GENERAL NEWS

Seidu Agongo, the businessman accused of fraudulently selling substandard fertiliser to the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), with the alleged assistance of Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni, a former Chief Executive of COCOBOD, has failed to halt his trial at the Accra High Court. In a ruling yesterday, the court, presided over …

The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu has warned queen mothers in Ashanti Kingdom against the formation of associations that are intended to undermine the authority of chiefs. He said he has observed recent developments where queen mothers form associations and then travel to Accra to meet government officials for validation. Addressing …

No single security person has been prosecuted for the attacks on more than 25 journalists and media employees since 2006. Although the perpetrators in some of the cases are identified, the cases are settled sometimes with apologies. In most cases, however, no compensation is paid, while the security organisation involved …

A 38-year-old farmer, Kwasi Anim, has allegedly committed suicide by drinking weedicide. The incident occurred at Krabo-Kese, a farming community in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern region. Information gathered indicates that the deceased drunk gramaxone weedicide on March 13, 2019, and was rushed to the Nsawam Government Hospital where …

The former President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has refuted claims that he has intentions of planning evil against some government officials as stated by the founder and leader of Glorious Word and Power Ministry, Rev Isaac Owusu Bempah. According to the former president, the man of …

Feuding factions in the long-standing inter-ethnic conflict in Bawku in the Upper East Region have unanimously resolved to cease hostilities towards each other and live in harmony with a traditional ceremony slated for Saturday, April 13, 2019. The ceremony which is called the “Burial of the Okro Stick” would involve …

Founder and Leader of the Glorious Word Power Ministry International, Rev. Isaac Owusu Bempah has revealed that he stormed the premises of the Accra-based Radio XYZ to look for Salifu Maaase aka Mugabe Maaase to explain to him why he insulted him and President Akufo-Addo. It has been reported that …

  Dealers in the importation of Togo-made clothing are boiling with rage against Ashanti Regional Minister Hon Simeon Osei Mensah, KMA Boss Hon Osei Assibey, Ashanti Regional Security Coordinator and Regional CEPS Commissioner. They have raised venomous charges that the above mentioned office holders have deliberately blacklisted their (dealers) cell …

  The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong has once again courted controversy after clashing with a police officer. The legislator, who is known for his outspoken and confrontational nature, was involved in a heated exchange with the Central Regional Police Commander, DCOP Paul …

Radio XYZ broadcaster Salifu Maase has been released after being interrogated by the Criminal Investigations Department of the Ghana Police Service following claims of death threats on Joy FM’s Manasseh Azure. Speaking to the media after his release, Mr. George Loh, counsel for Salifu Maase told Citi News that his …