Kaneshie District Court rescinds Bench Warrant for arrest of Madina MP, Xavier Sosu.
This follows the attendance of Francis-Xavier Sosu to the Court on December 1, 2021. The Madina MP was accompanied by the Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, Former Deputy Attorney General, Dominic Ayine, Former Minister for Youth and Sports, Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, Former Deputy Interior Minister and Ranking Member for Defence and Interior Committee, James Agalga, Former […]
Court remands Police Officer who assaulted woman in vehicle at Bono
By Gifty Adunyah Prosecutors of the Ghana Police Service have arraigned General Lance Corporal Victor Antwi Yeboah of the Bono Regional Police Command, before the Sunyani District Court B to face charges of assault contrary to Section 84 of the Criminal Offences Act 29 and indecent assault contrary to Section 103 of the Criminal Offences […]
Scrap medical fees paid by victims of rape & defilement- Mercy Adjabeng
By Antoinette Abbah Communication Specialist and Gender Advocate, Mercy Catherine Adjabeng, has reiterated the need to scrap medical fees paid by victims of rape and defilement. The fees she said prevents many victims from seeking justice. Mrs. Adjabeng who said this at the launch of this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence in […]
Ban on Smock: Educate people of Bawku on reasons – Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu
By Benedicta Konadu. Spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu has said that the people of Bawku should be educated on the ban on wearing Smocks. He said, they should be educated to understand that the ban is not a war against their culture but, ‘’a necessity for the safety and security of […]
Demands on expenditure of Presidential Travels is basic democratic principle of transparency- Kumadoe
By Abraham Donkor Security Consultant, Richard Kumadoe says the public and relevant institutions are right demanding the cost involved in Presidential travels. He said such disclosures do not in any way affect national security operations, but rather lends credence to the basic democratic principle of transparency. Speaking to GBC News, Mr. Kumadoe said in advanced democracies, these […]
Burkina Faso: Mobile Internet Services remain shut down
The government in Burkina Faso has extended the suspension of mobile internet services. The services were supposed to have been restored, after being shut down for four days. The shutdown comes amid anti-French demonstrations and growing political unrest in the country over insecurity. The government explained the initial suspension by citing National Security and Defence […]
Transport fares Brouhaha: Commercial Veh. Owners vs. Govt.
By Charles Neequaye, Former Editor, Ghanaian Times. An uneasy tension is gradually mounting across the country which if not carefully and immediately addressed by the government, will result in total confusion, chaos and anarchy in the Commercial Transport Sector, which will affect Ghanaians in the long haul. If my memory serves me right and I […]
La-Paz choked drains-Disaster awaits!
By Micheal Boivi Residents of La Paz Fishpond in the Ga South Municipality are appealing to the government to reconstruct their drainage systems. The residents say though they have made several appeals to the Assembly through their Assemblyman, the issue is yet to receive attention. In an interview with GBC News, the residents said the […]
Funny Face Cell Phone released- Next Court Date Jan. 4
By Yvonne Asare- Offei The Kaneshie District Court has ordered Police investigators to release the phone of Nana Yaw Oduro Boateng popularly known as Funny Face to him. The Court said the mobile phone should be released after taking his statement. The Magistrate Kofi Oheneba Kuffour made the order after the accused pleaded with the […]
‘’Selling Hasaacas Players would be a Management decision’’- CEO
By Godfred Zina The Chief Executive Officer, C.E.O of Hasaacas Ladies, Evelyn Nsiah Asare says selling some of the best players of her team to other teams interested in them would be a Management decision. According to her, since day one a lot of Clubs have been trooping in showing interest in some of their […]
Parliamentarians should stick to making laws- Dean, UPSA
By Benedicta Konadu. Dean at the School of Graduate Studies, UPSA, Dr. John K. M. Mawutor has asserted that Members of Parliament have gone beyond their boundaries by going into developmental projects. According to him, the function of the Members of Parliament is to make laws and not become developmental partners. He however stated that, it […]
”Government is using easy, lazy and uninspiring ways to generate revenue” – Bernard Mornah
By Benedicta Konadu. Former Chairman of the PNC, Bernard Mornah says the government ought to re-think its revenue generating strategies. According to him, the government should provide steps to ensure strategic ownership of some sectors in generating revenue. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show, on Monday, November 23, 2021, Mr. Mornah asserted that the government does not control any of […]
”We want to have breakfast with President Akufo-Addo”, Hasaacas Ladies
By Nana Ama Gyapong The Chief Executive Officer of the Hasaacas Ladies F.C, a National Women’s Champion League in Ghana, Mrs. Evelyn Nsiah Asare, has requested to have a breakfast meeting with the President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo- Addo and some other government officials. She requested to meet with the President during an […]
Condom shortage hits Kenya
Kenya is experiencing a shortage of condoms. In view of this, health authorities have urged people to use other alternatives. Restaurants, hospitals and other public facilities have not had free condoms in their toilets for a while. A government agency, the National Aids and STIs Control Programme has expressed concern over the shortage. The shortage […]
