Congo has lifted a more than two-decade-old moratorium on the death penalty as authorities struggle to curb violence and militant attacks in the country, according to a justice ministry statement released on Friday. The statement, dated earlier this week, said the ban from 2003 allowed offenders accused of treason and espionage to get away without […] The post Congo
The Ministry of National Security has strongly denied arresting controversial social media commentator Albert Nat Hyde, popularly known as Bongo Ideas. Reports purportedly suggested that Bongo Ideas was arrested on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in his house in Accra by the police and operatives of the National Security. But the Ministry of National Security in […] The post National
At least 10 people have been killed and thousands displaced as a rebel group with alleged links to neighbouring Rwanda seized a town in Congo’s conflict-hit eastern region on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, according to reports. The seizure of Nyanzale by M23 rebels came after days of fighting with security forces, local civil society leader […] The post At
Professor Alidu Seidu, the Head of the Political Science Department at the University of Ghana, has urged President Akufo-Addo to stand firm against international pressure and assent to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill. The bill, which was passed by Parliament on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, prohibits LGBT activities and criminalizes their promotion, […] The post Be
Ida Adjoa Aseidu with the chiefs breaking grounds for the commencement of the project The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Ayensuano Constituency in the Eastern Region, Ida Read More... The post Adjoa Aseidu Breaks Grounds For School Block
The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Isaac Adongo has outlined the National Democratic Congress (NDC) commitment to implementing an advanced digitalization system for Ghana if elected, surpassing current efforts led by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. During a public lecture organized by the Coalition for Restoration (CFR) at the University of Professional Studies, Accra […] The post NDC’s
Isaac Adongo, the Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, has strongly criticized the Akufo-Addo administration’s economic performance during a lecture at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). The lecture, titled “Ghana’s economic mess; Victim of poor economic governance?” raised concerns about the government’s effectiveness in addressing the nation’s financial struggles. Adongo specifically highlighted the […] The post
A senior staff officer at the Operations Directorate of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has explained why Ghana Standard Authority (GSA) produced contrary reports on the test conducted on lithovit foliar fertiliser that was supplied to Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) by Agricult Ghana Limited. According to Paul Agyei Gyang, the GSA’s first examination […] The post 2nd
The Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, has referred to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s removal of Ken Ofori-Atta as Finance Minister as mere ‘window dressing.’ Window dressing is the act or an instance of making something appear deceptively attractive or favourable. It can also mean something used to create a deceptively favourable […] The post Akufo-Addo’s
Dr Richard Kwame Adu-Acheampong, a Deputy Executive Director in charge of cocoa and cola at the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG), has been called upon to testify in the trial of Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni and two others. Dr Adu-Acheampong was subpoenaed to testify as Dr Opuni’s, former Chief Executive of Ghana Cocoa Board […] The post CRIG scientistsubpoenaed to testify in Opuni’s
The Sawoaba GIFEC Centre has been re-opened with a call on Zongo communities to embrace Information Technology (I.T) knowledge and reap full benefits of the GIFEC centres, which are located in their localities. Established over eight years ago, the centre has trained over 260 people. Parents and Guardians have, therefore, been urged to encourage their […] The post Zongo communities advised to
Nana Appiah Mensah, alias Nam1, is alleged to have created an office by name ‘playboy’ and directed customers to make payments before their investments with Men’s Gold and Brew Consultant would be released to them. Fred Odame Aseidu, fourth prosecution witness (PW4) and a customer of the defunct companies of Nam1, testified before the Accra […] The post Nam1 created ‘playboy’ office
Colonel Samuel Kodzo Gamali, a senior officer of the Ghana Armed Forces, Corporal Seidu Abubaka, a junior officer from the same institution and Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Dr. Benjamin Kwasi Agordzo have been acquitted and discharged of abetment and conspiracy to overthrow the Akufo-Addo government. Six others who were facing the same offence – […] The post Coup
DR Congo will face Zambia at the Laurent Pokou Stadium on Wednesday in the opening round of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Leopards are set to make their return to the Africa Cup of Nations this week after missing out on the previous edition in Cameroon. They were beaten 2-1 by Burkina Faso in a friendly clash […] The post DR Congo face Zambia in Group F appeared first on The
Several vehicles, houses, and school properties in Atwima Agogo and Atwima Twedie have been vandalized following a communal clash in the early hours of New Year. According to eyewitnesses, after a misunderstanding erupted between inhabitants of the two communities on Christmas Eve, some residents of Atwima Agogo allegedly attacked their counterparts from Atwima Twedie on […] The post Vehicles,
The full results of Democratic Republic of Congo’s election are expected shortly, with President Félix Tshisekedi enjoying a commanding lead over opposition candidates who have demanded a rerun. President Tshisekedi has received about 72% of the votes announced so far, and appears set for a second term. The 20 December election was marred by widespread […] The post Congo
In 2016, Ghana produced 900,000 metric tonnes of cocoa beans for the international market, and part of the success has been attributed to the application of lithovit liquid fertilizer on mature cocoa trees. Dr Gilbert Anim Kwapong, a former Executive Director of the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG), said in the three years that […] The post Lithovit application increased
Two personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service are currently in the custody of the Damongo police for murder. The two, along with others who are on the run, stand accused of beating 27-year-old Shurazu Nuhu, a laborer, over suspected theft of a mattress. The brother of the deceased, Zakaria Mudasiru, narrated to Citi News […] The post Damongo: Two Fire personnel arrested for
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