The mother of Major Maxwell Mahama, Veronica Bamford, has expressed satisfaction with the sentencing of 12 persons involved in the murder of her son. Addressing journalists after the court proceedings, Madam Veronica Bamford recounted the pains she endured after her son’s murder. She also expressed appreciation to family and friends who supported her throughout the […] The post Major

The Kumasi Traditional Council has urged the public to cease discussions on issues regarding alleged derogatory remarks the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) reportedly made against the Asantehene, Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II. The Council however cautioned Wontumi and other political figures to be mindful of their […] The post Wontumi

The Kumasi Traditional Council has urged the public to cease discussions on issues regarding alleged derogatory remarks the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) reportedly made against the Asantehene, Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II. The Council however cautioned Wontumi and other political figures to be mindful of their […] The post Cease

The General Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Justin Kodua Frimpong, says his outfit will soon announce the party’s decision on the parliamentary primary in the Yendi constituency. Violence erupted in the Yendi constituency on Saturday, January 27, 2024, during the counting of ballots. The poll was between incumbent Yendi MP, Farouk […] The post NPP

Introduction One of the first methods of resolving disputes outside of typical judicial proceedings is arbitration. The Greek philosopher Aristotle said that “it is equitable to agree to arbitration rather than going to court because the umpire in an arbitration looks to equity while the juryman sees only the law. It is also equitable to […] The post A

The Chief Executive of Databank, Kojo Addae-Mensah, has replaced Ace Ankomah on GFA’s special five-member search committee for a new Black Stars head coach. The Committee, led by GFA Vice President Mark Addo, also comprises Professor Joseph Mintah, Sports Ministry Chief Director, William Caesar Kartey, and Ghanaian Football legend Opoku Nti. According to the GFA, […] The post Databank

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has alleged that the Youth and Sports Ministry budgeted an estimated $8.5 million, equivalent to GH¢105 million, for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. According to the MP, the government and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) have tried to conceal the budget for the country’s […] The post Govt

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has alleged that the Youth and Sports Ministry budgeted an estimated $8.5 million, equivalent to GH¢105 million, for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. According to the MP, the government and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) have tried to conceal the budget for the country’s […] The post Govt budgeted

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has ordered the Western Regional Director of the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) to refund an amount of GH¢32,620 with interest to the state for failing to recover the said amount after overpaying pension gratuity to a retired fire officer. In 2017, Elijah Ankrah, a Station Officer 1 of […] The post PAC

China has tightened its financial industry rules as the government tries to halt a deepening sell-off in the world’s second-largest economy. Nearly $6tn (£4.7tn) has been wiped off Chinese and Hong Kong stocks since their most recent peak three years ago. The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) says the measures will create “a fairer market […] The post China

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has advised the general public especially persons with drug use disorders to refrain from using public schools for illegal activities, including smoking and as a place of convenience. The NCC, in a statement on Monday, January 29, 2024, stated that it has observed that some people use public school classrooms […] The post Stop

We have been stating for years that John Mahama has been a victim of extreme prejudice and political propaganda led sadly by a man whose sole aim was to become president at all costs. This he could only achieve by destroying his predecessor, a good man, a very patriotic Ghanaian, Nana Akufo-Addo, in the past […] The post Joyce Bawah Mogtari writes:

The Ekumfi Traditional Council has expressed disappointment in President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo over comments he made, indicating that he intentionally sidelined Ekumfi residents from benefiting from the national cake because they voted against the New Patriotic Party’s Parliamentary candidate Kingsley Ato Cudjoe in the 2020 elections. The Traditional Authority is also demanding scientific data […] The post Ekumfi

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has supported the change in the day for national elections but wants the reform to begin in 2028. This follows an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting with political parties on the Electoral Commission’s proposal to change the date for the election. The NDC last week opposed the proposal of the […] The post NDC wants election

Deputy Finance Minister Abena Osei-Asare has defended the 2017 financial sector clean-up, which led to the liquidation of 420 institutions. She put up the defence in response to the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, James Klutse Avedzi, who attributed the tax default of some of the institutions to the financial sector clean-up. The Ghana […] The post Abena Osei-Asare

The Jury in the Major Mahama case has returned a unanimous guilty verdict on 12 out of the 14 persons standing trial for the death of Major Mahama. The 12 have been found guilty of counts of murder, conspiracy to commit murder and abetment of murder. The 12 includes the Assembly Member of the area […] The post Major Mahama: 12 out of 14 suspects found guilty

The Jury in the Major Mahama case has returned a unanimous guilty verdict on 12 out of the 14 persons standing trial for the death of Major Mahama. The 12 have been found guilty of counts of murder, conspiracy to commit murder and abetment of murder. They have been sentenced to life imprisonment each for […] The post Major Mahama murder: 12 suspects

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has lowered its monetary policy rate by one per cent. In effect, the rate that commercial banks use as a reference for lending has been reduced from 30 to 29 per cent after six months. The rate has remained at 30 per cent since July 2023 to keep inflation under […] The post BoG reduces policy rate to 29% appeared first on Citinewsroom

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has lowered its Monetary Policy Rate by one percent. In effect, the rate that commercial banks use as a reference for lending has been reduced from 30 to 29 per cent after six months. The rate has remained at 30 per cent since July 2023 to keep inflation under control. […] The post BoG reduces Monetary Policy Rate to 29% appeared first on

Legendary singer-songwriter, Joni Mitchel will be making her debut performance at this year’s Grammy Awards on February 4 She was nominated for the Best Folk Album award, which is a manifestation of her enduring talent. Mitchell has won nine Grammys before and received a lifetime achievement award in 2002. She had a life-threatening brain aneurysm […] The post Legendary