A severe fire erupted at Pico Restaurant, situated near SG Mall in the Top High area of Kumasi. The blaze started on Monday evening, causing significant damage before firefighters arrived. An eyewitness reported that the fire swiftly engulfed the restaurant and spread to adjacent stalls, resulting in extensive destruction. Fortunately, …

Martin Amidu, the former Special Prosecutor, has released additional details about the Airbus Scandal, which was investigated during his tenure. Amidu explained that he withheld vital information because it was an election year, and he did not want to affect the electoral process. The newly disclosed information implicates former President …

The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana has voiced its alarm over the payment of approximately $12 million to a contractor for the Pwalugu Dam project in the Upper East Region, despite no visible progress on the construction. In November 2019, President Akufo-Addo initiated the construction of the dam, which was …

Four officials from Somé Senior High School in the Ketu South Municipality have been remanded in police custody by the Tokor Circuit Court. The accused, including the Assistant Headmistress for academics, the Bursar, the Matron, and the storekeeper, pleaded not guilty to theft charges. They were arraigned on Monday, May …

The High Court overseeing the treason felony case of Fix The Country Movement leader, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has dismissed a motion by his legal team that questioned the constitutionality of the charge and the court’s jurisdiction. Dr. Justice Srem Sai, representing Barker-Vormawor, had filed a motion requesting the court to halt …

The Black Stars will commence training on Thursday in preparation for their pivotal 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Mali and the Central African Republic. According to the Ghana FA, the team will gather on May 30, 2024. Head coach Otto Addo is set to arrive in the country later …

North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has informed the Ghana Police Service of an upcoming protest against the sale of SSNIT’s 60% share in four hotels to Rock City Hotel, owned by Abetifi MP Bryan Acheampong. Ablakwa has strongly opposed the transaction, alleging procedural misconduct and procurement violations. He has …

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has decided to maintain its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 29% for the second time this year. This announcement was made by Dr. Ernest Addison, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, during the 118th monetary policy briefing on Monday, May 27, 2024. Dr. Addison …

The military government in Burkina Faso, which had initially pledged to hold elections in July to reinstate civilian rule, has now decided that security concerns will take precedence. According to a newly approved charter, Burkina Faso’s military leaders will retain power for an additional five years, following national discussions that …

The Chairman of Groupe Nduom and former owner of Gold Coast Fund Management Company, Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom, is urging the government to repay a GH¢7.1 billion debt owed to his bank and other subsidiaries. This debt emerged following the Bank of Ghana’s financial sector reforms in 2017. The reforms, …