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Minority allows L.I. on cement pricing to be laid in Parliament

Trade Minister, K.T Hammond's controversial proposed Legislative Instrument (L.I) to regulate the cement pricing has been laid in Parliament. It is expected to become law...

Killers of 2 Kakpayili minors will face justice – Northern REGSEC

The Northern Regional Security Council has assured the public that those responsible for the deaths of the two children in Kpakpayili will face justice. This...

Ambulances were not defective when they arrived in Ghana – Jakpa clarifies

The third accused in the ongoing ambulance procurement trial, Richard Jakpa, has asserted that the ambulances brought into the country were not defective. According to...

NDC women’s organiser reported missing

The Women’s Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Tema West constituency, Paulina Lamisi has reportedly gone missing for weeks. Madam Lamisi according to...

New electricity and water tariffs take off

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) approved 5.8% increment of electricity and water 5.1 percent on Monday, July 1 took effect for residential use. The...

Boy, 12, allegedly kidnapped by ‘okada’ rider found [Video]

https://youtu.be/ZzJ2vdEij2o A 12-year-old who was allegedly kidnapped by an okada rider at Awutu Botoku in the Awutu Senya West District has been found. The victim, Solomon...

Former Assistant Manager of Chicken Inn jailed for theft

The Achimota Circuit Court has sentenced a former Assistant Manager of Chicken Inn and Pizza Inn to five years imprisonment in hard labour. The 29-year-old...

I never went through JHS – Prof Gyampo

Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, has disclosed that he never attended Junior High School (JHS). According to the academic,...

I didn’t receive 50% of money paid under ambulance contract – Jakpa

Businessman, Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ongoing ambulance procurement trial, has dismissed claims that he received 50 percent of the €2.3 million...

Chief Justice proposes nomination of sitting judge in ambulance trial, 4 others to Supreme Court

The Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Gertrude Torkornoo has proposed the nomination of five judges to President Akufo-Addo for elevation onto the Supreme Court Bench. The nominees include the...

Ga Mantse, Greater Accra Regional Minister join forces to clean Accra

The Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, is leading the Homowo Clean-up Exercise in Accra to rid the city of...

Court fines manager who assaulted worker over GH¢90 shortage

The Nkawkaw Magistrate Court has fined the operations manager of Multi Credit Savings and Loans Ltd, Ayivor Elikplim GH₵13,000. In default, Mr Elikplim will serve...

My dollar advice was honest – Adongo tells Finance Minister

The Ranking Member on the Finance Committee of Parliament, Isaac Adongo has responded to the Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam's criticisms of his...

C/R: NDC Chairman to appear before FEC over Assin Central PC’s suspension

The National Democratic Congress(NDC) Central Regional Chairman, Professor Richard Kofi Asiedu is expected to appear before the Functional Executive Committee (FEC) today, July 2,...

Atta Akyea has his own agenda; Committee report unanimous – Kwame Gyan

Lawyer Kwame Gyan, lead counsel for the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo-Dampare, has accused Samuel Atta Akyea, Chairman of Parliament’s ad-hoc committee...

Two toddlers killed in building collapse at Gomoa Osamkrom

A building has suddenly collapsed, killing two toddlers at Gomoa Osamkrom in the Gomoa Central District of the Central Region. The deceased are a year-old...

Minority criticises government over lack of stakeholder consultation on Free SHS Bill

The Minority in Parliament has expressed disappointment over the perceived lack of extensive stakeholder consultation and input on the impending Free Senior High School...

2024 Elections: EC must be seen to be open, fair and impartial – Chieftaincy Minister 

The Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng is urging the Electoral Commission (EC) to conduct itself in a manner that it...

Trade Minister to lay cement price L.I after manufacturers boycotted meeting

Trade and Industry Minister, Kobina Tahir (K.T) Hammond is poised to present a legislative instrument before Parliament aimed at regulating cement prices. This is despite...

Bawumia campaign: Nana B clears air on Dan Botwe’s rumoured resignation 

National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has dismissed reports on the resignation of Member of Parliament for Okere, Dan Botwe as the...

Minority to boycott vetting of deputy Trade Ministry

The Minority in Parliament has announced its decision not to participate in the vetting of the new Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry. In a...

Fuel prices go up, diesel inches towards GHȼ15 per litre

Some oil marketing companies (OMCs) have started increasing fuel prices at the pump with the onset of the first pricing window in July. According to...

7 types of girls a guy should never date

Dating can be exciting, but sometimes you might meet someone who isn't a great fit. Now, before you think this is about judging people, it's...

Francis Sosu receives international recognition for human rights advocacy

Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina Francis Xavier Sosu has been commended and honoured for his human rights advocacy by three internationally acclaimed institutions. In...

Bawumia selected NAPO based on experience – Nana B

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye is convinced its flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia made a great choice in...

Proposed L.I to regulate cement prices may not be the solution – GREDA 

The Executive Secretary of the Ghana Real Estate Development Association (GREDA) has said the proposed Legislative Instrument (L.I.) for cement prices is a step...

Five cement manufacturers boycott meeting with KT Hammond

Some five Cement manufacturers on Monday boycotted a scheduled meeting with the Minister of Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahir (K.T) Hammond. The meeting was to...

Ghana Plastic Manufacturers’ Association to embark on demo

The Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association has announced plans to stage a demonstration on Wednesday, July 10. The march is to protest the imposition of a...

Team Eternity’s ‘Defe Defe’ copyright issues resolved 

Ghanaian music producer, Kwame Mickey, has amicably resolved the copyright issues with music group, Team Eternity Ghana over their 'Defe Defe' hit song. This was...

Finance Minister to appear before Parliament on National Cathedral project expenditure

The Minister for Finance is set to appear before Parliament this Wednesday, July 3, in response to an urgent question posed by Deputy Majority...

Election 2024: Remain neutral – Defence Minister to military

Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul has urged the military to remain neutral before, during, and after the December 7 election. Mr Nitiwul has reminded the military...

The UK taxi driver still being paid as a Nigerian civil servant

If you leave your job, it would seem logical that your salary would stop being paid, but not so for a number of former...

Ga Traditional Council vows to punish shop owners who fail to show up for clean-up exercise

The Ga Traditional Council has urged full participation in the Homowo cleanup exercise to be led by the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru...

Commuters breathing toxic air while using public transport – Report

Preliminary data gathered by researchers shows that commuters are unknowingly breathing in toxic air during rush hours. As they navigate the daily grind, crowding into...

Walewale NPP candidate’s lawyers request judge recusal over alleged bias

Lawyers for Dr. Tia Mahama Kabiru, the disputed parliamentary candidate-elect for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Walewale constituency, have filed a motion...

Closed season begins: Fisheries Minister warns fishers against illegal practices

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Hawa Koomson, has issued a warning to fishermen against engaging in illegal fishing as Ghana's annual fishing closed...

IGP leaked tape: Content of Committee’s report is surprising – COP Asare’s lawyer

The lawyer for one of the officers at the centre of the leaked tape controversy aimed at ousting the IGP expressed surprise at the...

All shops in Accra to close down today for Homowo cleanup

All shops in Accra are set to remain closed today, Tuesday, July 2, as part of the Homowo cleanup exercise initiated by the Ga...

Bagbin calls for abolition of ex-gratia payments, declares system outdated

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has reiterated his stance on ex-gratia payments to Article 71 officeholders, insisting it no longer serves its...

Rama Brew to return to screens after 30-year absence [Video]

Veteran Ghanaian actress Rama Brew is set to return to the screens with her daughter, Michelle Brew, in a re-run of the classic television...