Independent presidential aspirant Dr. Samuel Ankrah has promised to publicly declare his assets every year and pay early income tax on the money if voted as Ghana’s president. He said this in response to the question about how trustworthy he would be to Ghanaians, considering the fact he’s considered rich Read more…
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Bawku, Amadu Hamza Zanga, has called for a comprehensive approach to dealing with the conflict in Bawku permanently amid the recent rise in tensions in the area. Speaking on The Probe on JoyNews, he said that the different tribes, living in Bawku, must move Read more…
In the buildup to the 2024 general elections, both the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have jointly urged the Zongo communities to prioritize peace and unity. The emphasis from both political parties is on the significance of the Zongo people coming together, transcending political affiliations, Read more…
Lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law School, Gertrude Amorkor Armah, says the court will not lend its power to enforce any agreement that borders on sexual immorality. She was speaking in reference of the infamous Adablah vs. Nimako case where Deborah Adablah filed a suit against Read more…
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through a partnership with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and the Ministry of Education, has donated $500,000 worth of school supplies to children in communities affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage. Through the Akosombo Safe Activity, USAID and UNICEF Read more…
Former President John Mahama says he is saddened by the news of the death of three people in Bawku amid a rise in tensions. This comes after the Ghana Armed Forces revealed that the men engaged in a gunfight with their troops leading to the death of the three while Read more…
The Zongo community in Kumasi is expressing concern about the underperformance of Islamic schools in the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ). Despite the NSMQ being in existence for over three decades, no Islamic school has succeeded in reaching the finals or winning the trophy, causing worry within the community. Read more…
Government has acquired new trains for the country’s railway transportation system. The initial batch of 12 contemporary diesel powered trains is intended for operation on both regional and long-distance lines of Ghana Railways. It is anticipated to be delivered from Poland by the middle of the upcoming month. As per Read more…
The Kaneshie District Court has granted a GH₵50,000.00 bail with two sureties, each, to two employees of Metro Mass Transit Limited for allegedly stealing wires and parts of some buses. Emmanuel Ageny and Augustine Adu denied conspiring to steal the automotive wires and parts of the buses valued at GH₵250,000. Read more…
An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a driver to eight years imprisonment in hard labour for attempting to kidnap a father and daughter for ransom. Godfred Ayittey denied conspiring with Wang Liang in preparation to kidnap the two for ransom, but after trial, he was found culpable. Wang is currently Read more…
Nigerian police say they have successfully rescued five sisters who were held hostage after being kidnapped in the country’s capital. The girls were freed in a joint police-army operation in a forest in northern Nigeria on Saturday night. They were taken from their home in Abuja earlier this month, along Read more…
When alleged ballot-stuffing was caught on camera in a New England city, Donald Trump and his supporters seized on the voting scandal as evidence of a purported wider problem. But experts say election fraud is rare – and that this case stems from the unique and tumultuous local politics. Some Read more…
Nick Cannon is content with his 12 children. The comedian, television host, and new Buffalo Wild Wings spokesperson recently spoke to People about the likelihood of making new additions to his family of a dozen. “I’m chilling right now. There’s no plans on the horizon as of yet,” he told the outlet. It’s refreshing coming Read more…
Actress Nadia Buari is heartbroken following the death of her colleague Vincent McCauley. In a post on Twitter, the actress reminisced about bonding with Vincent over a decade ago when they met on a film set. “He was so radiant, a breath of fresh air and was always very bubbly. Read more…
Baghdad Bounedjah’s 95th-minute equaliser salvaged a second point for Algeria with a draw against Burkina Faso at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Mohamed Konate’s header put the Stallions ahead just before half-time. Bounedjah levelled from close range six minutes after the break but Bertrand Traore’s penalty restored Burkino Faso’s Read more…
Arsenal reignited their Premier League title challenge by thrashing struggling Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners’ fight at the top had faltered towards the end of last year as they lost three of their past five Premier League games. But, after heading off to Dubai for a week-long winter Read more…
Gelson Dala scored twice as Angola beat Mauritania to close in on the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations. Forward Dala reacted smartly to the rebound from a corner to put his side ahead, firing a shot against the turf and into the roof of the net. Sidi Read more…
Ivan Toney marked his return from an eight-month ban for breaking gambling rules by scoring with his first shot as Brentford registered a controversial victory in a five-goal thriller with Nottingham Forest. It was Toney’s first goal in 266 days since he scored the equaliser against Forest in the corresponding Read more…
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned the public about the circulation of an unregistered bottled water, SLIMFIT mineral water on the market. The FDA clarified that the original brand name registered with its outfit is SLEMFIT (mineral water and purified water) produced by the Twellium Industrial Company Limited. Read more…
The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) and the MasterCard Foundation on Monday, January 22, commenced a sensitization campaign for the groundbreaking Business in a Box (BizBox) Program. This initiative aims to empower an additional 250,000 young people in Ghana, expanding on the successful collaboration previously established through the Young Africa Works Read more…