The former Attorney General and Minister of Justice and New Patriotic Party flagbearer aspirant, Joe Ghartey, has officially declared his intention for the presidential primaries. He did so on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 in his constituency, Essikado Ketan in the western region amidst a rousing welcome by some constituency youth. …
Read More »Pastor dies attempting 40-day fast for Jesus
A Mozambican pastor has died after fasting for 40 days trying to reach the record reached by Jesus on the biblical Mount of Olives. The death of Francisco Barajah, the pastor and founder of the Santa Trindade Evangelical Church in the central province of Manica, was confirmed on Wednesday. He …
Read More »Dame’s letter to Auditor-General was meant to silence him – Mahama
Former President John Dramani Mahama has said that the letter that was written to the Auditor-General by Attorney General Godfred Dame calling for the audit report on the Covid-19 expenditure to be unpublished was meant to silence the Auditor-General. “The Attorney General’s letter to the Auditor General is clearly meant …
Read More »Ghana’s inflation rate drops
The inflation rate in Ghana for the month of January 2023 dropped marginally to 53.6% in from 54.1% recorded in December 2022, The Ghana Statistical Service announced on Wednesday, February 15. Food inflation inched up to 61.0% in January 2023, from 59.7% recorded in December 2022. Non-food Inflation declined to …
Read More »A/R:Ejura disturbances: Govt compensates 3 victims with GH¢1.2m
The government has paid a total of GH¢1,218,897 in compensation to three victims injured in the Ejura riots in the Ashanti Region. Awal Misbaw, 17, whose leg was amputated as a result of the shooting, received GH¢678,519.00, while 22-year-old Louis Ayikpa and 31-year-old Nazif Nuhu received GH¢347,953.00 and GH¢192,425.00 respectively, …
Read More »Government to improve sanitation situation in schools
The Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources Cecilia Abena Dapaah has stated that, the ministry will continue to advocate for adequate provision and proper management of Water Sanitation and Hygiene ( WASH ) facilities in schools as a means of helping to eradicate open defecation and provide sanitation for all. …
Read More »Enskinment of new Bawku chief is null and void-Members of Parliament for Bawku Traditional area
The members of parliament in the Bawku traditional area have condemned in no uncertain terms the enskinment of a purported Bawku Naaba by the Nayiri. The mps speaking to the press in parliament have described as null and void the enskinment in the midst of a crisis that has claimed …
Read More »OccupyGhana petitions Attorney-General to allow Auditor-General to do the work as Constitutional mandate
“We have seen and read a copy of your letter to the Auditor General dated 7th February 2023 on the above matter, the contents of which are most alarming, as they fly directly in the face of express constitutional provisions and Supreme Court pronouncements”. We take strong issue with your …
Read More »18 PEOPLE ARRESTED FOR DISTURBANCES ON THE UNIVERSITY OF GHANA CAMPUS
The Police have today, Tuesday, 14th February 2023 arrested 18 people for disturbances on the University of Ghana campus. The 18 suspects were together with about 200 others believed to be former members of the Commonwealth Hall of the university. The Police have been able to contain the situation and …
Read More »A/R: Suame NDC Constituency Youth Organizer granted 50k bail
The Asokwa Circuit Court has granted a ¢50,000 bail to Suame NDC youth organizer Razak Koampa Avoliya. This was after his Lawyers pushed for his release on Tuesday after he was charged for allegedly inciting political violence in a viral video. Mr Avoliya has also been ordered by the Fred …
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