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Tamale North Member of Parliament, Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini, has opened up about how he was denied a visa to one of the Western countries. He, however, insists he does not think it’s a result of involvement in the Anti LGBTQI+ bill before Parliament. “I have been one person that people have …

Forty-four villages of Drobo State, led by the paramount chief, Okokyeredom Sakyi Ako II, have supported the passage of the anti-LGBTQI+ bill. According to the villages, the activities of the LGBTQI+ community are alien to the cultural values of Ghanaians. Addressing the media at Drobo after the deliberations, Okokyeredom Sakyi …

Festus-Amanfrom drivers embark on strike over poor road The deplorable road in the area Wed, 13 Oct 2021Source: ghanaiantimes.com Commuters and passengers were on Monday stranded following a strike by commercial drivers, who ply the Festus-Amanfrom road in the Ga North Municipality, over the deplorable nature of the road. Some affected …

• Adansi Asokwa MP KT Hammond says the anti-LGBTQ+ bill has the unanimous support of MPs • He avers that all concerns related to it will be resolved before it is passed • He has explained why NDC MPs are at the forefront of championing it Kobina Tahir Hammond, Member …

This weekend, by kind courtesy of the Odwira Festival and Okere District Assembly, twenty towns will contest in the first-ever Beach Soccer Tournament to be played in mainland Ghana. The novelty is the brainchild of the Okere DCE (Eastern Region) Daniel Nana Kenneth Addo in collaboration with Beach Soccer Ghana …

The owner of Cheetah Football Club, Abdul Hayye Yartey has won the best Sports CEO  award at the just ended 40 under Forty Achievers Awards held at Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra. 40 under Forty is an initiative from Xodus Communications Limited which seeks to identify, honour and celebrate …

The President His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed the Eastern Regional Communications Director of the ruling New Patriotic Party Mr David Prah as the Deputy Director-General of the newly established Ghana Technical and Vocational Education and Training Service ( Ghana TVET Service). The appointment of the Maverick Communicator …

The Head of Corporate Affairs at the National Identification Authority (NIA) has disclosed that several foreigners have been prosecuted for posing as Ghanaians in their attempt to acquire the Ghana Card. Abudu Abdul Ganiu says though these persons presented “genuine documents, some later interviews showed that they were not Ghanaians.” …

Transportation Company Limited (BOST) has arrested a driver and impounded nine vehicles in connection with fuel adulteration at the Kumasi Depot. Eight other drivers are still at large. Management says the police are currently investigating circumstances leading to the incident. Managing Director for BOST, Edwin Alfred Nii Obodai Provencal, says workers …

The Supreme Court has set October 26, 2021, to rule on the application to have Justice Honyenuga removed from hearing the criminal trial of former COCOBOD Chief Executive Officer, Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni. This comes after Attorney General Godfred Dame filed for a review arguing that Mr Opuni’s right to …

The Volta Regional Police Command has arrested three men for alleged murder. Kalefe Korku, 42; Afedo Kpotor, 21; and Ametoke Sitsofe, 27, were arrested in their attempt to sell the body of the murder victim, 30-year-old Albert Anyinado, to a fetish priest at Agbozume. The police got intelligence of the …

The Black Stars have beaten the Warriors of Zimbabwe to move nine points on the World Cup group qualifying table. The Black Stars beat the Zimbabwean national team at their Harare capital to move up the group table as part of the qualifying series for the FIFA Qatar 2022 World …

The mother of a victim of incest in the Central region, Mavis Ayitey has renewed calls for justice for her underaged daughter who was impregnated by her father. The victim’s mother Mavis Ayitey said police at Agona Swedru are failing to act on the issue after the suspect[Kwesi Dawood], an …

The new Governing Board of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Chaired by Isaac Emmil Osei-Bonsu, has approved new radio licence applications by Radio Gold, Radio XYZ and over 100 others. The Board approved the applications at its meeting held on 11th October 2021. It is not clear if the stations …

A spokesperson for the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Nyinahin, Bismark Obuobi, has disclosed that the police has arrested a student suspected to be involved in the arson attack on a dormitory of the Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School. “The arrest was made yesterday and the police commander in the …

• A protest was held on Monday against the anti-LGBTQ+ bill currently before the parliament of Ghana • The protest was held in New York and California in the United States of America • Participants in the protest include some Ghanaians living in the US and allies of the LGBTQ+ …

Five persons have been arrested in Nsawam-Adoagyiri for possessing several guns, ammunition, and other offensive weapons without a license. The suspects were arrested along the Nsawam road by a patrol team on the evening of Monday, October 11, 2021. According to Rainbow Radio’s Prince Collins Bening, the suspects who were …

• Social media has been riddled with discussions on LGBTQ+ rights and act • Some 8 MPs put the bill before parliament to push for the criminalization of LGBTQ+ activities • Some other groups of 18 renowned lawyers and professionals want the bill thrown out as it violates fundamental human …

• Members of a pro-LGBTQ+ group are being threatened for their position on the issue • The 18-member bloc asked Parliament in a memo to dismiss the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill • Parliament is due to debate the bill when the House resumes later this month The 18-member human rights bloc advocating against an anti-Lesbian, Gay, …

• Some Ghanaian celebrities stormed the Ghana Music Awards UK festival in stunning outfits • They turned heads with their beautiful and classy outfits • The likes of Fella Makafui, Gyakie, Mzbel, and many others were the best dressed for the night It was a night of fun and elegance at the Ghana …

• Investigations show that Benjamin Betihene suffers from mental health issues • He threatened to kill his entire family • He surrendered to the police after a warning shot was fired by the team that arrived at the scene A final year student of the University of Professional Studies (UPSA), …

Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac is unlikely to make a lot of changes when his Black Starstake on Zimbabwe on Tuesday afternoon but his opposite side will make some changes for the match which will be played in Harare. Knowledge Musona will remain as a vital component in Zimbabwe’s squad on …

The Accra Regional Command of the Ghana Police Service on Sunday, October 10 foiled a robbery attempt at Oyibi, a suburb of Accra, leading to the arrest of two suspects. Prime suspect Richard Narh, 45, had made his way into the residence of his victim by chiseling through the fence …

• President Akufo-Addo’s daughter married the son of the CEO of GIHOC on Saturday • The private ceremony was held at the presidential villa with both families and some members of the governing party in attendance • Former President Kufuor led Kwabena Jumah to the house of wife’s parents Maxwell …

• President Akufo-Addo did not use the presidential jet on his latest trip • He flew to Serbia over the weekend aboard a chartered jet • He has previously used the Boeing 737-900ER BBJ3 for two overseas’ trips President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo did not use the presidential jet for his trip …