GENERAL NEWS

The National House of Chiefs has rejected a proposal to amend Article 55(3) of the 1992 Constitution in order to make district assembly elections partisan. In a statement signed by its President, Togbe Afede XIV, the House called on all Ghanaians to reject the proposal because it will destroy the …

The late Otumfuo’s Asamponghene, Oheneba Kwadwo Afoduor, has been buried according to Ashanti customs and traditions. He was buried at the Royal Mausoleum at Achiase, his hometown, during a private service on Monday night. Prior to the burial, he was laid in state for two days for mourners to pay …

Padlocks are portable locks with a shackle that may be passed through an opening (such as a chain link, or hasp staple) to prevent use, theft, vandalism or harm.  surprisingly, reportghana.com has yet again spotted a video of a lady advertising a padlock which enables your partner to grant your heart desires. …

A Deputy Minister of Information, Hon. Pious Enam Hadzide has admonished lawyer for embattled Director of Transformation of the Ghana Police Service, ACP Dr. Benjamin Agordzo accused of treason and standing trial not to draw government into his woes but rather channel his energy and resources to court and rule …

About 3,838 drivers were convicted by the Motor Traffic Courts to fines totalling GH¢2,072,286.00 for various road traffic offences in the country for the past ten months of this year. They were arrested for speeding, drunk driving , driving without licences, using worn out tyres, using expired documents, failure to …

A Member of Parliament’s Communication Committee Sam George has warned that Ghanaians will soon suffer the implications of a new tax to be imposed on Mobile Money Operators. The Communications Minister, Ursula Owusu Ekuful at a Meet-the-Press series on Thursday disclosed that talks are ongoing to ensure that mobile money …

Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Mr. Eric Nana Agyemang-Prempeh, has urged Ghanaians to see disaster prevention as an obligation of the citizenry, and not the sole responsibility of government. He said these on Wednesday 13th November 2019 during the inauguration of disaster management committees for seven assemblies. …

Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has brought clarity on the alleged exclusion of roads in the Volta Region in the 2020 budget. He explained that the roads are listed on Page 158 of the budget document and described the concerns raised by the Member of Parliament (MP) from North Tongu, …

At least three people have sustained gunshot wounds in Bimbilla in the North East Region following clashes between a section of Damba celebrants in the community and some security personnel. A joint police-military force invaded the community and allegedly attacked the celebrants while they were performing the Damba rites. The …

The Judicial Service Staff Association (JUSAG) has called off its strike. This was after the Acting Chief Justice assured them in a meeting that their concerns will be forwarded to the judicial council, the association said in a statement. “The Acting Chief Justice has approved that the issues raised at …