The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Dame, has described parts of the anti-LGBTQI+ bill as unconstitutional. In an opinion to the Chairman of the Committee on Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs of Parliament, the Attorney General said the bill will face some challenges when implemented, adding that some provisions will violate some fundamental […] The post Sections
K.T. Hammond, the MP chairing of the committee hearing the merits of the censure motion against the Finance Minister, has criticised reports suggesting the minister’s lawyer, Gabby Otchere-Darko, was feeding him information when the Minority appeared before the committee. In his opening remarks during the hearing on Thursday, Mr. Hammond said: “I am capable of […] The post K.T.
Ghanaian artiste Edem and other artistes from Ghana will be in Mexico in May 2023 for the maiden Ghana Mexico Day. At the official launch held in Accra yesterday, Edem, one of the performers, said it is a great platform to showcase Ghanaian culture to the world. “It’s a concert intended to export the creative […] The post Ghana Mexico Day launched;
A Takoradi circuit court presided over His Worship Michael Kwaddwo has fined Josephine Panyin Mensah, the woman at the centre of the fake kidnapping and pregnancy case GH¢7,200 on her grounds of publication of false news. The court also acquitted her of another count of deceiving a public officer. In September 2021, Josephine Panyin Mensah […] The post Court
Ghana’s Black Stars earned a morale-boosting 2-0 win over Switzerland in a pre-World Cup friendly on Thursday morning. Second-half goals from Mohammed Salisu and Antoine Semenyo gave the Black Stars a well-deserved victory in their final match before the World Cup kicks off on November 20. The Black Stars largely dominated the game at the […] The post Salisu,
K.T. Hammond, the Chairman of the Parliamentary committee probing the censure motion against Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta, has recounted his earlier claims that he doesn’t buy fuel. K.T. Hammond on Tuesday suggested that he was unaware of the current fuel prices because he does not have a car and does not buy fuel. His […] The post MPs buy fuel but we don’t
The Western Regional Coordinating Council has revealed that it has adopted an anti-galamsey policy to fight illegal mining in the region. In the policy, Chief Executives of various Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies will be made signatories to mining licenses given to miners in the region. At a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, November […] The post MMDCEs
The Chief Executive Officer of Delta United Group, Mr. Sabri Rezk through business magnate and philanthropist, Yasmin Behzadi, has supported the Urban Africa Youth Academy with some sports equipment to sharpen the young players’ football skills. The donation, which was spearheaded by the company’s CEO, Mr. Sabri Rezk, had the sports Academy receive over hundred […] The post Delta
The Chief Executive Officer of Delta United Group, Mr. Sabri Rezk through business magnate and philanthropist, Yasmin Behzadi, has supported the Urban Africa Youth Academy with some sports equipment to sharpen the young players’ football skills. The donation, which was spearheaded by the company’s CEO, Mr. Sabri Rezk, had the sports Academy receive over hundred […] The post Delta
An aspiring General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey has issued a stern warning to the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) not to engage in stealing of votes come 2024 polls. The former Propaganda Secretary of NDC, said any potential shenanigans and schemes by the NPP during the 2024 general […] The post We’ll
Phoenix life Assurance has merged with Ghana Union Assurance to form Impact Life, which will provide quality life insurance services to customers across the country. The alliance between the two insurance companies with extensive experience in the industry is an unprecedented move in the life insurance sector. Addressing the media at the launch of the […] The post Phoenix
The National Lottery Authority has announced the arrest of some 35 people for allegedly duping members of the general public under the pretext of providing them with winnable lotto numbers. Activities of these suspected fraudsters have become rampant in recent times, with several people lodging complaints with the Authority and the police of having received […] The post NLA
The Producer Price Inflation (PPI) for October 2022 shot up to 65.25 percent from 45.6 percent recorded in September. The rate represents an increase of 19.3 percentage points. The Producer Price Inflation measures the average change over time in the selling prices of goods and services as received by domestic producers. The Government Statistician, Professor […] The post Producer
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has discredited its earlier travel advisory warning of travel to Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. In a new statement, the ministry said its warning on non-essential travel to Abuja was not authorised. “The Ministry is not aware of any threat targeted at Ghanaians who continue to live in harmony […] The post Foreign
The Takoradi Habour Circuit court A, presided over by His worship Michael Kwodjoe Ampadu, is expected to give judgement today in the case involving Josephine Panyin Mensah, the lady from Columbia in Takoradi who was allegedly kidnapped while pregnant. Josephine Panyin Mensah has been charged with two counts of deceiving a public officer contrary to […] The post Takoradi
A leading figure of the Coalition for Democratic Accountability and Inclusive Governance, Dr. Kojo Asante, has described the censure hearings against Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta as frustrating so far. “It has just become like a courtroom. It was meant to be a debate; an establishment of facts in parliamentary style, but it has just become […] The post Ofori-Atta
Elon Musk has told Twitter staff that they must commit to working “long hours at high intensity” or else leave the company, according to reports. In an email to staff, the social media firm’s new owner said workers should agree to the pledge if they wanted to stay, the Washington Post reported. Those who do not […] The post Elon Musk tells Twitter
Republicans have secured the 218 seats needed for a majority in the lower chamber of Congress a week after the midterm elections, the BBC’s US partner CBS News projects. While the party’s margin in the House of Representatives is razor-thin, it is enough to stall President Joe Biden’s agenda for the next two years. Kevin […] The post US: Republicans
An Israeli fugitive, described as the country’s most wanted gang leader, has been arrested in South Africa’s commercial capital, Johannesburg. He was arrested in an early morning raid together with seven others, according to a police statement. The 46-year-old man is believed to be connected to a criminal organisation in Israel called the Abergil Organisation. The […] The post Israel’s
An Anti-Corruption Campaigner, Vitus Adaboo Azeem, has reacted to the bribery scandal which led to the dismissal of embattled Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Charles Adu Boahen. Mr Adu Boahen was on Monday sacked by President Nana Akufo-Addo after allegations that he demanded some monies to facilitate a meeting between undercover investigators disguised […] The post Vitus
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