Yvonne Chaka Chaka to headline “The African Festival” this December
The national capital, Accra, is set to come alive this December as it hosts this year’s edition of “The African Festival,” a celebration that harnesses the transformative power of culture, arts, and music to promote awareness of climate change. The three-day event, which will begin with a grand opening on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at […]
Supreme Court dismisses suits challenging anti-gay bill
The Supreme Court has dismissed two suits challenging the constitutionality of Parliament’s passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly referred to as the anti-gay bill. In a unanimous decision today, the court ruled that the suits failed to properly invoke its jurisdiction to interpret and enforce the Constitution. The court further […]
Freddie Blay’s son accused of using armed guards to protect seized land
By Alex Adi Sino Africa, a subsidiary of Jospong Group, has accused Mr. Kwame Blay, son of former NPP National Chairman, Mr. Freddie Blay, of seizing 29 acres of their 328-acre land in Borteyman, Nungua. According to the company, Kwame Blay has claimed 29 acres of their land through Royal Bell Investments Limited and Terraform […]
United Cadres Front congratulates John Mahama, Opoku-Agyemang
By Edzorna Francis Mensah The United Cadres Front of Tema Region, in a collaborative spirit with all Cadres of Ghana, has congratulated President-Elect, John Dramani Mahama and the Vice President-Elect, Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyeman for leading the NDC to a historic victory. The group commended Mr. Mahama for what they called “unprecedented emphatic electoral […]
AMA, IOM open new migrants’ office in Accra
A new office at the City Hall dedicated to addressing the challenges migrants face in the Accra Metropolis has been officially opened. The new Migrant Desk, established in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), is expected to work closely with the Social Welfare Department and the Ministry of Interior to build on the […]
Milwaukee Bucks crown champions of 2024 NBA Cup with dominant victory over Thunder
By Kwame Bediako The Milwaukee Bucks emerged victorious, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to clinch the 2024 NBA Cup. This victory marks a significant milestone for the Bucks, as they secure their first-ever NBA Cup title and celebrate their 15th win of the season. The game showcased the […]
MP for Krowor completes additional health facilities to aid residents
By Edith Atiaka Eshun The Member of Parliament for Krowor, Dr. Mrs. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey has commissioned another health facility to help reduce the burden on the two existing government health facilities in the area, which serves a chunk of the Constituents and beyond. Pockets of health posts have also been opened within the […]
A silent political movement: The “spoilt ballots party”
By Nana Osei Piesie-Anto, Socio-Political Analyst Since the inception of the 4th Republic in 1993, Ghana has held nine general elections, resulting in the transfer of political power between the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP). These transitions have been made possible through the ballots cast by registered citizens exercising their […]
Ghana’s parliament honours boxing legend Clement Ike Quartey Snr
By Isaac Tetteh The Parliament of Ghana On Tuesday, December 17, 2024 came together to pay tribute to the late boxing icon, Clement Ike Quartey Snr, during their parliamentary sitting. The atmosphere was filled with reverence as members of Parliament reflected on the significant contributions Quartey made to the nation, particularly in the realm of […]
Women in ECOWAS deliberate on impact of Transnational Organized Crimes on women at GIABA forum
By Dominic Hlordzi A three-day Regional Roundtable Forum on Transnational Organized Crime Risk for Women in West Africa being organized by the Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa, GIABA and ECOWAS Gender Development Centre, has opened in Accra. Participants will deliberate on the impact of money laundering, terrorist financing, and general transnational […]
