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Garu attack: There were some excesses in military operation – National Security Minister admits

The National Security Minister, Albert Kan Dapaah, has admitted that the military engaged in excesses when they stormed Garu after some national security operatives were allegedly attacked by residents. Members of Parliament for Garu and Tempane have been demanding a parliamentary probe after their residents were allegedly brutalized by military …

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Earth tremor hits parts of Accra on Sunday

Parts of Accra experienced an earth tremor on Sunday, November 12. The tremor, which lasted a few seconds, happened around 7:20 a.m. The Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA), in a series of tweets, said, “GGSA notes with caution reports of an earth tremor in Awoshie, Kanda, Kasoa Nyanyano, and vicinity. …

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We control one-third of NPP; No major decision can be taken without consulting us – Ken Agyapong

Assin Central Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong says his performance at the just-ended New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary shows that he is a force to be reckoned with and that no major decision can be taken by the party without consulting him. Mr. Agyapong made the comments on Saturday, …

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Two People Reportedly Shot Dead At Galamsey Site at Tepa – Subriso Nfante

  In a devastating turn of events, two individuals have lost their lives, and several others have been injured during a confrontation at the galamsey site in Subriso Nfante, located in the Ahafo Ano North of the Ashanti region.     Eyewitnesses reported that a group of forestry guides, arriving …

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Ex-Ghana star Raphael Dwamena dies after collapsing on the field in Albania

Former Black Stars striker Raphael Dwamena has passed away at the age of 28 after he suffered a cardiac arrest during a league match in Albania on Saturday. The incident occurred in the 23rd minute of KF Egnatia’s game against Partizani, and despite attempts to revive him, the efforts proved …

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We haven’t missed any deadline for second tranche of IMF cash – Finance Ministry

The Ministry of Finance has denied reports in the media that the government missed the deadline for the release of the second tranche of the $3 billion cash from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The reports indicated that Ghana missed out on the November 1 timeline. But a press statement, …

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Okomfo Anokye cola tree: Suspect granted GH₵20,000 bail in exchange for a surety.

A man suspected of having cut down the Okomfo Anokye historic tree has denied his involvement in felling the 300-year-old tree. The tree, planted centuries ago, holds historical significance to the Asante Kingdom and serves medicinal purposes for residents living close to the sacred tree. The man, who is yet …

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NPP to conduct Parliamentary primaries in orphan constituencies Dec 2

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) will hold an extraordinary constituency delegates conference on Saturday, December 2, 2023, to elect its parliamentary candidates in constituencies where the party has no parliamentary representation. A statement issued by the party and signed by its general secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, indicated the decision …

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Asantehene launches ‘Heal Komfo Anokye’ Fund

The Asantehene has launched the ‘Heal Komfo Anokye’ fund to raise $10 million to put Ghana’s second-largest teaching hospital in a befitting shape. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II described the current state of the hospital as apologetic and embarrassing. “The leaking roofs, exposure of electrical cables, and cracked walls are shameful. …

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Mahama wants case challenging his 2024 presidential bid thrown out

Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged the Supreme Court to dismiss a case filed by legal practitioner Ken Kuranchie, which seeks to challenge his eligibility to contest the 2024 polls. He contends the case fails to comply with basic legal processes and must therefore be thrown out. Mr. Kuranchie …

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