The prosecution in the Tema Mpakadan train accident has told the court repairing the train will cost over $2 million. According to the prosecution, the manufacturers of the train examined the damage caused to the train and the damage is valued at $2,138,466.86. Four more persons were arraigned at the …
Read More »A crate of eggs to sell at GHS 70–75 soon – Poultry farmer
Following the recent hike in food prices in Ghana amid the harsh economic challenges the country is facing, poultry farmers have warned Ghanaians about a significant increase in price of eggs. During an interview Joseph Boakye Yiadom attributed the price surge to what he describes as an increase in production input. …
Read More »VIP passenger slumps to death while crossing road to urinate
A passenger on board a Kumasi-bound VIP bus with registration number AC 1489-22 has reportedly slumped and died while crossing the road to urinate. MyNewsGh reported the incident occurred between Atwedie and Juaso on the Accra-Kumasi Highway on Wednesday morning. The deceased believed to be in his 40s according to …
Read More »NPP Deputy General Secretary suspended
The Deputy Bono Regional Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Isaac Kwame Benkae has been suspended with immediate effect. The Regional Executive Committee took the decision, citing misconduct. The suspension was announced by the Regional Communications Officer, Gabriel Koran-Ababio in accordance with Article 3 (7) and Article 4 (7 …
Read More »Assin Central: NDC members invoke curses on NPP candidate for allegedly busing voters from Kasoa
The Assin Central National Democratic Congress (NDC) members have invoked curses on the Electoral Commission (EC) officials and the Assin Central New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate, Godfred Nti Anewu. They claim he transported people from Kasoa to transfer their votes to the Assin Central Constituency. The angry party members slaughtered …
Read More »NHIS announces free dialysis for kidney patients
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced six months free dialysis sessions for kidney patients below 18 and those above 60 years. The move according to the Authority forms part of its 20th anniversary celebration, starting from June to December 2024. This initiative follows the approval of GH₵2 million …
Read More »OWASS to become Ghana’s first SMART School – Dr. Adutwum
Opoku Ware Senior High School (OWASS) in Kumasi is set to become Ghana’s first SMART School under the government’s new SMART School project. This initiative aims to revolutionize education in 30 Senior High Schools across the country. The announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, …
Read More »Supreme Court postpones anti-LGBTQ+ bill case to July 29
The Supreme Court has postponed the case challenging the approval of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, to July 29, 2024. Lawyers for the petitioner, Paul Boama-Sefa, have been given four weeks to file their written submissions. The court is also awaiting …
Read More »‘Tullow contract’ allegations against NAPO laughable – Energy minister’s press aide
Press Aide to Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Kofi Abrefa Afena, has described the claim made by Kevin Taylor on Sunday night, June 2, 2024, accusing Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh of wrongdoing as laughable and only portraying Kevin Taylor as a complete joke. According to Mr. Afena, the whole …
Read More »Hawa Koomson’s son stabbed; check out how
Ato Koomson, the son of Awutu Senya East Member of Parliament (MP), Mavis Hawa Koomson is in stable condition after being stabbed. The unfortunate incident occurred on Sunday after confusion broke out at the Electoral Commission’s (EC) office at Kasoa. According to the Campaign Manager for the MP, Kwadwo Anim …
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