GENERAL NEWS

North Tongu Member of Parliament (MP), Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, is mourning the death of a friend turned brother. According to him, the deceased has been a pillar in his political career right from his days at the University of Ghana (Legon).     The heartbroken legislator took to his Facebook …

Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has responded to concerns that the Majority Caucus in Parliament is not supporting the anti-LGBTQ+ bill currently before the House. The Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP noted that his side supports the bill that seeks to criminalise homosexuality in principle, stressing, however, that there are aspects of it …

Australian High Commissioner to Ghana, Gregory Andrews, has urged Government of Ghana (GOG) to increase the percentage of funds allocated to champion the wellbeing of the less privileged in society.   According to him, it is possible for Ghana to replicate Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme which supports People Living …

The Electoral Commission, Ghana has denied social media reports that it is creating new constituencies ahead of the 2024 elections.   Dr Bossman Asare, deputy chairman of the EC in charge of corporate services told the Ghana News Agency there is no plan to create 25 more constituencies.     He …

The 30 nominees for the 2021 Men’s Ballon d’Or have been revealed!   With France Football having taken a coronavirus-enforced break in 2020, anticipation is building ahead of the next awarding of a Golden Ball.   Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski are among the nominees on the 30-man …

  The United Nations Peace Ambassador and The Country Director Of International Association Of World Peace Advocates Bishop Dr. Sam Owusu who is the Founder and Leader Of The Pottersville Church International as part of his crusade trip in Ho of the Volta Region has paid a working visit to …

Deputy General Secretary of the governing NPP Nana Obiri Boahene is worried over the silence of the majority of NPP MPs over the bill criminalizing activities of homosexuals. According to him, apart from NPP MP, John Ntim Fordjour, every other name mentioned when the issue comes up, is that of …

President of the republic of Ghana, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured the newly-sworn in Inspector General of Police (IGP), COP Dr George Akuffo Dampare that his government will support him to deliver on his mandate of providing security to the people of Ghana.   President Akufo-Addo, while swearing …

A 2012 and 2016 Independent Presidential Candidate, Mr. Jacob Osei Yeboah has urged the Select Committee on Constitutional, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs to swiftly finalise its work on the anti-LGBT Bill 2021 and see to it that it is passed into law. The Bill being championed by Ningo Prampram MP …

A former gay, Aaron Adjetey Akrong, has cautioned Parliament to not legalize Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgender, Queer and Intersex (LGBTQI+) activities in Ghana, as doing so would mean passing a death sentence on persons involved in the act.   The repented gay, now a pastor, said being an LGBTQI+ member …