Nicholas Kini, the second accused in the murder case of a 10-year-old boy in Kasoa, has accused Felix Nyarko, the first accused, of framing him. Kini and Nyarko have been on trial since 2021 for the alleged ritualistic murder of Ishamael Abdallah. Nyarko has confessed to the crime and detailed in court how they lured […] The post Kasoa ritual murder case: I was

Nicholas Kini, the second accused in the murder case of a 10-year-old boy in Kasoa, has accused Felix Nyarko, the first accused, of framing him. Kini and Nyarko have been on trial since 2021 for the alleged ritualistic murder of Ishamael Abdallah. Nyarko has confessed to the crime and detailed in court how they lured […] The post Kasoa ritual murder case:

Parliament has approved a custodial sentence of a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years for the willful promotion, sponsorship, or support of LGBTQ+ activities. Persons caught in the act would also be subjected to a minimum sentence of 6 months and a maximum sentence of 3 years. During parliamentary proceedings on […] The post Parliament approves

The Minority in Parliament has launched a scathing criticism against the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, following his recent policy address ahead of the 2024 General Elections. In a public address on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, Dr. Bawumia outlined plans to abolish certain taxes, including the e-levy, emission levy, and bet […] The post Bawumia’s

The Members of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association of Ghana (PMAG) have debunked concerns raised by the Ghana National Chamber of Pharmacy (GNCoP) and the Pharmaceutical Importers and Wholesalers Association of Ghana (PIWA) over the ban on 142 imported drugs. The Ghana National Chamber of Pharmacy and the Pharmaceutical Importers and Wholesalers Association of Ghana raised […] The post PMAG

It appears Asantes would be asking for more than just gold artefacts from the British, as it has come to light that the looted treasures during the Sagrenti War of 1874 in Kumasi went beyond artefacts. Delivering a keynote address during a symposium in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Sagrenti War of 1874 […] The post Sagrenti War: Looted treasures currently

The New Patriotic Party’s 2024 flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, unveiled plans to support the creative industries at a public address on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). Dubbed “Bold Solutions for the Future,” Dr. Bawumia used the platform to highlight his vision for the country. Below are a few […] The post Bawumia

The Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has revealed that over 500,000 hectares of cocoa farms in Ghana have been lost to the Cocoa Swollen Shoot Viral Disease (CSSVD), posing a major threat to the country’s cocoa production. While recognising the gravity of the challenge, Mr Aidoo also offered some assurances, […] The post Ghana

Despite the Ministry of Finance’s directive to suspend the contentious 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity, the Greater Accra Regional branch of Organised Labour of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) remains unwavering in its decision to proceed with its planned protest. On February 7, 2024, the Ministry of Finance issued instructions to the […] The post Organised

The Ranking Member on the Education Committee of Parliament, Dr. Clement Apaak, says the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s proposal to make the one-year mandatory National Service optional will only create space for bribery and corruption to fester. Dr. Apaak says the move will also not promote patriotism among Ghanaian students upon completion […] The post Making

Russia’s election commission has rejected anti-war challenger Boris Nadezhdin as a candidate in next month’s presidential vote. Mr Nadezhdin has been relatively critical of Vladimir Putin’s full-scale war in Ukraine when few dissenting voices have been tolerated in Russia. He had tried to challenge claims by the election commission that more than 15% of the […] The post Putin’s

The flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, says he is ready to serve as Ghana’s next president. According to him, he does not need any ‘honeymoon’ period to plan his responsibility when given the mandate. His statement follows an appeal made by the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John […] The post Vote

A Political Science Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has stated that certain aspects of the address delivered by the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer have vindicated his critics. Gyampo in an analysis of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s address on Wednesday, February 7, said “Parts of the presentation was an indictment on the government […] The post Bawumia’s

Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Blue Skies Foundation (BSF) to transfer the governance and implementation of the School Farm Competition to KIC. The ceremony took place at KIC Innovation Hub in Accra on 6th February, 2024 in the presence of Mr. Benjamin Gyan-Kesse, Executive Director for KIC, Mrs. […] The post Blue

Zenith Bank (Ghana) Limited has marked a significant milestone with the official opening of its 42nd physical business location in Ashaiman. With the Bank’s presence in 11 regions out of 16, the new branch located at the Ashaiman Shell Filling Station on the Ashaiman-Klagon road demonstrates the Bank’s commitment to expanding its reach and bringing […] The post Zenith

The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) has stated its decision to support a protest by Organised Labour against the introduction of a 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity consumers above lifeline consumption is driven by the need to amplify their voices concerning the concerns of the general public and not necessarily for […] The post We’re

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party, claims the country is recovering from the economic crisis it faced. He acknowledged the challenging state of affairs when the NPP assumed leadership but emphasised their success in revitalizing the nation. In his address to the nation on February 7, 2024, outlining his vision […] The post We’ve revived Ghana’s

Ghana’s premier Five-Star Hotel, Labadi Beach Hotel has once again proven to be the most admired Hotel establishment in Ghana and one of the most respected in the subregion. The organization scooped five awards in different categories at the 6th Ghana Hotels Association awards 2024 held in Accra. The awards included: Most Customer-oriented Hotel of […] The post Labadi

In a tragic incident Thursday morning, a nurse in his 40s from the Bimbilla Hospital lost his life after he was hit by a Kia Renault. The deceased was reportedly returning from his night shift when the unfortunate incident occurred. Eyewitnesses reported that a Benz bus travelling in the wrong direction forced the Kia Renault […] The post Nurse killed in fatal crash at Bimbilla appeared

A delegation from the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF), led by the Board Chairman Mr. Stefano Manservisi, visited Ghana to discuss collaborative efforts in countering violent extremism. During the visit, the team paid a courtesy call on the President of the Republic, HE Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, the Minister for National Security, […] The post GCERF