A 45-year-old barber is currently in police custody under suspicion of defiling a 14-year-old girl. This action is in violation of section 101 (2) of the Criminal Offences Act 1960 (Act 29), which is a serious offense with significant legal implications. The alleged incident occurred on August 7th in Nayilifond, a suburb of Yendi in the Northern region. The suspect, …

Ghana is currently facing a severe food inflation crisis, as it ranks among the top 10 countries globally with the highest increase in food prices, according to a recent report from the World Bank. The report, titled “Food Security Update: World Bank Response to Rising Food Insecurity,” reveals that Ghana’s nominal food inflation (year-on-year) reached 54% as of May 2023, placing …

According to the Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Central Bank of Ghana spent a total of GHS287.833 million in the year 2022 but is unable to provide details of what the money was specifically used for. This claim was made during a press conference held at the headquarters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on August 8. Dr. Ato …