NEWS

NPP’s development of Zongo communities yielding results – Bawumia

August 10, 2022

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, says Zongo Communities across the country have seen massive developments since the New Patriotic Party (NPP) assumed office in 2017. Dr. Bawumia says the setting up of the Zongo Development Fund has ensured that Zongo communities are not left out in infrastructural development. Dr. Bawumia was speaking at the […]Continue Reading

Crime

Policeman, KNUST student who allegedly gang-raped girl denied bail again

August 10, 2022

The interdicted police officer and the final year student of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have for the second time been denied bail. The duo, L/Cpl Frank Adu Poku and Joel Osei Owusu were arrested on Friday, July 22, after they allegedly gang-raped a first-year student of the University on Tuesday, July […]Continue Reading

NEWS

Nana Addo charges Bimbilla regent to restore lasting peace

August 10, 2022

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged the Regent of Bimbilla in the Northern Region, Nyelinbolgu Dassana Andani Yakubu, to lead the way in bringing lasting peace to the traditional area. Bimbilla has suffered chieftaincy dispute that led to the loss of several lives and properties. During his tour of the area, the president noted […]Continue Reading

EDUCATION

UDS Senior Staff administrators and tertiary workers union declare indefinite strike

August 10, 2022

The Executive Councils of the Senior Staff Association of the Universities of Ghana, Ghana Association of University Administrators, and the Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana, have declared an indefinite strike against the Management of the University of Development Studies, Tamale. The Executive Councils of the three unions served the notice in a statement. Continue Reading

NEWS

IGP reshuffles top officers

August 10, 2022

The Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has made some changes within the high command of the Ghana Police Service. In the current reshuffle, the Accra Regional Police Commander, DCOP Iddi Seidu has been moved to the National Patrols Department to serve as deputy to the Director General, COP Paul Awuni. Citi News […]Continue Reading

NEWS

Akuapem Poloo converts to Islam

August 10, 2022

Actress Akuapem Poloo has taken her followers on social media by surprise after announcing a change in religious affiliation. The actress took to her Instagram page to reveal that she has converted from Christianity to Islam. Akuapem Poloo’s post came with some pictures of her with some persons who seemingly helped her with her journey. […]Continue Reading

Foreign

South Africa sex crime: ‘We want our bodies to be secure 24/7’

August 10, 2022

Some are calling for a state of emergency in South Africa after the vicious gang rape of eight women who were filming a music video last month. It happened at an abandoned mine in the town of Krugersdorp, yet none of the 130 arrested suspects have been charged with rape because police say they are […]Continue Reading

NEWS

Take Labianca owner off Council of State – Petitioner demands after OSP recovered ¢1m in import duties shortfall

August 10, 2022

The private citizen who petitioned the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on corruption-related offenses involving Labianca Company Limited has reacted to the findings. The company owned by a member of the Council of State, Eunice Buah Asomah-Hinneh and the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority was cited for some irregularities by the OSP. […]Continue Reading

Business

Inflation rises further to 31.7% in July 2022; transport one of major drivers

August 10, 2022

Year-on-year inflation crossed the 30% mark to hit 31.7% in the month of July 2022, data from the Ghana Statistical Service has revealed. However, the rate of inflation slowdown in the month under review, as inflation went up by 1.9% over that of June 2022 (29.8%). According to the GSS, the increase in inflation was […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Police on manhunt for Kenyan MP who shot dead rival aide at voting day

August 10, 2022

A Kenyan MP is on the run after he allegedly shot dead an aide of his rival in Western Kenya. Witnesses claim Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa shot the man in the head during an altercation at a polling station in Bungoma county. Police have now launched a manhunt for the MP who is seeking a […]Continue Reading