GENERAL NEWS

Demo looms against police as ‘mistaken’ kidnapper disappears after mob justice

Abdul-Salam Adamu’s whereabouts has remained unknown since police reportedly took him into custody in Bawku on Monday 21st October 2019; about 3 weeks ago. He was said to have been misperceived as a kidnapper and was almost dead when a police force snatched him from an angry mob at Pusiga, …

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Budget 2020: Finance Minister makes bold appearance with his famous ‘brown bag’

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta is set to present the 2020 budget in parliament today as he is being accompanied by the Vice President of the Republic, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Looking all poised to deliver the budget statement which is in line with Article 179 of the 1992 Constitution and section …

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Ghana Civil Service Honours Ejurahene For His Faithful And Dedicated Servitude

The Ghana Civil Service has honoured the Chief of Ejura, Barima Osei Hwedie II in recognition of his dedicated service and demonstrable interest in the development of the country. The Civil Service organized the 2018 Excellence Awards on Friday November 8, 2019 at the Accra International Conference Centre and honored …

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Ofosu-Ampofo loses again

The National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, has for the second time failed in his attempt to have the charges against him struck out by an Accra High Court. Mr. Ofosu-Ampofo, who has been charged with one count of conspiracy to cause harm and two …

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ECOWAS Calls For More Talks On Nigeria Border Closure

Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have encouraged member states affected by the closure of Nigerian land borders to continue consultations to reach a solution acceptable to all parties. In a communique issued at the end of the ECOWAS Extraordinary Summit in Niger last Friday, the …

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27 E-blocks completed since 2017

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) government has been able to fully complete and operationalise community senior high schools, popularly known as “E-Blocks”, started by the previous National Democratic Congress (NDC) government since January 2017. The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei-Adutwum, who made this known in Parliament yesterday, said …

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I don’t answer hypothetical questions – Ahwoi to JOY FM’s Morning Show hostI don’t answer hypothetical questions – Ahwoi to JOY FM’s Morning Show host

A stalwart of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof Kwamena Ahwoi, has taken a swipe at the host of Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, Daniel Dadzie. While speaking on the upcoming referendums and whether Ghanaians should vote ‘Yes or No’ among other issues, the presenter asked questions which according to …

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Police activate hotlines to report officer misconduct on roads

The Police Service has announced hotlines for the general public to file their complaints if they encounter questionable conduct from officers in the discharge of their duties. A statement from the service Wednesday said the initiative has become necessary as a result of complaints of police unprofessional conducts while on …

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Ofori-Atta presents 2020 budget today

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will present the 2020 budget statement and economic policy before Parliament today, Wednesday, 13 November 2019. A deputy Finance Minister, Abena Osei Asare said the budget will focus on infrastructural development and industrialisation across the country. Speaking to Class News ahead of the presentation, Abena Osei-Asare, …

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John Boadu’s name pops up in Fire Service recruitment scam

A Techiman Circuit court presided over by Justice Sylvester Nii Okai has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman for Banda Constituency in the Bono East Region over his alleged involvement in a recruitment scam. The Chairman is alleged to have used the …

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