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Parliament commences consideration of anti-LGBTQ Bill
On Friday, December 8, Parliament initiated the proceedings for the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill 2021.The bill, currently undergoing the consideration stage, is slated for refinement to align more...
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GAF receives 8 ambulances from British High Commission
As part of its annual Security Dialogue, the British High Commission in Accra has contributed to the enhancement of medical services in Ghana's Northern regions by donating eight ambulances to the Ghana Armed Forces...
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Bank Hospital: First private facility to successfully perform kidney transplants in Ghana
The Bank Hospital in Ghana has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first private hospital in the country to successfully carry out kidney transplants.The medical director, Charlotte Osafo, a renowned nephrologist, led...
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Staging a protest was uncalled for – Effutu chief scolds residents
The Omanhene of Effutu Traditional Council, Nenyi Ghartey, has voiced his dismay over residents who staged a protest on Tuesday against the alleged potential sale of the Ramsar site for lithium mining.The chief characterized...
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Truck runs into bystanders at Anloga Junction, kills 1 and injures 2
A tragic incident occurred at Anloga Junction in Kumasi where a stationary articulated truck unexpectedly moved, resulting in one confirmed fatality and two individuals critically injured.Eyewitnesses reported that when the truck began moving on...
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GES interdicts GHANASS headmistress for reportedly selling ‘unauthorized’ items
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has taken action against Patience Naki Mensah, the headmistress of Ghana Senior High School (GHANASS) in Koforidua, by placing her under interdiction.The decision comes in response to allegations...
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NPP parliamentary primaries to be held on January 27, 2024
The National Council of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has decided to reschedule the parliamentary primaries in constituencies with incumbent Members of Parliament from January 20 to January 27, 2024. This resolution was reached...
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Govt spends not less than GHS100K daily for Anti-Gay Bill hearings – Parliamentary Committee Chairman
Chairman of the Constitutional, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs Committee, Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, has revealed that the government allocated over GHC 900,000 within nine days for public hearings on the Promotion of Proper Human Rights and...
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Govt releases funds for payment of NSS allowance arrears from Jan. to May
The National Service Scheme (NSS) Management has confirmed the release of funds by the government for the settlement of arrears on the allowances of recently completed NSS personnel.The payments are intended to cover...
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Lithium mining lease will be laid before Parliament for ratification – Lands Minister
Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has indicated that his ministry will present Ghana's lithium mining lease with Barari DV Ghana Limited to Parliament for ratification.He announced this initiative while addressing...
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Eastern Region: 12,600 slabs of compressed cannabis intercepted at Dodi
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) successfully intercepted a truck laden with Twelve Thousand Six Hundred slabs of compressed cannabis at Dodi, near Akosombo in the Eastern Region on Saturday, December 2, 2023.Acting on...
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Meet Sheila Bartels, the MP allegedly funded by LGBTQ community
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ablekuma North, Sheila Bartels, recently garnered attention for her statements regarding the contentious Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, commonly known as the...
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You want to bring Belgians and Lebanese to take over Ghana – Social slams Cheddar’s New Force
Pressure continues to mount on an ambiguous political movement, The New Force, being led by Ghanaian millionaire and business magnate Freedom Jacob Caesar, widely recognized as Cheddar.Since Shallie Abbiusi, a Belgium citizen who now...
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Aisha Huang must serve a longer sentence – MP
The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has expressed his full support for the decision of the Attorney-General to appeal the jail term handed to the Chinese national convicted for illegal...
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US supports Ghanaian women peacekeepers with $3m armor aid
The United States government has allocated $3 million for a collaborative initiative with the Netherlands, aiming to introduce women-specific body armor for peacekeeping in Ghana and Zambia.In a signing ceremony at the UN Peacekeeping...
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Group protests to remove Commissioner-General from GRA
A group identifying as Concerned Citizens of Ghana has issued a threat to stage a protest at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) premises on January 15, 2024, regarding the prolonged tenure of the Commissioner-General,...
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Atwima Nwabiagya South: Residents banned from using fire in the bush
The Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipal Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has issued a prohibition on the use of fire in all bush and farming activities.This means that individuals are restricted...
