The Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra has fixed June 6, 2023, to commence the trial in which three persons said to be accomplices of Aisha Huang have been prosecuted for allegedly engaging in illegal activities in the country. The Court presided over by Justice Lydia Osei Marfo …
Read More »Kumawu by-election: My nephew contesting me because of hunger – Independent candidate
One of the Independent Candidates for the Kumawu Constituency, Kwaku Duah has revealed that the other independent candidate who bears the same name is his nephew and he is contesting him because he may be hungry. According to Kwaku Duah, who contested the late MP for the area in 2020, …
Read More »Data-driven decision-making critical to Africa’s development – Johnson Sirleaf
Former President of Liberia and Former ECOWAS Chair, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has urged African countries to prioritize the use of data in its policy making as she says it is critical to Africa’s development. “In Africa, the need for timely data has become increasingly important in recent years. With the …
Read More »22 people hospitalised after allegedly eating poisoned food at a funeral
Twenty-two (22) persons have allegedly been poisoned after eating food served at a funeral at Agou in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region. 13 persons have so far been admitted to the Nkwanta South Municipal Hospital while nine others are receiving treatment at various hospitals. According to reports, …
Read More »OSP invites ‘cash spraying MP aspirant’
Juliana Kinang-Wassan NDC Parliamentary Contestant for Ejura Sekyeredumase lost o the incumbent MP Muhammad Bawah Braimah.
Read More »Pensioner Bondholders suspend picketing after meeting with Finance Ministry
The Pensioner Bondholders Forum has called off its picketing at the Ministry of Finance following an agreement it had with the Ministry of Finance. Members of the Forum had been picketing at the Ministry for five consecutive days which prompted a meeting between the parties and an arrangement to pay …
Read More »We’re ready to win 2024 polls – Asiedu Nketiah
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says the outcome of its Presidential and Parliamentary primaries on Saturday gives a clear indication that the party has what it takes to win the 2024 election. National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah says the calibre of individuals elected shows the NDC is hungry for victory. …
Read More »Ban on noise-making and drumming in Accra kicks off today
The one-month ban on all forms of noise-making and drumming in Accra takes effect today, May 15, 2023. The ban is part of preparations for the celebration of the Homowo festival by the Ga people. The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) in a statement reminded residents under its jurisdiction of the …
Read More »IMF deal: Ghana will return to international capital market soon – Govt
The government is optimistic that Ghana will be able to return to the international capital market as soon as possible. Ghana is on the verge of securing a US$ 3 billion IMF bailout to help with the country’s balance of payment problems, with the first tranche of US$600m expected to …
Read More »NDC primaries: Edem Agbana and main contender tie in Ketu North
Eric Edem Agbana, a former Deputy National Youth Organiser of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and a parliamentary aspirant for Ketu South is in a tie with his main contender, John Adanu Zewu, after a recount of votes. The party’s manifesto spokesperson on Youth Development earlier won by a …
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