In a move sure to upset his critics – notably the EFF – President Cyril Ramaphosa elevated Raymond Zondo from Deputy Chief Justice to Chief Justice. The Presidency made the announcement late on Thursday afternoon. “President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in accordance with Section 174(3) of the Constitution, decided to appoint …
Read More »Tamale chief, 4 others reportedly shot over chieftaincy dispute
The Chief of Tamale, Dakpema Naa Fuseini Bawa, and four other residents, have reportedly been shot, following controversies surrounding who owns the right to carry himself as the chief of the area. It is alleged the incident took place after the talking drum was beaten in the palace on Monday …
Read More »Popular Broadcast Journalist is now Paramount Chief of Kpando
A 36 year popular broadcast journalist Mr. Bernard Elikem Buachi has been installed as the new Paramount Chief of the Akpini Traditional State. Some industry players have since thronged social media platforms to congratulate the 35-year-old who becomes Okpekpewuokpe Torgbuiga Dagadu IX. The installation of the former Classic FM, ASTA …
Read More »Chief, residents bemoan lack of potable water in Okper communities
Residents of various communities in the Okper division in the Yilo Krobo Traditional Area of the Eastern Region have appealed to the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) and the government of Ghana to help solve the water crisis in their communities. They said they currently resort to well water for …
Read More »Presidency ‘broke’, cannot fund Independence Day Celebration – Chief of Staff
It is emerging that the office of the President will not provide any financial support for the organisation of this year’s Independence Day celebration per the status quo. This was contained in a ‘Wireless Message’ from the Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, to all Regional Ministers (RMs) and their Regional …
Read More »Sunyani High Court jails Nsoatre rival chief
Foster Kwadwo Agyei Korang, a 45-year old Health Systems Manager of Happy Hospital in Berekum has been sentenced to 20 days in prison with hard labour by the Sunyani High Court for contempt of court in a disputed Nsoatre Chieftaincy case. Also sentenced for the same offence are the Nifahene of Nsoatre …
Read More »Police Chief Inspector and wife die in a ghastly accident at Akuse
The Station Officer at Osiem Police Station in the Eastern Region Chief Inspector James Tey and his wife have died in a ghastly accident at Akuse in the Eastern Region. The incident occurred near the Government Hospital at Akuse where the accident vehicle was found in cannel. According to police …
Read More »Chief fights off claim ‘Krobos are most HIV/AIDS infected people’
The chief of Menekpo, under Manya Krobo traditional area in Krobo Odumase, has debunked rumours about Krobo being the hotspot for HIV/AIDS in the Eastern region and Ghana at large. According to Nene Teye Adjiso III, people across the region visit health facilities within the Krobo district to test their …
Read More »Kwahu Easter: Don’t dress like mad people – Obomeng Chief cautions public
The Chief of Obomeng in the Kwahu South Municipal Assembly Nana Effah Opinamang II has cautioned the youth to be mindful of their dressing during this year’s Easter celebration. He described those who may put on indecent dresses as mentally challenged persons adding that elders of the town will not …
Read More »GHC120K ‘transfer’: Arrest Chief of Staff, Ken Agyapong now – Captain Smart
Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare and Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, should be picked up for questioning by National Security operatives. This is a demand by Onua TV Morning Show host, Captain Smart, who holds that a recent allegation by the Assin Central MP about the transfer …
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