The Economic Fighters League (EFL) has petitioned President Akufo-Addo to use his prerogative of mercy to pardon a military officer who is being held in Recce Guardroom at Burma Camp. The group believes Lance Corporal Wassa’s social media appeal to him, not to assent to Parliament’s proposed new chamber was …
Read More »Northern Development Authority to name and shame debtors
The Northern Development Authority (NDA) formerly of the Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA) is on the heels on individuals and organizations that procured tractors and tricycles under hire purchase but have refused to settle their indebtedness. According an announcement placed on a number of media outlets, the agency is threatening …
Read More »Politicians should stop exaggerating over hardship in Ghana – Kwesi Pratt
Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, has said hardship in Ghana is not a recent phenomenon, therefore politicians should stop exaggerating over the issue. The veteran journalist said this in reaction to comments from some politicians, mainly from the National Democratic Congress after the Mid-Year Budget Review …
Read More »Man, 30, arrested for incest
A farmer, believed to be in his late 30s, is in the grip of the Agona Swedru Division of the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service for allegedly having sexual intercourse with his daughter. The suspect, Kofi Awuakye, lived with his 13-year-old daughter (name …
Read More »Article: The “Garden City” turning into a “Garbage City”
There is a saying that cleanliness is next to Godliness thus the significance of cleanliness and hygiene cannot be overlooked by any society. Every faith and civilisation stresses the importance of cleanliness. Historically, cleanliness has been considered one of the important factors by which to judge a civilisation or society’s …
Read More »Chief Imam commends government, wishes Muslims well ahead of Eid-Ul-Adha
The Office of the National Chief Imam has commended the present and past governments for the support given Muslims over the years. This was contained in a notice posted on the official Facebook page of the Chief Imam. “The Office of the National Chief Imam expresses its appreciation to the …
Read More »Ministry of Foreign Affiars to introduce chip-embedded passports
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Ms Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has disclosed that the ministry had begun discussions aimed at introducing chip-embedded passports to keep up the pace of technological advancement and enhance the security of the Ghanaian passport. Ms Botchway made the revelation at the Meet-the-Press encounter …
Read More »Save me, save me!: Find out how T’di kidnapped girl, Ruth called mum on day of kidnap
It has emerged that though one of the kidnapped Takoradi girls, Ruth Love Quayson, managed to secretly call her mother with her phone on the day of her kidnap to inform her about her predicament, the police, when informed, failed to act immediately. “Mum please save me, save me where …
Read More »59yr old NVTI staff killed by robbers in Takoradi
A 59-year-old man believed to be an employee of NVTI has been shot dead by suspected robbers Saturday dawn. The suspects allegedly robbed him of his valuables at his private residence at Anaji Queen. The incident has thrown residents in the area in grief and fear as most are concerned …
Read More »National Security arrests 6 over illegal gold business
The National Security has picked up six persons in Kumasi for allegedly dealing in illegal gold business. Operatives of the National Security, who had the necessary permits, made the arrests. The suspects, who were made up of four Indians and two Ghanaians, will be put before court soon. Currently, they …
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