Moves are underway to form a broad coalition that will challenge the NDC and NPP in the 2024 elections. That is according to the Economic Fighters League, a radical Nkrumahist movement focused on economic independence. The NPP and the NDC have dominated Ghana’s political landscape since the return to constitutional …
Read More »Nkoranza Police-Youth Clash: One Person Shot Dead, 9 Others Injured With 3 In Critical Condition
One person has been confirmed dead in a clash between the police and the youth of Nkoranza on Tuesday (17 May) in the Bono East region over the alleged killing of Albert Donkor, an armed robbery suspect who died during a police anti-robbery operation whilst nine persons, including three in …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo Consoles United Arab Emirates (UAE) Over Death Of Dubai President
Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has conveyed the condolence of the government and Ghanaians to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the death of its President. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, who had rarely been seen in public since suffering a stroke …
Read More »Military And Police Increase Presence In Nkoranza Amidst Heightened Tension
Security presence in Nkoranza has been increased following heightened tensions between some irate youth and the Police in the community. According to JoyNews’ correspondent, Ohemeng Tawiah, as of Wednesday morning, the entire community had been inundated with personnel from the Police and military, who are poised to forestall any mayhem. …
Read More »Economic Hardship Driving Child Neglect Cases – CHRAJ Commissioner
Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Mr Joseph Whittal, has attributed the rise in child neglect cases to economic hardship. He said some parents could not cater to needs of their children as many have lost their jobs and, therefore, lacked the financial strength …
Read More »Barker-Vormawor’s Arrest: “I Will Be Interested To See Where This Goes’ – British High Commissioner
British High Commissioner, Harriet Thompson, says she looks forward to see how the arrest of the convener of the FixTheCountry Movement will turn out. In a tweet on Tuesday, she said, “Oliver Barker Vormawor, convener of #FixTheCountry movement, arrested again, I understand for a motoring offence on his way to …
Read More »MP For Nkoranza South Gives Blow By Blow Account On Death Of Suspect In Police Custody
The Nkoranza South Member of Parliament, Emmanuel Agyekum has given a blow-by-blow account of how a 28-year-old trader died while in Police custody. Albert Akwasi Donkor, who is a footballer and digital television installer, is said to have been picked up from his Nkoranza South home by armed officers at …
Read More »“ Achimota Forest Has Not And Will Not Be Sold” – Abu Jinapor
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor has denied reports making rounds in a section of the media that the Achimota forest has been sold. The reports said the government through an Executive Instrument (E.I) has given out part of the forest reserve in the capital, …
Read More »Jeff Konadu Files Nomination To Contest For NPP Eastern Region Chairmanship Position
The Eastern Regional Chairman Hopeful, Mr. Jeff Konadu Addo has today filed his nomination forms to contest for the regional chairmanship position. The forms were filed by himself accompanied by his affable campaign team at the Eastern Regional Party’s Headquarters on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. …
Read More »Central Region: Benya FM Presenter Beaten As The Elmina Radio Was Attacked Over Premix Fuel Discussion
A local radio station in Elmina, Benya FM, in the Central Region, was attacked on Monday by unknown people. According to reports, the radio station was discussing matters of non-availability of premix fuel and how those who are not fishermen were given the product to the detriment of fishers who …
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