A total of 1,086 people died in road crashes from January to June 2023. The number is against 1,300 people who also died during the same period in 2022. This was contained in a report on the road traffic crash and casualty situation provisional statistics for January to June issued by Motor Transport and Traffic […] The post 2023 road crashes: 1,086 people

A man in his 40s is currently in police custody in Yendi, as he is suspected of defiling a 14-year-old girl. The man, who is reportedly working as a contractor on the Gushegu town roads, is alleged to have committed the act in January of this year. Awuni Tia, the father of the victim speaking […] The post N/R: Man arrested for defiling

The family of Salahudeen Tafilu, a 34-year-old who died at Dagombaline due to alleged police brutality, claims to have been vindicated by an autopsy report revealing that the deceased suffered from massive blood in his abdominal cavity. The family has rejected the police report on the incident, asserting that Salahudeen was manhandled by police officers, […] The post Asawase:

Multiple-award-winning Ghanaian gospel singer Ceccy Twum has hinted that she is planning to write a book about her struggles. The popular Gospel musician who is known for her monster hit song ‘Onokwafo Agya’ and currently promoting her new album dubbed ‘Freedom Medley’, divulged in an interview with GhanaWeekend that she has a lot to tell about […] The post ‘I’ve

A 30-year-old man, identified as Samuel Mensah, has brutally murdered his girlfriend, known as Gifty at Dunkwa-on-Offin in the Upper Denkyira East District. The gruesome act took place after an argument erupted between the couple, during which Gifty expressed her intention to end the relationship. Both Samuel and Gifty were from Wassa in the Western […] The post 30-year-old

The government’s failure to settle outstanding arrears owed to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) has led to an emergency meeting being convened by the producers. The debt owed to the IPPs has escalated from US$2 billion to approximately US$2.3 billion. Scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 27, 2023, the meeting aims to address the ongoing […] The post IPPs to meet as govt

Doctors in Nigeria’s public hospitals have started a “total and indefinite strike” over what they described as the failure of the government to address their grievances. The striking medics make up the largest percentage of doctors in Nigeria’s hospitals. Their walk-outs usually severely disrupt healthcare services in government hospitals. Among their demands, they are asking […] The post Nigerian

The Ministry of Interior has expressed concern over the increasing number of migrants from conflict areas seeking refuge in the country. According to the Ministry, the influx of migrants has raised security threats, particularly due to the porous nature of many land borders, making both the migrants and border residents susceptible to various risks such […] The post Interior

The Office of the Special Prosecutor has assured to brief Ghanaians on its investigations into the stolen money scandal involving former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah in due course as it investigates the issue. “The OSP is still conducting its investigation. The public will be briefed on the outcome of the […] The post OSP

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has dismissed preliminary objections raised by the Finance Minister, the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral, and Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng regarding an amount of GH¢2.6 million paid to JNS Talent, a company owned by Rev. Kusi Boateng. In its ruling, CHRAJ stated that it […] The post CHRAJ

NEW rap sensation, Blessed Dee (One Star) has emerged as Rapper of the Year at this year’s Northern Entertainment Awards (NEA) held late June. The Tamale-based act, known for his dexterity in rap, beat competition from fellow rappers in the five regions of the north to emerge victorious at the awards night in the Northern […] The post Blessed Dee crowned best

Management of the Ridge Hospital has denied allegations that it colluded with a convicted fraudster to evade jail time by keeping the convict on admission for the past two months. Also known as the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, the hospital explained that the convict was admitted to undergo a surgical two procedure and was later […] The post Greater

Child Rights International Ghana is calling on the management of Adisadel College to rescind its decision to suspend students who were involved in an assault incident in the school. The shocking incident showed a student locking the arms of the victim and forcefully hitting his face against a metal bed, resulting in profuse bleeding below […] The post Adisadel

In an overwhelming display of faith and unity, delegates of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) from Kwesimintsim Constituency in the Western Region showered Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia with fervent prayers and heartfelt gospel songs for victory in the upcoming presidential primaries. In an electric atmosphere of spiritual harmony and belief, the delegates firmly declared Dr. […] The post Kwesimintsim

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Kintampo North, Joseph Kwame Kumah says the poor state of roads in the Kintampo township caused the flooding that disrupted teaching and learning at the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Basic School. His remarks were in response to the flooding at the Kintampo SDA Basic School in the Kintampo Municipality […] The post MP blames bad roads

Samuel Atta Akyea, Chairman of the Committee probing the leaked tape on the plot to oust the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has asked persons with their voices on the tape to “own up or face some serious perjury consequences.” Mr Akyea was speaking in an interview with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Eyewitness News on […] The post Leaked