Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, called upon Baffour Adugyemfu Kumani, one of his sub-chiefs, to come before him within the next two weeks or face dismissal. During a meeting of his Council on October 20, 2023, the ruler of the Ashanti Kingdom ordered the sub-chief to appear in …
Read More »VRA to be hauled before Parliament over Akosombo Dam spillage says Majority Leader
Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has revealed that the Volta River Authority (VRA) will be hauled before Parliament to answer questions over the spillage of the Akosombo Dam which has displaced many residents. More than 30,000 residents along the Volta River have been displaced with properties running into millions of cedis …
Read More »Military detachment moves in to maintain peace in Nkwanta following ethnic clashes
A detachment of military personnel has moved in to maintain peace emanating from gunshots and destruction of property, following clashes between key ethnic groups in Nkwanta last Friday 27th October, 2023. Bright Lenwah, the chairman of Nkwanta Municipal Security Council in an interview said calm have being restored since the …
Read More »I’m glad to have my own YouTube channel at this time – Kuami Eugene
Kuami Eugene’s songs are no longer available on Lynx Entertainment’s YouTube account because he signed with the Empire record company. Kuami Eugene claims that he is excited about this new development. The ‘Confusion’ hitmaker expressed his happiness at having something he can call his own in an interview with Joy …
Read More »House of Chiefs to state agencies: Ensure proper resettlement of victims of Akosombo dam spillage
The National House of Chiefs, has emphasised the need for a comprehensive approach to the resettlement of those impacted by the Akosombo dam spillage. Over 2, 6000 households have been affected following flooding caused by the spillage of the Akosombo dam. Speaking at a meeting in Kumasi vice-president of the …
Read More »No order has been issued for soldiers to withdraw rescue operation – GAF responds to Ablakwa’s claims
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has strongly refuted reports suggesting that an order has been issued for the withdrawal of soldiers assigned to relief and rescue operations in areas affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage. In a statement dated October 22, 2023, GAF asserted its unwavering commitment to delivering the …
Read More »I’m not an investigative agent, if you want evidence, go to the forest – Frimpong-Boateng to AG
Former Environment Minister, Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, has responded to the Attorney General’s Office’s statement for “hard evidence” in relation to the allegations in his report on illegal mining activities in the country. The AG’s office, last week indicated that the accusations in Prof. Frimpong Boateng’s report are empty and do …
Read More »How Okomfo Anokye ‘tricked’ Akan states to give up their stools for the ‘Golden Stool’
Historian and lawyer Yaw Anokye Frimpong has touted the important role the Great Okomfo Anokye played in the establishment of the Asante Kingdom. Speaking in an interview with GTV’s Kaufi Dey, the historian indicated that even though he doubts some of the miracles attributed to the great priest, Okomfo Anokye …
Read More »EC calls for framework to regulate social media use during elections
The Electoral Commission (EC) has backed calls for the establishment of a national framework to guide the use of social media in the country during national elections. According to the Commission, such a framework would help reduce the high rate of mis/disinformation spread during elections, ensure the integrity of …
Read More »Transfer victims of the Akosombo dam spill to the Saglemi housing project – CSOs
Transfer victims of the Akosombo dam spill to the Saglemi housing project – CSOs The Alliance of Feminists Civil Societies Organisations (AFCSOs) has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as a matter of urgency to consider relocating flood victims to the Saglemi Housing Project. The Volta River Authority (VRA) …
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