A military officer in his late 30s was shot dead in Millennium City during a land dispute, while two other officers narrowly escaped death. The incident occurred near the Millennium City District Police Command at Kasoa in the Central region of Ghana. According to reports, the brother of one of the military officers had purchased […] The post Military officer
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man in connection with a shooting incident that occurred at Millenium City, Kasoa, in the Central Region, leading to the death of a soldier. According to the Police, preliminary Police investigation has established that the suspect, Benlord Ababio allegedly shot the soldier at Millenum City Kasoa on Tuesday, […] The post Police
The Ghana Prisons Service in the Ashanti Region is hopeful of decongesting its facilities with the opening of an In-Prison Paralegal Office at the Kumasi Central Prisons. The IPP which targets criminal convicts, tailgates from the successes chalked in the Justice For All Program which has so far reduced Ghana’s remand prisoner population ratio from […] The post POS,
The population of the Kumasi Central Prison is nearly 1800, far exceeding the facility’s capacity of 600 spaces for inmates, as of Friday, April 26, 2024. This situation is not different from other prisons across the country. Judges, legal practitioners, prison authorities, and various stakeholders have expressed concern about the rate of overcrowding, which results […] The post Kumasi
The Central Regional Chairman for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Richard Kofi Asiedu has brushed off the credibility of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, the Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Professor Asiedu emphasized that Chairman Wontumi’s statements do not merit serious consideration in intellectual discussions. He remarked that […] The post NDC
Board Members of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have described as unlawful and a breach of natural justice the decision by the Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC) to impose a GHC5.8m fine on them for alleged regulatory non-compliance. In a letter written by their lawyer, Yaw Acheampong Boafo on their behalf, the board members […] The post Your fines to
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament representing the Upper West Region have expressed their profound thanks and gratitude to the Rt Hon Speaker of Parliament, Alban S. K. Bagbin, for his unwavering support to the Caucus over the last three years. In a statement issued by the leader of the caucus, Dr. Rashid […] The post Upper West NDC MPs extend gratitude
The Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Fiifi Boafo, has dismissed the existence of a group purportedly led by Stephenson Anane Boateng. This response follows Mr Anane Boateng’s rejection of COCOBOD’s announcement of a 58.26 percent increase in cocoa prices, which has been set at GH¢33,120 cedis per ton for the 2023/2024 […] The post Cocoa
President Akufo-Addo has appointed Deputy Minister for Energy, Herbert Krapa as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). This followed the resignation of Keli Gadzekpo, who has chaired the electricity distribution company since 2017. Mr. Gadzekpo resigned from the role on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in a […] The post Deputy Minister for Energy appointed
Keli Gadzekpo, the Board Chairman of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has resigned from his role, effective April 9. In his resignation letter to President Akufo-Addo on Tuesday, March 27, Mr. Gadzekpo cited personal reasons as his motive behind the move. He went on to wish ECG and the government continued success in their […] The post ‘It’s personal’ – Keli Gadzekpo
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU ([email protected]) The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana has announced its decision to maintain the monetary policy rate at 29 percent, citing persisting upside risks to inflation. Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the central bank, disclosed the rationale behind the decision during the 117th MPC meeting’s press briefing […] The post
Haruna Iddrisu, the immediate past Minority Leader in Parliament, has accused the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, of breaching the constitution regarding the re-composition of the Parliamentary Service Board. According to the Tamale South MP, Bagbin failed to comply with Article 124 of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates the formation of a committee to advise […] The post Haruna
It was all joy and excitement when party executives and members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Asante Akyem Central constituency in the Ashanti Region held a thanksgiving service over the weekend at the Presbyterian Church in Odumasi. The thanksgiving service was to thank God for a successful parliamentary primary held in the […] The post Asante
In a strategic move to enhance economic ties between East and West Africa, Kenya is extending a warm welcome to Ghanaian tourists – aiming to boost inter-Africa trade. The Kenyan government, recognising the potential for collaboration, commenced the implementation initiatives to showcase the country’s diverse attractions and foster a deeper cultural exchange. Against this backdrop, […] The post
Ghana is set to import 2,500 tonnes of cocoa beans from Côte d’Ivoire and 1,000 tonnes from Nigeria. Delivery is expected to be done through the Tema Port. This was contained in a letter signed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo, sighted by citinewsroom.com, and addressed to […] The post Ghana
Chiefs from Ekumfi Traditional Area, led by their Omanhen, Odeɛfo Akyin VIII, have described as highly unfortunate and regrettable, a deliberate attempt by President Nana Addo to deny the people of Ekumfi development. In a recent public reaction, President Akufo Addo explained that he had denied the people of Ekumfi development because they voted out […] The post Ekumfi chiefs are ‘mad’ over
Dr. Ernest Addison, BOG Governor The Human Right Division, Accra High Court, has dismissed an application filed by Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, GN Saving and Loans Company and others for Read More... The post ‘Central Bank Revoked GN Bank Licence Legally’ appeared
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has advised the general public especially persons with drug use disorders to refrain from using public schools for illegal activities, including smoking and as a place of convenience. The NCC, in a statement on Monday, January 29, 2024, stated that it has observed that some people use public school classrooms […] The post Stop
Some constituency executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Gomoa Central constituency have distanced themselves from an earlier press conference organised by some ward coordinators, calling on the national leadership of the party to consider replacing its parliamentary candidate, Kwame Dean Yawson, with Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, going into […] The post Gomoa
The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has condemned an attack on a truck carrying traders from Bawku to Binduri that resulted in the killing of about seven people and the injury of others. Unknown gunmen ambushed and opened fire on the truck on the outskirts of Binduri. The truck was on its […] The post Let’s end this senseless
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