Inspector-General of Police (IGP) George Akuffo Dampare appeared before the Parliamentary Committee probing the leaked tape in which some colleagues are allegedly plotting his ouster from office. The Samuel Atta Akyea-led Committee (September 12) fielded questions to the IGP in the presence of three earlier witnesses – COP Geroge Alex …
Read More »Jordan Ayew overtakes his father Abedi Pele in goals scored for Ghana
Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew achieved a new milestone in his career, surpassing his father’s goal-scoring record for the Black Stars. With a performance in the 3-1 victory over Liberia on Tuesday, Ayew not only secured the win but also etched his name in Ghanaian football history. Entering the game …
Read More »OSP files motion for seizure of Cecilia Dapaah’s accounts, assets
The Office of the Special Prosecutor led by Kissi Agyebeng has again filed an originating motion at the High Court seeking confirmation of seizure and freezing orders of financial assets of former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Dapaah. The motion filed on Monday, September 11, is expected to be heard on October 18, 2023 in …
Read More »Cocoa sector is near collpase, farmers do not have any welfare – Association
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 …
Read More »He is nailing them! – Bridget Otoo cheers IGP after public hearing
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 …
Read More »Egyptians divided over recent niqab ban at schools
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 …
Read More »Man allegedly kills his wife after accusing her of an extramarital affair
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, …
Read More »Drama in court after couple are jailed 25 years for stealing
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 …
Read More »Any alternative aside NPP will spell doom for Ghana – Catherine Afeku
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 …
Read More »Oversubscription of treasury bills at high interest rates does not make sense – Joe Jackson
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 …
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