GENERAL NEWS

Teddy Osei, the Celebrated Ghanaian musician and saxophonist who co-founded the legendary Afro-rock band Osibisa, has passed away at 88 The unfortunate event occurred on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in London. President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Bessa Simons confirmed the sad news to Citi News, describing Teddy …

The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) Sammy Awuku has announced his resignation from the role effective January 13, 2025. In a letter addressed to President John Dramani Mahama, Sammy Awuku cited his election as the Member of Parliament for Akuapem North as the reason for his decision. The …

The police have launched a manhunt for two suspected armed robbers who escaped with gold and other valuables at Manso Watreso in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region. The incident occurred at about 8 pm on January 13, 2025. The search operation follows the lynching of two accomplices …

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced the commencement of “Operation Keep the Lights On” from January 15 to January 31, 2025, across all its operational areas. The initiative aims to recover arrears, inspect prepaid meters, and enforce compliance with disconnection regulations. ECG emphasized that self-reconnection is illegal, citing …

The Constituency Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Atwima Nwabiagya South, Mr. John Kwame Duodu, popularly known as Sir John has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to take responsibility for their actions and inactions ahead of the just concluded 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections …

A delegation from the Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari, has ordered the closure of St. Vicente Nursing College’s offices following a dispute over the selection of a new principal for the institution. The previous principal of the college recently retired, creating the need for a successor. While Yaa …

Below  are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today.     The Daily Searchlight           Daily Graphic             The Daily Dispatch           The Metro Lens       …

The drama unfolded during the vetting of Attorney General-designate Dr. Dominic Ayine before Parliament’s Appointments Committee as Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin walked out of the proceedings. The incident on Monday, January 13, was triggered by a question from Suame MP John Darko regarding a potential conflict of interest involving Dr. …

The National Council of Elders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed concern over recent campaign activities by certain party executives, members, and supporters advocating for individuals seeking positions at the constituency, regional, and national levels within the party. The elders are alarmed by this development and are urging …

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has clarified that the recent remarks by its President, Dr Joseph Obeng, on retaining the E-Levy to support SMEs and the proposed Women’s Development Bank are his personal views and do not represent the official stance of the association. In a press statement, …