Trump would have been convicted if not elected, DoJ report says
President-elect Donald Trump would have been convicted of illegally trying to overturn the result of the 2020 presidential election – which he lost – if he had not successfully been re-elected in 2024, according to the man who led US government investigations into him. The evidence against Trump was “sufficient to obtain and sustain a […]
Largesse Africa Inc. brings hope to the Obane community
By Beatrice Senadju Largesse Africa Inc., a non-governmental organization, has on Saturday, 28th December 2024 donated relief items worth approximately GHS 10,000 to about 700 residents of Obane, a rural community in the Ada East district of the Greater Accra region. The gesture was part of the organization’s annual community intervention program dubbed “Make Them […]
President Mahama urges reintroduction of LGBTQ bill as government-sponsored initiative
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah President John Dramani Mahama says that the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly referred to as the Anti-Gay Bill, is effectively dead, as it failed to receive presidential assent before the expiration of the previous parliament. In a meeting with the Catholic Bishops, President Mahama emphasised that the […]
Kurt Okraku’s GFA presidency has been “abysmal” – Wilfred Osei Kwaku Palmer
By Kwame Bediako Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Committee member Wilfred Osei Kwaku Palmer, in a recent interview with Asempa FM, did not hold back in his criticism of the current GFA President, Kurt Okraku. Palmer described Okraku’s leadership during his first two terms as “abysmal”. His remarks come at a time when the […]
TikTok says report of possible sale to Musk ‘pure fiction’
TikTok has called a report that China is considering allowing a sale of the social media company’s US operations to Elon Musk “pure fiction.” The firm’s comments came in response to a report by Bloomberg that Chinese officials are weighing an option that could see its business in America being sold to the world’s richest […]
Road crisis: The human toll of accidents and call for safer streets
By Deborah Essuman In the bustling streets of Accra, the hum of daily life is often interrupted by the sobering reality of road traffic accidents. From January to August 2024, Ghana witnessed over 14,000 road crashes, a stark reminder of the dangers lurking on the roads. The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) reported that during […]
279 aspirants compete for MMDCE appointments in Volta Region
By Edzorna Francis Mensah A total of two Hundred and Seventy-Nine (279)) persons have successfully filed for an appointment of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in Eighteen (18) Assemblies in the Volta Region at the close of nomination. An update on the submission of applications for MDCEs in the Volta Region as monitored […]
Sammi Awuku resigns as Director General of National Lottery Authority
By Spendilove Incoom The Director General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Sammy Awuku, has officially tendered his resignation, effective Monday, January 13, 2025. The resignation follows his election as the Member of Parliament for the Akwapim North constituency. In his resignation letter, the outgoing Director General explained his decision to focus on his new […]
In Pictures: Ghana’s parliament unveils new museum
A new museum dedicated to preserving the history and significance of Ghana’s parliament was officially opened on Monday, January 6, 2025, as part of parliament’s initiatives to maintain its heritage. The museum highlights the relevance of parliament, showcasing key memorabilia and merchandise related to its legacy. The opening ceremony the museum was graced by prominent […]
In Pictures: Swearing in of President John Dramani Mahama
The inauguration of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama as the sixth President of the Fourth Republic of Ghana was a memorable celebration of both leadership and culture. As dignitaries and high-profile figures gathered to mark the occasion, the event was a vibrant display of Ghanaian heritage, with attendees donning traditional attire that embodied the rich […]
