Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has recommended Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the current Energy Minister and known as NAPO, as his running mate to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Sources from the presidency revealed to Citi News that a meeting took place on Tuesday …
Read More »Tragic Accident on Accra-Kumasi Highway Claims One Life, Leaves Several Injured
On Tuesday, June 25, a tragic accident occurred on the Accra-Kumasi highway, resulting in one death and several injuries. The collision involved an articulator truck with the registration number GR 1276-W and a VIP bus with the registration number GT 5287-11. The incident reportedly happened when the VIP bus attempted …
Read More »Supreme Court to Hear Richard Sky’s Challenge to Anti-Gay Bill on July 3
The Supreme Court has slated July 3, 2024, to deliberate on the lawsuit brought forth by private legal practitioner Richard Dela Sky against Parliament over the enactment of the contentious anti-gay bill. Sky is disputing the constitutionality of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, aiming for a ruling …
Read More »Five Ghanaian MPs Caught in Violent Attack on Kenyan Parliament
On June 25, 2024, five Ghanaian Members of Parliament (MPs) and the Clerk to the Local Government Committee were caught in an attack on the Kenyan Parliament by protesters. Nii Lantey Vanderpuiye, the MP for Odododiodio, revealed this during an interview on “Ghana Tonight” with Alfred Ocansey. The other MPs …
Read More »Retired Pastor Hit and Killed by Speeding Taxi in Kasoa
A fatal accident took place on Monday, June 24, 2024, between 11 AM and noon, when a retired pastor was struck and killed by a speeding taxi in Kasoa. UTV Ghana correspondent Jacob Kubi reported on the incident. The victim, Pastor Koranteng, a retired pastor of the Apostolic Church in …
Read More »CPP Unlikely to Field Presidential Candidate in 2024 Election
The Convention People’s Party (CPP) is facing significant challenges that may prevent it from presenting a presidential candidate for the upcoming December elections. Sylvester Sarpong-Soprano, the CPP’s Director of Communications, revealed this development during an interview on Asaase Radio, attributing the issue to ongoing internal conflicts and multiple court cases. …
Read More »MP Pelpuo Offers GH¢100,000 Reward for Information on Wa Murders
Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, the Member of Parliament for Wa Central, has declared a reward of GH¢100,000 for anyone who can provide information that leads to the apprehension of those responsible for the recent murders in Wa. To date, approximately 12 individuals, mainly private security personnel, have been killed in Wa …
Read More »NDC Parliamentary Aspirant Michael Nii Yarboi Arrested for Assault
Michael Nii Yarboi, an NDC parliamentary hopeful for Odododiodoo who was disqualified during the party primaries, has been detained following the issuance of a bench warrant. Yarboi faces charges of assault after allegedly striking a resident of James Town and an NDC branch executive in Odododiodoo. Prosecutors reported him to …
Read More »Family Seeks GES Investigation into Assault and Suspension of Labone SHS Student
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has received a petition requesting an in-depth investigation into the physical assault and indefinite suspension of Abraham Sambou, a third-year student at Labone Senior High School. On June 21, Mrs. Raissa Ebu wrote to the GES detailing an incident that occurred on June 18, where …
Read More »Judge Orders Transfer of Second Accused in Kasoa Ritual Case to Nsawam Prison
The judge overseeing the Kasoa ritual case has mandated the transfer of the second accused, Nicholas Kini, from police custody to Nsawam Prison. The 18-year-old is on trial alongside 15-year-old Felix Nyarko for the alleged murder of 10-year-old Ishmael Abdallah in 2021. Both accused have been detained by the police …
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