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Trader remanded after court issued bench warrant

An Accra Circuit Court has remanded into police custody a 25-year-old trader, Michael Azu, for failing to appear in court. On December 7, 2023, Azu,...

’12-year-old’ wondergirl married to deity not priest — Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse

The Office of the Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse says customary rites performed on Saturday, March 30, for a minor and the 63-year-old Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII,...

Energy Minister reiterates Ghana’s quest for more gas supply for power generation

Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has reiterated Ghana’s quest for more gas supply to support power generation. This, he says, remains his top...

Another suspect arrested in Mobile Money and Sim swap fraud

The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has arrested another person reportedly involved in a “sophisticated mobile money and sim swap fraud scheme.” EOCO officials...

Traditionalists at Afetorku Gbordzi advocate for a national holiday for traditionalists

In a rallying call for the preservation and recognition of traditional religion, traditionalists and worshipers across the nation have united in a demand for...

Office of Gborbu Wulomo clarifies alleged marriage involving a minor

The office of the Gborbu Wulomo has justified the marriage ceremony between the 63-year-old priest, Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, and 12-year old girl over...

Interesting details emerge about Gborbu Wulormo’s child bride 

The Office of the Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse has described Naa Okromo, the minor betrothed to 63-year-old Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII as a mystery lady....

Popular Ghanaian lawyer passes on

Prominent private legal Practitioner at leading law firm, AB & David Africa, Nana Serwah Godson-Amamoo has passed on. Nana Serwah died on Thursday, March...

Irate Abirem residents hoot at DCE during community engagement [Video]

Residents of Akyem Ntronang in the Birim North of the Eastern Region gave their District Chief Executive(DCE), Raymond Nana Damptey an unfriendly welcome at...

One-week observance for policewoman killed in Kyekyewere accident announced

The one-week observance for Inspector Theresa Zampiaw, one of the three police officers who died in a ghastly accident at Kyekyewere has been set...

Major stakeholders in energy sector to meet over power outages

All major stakeholders in the energy sector are set to appear before Parliament’s Energy Committee this Saturday, April 6, according to the Committee’s Chairman,...

Power outages: Akufo-Addo orders suspension of electricity export

President Akufo-Addo has issued a directive to curtail the export of electricity to neighbouring countries in response to the ongoing intermittent power outages popularly...

Gborbu Wulormo’s child bride saga: We’re verifying if… – Chieftaincy Minister

Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has assured that his outfit, along with other key stakeholders, is working to find out if...

World Autism Day: Dakoa Newman advocates for inclusive support

In commemoration of the 2024 World Autism Day, Okaikoi South Member of Parliament (MP) is advocating for an inclusive society and comprehensive support for...

IMF staff in Ghana for second review and third tranche deliberations

Staff of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), have arrived in Ghana to conduct the second review of the three-year $3 billion Programme for Economic...

UCC student donates streetlights to SRC to improve lightening system on campus

A level 300 student of the University of Cape Coast, Benjamin Essien-Davis, has donated 10 pieces of ultra-modern streetlights to the Students Representative Council...

Gov’t institutions urged to foster religious inclusiveness and unity 

The Deputy Executive Secretary of Corporate Service at the Lands Commission, Jones Ofori-Boadu, has urged government institutions to promote inclusivity and unity among staff...

OccupyGhana demands arrest of Ga priest over alleged marriage to minor

Pressure group, OccupyGhana has called on the Attorney General to arrest and prosecute all persons behind the purported marriage between 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo of...

Ghana Psychological Association condemns child marriage

The Ghana Psychological Association (GPA) has condemned child marriage following reports of the marriage of a minor to a 63-year-old fetish priest. According to...

Minority demands increase in farm-gate cocoa price

The Minority in Parliament is demanding an immediate increase in the farm-gate of cocoa prices to reflect the hike in the world market. According...

‘Dumsor’ timetable: Napo’s comment was disrespectful and unwarranted – Mahama

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has criticised Energy Minister, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh for his dismissive response to...

Gborbu Wulormo: Amnesty Int’l wades into child marriage

Amnesty International Ghana has joined calls for the Police to rigorously investigate the alleged marriage between the 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo, Nuumo Borketey Larweh XXXIII...

Gender Ministry speaks on Gborbu Wulormo’s child bride saga

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has assured it is liaising with the Ghana Police Service to probe the marriage of Gborbu...

We’ll deal with police if… – Gborbu Wulomo’s office

The Office of the Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse, has warned that the police will face consequences if anything happens to Naa Okromo, the 16-year-old girl betrothed....

GIS repatriates over 66 ECOWAS nationals

The Western Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has arrested and repatriated over 66 irregular Ivorian migrants. This was during a swoop...

Gborbu Wulormo saga: Girl turns 16 in July – Chieftaincy Minister

The Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has clarified that the new wife of the Ga priest, Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, is...

MP justifies passport application fee increment

Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee and Member of Parliament (MP) for Asante Akyem North, Andy Appiah-Kubi has said the passport fee increment is...

Nhyira Fm’s Obaa Adwoa reaches out to the less endowed in celebrating her birthday

Co-host of Nhyira Fm’s Obra Show, Obaa Adwoa, has reached out to inmates of the Kumasi Children’s Home in a philanthropic gesture to celebrate...

Luv FM hosts thousands to a party in the park on Easter Monday

Capping the religious activities, all roads led to the Kumasi Rattray Park on Easter Monday for the Luv Fm Family Party in the Park. With...

Number 12: Anas reveals why he will not testify at the High Court 

Ace investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas has explained why he will not testify at the High Court in the case against former President of...

Tiger Eye P.I reacts to Nyantakyi’s bribery allegation

Private investigation firm, Tiger Eye P.I, together with journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, have categorically denied any involvement in soliciting or accepting bribes from Kwesi...

Pupils worried over impact of teacher strike on BECE performance in Ashanti Region

Some pupils in the Ashanti region fear the days lost during the industrial action by their teachers for the past two weeks could affect...

Renel Ghana Foundation condemns Gborbu Wulomo’s marriage to a 12-year-old girl

Human rights and child welfare advocacy group, Renel Ghana Foundation has condemned the marriage between the Gborbu Wulomo of Nungua, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru...

Ghana Embassy in revolutionizes passport application process for Ghanaians in Canada

In a move aimed at enhancing accessibility and convenience for Ghanaian nationals residing in Canada, the Ghana Embassy has initiated a groundbreaking campaign to...

Ghana’s passport fees cheap – Deputy Minister justifies hike [Audio]

The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong is shocked at the public backlash over the increase in passport fees. In his...

Fear grips Asafo Kasapin residents over suspicious deaths

Residents of Asafo Kasapin in the Ahafo Region are living in fear following a series of suspicious deaths believed to be orchestrated by unknown...

Investigate Nungua child marriage saga – AG to IGP

The Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice has charged the Ghana Police Service to expedite investigations into the marriage of the...

Passport fee saga: Deputy Foreign Minister attacks Okudzeto Ablakwa [Listen]

The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, has accused the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa of...

Mr. Gyeni & Friends Foundation spreads joy at Kwahu-Nkwatia with generous Easter donation [Video]

As part of his birthday celebration, Mr. Prince Kofi Gyeni-Boateng together with Mr. Gyeni & Friends Foundation, extended a helping hand to the Bless...

Arrest persons behind marriage of minor to Gborbu Wulomo – Accra Human Rights Forum

The Accra Human Rights Forum International (AHRFI) has described as “unlawful” the purported marriage between a 12-year-old girl and the 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo of...