DSP Nana Boakye Yiadom, the Wenchi Municipal Police Commander, is receiving treatment at the Bono Regional Teaching Hospital in Sunyani after being severely beaten by a group of unidentified youth. The assault occurred on December 10, 2024, in Tohaba, a suburb of Wenchi Municipality, following the arrest of a suspect’s …
Read More »Woman Remanded in GHC265,000 Visa Fraud Case
A 45-year-old unemployed woman, Faustina Foli, has been remanded into police custody by an Accra Circuit Court over allegations of defrauding an insurance officer of GHC265,000 under the pretense of securing U.S. and Canadian visas. Foli, charged with defrauding by false pretenses, pleaded not guilty. Presiding Judge Mr. Isaac Addo …
Read More »‘Fulfill Your Campaign Promises’ – Bernard Mornah Reminds President-elect Mahama
Bernard Mornah, the unsuccessful Presidential Candidate of the People’s National Convention (PNC) in the 2024 general elections, has congratulated John Dramani Mahama, Ghana’s President-elect, on his decisive victory. The Electoral Commission Chairperson, Mrs. Jean Mensa, declared Mr. Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the winner, securing 56.55% of …
Read More »WAEC Awaits ¢118m from Education Ministry for Post-WASSCE Activities
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has disclosed that it is awaiting the release of an outstanding GH¢118 million from the Ministry of Education to finalize post-WASSCE activities. WAEC confirmed that the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates began on August 5 and ended on …
Read More »Catholic Bishops Condemn Post-Election Violence, Advocate for National Unity
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has expressed grave concern over the violence and unrest that have followed the 2024 general elections. In a firm statement, the Bishops condemned the violence, rioting, and looting that have disrupted national peace, leading to loss of lives, destruction of property, and deepening divisions among …
Read More »NDC Supporters Allegedly Ransack Forestry Commission Office in Sunyani
A group of youth believed to be supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) reportedly stormed the Bono Regional Forestry Commission office in Sunyani on Monday, December 9, causing extensive damage and property loss. The armed group, wielding machetes, seized two patrol vehicles from the office, which also houses the …
Read More »Jean Mensa Should Resign, Says Joyce Bawah Mogtari
Joyce Bawah Mogtari, special aide to President-elect John Dramani Mahama, has demanded the resignation of Jean Mensa, Chairperson of Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC). She accused Mensa of incompetence and partisanship in managing the recently concluded 2024 general elections. In an appearance on Channel One TV’s Face to Face program on …
Read More »Nine Arrested in Connection with the Burning of EC Office in Ayensuano
The Ghana Police Service has detained nine individuals in connection with the burning of the Electoral Commission (EC) office in Ayensuano, Eastern Region. The arson attack occurred during a protest on Monday, December 9, following the announcement of results from Ghana’s 2024 general elections. The facility, which housed electoral materials …
Read More »President-Elect John Dramani Announces 2024 Transition Team
H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President-elect of the Republic of Ghana, has officially announced the members of the 2024 Transition Team. The appointments were made in accordance with the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845), and aim to facilitate a smooth transfer of power from the outgoing administration. The announcement was …
Read More »Military Thwarts Attempted Takeover of GPHA Headquarters by Suspected NDC Supporters
The Ghana Armed Forces successfully foiled an attempted takeover of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) headquarters on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, averting a potential disruption to one of the nation’s critical economic institutions. Eyewitness reports and videos circulating on social media revealed a group of individuals, believed to …
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