Kenyan gets 50 years for murder of LGBTQ+ activist
Kenyan photographer Jacktone Odhiambo has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for murdering his housemate, LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Kiprotich Kipruto, popularly known as Edwin Chiloba, nearly two years ago. Judge Reuben Nyakundi said the decades-long sentence was based on the “diabolical manner” of the killing. Chiloba, a 25-year-old fashion designer, was smothered to death […]
PURC directs Ghana Water Company to restore water supply to Greater Kumasi
Story : Mabel Adorkor Annang The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has directed the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) to immediately restore water supply to residents in Greater Kumasi and its surrounding areas. This follows reports of disruptions in water supply since Friday, December 13, 2024, affecting key areas such as Bantama, Atonsu, Santasi, and […]
News Commentary on post-election violence and potential to derail peace
BY NELSON KOFI AKATEY, PUBLIC RELATIONS PRACTITIONER In the last couple of days, following the December 7 elections, Ghana was thrown into a state of shock and anxiety with a series of youth demonstrations in some parts of the country, resulting in violence and the destruction of some state property. It has been alleged that […]
We will prioritise sustainable job creation, not artificial initiatives like NABCO – Mahama jabs Akufo-Addo
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s sixth President-elect, Mr. John Dramani Mahama, in what looks like a jab at the outgoing President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, says his administration will prioritise sustainable job creation over artificial initiatives like the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) created by the outgoing government led by Nana Akufo Addo and Dr. Mahamud […]
NDC’s Kofi Halm sues EC over Trobu Parliamentary results
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Trobu, Mr. John Kofi Halm, has filed a suit at the Amasaman High Court in the Greater Accra region, challenging the Electoral Commission’s declaration of one Madam Gloria Owusu, who happens to be the 2024 New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Trobu Constituency, […]
ARB Apex Bank commends Nandom Rural Bank for making waves in 2023 financial year
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo ARB Apex Bank PLC has commended Nandom Rural Bank for achieving 48.94% growth in its loans and advances to customers in the 2023 financial year, from GHS7.69 million in 2022 to GHS11.45 million in 2023. The Tamale Manager of ARB Apex Bank, Abapol Pius Awonseba, made the commendation at the 42nd Annual […]
NABDAM (UER): NDC celebrates resounding victory with vibrant float
By Peter Agengre The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Nabdam Constituency of the Upper East Region has held a victory rally to express heartfelt gratitude to the constituents for overwhelmingly endorsing Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane as their Member of Parliament-elect and President-elect John Mahama in the recent elections. The NDC celebrated a resounding victory […]
Promoting Safer Cooking: NPA encourages use of gas over charcoal and firewood
By Dominic Hlordzi The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has intensified efforts at promoting safe cooking practices in the Western Region of Ghana. Through community and market engagements, the Authority is educating Ghanaians on the health, safety, and environmental benefits of using Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) over traditional cooking fuels like firewood and charcoal. These engagements, […]
Albert Amoah’s late strike earns Kotoko all three points against Hearts of Oak
By: Kwame Bediako Asante Kotoko emerged victorious with a last-minute goal, defeating their arch-rivals Hearts of Oak 1-0 at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday, December 15, 2024. This dramatic win not only extends Kotoko’s unbeaten streak against Hearts but also marks their third consecutive league victory over the Phobians. With an additional win in […]
Vandalism after election 2024, a concern for Ghana’s democracy
By Ruth Adjorlolo Vandalism and forms of violence after Ghana’s general election are becoming a disturbing trend observed globally. The January 6 United States Capitol Hill attack four years ago, where a mob stormed the Capitol Building, resulting in vandalism, looting, and loss of life, is a recent example. Similarly in Ghana, the vandalisation of […]
Ghana’s economy continues to exceed expectations – Finance Ministry
Ghana’s economy continues to exceed expectations, overcoming challenges and solidifying its position as one of Africa’s most dynamic economies, according to the Ministry of Finance. Citing data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), the Ministry highlighted the nation’s remarkable economic performance in the third quarter of 2024, underscoring its resilience and growth amid global and […]
53rd Ordinary Session of ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council commence in Abuja
By Alex Adi Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defence from ECOWAS Member States are currently meeting in Abuja to review the political, security, and humanitarian challenges in the region. Key areas for discussion include assessing the establishment of a special tribunal in The Gambia to prosecute gross human rights violations. President of the ECOWAS Commission, […]
Mahama promises to commission inquiry into deaths related to 2024 Elections
President-elect John Dramani Mahama has promised Ghanaians that his incoming administration will commission an inquiry into deaths related to election 2024, if outgoing President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo fails to do so. The President-elect made this known on Thursday, when Mr Irchad Ramiandrasoa Razaaly, European Union (EU) Ambassador to Ghana, paid a courtesy call on […]
Western Region: Eight persons die of cholera; stakeholders proffer multisectoral actions
By Desmond Cudjoe Eight people have died and several have been hospitalised across various health facilities in the Western Region as a result of the cholera outbreak. As of December 7, a total of 789 suspected cases have been recorded, with daily cases exceeding 60. It is in line with this that a team from […]
