

Three suspected poachers were apprehended by rangers at Mole National Park in the Savannah Region after allegedly hunting within the reserve. The individuals, identified as Saaka Karim (26), Abdulai Adam (25), and Ahmed Fatawu...

Parliament forms committee to take into consideration pension scheme for MPs

Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Andrew Asiamah Amoako has established an eight-member ad hoc committee to investigate the feasibility of implementing a dedicated pension scheme for former Members of Parliament (MPs).This decision follows recommendations...

NAPO: The Grandson of Asantehene, a reason behind his choosing as Bawumia’s running mate?

With an official announcement anticipated soon, the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, is poised to be named as the presidential running mate by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer,...

Robbers shoot, rob Church of Pentecost pastor at Awutu Papaase

The Awutu Papaase District Pastor of the Church of Pentecost, Samuel Koblah Narh, was critically injured in a shooting incident where he was also robbed of his Toyota RAV4 car with registration GW 545-22...

Former CEO of GIPC, Mawuena Dumor Trebarh to be buried today

Former CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mawuena Adzo Dumor Trebarh, will be laid to rest today, Saturday, 29 June,2024.The burial service is scheduled to take place at the Holy Spirit Cathedral...

‘Wee toffee’ becoming a common snack for SHS students in Upper East Region

The Executive Director of Life Out of Alcohol and Drugs Ghana (LOAD-Ghana) in the Upper East Region, Roger Atambire Abaa, has expressed deep concern over the increasing use of "wee toffee" among Senior High...

Fuel prices to increase by 2.17% from July 1 – COPEC

Chamber for Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has projected an increase in fuel prices for the first pricing window of July 2024, citing factors such as a recent drop in the Dollar to Cedi exchange rate...

2024 Mid-Year budget review to be presented mid-July

The Finance Minister of Ghana is set to present the 2024 Mid-Year Budget review, with potential dates being July 12th or 15th.This announcement follows closely after the minister declared the completion of the...

I’ll face prosecution if any corruption is discovered – Elizabeth Ohene on sale of SSNIT hotels

Elizabeth Ohene, the Board Chair of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), has publicly justified the organization’s decision to divest a 60 percent interest in several hotels.In an opinion piece published in...

“Operation Own Your Business”: Alan promises to create 3 million jobs 

Alan Kyerematen, the leader and founder of the Movement for Change, has announced an ambitious plan to create three million jobs for Ghanaian youth through an initiative dubbed "Operation Own Your Business."This proposal,...

NAPO’s track record makes him a better option for vice president role – Assafuah

Deputy Minister for Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has voiced his strong support for Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as the ideal running mate for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the upcoming...

Defence Ministry’s letter on Jakpa’s dismissal from Ghana Army admitted in evidence by court

Letters from the Ministry of Defence detailing the dismissal of the third accused, Richard Jakpa, in the ongoing ambulance procurement trial, from the Ghana Armed Forces have been admitted into evidence by the court....

Robbery incident at Ahodwo claims life of police officer

The Ghana Police Service has apprehended an individual in connection with the robbery that led to the death of a Police officer at Ahodwo, Nhyiaseo in Kumasi.The incident occurred around 1 am on...

One arrested for alleged involvement in fatal Ahodwo robbery

The Ghana Police Service has apprehended a suspect linked to a robbery that occurred around 1 am on Thursday, June 27, in Ahodwo, a suburb of Nhyiaeso in the Ashanti Region.Tragically, this incident...

Having NDC back to IPAC has been favorable – Jean Mensa

Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has hailed the return of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC), describing it as highly beneficial. She noted that the NDC's...

“Free SHS is not an intelligent policy” – Prof Akilagpa Sawyerr opines

Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof Akilagpa Sawyerr, has criticized the implementation of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy as unintelligent.He acknowledges that the policy is a wise one but...

Inusah Fuseini, 3 other Ghanaian MPs who allegedly own Dubai properties exposed

IMANI Africa's Vice President, Bright Simons, has revealed intriguing information about Ghanaian leaders on X.He stated that a newly released database from the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), allegedly lists Ghanaian politicians...

VIDEO: Male boss mercilessly beats female employee at Savings and Loans Company in Nkawkaw

A video gone viral on social media has highlighted unlawful conduct in the corporate environment.The boss of a Savings and Loans Company in Nkawkaw of the Eastern Region has been caught physically assaulting a...

2023 African Games: You must account for $15m spent on feeding for 18 days – Minority Leader fights Majority

Ghana’s Parliament became a battleground of heated debate between the Minority and Majority groups on Tuesday, June 25, over the financial report on the 2023 African Games, which were hosted in Ghana from March...

2024 elections: Greater Accra is the deciding region – Ga Mantse

Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has declared that the Greater Accra Region will play a crucial role in the outcome of Ghana's 2024 elections.He made this statement during a courtesy call...

Suspected thief lynched at Awutu Akrampa

One person was fatally beaten, and another is critically injured after allegedly attempting to steal vehicle parts in Awutu Akrampa, Awutu Senya West District.The incident occurred on Monday at approximately 5:00 PM.According to Kasapa...

