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Nhyiaeso MP rejects Global InfoAnalytics poll ranking him among underperforming MPs
Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr Stephen Amoah, has dismissed a recent Global InfoAnalytics survey that listed him among Ghana’s perceived underperforming legislators, describing the findings as misleading…
GPRTU denies approving 30% transport fare increase
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has dismissed reports suggesting that it has sanctioned a 30% increase in transport fares, describing the claims as false. Speaking in…
High Court adjourns Wontumi’s Tano Nimiri Forest case to July 31
The Accra High Court has postponed the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve case involving Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to July 31, 2026. Wontumi was brought…
Two arrested over suspected narcotics concealed in fertiliser sacks at Asawase Market
The Manhyia District Police Command has arrested two men for allegedly possessing and transporting substances suspected to be narcotic drugs at the Asawase Market in Kumasi. According to…
BoG warns traders, businesses against rejecting Ghana cedi coins
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has warned traders, commercial transport operators and businesses that refusing to accept Ghana cedi coins as payment for goods and services is against…
Ken Ofori-Atta granted US permanent residency
Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been granted permanent residency in the United States after a US immigration judge ruled that Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP)…
Five arrested over alleged human trafficking and cybercrime activities in Accra
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has arrested five individuals suspected of engaging in human trafficking and cyber-related criminal activities following an intelligence-driven operation…
TikToker ‘Mamaone’ arrested over alleged offensive comments about Mahama and First Lady
A 49-year-old TikToker identified as Rita Konadu, popularly known as “Mamaone”, has reportedly been arrested by the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET) over alleged offensive remarks made…
My daughter’s graduation in the UK kept me away during Wontumi’s sentencing – Atta Akyea explains
Samuel Atta Akyea has explained that he was out of the country when the High Court sentenced Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to 20 years…
Police arrest 19-year-old over alleged armed robbery at Asabi
Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with an alleged armed robbery attack at Asabi in the Asokore Mampong Municipality. According to the…