A farmer has gone on trial, accused of biting his brother’s penis during an altercation over the payment of electricity bill. Adjei Amponsah, 30, pleaded not guilty to the charge. He was granted bail in the sum of GH¢6,000.00 with two sureties by the Juaso Circuit Court, presided over by Mr Alex Obeng Asante, to […]
Speaker Edward Doe Adjaho and rank Agyen Boakye Speaker Edward Doe Adjaho yesterday invoked Standing Order 30 (h) of Parliament against the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP for Effiduase/Asokore, Frank Agyen Boakye for scandalising him and therefore being in contempt of Parliament. The MP allegedly said on Joy FM after the emergency sitting on January 6 that the Speaker threw […]
The District Chief Executive for Ahafo Ano South in the Brong Ahafo Region has rendered a public apology over his wild outburst at a public gathering weeks ago. Gabriel Barima angrily walked out of the gathering after an unknown person made a derogatory remark in response to a comment the DCE made while delivering an […]
At least 11 senators from Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan’s party have quit to join the opposition, the latest in a series of defections. The senators signed a letter that cited “factionalisation” in the governing People’s Democratic Party (PDP), without specifying further. The PDP still has a Senate majority but needs opposition help to pass bills. […]
Samia Nkrumah Samia Nkrumah, daughter of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, has for the first time said publicly that she is ready to run for President on the ticket of the Convention Peoples’ Party (CPP). The former Jomoro Legislator told XYZ Breakfast Show host Moro Awudu on Thursday that she was willing to do […]
Eazzy It is just the beginning of a new year and female rapper and singer, Eazzy is already warming herself up for great shows to last the period. Her first call of duty was the shoot of her new single, Back to the bone which featured Edem. The video which was shot yesterday at various […]
ISAAC AIDOO, the new lawyer representing Sheriff Christian Asem Dakey yesterday prayed an Accra Fast Track High Court for an adjournment to enable him to prepare adequately in dealing with the matter. The lawyer who took over the case after Asem Dakey’s former lawyer, George Heward-Mills informed the court that he would no more represent […]
Kwadwo Baah Agyemang Fulani herdsmen firing at farmers whose farms their cattle destroy, and whose women they rape are as iniquitous as the landowners who respond with firearms and daggers. A frustrated Hon. Kwadwo Baah Agyemang, MP for Asante Akyem North, was quoted as asking his people to deal with the recalcitrant herdsmen, whose nuisance […]
Otumfuo Osei Tutu IIÂ THE MANWEREHENE, Baffuor Osei Brentuo Hyiaman V, has dispelled rumours that the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is dead, stating categorically that the Ashanti King is alive. The chief therefore cautioned rumour mongers to desist from spreading false reports that the King had passed on. In a telephone interview with DAILY […]
Speaker Edward Doe Adjaho and rank Agyen Boakye Speaker Edward Doe Adjaho yesterday invoked Standing Order 30 (h) of Parliament against the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP for Effiduase/Asokore, Frank Agyen Boakye for scandalising him and therefore being in contempt of Parliament. The MP allegedly said on Joy FM after the emergency sitting on January 6 that the […]
Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey and Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye By the close of nominations yesterday, 46 individuals had picked forms to vie for various national executive positions in the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Former Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye pulled a last minute surprise when he picked forms at the eleventh hour to contest the […]
Fiifi Boafo The morning show host for Oman FM and NET2 TV, Fiifi Boafo, has admitted that the owner of the station, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, is a rather difficult guest to interview. Kennedy is currently making headlines over statements he recently made about the leadership of his party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), during a […]
Freddie Blay Freddie Blay has pointed out that his preparedness to put his wealth of experience at the service of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) was what informed his decision to vie for the First Vice Chairmanship position of the party. Such experience could be useful in areas such as Inter-party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meetings, […]
The Supreme Court has adjourned to March 18, the case in which former Attorney General Martin ABK Amidu is seeking a review of the judgement delivered by the court in respect of Alfred Agbesi Woyome, Waterville Holdings and Austro Invest Management. The court on Friday June 14, 2013 ordered Waterville Holdings (BVI) Limited of P. […]
From the same sex bill, to a death penalty for cyber crimes, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is proposing one bill at a time. GEJ has proposed death sentences on people “who hack into the Critical National Information Infrastructure or computer networks resulting in the loss of livesâ€. Punch reports. This proposal in the Cyber Crime […]
Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto Parliament reconvened yesterday with the first agendum of considering the Plant Breeders Bill (2013), which the House failed to pass in 2013. The consideration of the bill was further torpedoed by numerous petitions which the Speaker of Parliament, Edward Doe Adjaho referred to the leadership of the House for further action. […]
The case involving Aaron Takyi, a driver who has been accused of intentionally killing Kofi Quist Defor, an Immigration Officer at his residence at Mataheko near Tema has been adjourned to February 12. Takyi, charged with murder had his plea reserved. The court presided over by Wolanyo Kotoku earlier on, remanded Takyi into police custody […]
Gabriel Barimah The Deputy Local Government Minister, Emmanuel Kojo Agyekum, says the ministry is currently awaiting response from the Presidency on a report submitted on the conduct of the Ahafo-Ano South District Chief Executive (DCE). Speaking to Joy News on Tuesday, the Deputy Local Government Minister noted that the DCE, Gabriel Barimah, had apologised for his misconduct. […]
Egbert Faibille An Accra Fast Track High Court has ordered for the district capital of the Binduri District Assembly in the Upper West Region to be established at Binduri in accordance with the Local Government Law (Act 462, 1993). The order is in respect of a case brought against government by seven citizens of Binduri […]
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