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Amidu reveals what Kissi Agyebeng allegedly did with 50 vehicles from Tema port in 2022
The former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, has accused the current Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, of have hidden 50 vehicles and cars from the Tema port, under the basement of the Office of the Special...
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Winneba: 10 persons arrested for stoning police
Ten individuals, including a woman, have been arrested by the Winneba District Police Command after they threw stones at the police during a demonstration outside the Effutu Municipal Assembly.The residents initiated the protest on...
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Ghana secures $50m emission reduction agreement
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, through the Forestry Commission, has formalized a groundbreaking Emission Reduction Payment Agreement (ERPA) with Emergent Forest Finance Accelerator Incorporated (Emergent), a non-profit organization based in the United...
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Salary requirement for foreigners applying for work visas in UK reviewed
In an effort to fulfill the Conservative Party's pledge to reduce net migration, Rishi Sunak's government, has revealed stringent measures.Notably, the salary requirement for UK residency sees a substantial increase, as Home Secretary James...
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NDC can only retain Odododiodoo seat with Michael Yarboi – Vanderpuye
Member of Parliament (MP) for Odododiodoo, Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has expressed his disappointment with the decision taken by the Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to disqualify Michael Nii Yarboi...
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Over 20,000 tourists expected to visit Kakum National Park this December
The Kakum National Park is set to welcome over 20,000 tourists in December 2023, as stated by the Executive Director of the Ghana Heritage Conservation Trust (GHCT), Isadore Armah.This anticipated number signifies an...
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Video: How robber cunningly stole from Chief Imam’s advisor
Asaase Radio, based in Accra, has recently shared a video capturing the audacious method Tekpor, popularly known as “School Fees,” employed to infiltrate the home of his victim in Accra.The footage reveals a solo...
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2024 Election: There will be a runoff between Alan And Bawumia – Hopeson Adorye predicts
Renowned member of Alan Kyerematen's campaign team, Hopeson Adorye, has forecasted a runoff in the upcoming 2024 general election.During an appearance on Accra-based Neat FM, Mr Adorye emphasized that the second round would...
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Kissi Agyebeng works with evil people – ‘Bitter’ Paul Adom Otchere
Host of Metro TV's Good Evening Ghana, Paul Adom-Otchere, has accused the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, of working with an "evil" group of individuals who do not seek the best interests of Ghanaians.In one...
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Those criticising Mahama’s 24-hour-economy do not know politics – Alan Kyerematen
Independent candidate Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen has endorsed the National Democratic Congress' (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama's proposal for a 24-hour economy.Speaking to members of his Movement for Change on December 2, Kyerematen argued that...
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Those against lithium deal have not read the entire agreement – Minerals Commission
The Minerals Commission has reacted to criticism by some individuals over the lithium deal between the government of Ghana and Barari DV Ghana Limited.Key stakeholders, including the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) and former Chief...
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SHS 1 students expected in school today
Despite calls for reconsideration of the reopening date, first-year senior high school students nationwide are expected to report to their respective schools today.Various stakeholders, including parents, have advocated for an extension of the...
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Let’s come together to ‘break the 8’ – Bawumia to party delegates
The New Patriotic Party's flagbearer and Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has extended congratulations to the party for the smooth conduct of peaceful elections in the orphan constituencies.The NPP selected parliamentary candidates for these...
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NPP orphan primaries: Akosua Manu elected as parliamentary candidate for Adenta constituency
First-time aspirant Akosua Manu, widely known as Kozie, secured victory as the parliamentary candidate for the Adentan constituency, clinching the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) ticket for the upcoming 2024 elections.With a notable 814 votes,...
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NPP Parliamentary Primaries: I haven’t used MASLOC funds to buy votes – Afia Akoto
A parliamentary candidate aspirant for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Okaikwei North Constituency, has refuted claims of vote-buying during the ongoing parliamentary primary.Accusations were made that she allegedly influenced voters and...
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Speaker calls for review of SHS reopening date
Speaker of Parliament, Alban S. K. Bagbin, has summoned the Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, to appear before Parliament on Monday, December 4, in response to concerns raised by the Minority regarding...
