The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has reported a significant increase in online blackmail cases in Ghana. Following a March 2024 alert, which noted a 254% year-on-year rise in such incidents for the first two months of the year, an additional 141 reports were filed between March and June. So far this year, 226 cases have been recorded, resulting in a …

The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has petitioned the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to reconvene Parliament. This request follows dissatisfaction among the Majority caucus regarding the Speaker’s decision to adjourn the session indefinitely on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. In a letter sent on Wednesday, July 31, Mr. Afenyo-Markin underscored the need to reconvene Parliament to address and implement critical government …

The Minority in Parliament has submitted a Right to Information (RTI) request to the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF), seeking details about the recently launched District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP). The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament are requesting information on the specifications and details of each unit of equipment designated for the DRIP. The request, signed by Bawku …

Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has explained that Attorney General Godfred Dame’s statement following the ruling of the Court of Appeal on the ambulance procurement case expressed their disagreement with the judgment, which is within the rights of any lawyer. On Tuesday, the Court of Appeal acquitted and discharged Minority Leader Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa, the third …

Founder of Power Chapel Worldwide, Rev. Kusi Boateng has made a bold prophecy that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will be crowned President of Ghana on December 9, 2024. He stressed that, his prophecy is authentic and not driven by personal emotion or his affiliations to the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Rev. Boateng forewarned the NPP to be vigilant, as they risk …

Former National Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC) and Presidential aspirant, Bernard Mornah has announced his plan to make Akan the official language of Ghana if elected President in the upcoming December 7 elections. Mr Mornah proposed a multilingual approach, with Akan as the national language, Ga as the primary language in Accra, and Hausa for communication across West …

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini, has criticised the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame. His remarks came in response to the Court of Appeal’s decision on Tuesday, July 30, which acquitted and discharged the accused persons in a high-profile case. The ruling overturned a previous trial court’s order that required Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson …

The Minister for National Security, Albert Kan Dapaah, has warned of a looming threat of electoral violence as the country prepares for the 2024 general elections. In his address at the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference held under the theme ‘SPI National forum on social cohesion, security and peaceful elections’ in Accra, Mr Dapaah emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and stability …

The chief of Kunsu in the Ashanti region, Nana Agyeman Badu Duah I, has made a significant contribution to the Kunsu Health Center in the Ahafo Ano South-West District. The donation, valued at ¢320,000 aims to enhance healthcare delivery in Kunsu and its neighbouring communities. The donated items include 12 massaging hospital beds, 15 mattresses, three 55-inch LED television sets, …

The 2024 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has introduced his running mate, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, to the chiefs of the Central Region. The introduction took place on Tuesday, July 30, at the Regional House of Chiefs. During the event, Mr Mahama highlighted the qualities and experience Prof. Opoku-Agyemang brings to the NDC ticket. He …