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 »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 »ECG Transformer Stolen at Bunso, Eastern Region
Unknown individuals have stolen a transformer owned by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) at Bunso in the Fanteakwa South District, Eastern Region. The 100kVA transformer, valued at GH¢71,000, was taken by unidentified thieves last week near the Bunso Police barrier, adjacent to the police station. Positioned on the property …
Read More »MTN Included in 5G Rollout Plans – Ursula Owusu-Ekuful Clarifies
Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the Minister of Communication and Digitalisation, has clarified that MTN, a major telecommunications provider in Ghana, is indeed part of the plans for the upcoming 5G rollout. Following the government’s announcement on May 30 about launching 5G within six months, some industry experts raised concerns about MTN’s exclusion …
Read More »Church Service Held at $145m Borteyman Sports Complex
The $145 million Borteyman Sports Complex, recently the venue for the 2023 African Games, is gaining attention after a video emerged showing a church service being conducted in one of its halls. The hall, which hosted various indoor sports events during the month-long games held in Accra three months ago, …
Read More »NSS Clarifies GH¢40 Online Enrolment Activation Fee
The National Service Scheme (NSS) has addressed the recent public concern regarding the GH¢40 Online Enrolment Activation fee for prospective national service personnel to activate PIN codes for the 2024/2025 service year. In response to media reports that sparked public outrage, the NSS issued a statement on Friday, June 21, …
Read More »Interior Ministry Renews Curfew on Nkonya and Alavanyo
The Ministry of Interior has renewed the curfew hours for the townships of Alavanyo and Nkonya, as well as their surrounding areas in Ghana’s Volta and Oti Regions. This renewal, effective from Sunday, June 23, 2024, restricts movement within the designated areas from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am. The longstanding …
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