Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has openly declared the political party he voted for in the 2020 general elections. He said despite perceptions linking him to the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), he did not cast his ballot for the party or its candidate, John Mahama. “Contrary to the belief …
Read More »Police officer dies after vehicle falls into river at galamsey site
A police officer, identified as Constable Prince Amoah met an untimely death during a routine patrol in Enchi-Kwawu in the Aowin Municipality of the Western North Region. According to reports, a team of police personnel conducted a patrol in Omanpe and, on their way back, visited some small-scale mining sites …
Read More »Fetteh Kakraba: Mother of 3-week-old baby allegedly murdered by father speaks
Agnes Yeboah, the mother of a 3-week-old infant who tragically lost his life at the hands of his own father, is grappling with shock and disbelief over her son’s untimely demise. According to Adom News sources, the couple was apprehended following the father’s gruesome actions, allegedly motivated by a pursuit …
Read More »Tailor arrested for forcefully shaving private parts of apprentice at Kadjebi
A tailor at Kadjebi in the Oti Region has been arrested by the Kadjebi Police for forcefully shaving the private parts of Bright Abusah, a 19-year-old electrical apprentice. Narrating his ordeal to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Abusah, said the accused at around 8 pm on Sunday, January 21, invited …
Read More »Strike forces University of Ghana to shift freshmen lectures online
The University of Ghana’s management has been forced to shift lectures for freshmen online. This is due to the ongoing industrial action by the Senior Staff Association and the Teachers’ and Educational Workers Union (TEWU). Additionally, contact hours at the library have been reduced from 14 to 9 hours. On Tuesday, January …
Read More »Inflation to fall to 22.4% in January 2024 – Report
Inflation is expected to decline to 22.4% in January 2024 from 23.4% in December 2023, IC Research has predicted in its latest report. According to the research firm, improved foreign exchange outturn in late December 2023 into early January 2024 would sustain the lid on price pressures. “Our forecast shows a …
Read More »Ghanaians will continue to suffer as long as NPP remains in office – Mahama
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has asserted that Ghanaians will continue to endure hardships as long as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) remains in power. Mr Mahama criticised the Akufo-Addo-led NPP government, claiming it lacks ideas and plans to improve the living conditions of ordinary Ghanaians. …
Read More »SALL Election Petition: Tsatsu Tsikata seeks to withdraw application for judgment over EC’s admission
At the hearing in the High Court, Ho, on Friday, January 19, 2024, of the election petition against the Member of Parliament for Hohoe, John-Peter Amewu, Tsatsu Tsikata, the lawyer representing five petitioners from SALL has requested the court’s permission to withdraw an application for judgment based on admissions made by …
Read More »Kwadwo Affram Asiedu Esq: Former Eastern Regional Minister under Kufuor dead
The Mpraeso/Bepong Afranie-Asona family, in a statement, has informed President Akufo-Addo of the passing of Kwadwo Affram Asiedu Esq. According to the family, the sad event occurred on Monday, January 8, 2024, at the Focos Hospital, Pantang in the Greater Accra Region. The one-week Observance in honour of the late former Eastern Regional Minister, …
Read More »TUC gives govt 7-day ultimatum to withdraw VAT on electricity
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has given the government a seven-day ultimatum to withdraw the imposition of Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity consumption above lifeline. In a letter dated January 1, Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, directed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCO) to implement the VAT, aiming …
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