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Inusah Fuseini reacts to Aisha Huang’s verdict

A former Member of Parliament for Tamale-Central, Inusah Fuseini, says the approach the country adopted in the fight against illegal mining shows that the...

Kakum National Park anticipates over 20,000 visitors in December

The Kakum National Park is poised to welcome more than 20,000 tourists in December 2023, according to the Executive Director of the Ghana Heritage...

Book on Bawumia’s Vice Presidency set to be released

A book examining the persona and contributions of Ghana's Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, to Ghana's public and political space is set to be...

Aisha Huang was prosecuted for crimes committed in 2015 and 2017 – Deputy A-G

A Deputy Attorney General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has clarified the reasons behind the relatively lenient prison term and fine imposed on Chinese illegal mining kingpin,...

It’s dangerous to consume vegetables cultivated in illegal mining regions – Former Environment Minister

Former Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology, Prof Boateng Frimpong, has expressed concern about the potential health risks associated with consuming vegetables cultivated in...

Only Michael Yarboi can retain Odododiodoo seat for NDC – Nii Lante Vanderpuye

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Odododiodoo, Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has expressed his disappointment with the decision taken by the Functional Executive Committee (FEC)...

Illegal mining: Ghana is the only country with rivers without use – Prof Boateng  

Former chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM),  Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, has bemoaned the current state of most rivers in the country. Speaking...

78-year-old ex soldier jailed 12 years for defilement

A 78-year-old ex-soldier, John Kwashie Ocloo has been jailed 12-years for defilement. He was found guilty of defiling a 12-year-old girl at Teshie Nungua Estates...

Agona: Notorious thief shot dead while stealing cocoa beans

A 26-year-old notorious thief, known as Alhaji, has been shot dead after he was allegedly caught stealing cocoa beans. This unfortunate incident occurred at Agona...

Education Minister defends reopening of schools for fresh SHS students

Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has reaffirmed the government's decision to reopen Senior High Schools (SHS) barely a week after school placements...

I wish I had the right to impose stiffer punishment on you – Judge to Aisha Huang

The judge who sentenced Aisha Huang, known as the Galamsey Kingpin, to four-and-a-half years in prison and a fine of GH¢48,000, Justice Lydia Osei...

Full text: Prof Adei denies corruption allegations

Professor Emeritus Stephen Adei, a renowned economist, administrator, and writer known for his candid nature, has refuted corruption allegations leveled against him. He categorically stated...

Akufo-Addo on why he cannot sign Witchcraft, other Bills due to constitutional issues

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has explained to Parliament that, even though the contents of the Criminal Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2022, (Witchcraft bill) and...

Parliament to take decision on 2024 budget approval on Thursday

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, has stated that a final decision on the 2024 Budget Statement and the Economic Policy will be...

Aisha Huang abused Ghana’s hospitality – Judge

Justice Lydia Osei Marfo, the judge who sentenced galamsey kingpin Aisha Huang to four and half years in prison and ordered her to pay...

The GRA Board I chaired failed to end the naked thievery by political elite – Prof Adei

Prof. Emeritus Stephen Adei, economist, administrator, and writer who is a former Director General and Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public...

Vehicle owners likely to pay GH₵100 ‘eco-tax’ annually

Petrol and diesel vehicle owners may be required to pay a new annual tax of GH₵100 per vehicle. The government is introducing this new tax...

Haruna Iddrisu demands probe into Ghana’s large delegation to COP28

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, wants Parliament to probe allegations of the government registering over 600 delegates for this...

I’ve never lobbied to serve or join a gravy train of the corrupt – Prof Adei

Prof. Emeritus Stephen Adei, economist, administrator, and writer who is known for his forthright disposition to matters of the state, has insisted that corruption...

Parents, wards stranded over SHS placement as admission begins [Video]

https://youtu.be/pqkmDpciugQ Hundreds of parents and their wards have gathered at the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) hall in Accra to apply for placement for...

Aisha Huang jailed

Illegal mining kingpin, Aisha Huang has been convicted of mining offences. The 'galemsey queen' was sentenced to jail for 4 and half years in...

Mahama surprises Dr Kwabena Duffuor [Photos]

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has paid a surprise visit to his former contender, Dr Kwabena Duffuor. Accompanied by...

Appear before Parliament by 12:30 pm or … – Speaker warns Education Minister

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has cautioned the Minister for Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum to appear before the House by 12:30pm today, December...

NPP challenges OSP over suspected vote buying list

A Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has challenged the Special Prosecutor to provide evidence on the list of persons suspected to...

Hopeson Adorye predicts runoff in 2024 election

A key member of Alan Kyerematen's campaign team, Hopeson Adorye has predicted a runoff in the 2024 general election. Speaking on Accra-based Neat FM, Mr...

NPP election: How a violet bag caused ‘violence’ at Ablekuma Central

Pandemonium broke at the Mataheko Police Station Park in the Ablekuma Central Constituency during the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary last Saturday. Delegates abandoned voting and...

Aftermath of floods in North Tongu: Schools being held under trees

Five weeks after schools reopened, many children in the North Tongu District of the Volta Region still have no access to their classrooms. Some...

Education Ministry justifies reporting date for SHS 1 students

The Education Ministry has reiterated that, the December 4 reporting date for first-year Senior High School (SHS) students still holds. The Ministry spokesperson, Kwasi Kwarteng,...

Alan takes on Bawumia over 24-hour economy

Independent candidate, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen has taken a swipe at flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for criticising...

Ghana card: How NIA boss caused the arrest of his nephew

The Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA), Professor Kenneth Agyemang Attafuah, has recounted his role in the arrest and conviction of his...

Election 2024: NPP will take majority of orphan seats from NDC – Bawumia

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed confidence the party will win majority of the orphan constituency seat in...

Court orders removal of VC, Registrar of C.K. Tedam University

The Bolgatanga High Court has ordered the removal of two principal officers of the C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Navrongo...

Yilo Krobo chief petitions Education Minister over collapsing classroom block

The OKPER Divisional Chief of Yilo Krobo Traditional Area in the Eastern Region, Nene Anyeenorgu Teye Agor IX, has petitioned the Minister of Education,...

Lithium contract best for Ghanaians – Minerals Commission

The Minerals Commission asserts that the Lithium deal between the government of Ghana and Barari DV Ghana Limited is in the best interest of...

SHS 1 students to report to school today

First-year Senior High School (SHS) students nationwide are expected to report to their respective schools today despite calls for reconsideration of the date. Teacher...

Health personnel urged to prioritize child abuse and neglect cases

Emergency medical staff have been urged to prioritize the management of child abuse cases. Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology,...

Tension in Sagban over death of woman accused of witchcraft

There are reports of tension in the Sagban community in the Yonyoo District of the North East region over the death of a woman...

Special Prosecutor releases lists of persons wanted for suspected vote-buying

The Office of the Special Prosecutor has initiated a manhunt for individuals suspected to be involved in vote-buying. This pertains to the recently concluded New...

Sonnie Badu undergoes surgery after serious domestic accident

Renowned gospel sensation, Sonnie Badu has undergone a major surgery after a domestic accident left him with serious injury. He revealed that, the harrowing accident...