Unidentified armed men numbering about 17 on July 9, 2024, stormed the Gomoa Akyempim Palace in the Central region allegedly to forestall the performance of sacred ancestral rites. The incident is reported to have occurred at about 11:00 pm on July 9, 2024. According to the Paramount Queenmother, Obaatanpa Ama Eduwa I, she received distressing […] The post Armed

As part of the annual stakeholder engagements for the Volta River Authority’s emergency preparedness plan, officials of VRA led by the Deputy Chief Executive in charge of services, Ing. Ken Arthur, met with the Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey and representatives of various security agencies. This meeting comes as the Volta River Authority began its sensitisation […] The post VRA

Alhaji Farouk Hamza, the Executive Secretary of the Ghana Hajj Board, has stated that this year’s Hajj was largely successful, with the unfortunate exception of four fatalities. The Hajj this year was marked by a heatwave, with temperatures sometimes exceeding 50C (122F). Saudi Arabia reported that at least 1,301 people died during the Hajj, primarily […] The post 2024 Hajj

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has accepted the resignation of Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh. Opoku Prempeh popularly known as NAPO resigned as the Energy Minister following his elevation as the running mate of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, effective 18th July 2024. “The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has today, Thursday, 11th July 2024, […] The post Akufo-Addo

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, has resigned from his position as Energy Minister. The announcement comes after the Manhyia South MP was outdoored as the running mate of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Meanwhile, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has accepted the resignation of Dr. Opoku Prempeh […] The post Opoku Prempeh resigns

The Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana (TTAG) has threatened to embark on a peaceful nationwide protest if the CETAG strike remains unresolved. The strike, which began on June 14, 2024, is a result of the government’s delay in implementing an arbitral award and negotiated service conditions. Despite an order by the National Labour Commission to […] The post Teacher trainees

Burkina Faso’s military junta said it has adopted the draft of an amended family code that criminalises homosexuality. The West African nation has been among just 22 out of 54 countries on the continent that allow same-sex relations, which are punishable by death or lengthy prison terms in some states. Burkina Faso has been under […] The post Burkina Faso

Dr. Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe, a Senior Statesman and Foundation Member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called on Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as NAPO, to apologize to former President John Agyekum Kufuor. This call comes in response to NAPO’s assertion that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is the best president […] The post Apologise

Dr. Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe, a Senior Statesman and Foundation Member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called on Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as NAPO, to apologize to former President John Agyekum Kufuor. This call comes in response to NAPO’s assertion that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is the best president […] The post Apologise

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has apologized to the family of 24-year-old Lois Abena Koranteng, who was found dead in a pool at the CrisLord Palace Hotel in Takoradi, and has expedited the investigation into the matter. Ms. Koranteng reportedly checked into the CrisLord Palace Hotel on June 7, 2024, […] The post IGP apologises to

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has chastised his counterpart from the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, for declining to engage in a debate with him. The spokesperson of the John Mahama Campaign Team, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, said there’s no need for a debate between Mahama and […] The post Mahama

The Chamber of Cement Manufacturers Association of Ghana has described the laying of the Legislative Instrument (LI) on cement price regulation as unconstitutional. This comes after the LI was laid in Parliament on Tuesday, July 9, by the Minister of Trade and Industry, K.T. Hammond. In an interview with the media after a stakeholder consultative […] The post LI

Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has been tipped to win the Manhyia South Parliamentary Primary, according to Prof. Smart Sarpong’s science and data research. Th New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primaries in the Manhyia South is scheduled for Sunday, July 14 in Kumasi. The primary follows the elevation of the incumbent MP Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh […] The post Prof

The Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Ignatius Baffour Awuah, has announced that the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has approved the sale of 60% of SSNIT’s shares in its hotel investment portfolio. The NPRA on June 28, directed SSNIT to suspend its negotiations with Rock City over the sale of four hotels, pending further […] The post NPRA

Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ongoing Ambulance case has filed processes to compel two former Health Ministers Alban Bagbin and Alex Segbefia as well as Chief of Defence Staff Lt. General Oppong Peprah and others to testify in the ongoing trial. Richard Jakpa ended his testimony on Tuesday, July 9, and has been […] The post Jakpa subpoenas Bagbin, top

The Judge presiding over the case involving Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa has barred media commentary on the ongoing criminal proceedings. This according to Justice Afia Serwah Asare Botwe is related to what she believes are borderline contemptuous commentary passed on evidence submitted in court. Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe before making the order expressed concern […] The post Justice

President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour has called on the Attorney General (AG) to expedite action on the Ahmed Suale case, which has faced delays over the years. This call comes on the back of the recent attack on some three journalists leading to the media blackout on some political figures. […] The post Expedite investigation

The Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akufo Damapare has assured the family of 24-year-old Loise Abena Koranteng, who was found dead in a pool at the CrisLord Palace Hotel in Takoradi an expedited investigation into the matter. Loise Abena Koranteng reportedly checked into the CrisLord Palace Hotel on June 7, 2024, with her boss […] The post IGP

Nollywood actress, Joke Silva has penned down a loving message to celebrate the 82nd birthday of her husband, legendary actor Olu Jacobs. In a post she made on her Instagram account, the actress prayed for the longevity of life for her ailing husband. The post-Joke Silva made was a video collage that featured Olu Jacobs […] The post Nollywood legend Olu Jacobs celebrates

President William Ruto has dissolved his Cabinet, sending home all Cabinet Secretaries and Attorney General. The decision does not affect Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. “I have decided to dismiss with immediate effect all cabinet secretaries and attorney general of the Cabinet of Kenya except the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs,” […] The post Kenyan