The Ghana National Association of Cocoa Farmers has demanded better welfare for farmers. The association says several cocoa farmers live in abject poverty. The Public Relations Officer for the Association, Nana Yaa Asantewaa, said their welfare has not been prioritised by the government. She lamented that the producer price of …

TV presenter and media personality Bridget Otoo has shared her thoughts on the ongoing controversy surrounding the Inspector General of Police (IGP). This was after allegations that the IGP collaborated with a member of the NPP party to secretly record a conversation involving senior police officers discussing his removal from office. Two …

The Egyptian government has banned female students from wearing the niqab, a face-covering veil, at schools, according to state-owned media. Education Minister Reda Hegazy’s statement, released on Monday and quoted by the government-owned Ahram newspaper, said students have an “optional” right to choose if they will cover their hair at …

Sister Afia, a trader in the Ashanti Region, was allegedly beaten to death by her husband, whose name has not been revealed. The suspect allegedly attacked the wife with a machete. However, details available indicate that the suspect was extremely aggressive and repeatedly abused the woman. Before the sad incident, …

A businessman aggressively challenged a Circuit court judge after he was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment on the charges of conspiracy to steal, abetment of crime and money laundering. Immediately the Judgement was read, Frank Kwesi Obeng reportedly asked: “Please do you know me somewhere, why have you given me …

Catherine Abelema Afeku, former New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker and 2024 parliamentary aspirant for the Evalue Ajomoro Gwira Constituency, has stated that the party must do all it takes to remain in power after the 2024 polls. She is of the view that any alternative aside from the NPP will …

The Director of Business Operations at Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, has bemoaned the high-interest rates on treasury bills in recent times. According to him, it does not make economic sense for the government to be borrowing at such high rates while investors also lend at such high rates. He said …

A former Finance Minister, Seth Terkper, has asked the international community and even the government to be measured in celebrating the country’s efforts in achieving economic recovery. According to him, the economic indicators show that the country is not yet out of the woods and will be too soon to be …

Ayitah Precious, a resident of Otsebleku near Afienya in the Greater Accra Region, has taken legal action against the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa, and Deputy Chairman Bossman Asare, alleging contempt of court in the ongoing limited voter registration dispute. In a sworn affidavit, Ayitah Precious, the applicant, made several …

Ghana football giants, Hearts of Oak, have released their new kits for the upcoming 2023/24 season which is set to commence this weekend. Traditionally known as the rainbow club, the Phobians’ new home kit, predominantly features a striking red colour complemented by a subtle touch of blue and stylish yellow …