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The Supreme Court has by a majority decision upheld the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA)’s directive which prevents celebrities from endorsing alcoholic drinks. This brings an end to a highly publicised nineteen-month legal suit filed against the Authority by the CEO of Black Kulcha Music, Mark Darlington Osae. Delivering an abridged version of the ruling at the apex court on …

During cross-examination, the state presented 68 WhatsApp messages sent by Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ongoing Ato Forson trial, to Attorney-General Godfred Dame, along with the two responses from the Attorney-General. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Yvonne Atakora Obuobisa, highlighted the significant number of messages sent by Mr Jakpa compared to the limited responses from the AG. …

The Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU) has accused certain individuals within the Ministry of Health of acting in bad faith. This accusation follows an appeal by the Ministry of Health for MELPWU to call off its strike and return to the negotiation table. The Ministry acknowledged the union’s demands for improved working conditions and expressed readiness to address them …

The North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has advised the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to adopt the turnaround strategy that saved Labadi Beach Hotel years ago to rescue its other struggling hotels. According to him, the current issues with SSNIT-owned hotels like La Palm Royal Beach and Elmina Beach Resort, which were once thriving, are due to …

Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, running mate to the National Democratic Congress’ presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama has been honoured with a traditional leadership title for her immense contribution to development. The honorary title of Pognaa Piirima, Dagaare for “Mother of the Rocks’, was bestowed on her by the Sankana Traditional Council as part of the celebration of the Kalibi Tigri …

A 29-year-old man identified as Obed has been lynched at Ayigbe town in the Weija Gbawe Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. Residents of the town are in shock after discovering the body of the man with bricks beside him. In an interview, some residents said believe the deceased was a thief and was lynched by unknown assailants. Meanwhile, the …

The High Priest of La in Accra has issued a stern warning to the government to refrain from selling any lands belonging to the people of Ga Dangme. According to Nii Yemo Obroni, the government has been unlawfully selling their lands and properties without the consent of the traditional authorities. He cautioned the government to return any lands that have …

Six sisters from Missouri, USA, have been verified to have the highest combined age of six living siblings. The overall sisters range in age from 88 to 101, combining for a total of 571 years 293 days and counting. The oldest, Norma, now lives in Ohio, while the other five – Lorene, Maxine, Doris, Margaret and Elma – still reside in …

The General Secretary of the Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) has expressed disappointment in their representatives on the board overseeing the sale of four Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) hotels. “Our representatives have failed us, and yesterday I said at the press conference that Organized Labour, we’ve lost the battle,” Abraham Koomson said. “But fortunately, the MPs saw …

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Bole, Yusif Sulemana has intensified calls for action against ongoing serial killings in his constituency. According to him, the Interior Minister, Henry Quartey, must put in place measures to end the recent serial killings. He stated that the serial killings have gradually resulted in a self-imposed curfew, causing people to sleep early due to …