The Chinese woman believed to be deeply engaged in illegal mining in Ghana, Aisha Huang, has been granted bail by an Accra High Court. According to the court, the prosecution did not demonstrate how the accused will interfere with investigations if granted bail. The judge, Justice Charles Ekow Baiden, also said the facts the state presented before the court did ...
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7 more suspects grabbed over Capt. Mahama’s murder
The Police in the Central Region has arrested seven (7) more persons believed to be involved in the gruesome attack and murder of Captain Maxwell Mahama at Denkyira-Obuasi in the Central Region. This brings to total 14, the number of suspects who have been arrested, and are being investigated over the murder. Seven of those arrested have already made their ...
Read More »Obinim is a good actor – Movie Producer
The founder and General Overseer of the International God’s Way Church, Bishop Daniel Obinim has ventured into acting. The pastor, affectionately called ‘Angel’ by his congregation, has starred in a movie titled ‘Obofour Wo Krom’ which literally translates as ‘angel is in town.’ A poster to the movie is circulating on social media with Bishop Daniel Obinim laying hands on ...
Read More »If I were DJ Switch’s mother… [Article]
Dear Lillian, I write to you as someone who has children’s well-being at heart. Your daughter Erica Tandoh aka DJ Switch is talented. I admire her confidence and smartness. In fact, I would be disappointed if she did not win the ‘Talented Kidz’ contest. However, it is worthy of note that all that you do to win such a contest ...
Read More »No gov’t interference in new national airline – Aviation Minister
Aviation Minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah has disclosed that there will be no government interference in the operations of Ghana’s new national airline. According to her, the decision is to promote efficiency and avert another collapse of the proposed new national carrier. The Minister made the remarks when she joined a panel to discuss ways on fixing Africa’s Air Transport challenges ...
Read More »Nana Addo names 19 Cabinet ministers
President Nana Akufo-Addo has finally named nineteen persons to form his cabinet. The Cabinet list was submitted to the Floor of Parliament and announced by the Speaker of the House, Professor Michael Ocquaye. The Cabinet is constituted in conformity with Article 76 (1) of the 1992 constitution. The Constitution enjoins the President to have a Cabinet of not less than 10 and not ...
Read More »Vice President gets tough on public procurement rules
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has renewed the NPP government’s commitment to avert huge revenue losses due to flouting of public procurement rules. According to him, the canker has also contributed to the high levels of corruption in the public sector. To this end, the government has commenced a six day training program targeted at ministers, chief directors, and ...
Read More »J.B Danquah’s ‘killers’ will be re-arrested – Gloria Akuffo
Investigations into the case involving the two suspects arrested in connection with the murder of the former Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North, J.B Danquah, will be re-opened. This was revealed by the Attorney General, Gloria Akuffo, in an interview with Citi News. Related Stories The two, Daniel Asiedu and Vincent Bosso, were discharged today [Tuesday], after the State Attorney, ...
Read More »John Mahama mourns Capt. Mahama’s death
Former President John Dramani Mahama has expressed his regret over the death of Captain Maxwell Adams Mahama who was lynched and burnt in the Central Region by some angry youth on Monday morning. John Mahama also expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased, who are heartbroken over the unfortunate development. Capt. Maxwell Mahama, an officer of the 5 ...
Read More »Northern Region NPP polling station executives cry for jobs
e New Patriotic Party (NPP) coalition of polling station executives in the Northern Region has petitioned President Nana Akufo-Addo over their unemployment situation. According to the coalition, the Tamale Central, Tamale North, Tamale South and Sagnarigu constituency executives have so far been sidelined in the Akufo-Addo government. The coalition posited that some constituency executives who applied for Metropolitan, Municipal and ...
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