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By Janet Dumas The government has unveiled plans to collaborate with the National House of Chiefs to reassess certain customs and traditions within the country. This is in response to recent events surrounding an alleged marriage involving a 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo and a 16-year-old girl, Naa Ayemuede. The minister for chieftaincy and religious affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, addressed the media, emphasizing …

Last Friday, April 12 2024, the citizens of Tema celebrated the annual Kpelejo Festival for purification and merrymaking. However, a conflict broke out between the youth and the naval officers on duty leading to the unfortunate loss of two lives. This incident occurred during a street procession held by the youth as part of the annual Kplejoo festival. Upon reaching …

By Wilhelmina Oddoye The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II suggests the government should privatize the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), and the Volta River Authority (VRA). He made this suggestion during the commissioning of a 430-kilometre natural gas pipeline by Genser Energy, in Kumasi. He suggested that privatizing these institutions would allow them to …

By Wilhelmina Oddoye Late on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, the leaders of the Nungua Traditional Council entered the Coconut Grove Regency Hotel in Accra and demanded the presence of their 16-year-old queen mother, Naa Ayemuede. This was after a betrothal ceremony had taken place between her and a 63-year-old priest, Gborbu Wulomo. As a result, the teenager was subsequently placed …

A hearse driver transporting a dead body is said to be in critical condition after an accident at Kintampo in the Bono East region. Three others also sustained various degrees of injuries and are receiving treatment at the Kintampo Municipal Hospital. According to reports,  the hearse driver crashed into a truck in an attempt to swerve a tricycle which crossed …

Police officer dies while chasing a thiefBy Abigail OforiA police officer has met his untimely death during a robbery chase at Kumasi, the Ashanti region. It has been reported that Rabiu Ntim passed away while chasing a thief who had snatched a mobile phone from Ayigya affordable housing. The chase began around the Tech roundabout and continued to Kentinkrono. Despite …

By Angelina Tukpe As Ghana braces for April, Mrs. Nancy Frimpong Asare from the Ghana Meteorological Agency provides insights into the anticipated weather patterns from the 17th to April 21st across the nation. Currently, the country is experiencing moisture-laden winds, indicating a varied forecast ahead. It is expected to be mostly sunny throughout the week, which will lead to a …

BY Atwumaa Agnes Esteemed businessman Sir Sam Jonah has emphasized that Ghana’s patriotic national anthem, ‘”Yɛn Ara Asaase Ni”‘ is more than just a song. It is a call for patriotism, responsible leadership, and collective unity. According to him, the anthem serves as a reminder of Ghana’s core values and acts as a guiding light that unites the nation towards …

Article The 2024 edition of the Green Ghana Day will be marked June 7th, across all districts in the country as part of the government’s quest to combat the menaces of climate change. Since its inception in 2021, the Green Ghana Day has seen remarkable success, with a total of 42 million trees planted nationwide. This year, the momentum continues …

The International Monetary Fund has projected a robust growth rate of 4.4% for Ghana in 2025, which is a significant increase from the 2.8% growth rate projected for 2024. This optimistic forecast was announced during the IMF’s latest April World Economic Outlook at the ongoing spring meetings in Washington DC. The latest projection indicates an increasing optimism surrounding Ghana’s economic …