A Ho High Court has granted a bail application for an accused serving as an Immigration Officer who was alleged to have shot dead a 25-year-old man suspected of smuggling gallons of cooking oil from neighbouring Togo. Counsel for the accused presented a motion for bail, emphasizing the need for the accused to be released […] The post Immigration Officer

There is a heavy police presence at the Accra High Court as the panel presiding over the high treason case involving ACP Benjamin Agordzo readies to deliver judgment. The premises of the court complex have seen a stationed FPU vehicle and other police vehicles on standby. This security detail has been linked to the judgment […] The post Heavy security

There is a heavy police presence at the Accra High Court as the panel presiding over the high treason case involving ACP Benjamin Agordzo readies to deliver judgment. The premises of the court complex have seen a stationed FPU vehicle and other police vehicles on standby. This security detail has been linked to the judgment […] The post Heavy security presence

Veteran Kumawood actress Mercy Asiedu has refuted rumours of her death. The veteran actress used her TikTok page to show her fans that she is alive and currently residing in the United States of America (USA). Mercy Asiedu expressed her frustration with Amazing TV, a YouTube channel, for spreading the false reports. She was upset […] The post I’m alive – Mercy Asiedu refutes

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) is urging transport operators to continue charging their current fares as they engage the government on its decision to increase fares by 20%. This call follows an inconclusive meeting between the union and the government. The Industrial Relations Officer of the union, Abass Moro, expressed optimism to Citi […] The post GPRTU

Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged the minority in Parliament to vigilantly monitor both the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government and the Bank of Ghana to ensure the prudent utilization of the second tranche of the $600 million IMF bailout. The Bank of Ghana (BOG) on Tuesday, January 23, acknowledged receipt of US$600 million as the second […] The post Vigilantly

Some New Patriotic Party delegates in the Bekwai constituency in the Ashanti Region have asked the outgoing Member of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, to stay away from the upcoming primaries since they will not fall for his overtures to vote for his preferred candidate. The delegates expressed hope that the MP would opt for an aspirant […] The post NPP

Award-winning Ghanaian music artist, MzVee has unveiled her first-ever picture book called ‘Natural Me’, which is aimed at children between the ages of 4 and 8. The book is MzVee’s tribute to young girls, encouraging them to embrace their natural selves and empowering them on their path to sisterhood and self-discovery.  ‘Natural Me’ showcases beautiful […] The post MzVee unveils

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), has refuted claims of insulting the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the Asante Kingdom during the vetting of NPP parliamentary aspirants in the region. Chairman Wontumi is reported to have made some disgusting comments about the Asantehene. Nana Kwaku […] The post I respect

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected the Electoral Commission’s proposal to change the election date from December 7 to November 7. The proposal was raised during the recent Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting held on Monday, January 22, 2024. The Electoral Commission not only suggested a shift in the election date but also recommended […] The post NDC

The Ghana Railway Development Authority has disclosed that only two contemporary diesel-powered trains have been procured from Poland to boost the railway transport system, contrary to media reports that 12 trains have been secured. There were reports that the state has procured 12 trains for the Ghana Railways Company, expected to operate both regional and […] The post We’ve

The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) has activated its advertised intention to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike action, effective Monday, January 29, 2024. The indefinite strike by GAUA aims to emphasize its dissatisfaction with the government’s disregard in resolving their welfare issues. In a statement issued on January 23, 2024, GAUA said the […] The post University

Former President John Dramani Mahama has thrown his support behind organised labour’s call on the government to reverse the Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed on electricity. The Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), expressed concern that the implementation of VAT on electricity consumption would further burden Ghanaians, who are already suffering from economic hardship. […] The post Mahama

Blow Chem Industries Limited has apologised after a user-generated video promoting its non-alcoholic beverage line inadvertently featured its alcoholic brand, Bel Ice, alongside a minor. The video, created by a dance academy contracted for an influencer marketing campaign, sparked controversy on social media for using a child to indirectly promote alcohol. Blow Chem in a […] The post Blow

FBNBank Ghana has held the first draw of its ongoing Akye Deposit and Win Promotion (Akye Promo) to reward thirty-seven (37) customers of the Bank. The Akye Promo was launched last year during the commissioning of the Bank’s Abeka Lapaz branch. The maiden draw which was held at the Makola branch of FBNBank located in […] The post FBNBank Ghana holds first draw of Akye promotion

The three-member panel presiding over the high treason case involving ACP Benjamin Agordzo is expected to deliver judgment later today, January 24, 2024, on the fate of the accused persons. ACP Benjamin Agordzo, the late Dr. Mac Palm, and eight others were arraigned in 2021 for counts of conspiracy to commit high treason and high […] The post Court to deliver judgement

The Electoral Commission (EC) has justified its proposal to change the date for both Presidential and Parliamentary elections from December 7 to November 7, 2024. The EC stated that the proposal, initially put forth by the political parties, aims to allow sufficient time for the commission to effectively manage its operations, particularly in the event […] The post EC justifies

The Electricity Company of Ghana will on Thursday, January 25 undertake emergency maintenance works on the CLOU Prepayment Metering System’s server. It has therefore advised customers to purchase enough credit that will last for the period of the downtime. In a statement issued on Tuesday, it added, “The inconvenience caused to affected customers is deeply […] The post ECG

The West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) has announced a coordinated and planned emergency shutdown and high-integrity pressure protection system proof tests at its facilities in Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, and Benin between January 28 and 30, 2024. The exercise is a requirement of its regulatory authority, the West African Gas Pipeline Authority. WAPCo, in its […] The post WAPCo

Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has called for a holistic restructuring of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to help improve the performance of the country’s national football team, the Black Stars. The former Sports Minister, who serves as the Member of Parliament for Odododiodioo, believes that the GFA is bedevilled with […] The post Ghana’s