Churches must ensure branches are certified to hold marriage ceremonies – Registrar of Companies

Jemima Oware, the Registrar of Companies, has revealed a startling oversight affecting many marriages in Ghana: a significant number are considered null and void due to non-compliance with legal registration requirements.Speaking on the JoyNews...

Registrar of Companies announces making of new software to document marriages in Ghana

The Registrar of Companies, Jemima Oware, has revealed that a new software is in development to document all marriages in Ghana.This initiative aims to introduce specific requirements for valid ordinance marriages, of which...

Alan promises to abolish Council of State if elected President

Founder and leader of the Movement for Change (M4C), Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, has announced his intention to abolish the Council of State if elected president, as part of his party's manifesto, "The Great Transformational...

See how the cedi will do from tomorrow forward – Finance Minister boasts about govt’s performance

Finance Minister Dr. Amin Adam has confidently forecasted a rebound of the Ghanaian Cedi against the US dollar after its recent depreciation against other major currencies.The minister, who is also the MP for...

Lifeless body of teacher trainee found in uncompleted building at Techiman

The lifeless body of a 21-year-old trainee teacher at Atebubu College of Education, Hannah Akosua Frimpomaa, has been found in an unfinished building in Mesidan, a farming community within the Techiman North municipality, Bono...

Assemblies of God church members protest head pastor’s induction, military ‘intervenes’

Tensions flared at the Abundant Life Assemblies of God Church in Bohyen-Adumanu, Kumasi, as members protested against the induction of a new head pastor.The situation escalated to the point where armed security personnel...

Labone SHS senior housemaster allegedly assaults student

The family of a final-year student at Labone Senior High School (SHS) has petitioned the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Ministry of Education to investigate an alleged assault by a senior housemaster.The student,...

Unknown persons steal GHC71K ECG transformer at Bunso

Unknown individuals have stolen a transformer belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in Bunso, located in the Fanteakwa South District of the Eastern Region.The 100kVA transformer, valued at GH¢71,000, was taken...

Bawumia can think for himself, stop lobbying for running mate position – Ursula to NPP members

Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West constituency, has expressed her disapproval of some party members lobbying to be the running mate for the New Patriotic Party's flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.Mrs...

GHS20m released by gov’t to offset student loans

The Ministry of Finance has announced the release of GHS20 million to support students in both private and public tertiary institutions across the country.This fund, disbursed through the Student Loan Trust Fund (SLTF),...

Former UTAG president ‘condemns’ Bawumia’s kayayei training programme

Former President of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), Professor Charles Ofosu Marfo, has expressed concerns that recent government initiatives, such as constructing hostels and providing training programmes for female head porters (kayayei),...

Mfantsiman Girls’ SHS qualifies to 2024 NSMQ nationals after 6-year hiatus

Mfantsiman Girls’ Senior High School has triumphantly returned to the national stage of the National Science and Math Quiz (NSMQ) after a six-year hiatus.Their last appearance in the national competition was in 2017....

Sharp rise in pediatric foot injuries, concerned group calls for urgent measures

A joint study conducted by The CARROT Co. and doctors from the Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics at Kumasi's Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) highlights the urgent need to address pediatric foot injuries.Supported by...

Probe alleged assault on CSU student by NDC members – NPP tells Police

The New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Communication Director, Richard Ahiagbah, has strongly condemned the alleged assault on a student at Christian Service University College by individuals believed to be affiliated with the National Democratic Congress...

You were selected to grow our assets, not steal our wealth – Former PNC Chair to gov’t officials

Former National Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC) and presidential hopeful, Bernard Anbataayela Mornah, has raised serious concerns about the sale of state-owned institutions to government cronies.In an interview with Citi FM...

You’ll be arrested if you engage land guards to resolve land disputes – ARSC warns Kumasi residents

The Ashanti Regional Security Council (ARSC) has issued a stern warning to residents of Kumasi and its surrounding areas, urging them to refrain from hiring land guards to resolve land disputes.The ARSC's statement...

Self-acclaimed chief given a 15 month jail term over fraudulent sale of land

An Accra Circuit Court has handed down a 15-month prison sentence to a self-proclaimed chief and businessman, Nii Kotey Susubribi, also known as Nii Isaac or Kotey Nii Quaye, for engaging in fraudulent land...

NDC MP apologises for ‘betraying’ Ablakwa, party in SSNIT hotels sale saga

David Vondee, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Twifo Atti Morkwa, has apologized for his earlier defense of under-fire Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong regarding the planned purchase of a major stake...

Lands Minister must address alleged sale of state lands in Parliament – Murtala

The Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, has called for the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, to be summoned before Parliament to address allegations regarding the rampant...

Ama Governor offers her first oral advocacy in court in defence of #OccupyJulorbi ‘detainees’

Lawyer Elorm Ababio, also known as Ama Governor, gave her first oral advocacy in court in defence of protesters detained by the police during a September 2023 demonstration.Recently called to the Bar after two...

Ghana needs patriotic leaders, not unscrupulous leaders to sustain democracy — John Mahama

Presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, emphasized the crucial role of patriotic leadership in upholding democracy within a nation.According to him, regardless of the duration of a country's...

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