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Flashback: Special prosecutor to prosecute who? NPP members are greedy bastards when it comes to galamsey
A recently resurfaced video features Ken Agyapong, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, making predictions about the Office of the Special Prosecutor. This follows the recent public expression of frustration by the incumbent...
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You are disrespectful – MP slams Education Ministry for ignoring Parliament’s advice on reopening date for first-year SHS students
A member of the Parliament's Education Committee, holding the position of Ranking Member, Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, has criticized the Education Ministry's insistence on maintaining the December 4 reopening date for new Senior High School students,...
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2.1 million jobs have been created by the NPP in 7 years – Bawumia
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has maintained that despite the prevailing economic challenges, the government has successfully generated over 2 million jobs in the past seven years.According to Dr Bawumia, available statistics affirm...
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“Chamber and Hall” 1D1F Cassava Factory in Asante Akim taken over by rats and rodents
A Cassava Factory located at Asante Akim in the Eastern Region, as part of government's One District One Factory (1D1F) has been abandoned and now serves as the habitat for some animals.In a video...
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How hard is it to reduce taxes? Okudzeto asks Akufo-Addo led govt
Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has raised questions about the government's unwillingness to decrease the number of taxes introduced for the 2024 fiscal year.He contends that the government...
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Policeman allegedly apprehended for MoMo fraud; accused of spending GH¢14,460 on betting
Constable Ernest Agyemang Darko, affiliated with the National Visibility Unit, has been apprehended for participating in mobile money fraud.As per a police situational report obtained by MyNewsGh.com, on November 29, 2023, Constable Ernest...
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IMF confirms ongoing talks on Ghana’s external debt restructuring
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has dismissed claims of a deadlock in Ghana's negotiations for the second tranche of the $3 billion credit facility from the Bretton Woods institution.The IMF insisted that ongoing...
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Afia Akoto accused of using MASLOC loans to sway votes in NPP Parliamentary Primaries
The Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) is under scrutiny for purportedly utilizing public funds to finance political campaigns for specific New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidates in the lead-up to the 2024 elections.As...
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Reopening date for first year SHS students to be reviewed by GES
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has revealed that management will consider revising the reopening date for first-year students in the Senior High Schools (SHS).According to the Public Relations Officer of the GES, Cassandra...
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More than 100 test positive for HIV using self-testing kit
Over a hundred HIV-positive cases have been recorded since the distribution of self-testing kits in July 2023, according to Programme Manager of the National Aids Control Programme (NACP), Dr. Stephen Ayisi Addo.He noted that...
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Defunct Gold Coast security customers sleep on plastic chairs, mattresses at Finance Ministry over unreleased funds
On Tuesday, November 28, a large number of customers from the defunct Gold Coast Securities gathered at the Ministry of Finance premises to demand the release of their frozen funds.Wearing red attire, approximately 100...
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Mosquito nets being used for fishing, fencing gardens – Parliament’s Health Committee
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Health has issued a warning to the public against using the government-distributed insecticide-treated nets (mosquito nets) for purposes other than their intended use, such as fishing, garden fencing, and...
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I do not have a gay campaign manager; I run things myself – Sam George
Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam Nartey George, has shot down claims suggesting that he has close relations with individuals in the LGBTQ community.The New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate aspirant for the Ningo-Prampram...
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My two sons are single – Mahama reveals
Former President and New Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has announced that his two sons, Sharaf and Shahid Mahama, are currently single.He shared this personal note during a visit to the...
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Scenes from King Charles III’s birthday celebration in Accra
The British High Commission in Ghana on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, joyously commemorated the 75th birthday of King Charles III with a festive gathering centered around climate sustainability.This marked the monarch's official birthday, the...
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Budget approval: Majority boycotted because they were afraid to lose – Akatsi South MP
The Member of Parliament for Akatsi South, Bernard Ahiafo, has emphasized that the Majority in Parliament executed a walkout during the approval of the 2024 budget due to their insufficient numbers."If you think you...
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Your role is to interpret, not meddle in investigations – OSP tells judges
Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng has rebuked Ghanaian courts for interfering with the operations of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on November 29, 2023, Mr Agyebeng...
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