The Locked-up Investment Holders Forum has decided to suspend their scheduled picketing today, after receiving a call for a meeting from the Deputy Finance Minister. The forum, which advocates for individuals who have invested in Finance Houses and Savings & Loans Companies licensed by the Bank of Ghana but are …

Pascal Okafor Ezugwu, a 32-year-old Nigerian, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by an Accra High Court after being found guilty of attempting to smuggle 90 thumb-sized cocaine pellets weighing 1.54 kilograms. On Friday, May 3, 2024, Mr. Ezugwu was sentenced to a minimum of 10 years of …

Effective Wednesday, May 21, 2024, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (N&MC) will enforce a new fee structure. These include fees for foreign verification, examination charges for various courses, acquisition and renewal of personal identification numbers (PINs), registration and licensing, and accreditation for training institutions, among others. However, the council clarified …

The Black Starlets of Ghana continued their impressive performance by securing a 2-0 victory against Benin, advancing to the semifinals of the WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship. Despite several mistakes from Ghana’s goalkeeper, who often found himself in tricky situations, his resilience and confidence to keep trying were evident. The …

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has parted ways with the club by mutual agreement after just one season at Stamford Bridge. Pochettino, 52, began his tenure at Chelsea on July 1, having signed a two-year contract with an option for a third year. The Argentine faced scrutiny after a lackluster start …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has sworn in 24 new ministers and deputy ministers at a ceremony held at the Jubilee House. The newly appointed officials have been tasked with aiding the president in fulfilling his mandate to ensure citizens have access to growth and prosperity opportunities. During the brief …

Celebrated Ghanaian comedian Funny Face has expressed his empathy towards rapper Medikal amid the latter’s marital troubles with Fella Makafui. Medikal recently opened up about various challenges in his marriage, including allegations of assault and property damage, which have gained widespread attention on social media. In a heartfelt post on …

Dr. Bryan Acheampong, Minister for Food and Agriculture, has responded forcefully to allegations made by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, regarding the purchase of hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). In an interview with Joy FM on Tuesday, Dr. Acheampong, who …

The Ghana Police Service has filed an injunction application at the High Court to stop Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson from holding her planned demonstration against the recent intermitent power supply, dubbed the ‘#DumsorMustStop’ vigil. This legal move comes after the Accra Regional Police Command urged the protest organizers to consider …

In the wake of his recent complaint to the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) regarding the sale of SSNIT’s hotels, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced his intention to sponsor a Private Member’s Bill in Parliament. This bill aims to prevent politicians …