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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 …

Legendary Ghanaian actor, Psalm Adjetefio says his health has been deteriorating at an alarming rate. He requires financial support from the public to undergo heart surgery else the worst may happen. ‘TT’, as he is popularly known, said his medical problems started when he was diagnosed with an enlarged heart, …

Parliament will later today, Friday, host the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley. She will address Parliament as part of her three-day visit to the country. She is among other things in the country as part of the Year of Return festivities. The time for parliamentary sitting today has …

The authorities in Tanzania have suspended female rapper Rosa Ree from performing for six months, saying her recently released music video “went against the country’s’ morals”. The body that regulates the arts industry in Tanzania, Baraza la Sanaa la Taifa (Basata), added that the song “Vitamin U” which the rapper …

A student gunman opened fire Thursday at a US high school in Southern California, killing two students and wounding three others before he was captured in grave condition after shooting himself in the head, authorities said. The shooting occurred around 7:30 a.m. at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, about …

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 …

The Ministry of Education has dismissed the assertion that the new curriculum for basic schools was rolled out in a rush. The absence of textbooks for pupils months after schools reopened has prompted criticisms from mostly educationists who questioned why the curriculum was rolled out without the availability of textbooks. …

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, …

Ghana started their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign in great fashion as they beat South Africa 2-0 on Thursday night. A goal in each half from Thomas Partey and debutant Kudus Mohammed powered Black Stars to victory at packed Cape Coast Stadium. Kwesi Appiah’s side had campaigned …

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 …

Black Stars Coach, Kwesi Appiah, believes he deserves more chances to prove his worth with the Senior National team. Appiah came under intense criticism after Ghana’s abysmal performance at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt where Ghana exited at the Knock-out stage. Though his contract will expire in …

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 …

There is confusion at the Eastern Regional branch of Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA) after a vote of No Confidence was passed on the Regional Chairman, Yaw Adongo. Out of the 36 members, 28 voted against him. The embattled Chairman has been accused by the members of the private commercial …

Former President Jerry Rawlings is the latest to have added his voice to the deteriorating roads in the Volta Region, notably, the road leading to the capital, Ho. While travelling to the Regional capital on Thursday, to commiserate with the family of Chairman of the National Democratic Congress there, Henry …

The Eastern Regional Health Directorate continues to grapple with the high maternal mortality despite the roll-out of numerous critical interventions including Passion, Innovation, Commitment, Compassion and Accountability for Maternal and Neonatal Health (PICCAM). Seventy (70) institutional maternal deaths have been recorded so far in the region as at the end …

The Volta Caucus of the Minority in Parliament has described as “wishy-washy” the denials by Senior Minister Yaw Osafo-Maafo that the omission of roads in the Volta Region from a list of roads to be fixed in 2020 was a “genuine mistake” rather than a deliberate act. Addressing the media …

The Eastern Regional Health Directorate continues to grapple with the high maternal mortality despite the roll-out of numerous critical interventions including Passion, Innovation, Commitment, Compassion and Accountability for Maternal and Neonatal Health (PICCAM). Seventy (70) institutional maternal deaths have been recorded so far in the region as at the end …

Two-year-old Christian Baah, now has smiles restored to face after undergoing surgery to remove a benign tumor from his mouth, which had swollen and deformed his face. The surgery was facilitated by the Pepsodent toothpaste brand. Hailing from Mankessim in the Central region, Christian had lived with the benign tumor …

On December 17, 2019, Ghana will conduct a referendum alongside district level elections. However, the Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide newspaper, Kweku Baako Jnr wishes that the referendum would be deferred, especially with a recent press conference held by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) where they urged Ghanaians …

The Upper East Regional Minister, Tangoba Abayage, has taken a swipe at the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and former president John Dramani Mahama, saying, they woefully failed the region in terms of development. Mrs Abayage was speaking at a Regional Tertiary Students Confederacy (TESCON) conference. The event also formed …

A 22-year-old Uber driver, Prince Ampofo, has sustained serious body injuries in a machete attack during a carjacking at the Ejisu town of Besease in the Ashanti Region. The victim was attacked by two men, who hired his services from Atinga Junction at Ahodwo to Besease under the pretext of …

Gospel musician Lady Prempeh has disclosed her regrets for engaging in sex prior to getting married. In an interview with Franky5 on ‘This is Gospel’ on Hitz FM, the gospel musician said premarital sex was “so disgraceful” although it is considered normal these days. “That’s something, to me, I felt …

Ghanaian musician, Fameye has revealed the bad treatment he has received from his manager following a misunderstanding that ensued between them. Speaking in an interview with Dr Cann on Happy FM which was monitored by zionfelix.net, the ‘Notin I get’ composer lamented how his manager, Ogidi Brown has cancelled several …