Brixit deal rejected by MPs'
Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal has been rejected by 230 votes – the largest defeat for a sitting government in history. MPs’ voted by 432 votes to 202 to reject the deal, which sets out the terms of Britain’s exit from the EU on 29 March. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has now tabled a […]
Special Prosecutor to begin his mandate this year
The Special Prosecutor, Martin Alamisi Burnes Kaiser Amidu says his office will prosecute its first case in 2019. Although he did not give an exact date for his first prosecution, Martin Amidu said investigations into some of the cases were far advanced and legal proceedings will soon be commenced against persons at the center of those […]
Gov't delegation despatched to Dubai to pursue extradition of NAM 1
The Deputy Attorney General, Joseph Dindiok Kpemka is leading a high powered government delegation to United Arab Emirates, (UAE) capital Dubai to pursue the extradition of the embattled Chief Executive Officer, (CEO) of MenzGold, Nana Appiah Mensah. The delegation includes, a representative from the Economic Organised Crime Office (EOCO), the Bureau of National Investigation (BNI) […]
Musician jailed seven years for abduction and defilement
Godsway Dzandu, alias Armingo Marley, a 23 year old musician who abducted and defiled a 13 year old female student in Ho was on Monday sentenced to seven years imprisonment by a Circuit Court in Ho presided over by Madam Priscilla Dikro. Dzandu pleaded not guilty to charges of abduction of child under 18 years […]
Another earth tremor hits Weija
Another earth tremor on Sunday, January 13, hit Weija and its surrounding areas, a little over a month after a similar one hit the area on December 9, 2018. The Senior Seismologist at the Ghana Geological Services Department (GGSD), Nicholas Opoku, told the Ghana News Agency that the epic center of the tremor, which measured […]
70th Annual New Year School opens in Accra
The Speaker of Parliament, has advocated for a special quota for women’s representation in Parliament and that matters relating to gender were of very much concern to him. “Today by global standards Ghana is in the last fifth category of women representation in Parliament. And we cannot compare ourselves in any way with Rwanda. Ghanaians […]
COCOBOD defends Board Chairman
The Management of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has denied media allegations that the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company, Hackman Owusu-Agyemang, had pocketed some per diem for a foreign travel, which he did not honour. Management, explained in a statement it issued, that Mr. Owusu-Agyemang was scheduled to attend a programme on […]
Canadian's death sentence in China 'horrific', family says
The family of a Canadian man who has been sentenced to death in China say their “worst fears” have been realised. Robert Lloyd Schellenberg was given a 15-year jail term in November but, on Monday, a court said the sentence for drug smuggling was too lenient. The ruling is likely to worsen a diplomatic row […]
Military calls for reinforcement in Alavanyo
The military has called for reinforcement at Alavanyo-Dzogbefeme following fresh shootings involving a military officer and a 70-year old farmer. Two persons were shot dead and six others injured during a shoot-out between youth of the area and the military on Sunday. Security Chiefs, including the Regional Police Commander, Ebenezer Francis Doku, at a meeting […]
Nandom Farmers increase yields by 35%
Over one thousand smallholder farmers in the Nandom District of the Upper West Region have been given improved and certified seeds, fertilizers and ploughing services to help them improve their livelihoods. The farmers were also trained on best agricultural practices and offered extension services to help them increase their yield while avoiding Post-Harvest Losses (PHL). […]
NAM1 in custody of Dubai Police – Ghana Police
The Ghana Police Service has confirmed media reports that the Menzgold Boss, Nana Appiah Mensah, popularly known as NAM 1, has been arrested in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A statement issued by the Ghana Police service, said they were informed of the arrest of Nana Appiah Mensah by Emirati Officials based in Dubai on Sunday, […]
Tema Police investigates Josephine Asante's murder case
The Tema Regional Police Command has launched investigations into the murder of the Marketing and Public Relations Manager of Ghana Port and Harbours Authority, (GPHA) Mrs. Josephine Asante. Mrs. Asante was murdered in cold blood on Saturday, by an unknown assailant. She is alleged to have been stabbed several times in the abdomen at her […]
Porcupine Warriors stun Coton Sport in Confederation Cup
Kumasi Asante Kotoko emerged 3-2 victors, against the Cameroonian counterparts, Coton Sports in the playoff match in this year’s Confederation of Africa Football (CAF), Confederation Cup competition, in a fascinating five-goal thriller played at Military Stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon. Emmanuel Gyamfi, Maxwell Baakoh and Abdul Fatawu scored for the Porcupine Warriors, as they urged closer […]
Former President Mahama begins 5-day campaign tour of Eastern region
Former President John Dramani Mahama will on Monday begin a five-day flagbearership campaign tour of the Eastern Region. Mr. Mahama will tour every constituency in the region to greet and interact with delegates, ahead of the flagbearership election of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) later this month. Already, the former president’s campaign has taken him […]
