GENERAL NEWS

Armed robbers attacked the residence of the Deputy Finance Minister, Dr John Ampontuah Kumah, on Friday, December 29, 2023. The assailants forcibly entered the home of the Member of Parliament for the Ejisu Constituency, situated in Chantan in the Greater Accra Region. According to the report filed at the Mile …

National Democratic Congress (NDC) Flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama has declared his commitment to safeguarding the will of the Ghanaian people in the 2024 elections. Mr. Mahama emphasised that the determination of the election winner will be at the polling stations and collation centres, not in the Supreme Court. He expressed …

The Private Health Facilities Association of Ghana has issued a stern warning, declaring its intention to cease accepting Private Health Insurance soon.   This decision stems from the National Health Insurance Authority’s failure to regulate Private Insurance Companies, resulting in arrears owed to its members.   According to the association, …

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has refuted media reports claiming that it has reversed its decision to raise transport fares by sixty percent or more following the passage of the Emission Levy Bill. The recently passed Emissions Levy Bill by Parliament imposes an annual fee of GHC100 on …

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has revealed the House’s intention to seek legal clarification regarding President Akufo-Addo’s refusal to sign certain Witchcraft and Ghana Armed Forces Bills. Mr Bagbin insisted that the authority to assess the misuse of discretion lies exclusively with the Judiciary, not the Executive led by …

In response to inquiries about his intention to head the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) as a presidential candidate in the 2024 election, Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom has provided a statement. Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom unequivocally has stated that he will not be leading the PPP as a presidential candidate. Instead, …

Churches in Zambia have been ordered to limit worship time to two hours as part of measures to curb the spread of cholera. No sale of perishable and ready-to-eat foods in all churches, Ndiwa Mutelo, a senior official in charge of religious affairs, said. Worshippers have also been urged to …

Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong has alleged that corruption reports around colleague MP for Bantama, Francis Asenso-Boakye were true. Agyapong has accused Asenso-Boakye, who is the current housing minister of stealing funds at his ministry. Agyapong also revived reports of Asenso-Boakye having demanded bribes to facilitate access to …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has destooled the queen mother of the Offinso Traditional Area, Nana Ama Serwaa Nyarko over her gross insubordination to the kingdom. Her destoolment was pronounced on Thursday, January 11, 2024, during the first Asanteman Traditional Council meeting for the year. Nana Ama Serwaa Nyarko …

Below  are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today.   The Ghanaian Observer       The Daily Searchlight       The National Voice   The Daily Analyst       The Daily Statesman       The Chronicle   …