The family of Lance Corporal Michael Danso, who was murdered in Millennium City, Kasoa, has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to expedite investigations into his death.   During the burial service, Nana Abena Aboagye, a family member, expressed the family’s pain and anguish over the killing […]

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has extended the appointment of Auditor-General Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu for an additional two years. According to a notice from the Audit Service, this extension followed a directive from the President.   The notice, addressed to all staff, indicated that Mr. Asiedu was originally set to retire on August 1, 2024. […]

In the ongoing ambulance procurement trial, the third accused, Richard Jakpa, has alleged that Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame tampered with WhatsApp messages he sent to him.   On Thursday, June 20, Jakpa claimed in court that the WhatsApp messages submitted as evidence by the Attorney-General had been altered, distorting the truth of their communications.   […]

A delegation of fourteen National Best Cocoa Farmers is set to embark on an educational and familiarization trip to the United Kingdom. The group, consisting of current and past award winners from 2019 to 2023, will engage in activities aimed at promoting Ghana’s cocoa sector and gaining insights into the international cocoa trading system.   […]

During cross-examination, the state presented 68 WhatsApp messages sent by Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ongoing Ato Forson trial, to Attorney-General Godfred Dame, along with the two responses from the Attorney-General.   The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Yvonne Atakora Obuobisa, highlighted the significant number of messages sent by Mr Jakpa compared to […]

The Ghana Police Service has commenced an investigation into the deaths of two individuals in the Wa Municipality, which occurred today, June 18, 2024. The Police, in a social media post [X], explained that the two separate incidents took place at the Wa East Education Service office and the Wa Model JHS School. While details […]

The ‘Hands Off Our Hotel’ demonstration against the sale of four SSNIT hotels to Rock City Hotel Limited, owned by Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong, is taking place today, June 18.   Led by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, the protest aims to pressure President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to halt the […]

The Institute for Energy Security (IES) anticipates a slight rise in fuel prices during the latter half of June 2024, despite a drop in global petroleum prices. According to IES, the Ghanaian cedi’s depreciation by 3.44% against the US dollar will negate the advantages of the global price reduction.   Globally, petrol, diesel, and LPG […]

The Deputy Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ing. Kwadwo Obeng, has rejected calls for a load-shedding timetable. On Thursday, June 13, ECG and GRIDCo announced a three-week power outage due to a gas supply shortage from Nigeria. This announcement has led some business owners to request a load-shedding timetable to help […]

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has emphasized the need to keep the military away from polling stations in the upcoming December 7 general elections. Bagbin announced that his office would engage the President, flagbearers of various political parties, security services, and other stakeholders to ensure free, fair, and credible elections.   In his opening […]