The Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has given Dome Kwabenya MP, Adwoa Safo, a three-day ultimatum to explain the circumstances under which she was flown into the country via a private jet to vote in the last session of parliament. According to him, the services of the private […] The post ‘OSP

Let me end the discussion on the extinct Thamud tribe by concluding it with how God, miraculously, saved the Prophet Salih, on whom be peace, who was sent to them to wean them from their erring ways.            Reasons why stories of the Prophet are included in Quranic narrative include: first and foremost to serve … The post THE PROPHET

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) yesterday began to admit Ghanaian passengers and dual nationals returning to Ghana on a valid Ghana Card. This follows the official recognition of the Ghana Card as an International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)-compliant travel document. Supt. Michael Amoako-Atta, Head of Public Affairs, in a statement issued and copied to the … The post GIS

Community policing units are to be established across the country to promote police-public partnership, Commissioner of Police (COP) Paul Manly Awini, Director-General of the National Police Patrol has revealed. He said the personnel would partner with members of the community, interact with them to know their security challenges and how to deal with crimes. COP … The post Community

Mali has been unable to pay almost $80m (£60m) it owes on an international debt after sanctions imposed in January froze its foreign bank accounts. The country’s total debt defaults since January have now reached $180m. The West African regional bloc, Ecowas, ordered the sanctions after Mali’s military rulers went back on plans to hold […]

The Council of State has met the Speaker of Parliament as part of its engagement with the structures of Parliament to quell the seeming tension that has engulfed the House since its inauguration on January 7, 2021. Mr Alban Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament The meeting that was held at the Speaker’s Lounge, in Accra, is … The post Council of State meets Speaker

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has brought up issues of concern for other nations, particularly those whose citizens have been caught up in the conflict. Ghana is one such country as it has over 1000 students in Ukraine. On Sunday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, at a press conference in Accra, … The post Rethink some policies

The First Deputy Speaker, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has said the Majority Caucus in Parliament does not count the Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, as part of the NPP MPs.

A 36-year-old plumber who indecently assaulted a six-year-old girl, at a drinking spot at Amrahia, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment by an Adentan Circuit Court.  Kingsley Arhin, charged with indecent assault, pleaded guilty with explanation. The court presided over by Mrs Sedinam Awo Balokah held that Arhin’s plea confirmed his guilt. Prosecuting, Chief … The post Plumber

Perseus Ghana Limited, a gold mining company, has lost its $10.2 million tax liability appeal against the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), at the Accra High Court. The company filed the appeal to challenge GRA’s tax assessment that said it owed the GRA $10.2 million. In ruling on the case, Justice Justin Kofi Dorgu, said that the appeal filed by Perseus … The post Perseus

The Yeji Police yesterday retrieved the bodies of four boys, who drowned in the Volta Lake, in the Pru District of the Bono East Region.  Reports gathered by the Ghanaian Times, indicated that the incident occurred at konkoma, a suburb of Yeji Township, and the boys were identified as  Omaru, 10, Ali, 8, Mubarack 12, and Ibrahim 7. … The post 4 boys drown in Volta Late

The police in Kpando have arrested a 26-year-old farmer for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl at KpandoTorkor, in the Volta region. Julios Avete, suspect, is in the custody of the police assisting in investigations. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Volta Regional Police Command, Deputy Superintendent of Police(DSP)EffiaTenge, confirmed the story to the Ghanaian … The post Farmer

A 28 year old man, who allegedly faked a robbery against him and stole GH¢69,000, has been arrested by the police in Accra, last Friday. Godfred Katasu, an errand boy of a forex bureau operator, who was reported to have stolen the money to aid him travel abroad, is in the custody of the police assisting … The post Man arrested for faking robbery, stealing GH¢69,000

The Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has challenged the Attorney General’s claim that the party’s petition to the Commonwealth Secretariat to probe alleged human rights abuses under the Akufo-Addo government threatens Ghana’s sovereignty. He said it is “ridiculous” and “laughable” to make such a claim. The NDC has petitioned the […] The post It’s

A 26-year-old drummer has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment with hard labour by an Accra Circuit Court, for defiling a six-year-old girl at a church office, at Laterbiokoshie, a suburb of Accra. A 26-year-old drummer, Nathaniel Ayiku, pleaded not guilty to defilement. The court presided over by Mrs Christina Cann, however, found him guilty … The post Drummer

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, says the government is still committed to its vision of building a ‘Ghana beyond aid’ despite the challenges posed to the economy by the COVID-19 pandemic. He said the government will do all it can to restore the economy unto a path of progress. Speaking at the closing of […] The post Government still committed

The University Teachers Association of Ghana, UTAG, is unhappy with comments suggesting that its strike for improved conditions of service was prolonged to give the government a bad name. National President of UTAG, Prof. Solomon Nunoo, says such thoughts are unhealthy for ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the stalemate. “It’s unfortunate for anyone from any angle […] The post ‘Our

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers Ghana, COPEC, has predicted that fuel will sell at GHS 9.00 per litre by close of March this year. According to COPEC, the unprecedented hike in the prices of fuel is partly due to the depreciation of the cedi and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine which is affecting international market prices. […] The post Fuel prices will hit

Three persons are in the grips of the Central East Police Command for their alleged involvement in the burning to death of 34-year-old Francis Dawson, a TV repairer at Fiifi Pratt, a suburb of Gomoa Nyanyano in October 2021. Police say the three persons Kwame Baah Mensah 47, Vernice Kyeremeh, 33, and Rose Cobbah, were […] The post Gomoa Nyanyano: One

The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck out as discontinued, a suit that sought to challenge the re-instatement of Prof. Mawutor Avoke as Vice Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW). The parties were absent in Court when the case was called notwithstanding that they had been served hearing notice, according to the Court Clerk. […] The post Supreme