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Your remarks on passage of anti-LGBTQ+ bill was disrespectful – Rev. Lawrence Tetteh tells NPP MP

The Founder and President of the Worldwide Miracle Outreach, Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh, has expressed criticism towards Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, the Chairman of the Constitutional, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs Committee of Parliament, for his comments...

Don’t be violent towards LGBTQ+ persons – Rev Lawrence Tetteh ‘pleads with’ Ghanaians

The renowned evangelist and president of the Worldwide Miracle Outreach, Rev Lawrence Tetteh, has urged Ghanaians not to be violent towards LGBTQ persons, even as he expressed his opposition to the practice. He said...

LGBTQI: Declare your position or risk losing muslim votes – Chief Imam’s spokesperson to MPs

Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, the spokesperson for Ghana's National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, has voiced his displeasure with the Majority Caucus of Parliament regarding their stance on the passage of the Promotion of...

ECG, Sunon Asogli meet today over $60m debt

The management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is scheduled to engage in discussions with independent power producer Sunon Asogli Power (Ghana) Limited on December 8 to negotiate payment plans for a $60...

2 convicted robbers receive 33-year prison sentence in Wa Circuit Court

In a recent verdict, the Wa circuit court has sentenced two individuals, Ibrahim Kassim, 30, and Salifu Dauda, 28, to a total prison term of 33 years.The accused faced charges of robbing their...

Incumbent NPP MPs to defend their seats on Jan. 27

The National Council of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has made significant adjustments to its upcoming parliamentary primary schedule, with the election in constituencies with sitting Members of Parliament now set to take place...

Elon Musk’s Starlink operations illegal in Ghana – NCA warns

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has officially declared the operations of Starlink, the satellite internet service provided by SpaceX, as illegal in Ghana.In a press release issued on December 7, 2023, the NCA...

Commercial vehicles to feature speed limit devices – GPRTU

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) is set to implement a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing road safety across the country.At the heart of this campaign is the mandatory installation of speed...

I will mention names of MPs working against anti-LGBTQ bill – Sam George

Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has threatened to disclose the identities of his colleagues in the House who continually work to impede the passage of the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual...

Parliament to vote on 2024 budget today

Today, Members of Parliament are expected to cast their votes on the 2024 budget statement.This comes in the wake of Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin's, reiteration on November 30 that the 2024 budget...

“I do not have GHC 30K to apply” – Man begs IGP to make him a police officer

A man who claims he has the strength and a sound mind to join the Ghana Police Service has made a passionate appeal to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare,...

Ghana hell bent on spending $500m to $1bn on “New Jerusalem” National Cathedral

The Vice President of policy think tank, IMANI-Africa, Bright Simons, claims that government has decided to spend an amount ranging from $500 million to $1 billion on the construction of the National Cathedral project.He...

State is not considering extending Ato Essien’s payment deadline – Deputy AG

Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has underscored the potential dangers of extending the payment deadline for the founder of the now-defunct Capital Bank, William Ato Essien.Mr Tuah-Yeboah expressed concern that...

Registration fees, other charges for SHS 1 students have not been approved – GES

The Director of Public Relations at the Ghana Education Service (GES), Cassandra Twum Ampofo, has asserted that no school has been authorized to request registration fees from first-year students.Her statement came in response to...

Assemblyman dies on campaign trip in Western Region

A 34-year-old teacher and incumbent assemblyman seeking re-election in the Teberebie electoral area in Prestea, Western Region, Manasseh Addison Sackey, tragically lost his life on Monday, December 4, 2023, during a campaign tour.According...

Autopsy report shows what killed Kikibees CEO

Mam Yandey Joof, the alleged girlfriend of Bennette Agyekum Adomah, owner of Kikibee’s Restaurant and Lounge, has been granted bail of GHC 2,000 by the Madina District Court. Joof is facing charges of murder...

Curse or Madness: $38m worth of medical equipment at JA Kufuor Hospital left to rot

Onua TV/Radio journalist, Captain Smart, has claimed that ultra-modern oxygen cylinders and other medical equipment worth $38 million at the JA Kufuor 38 Military Hospital at Afari in the Ashanti Region are currently in...

Ghana could be the new Jerusalem, earning $1.8bn because of national cathedral – Ofori-Atta

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has called for a strategic reassessment of the current discussions on the construction of the National Cathedral, emphasizing its potential as a significant driver of economic growth.During the Ghana...

Govt didn’t sponsor Samira Bawumia to COP28 summit – Spokesperson

Government spokesperson, Kofi Tonto, clarified that wife of Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Samira Bawumia, was not an official government delegate at the COP28 summit in Dubai.Mr Tonto explained that Mrs. Bawumia's trip...

MPs abroad ordered to fly back for 2024 budget approval

The government has instructed all Members of Parliament (MPs) belonging to the majority caucus currently abroad to cut short their trips and promptly return for the approval of the 2024 budget and Economic Policy,...

The Church has failed – Dr. Joyce Aryee laments corruption in Ghana

Executive Director of Salt and Light Ministries, Dr. Joyce Aryee, has voiced deep concern over what she perceives as unexplained and widespread corruption in Ghana, a country where 70% of the population identifies as...

AG reveals why ‘galamsey kingpin’ Aisha Huang was given a four and half year jail term

Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has provided clarification regarding the comparatively lenient prison sentence and fine handed to Chinese illegal mining kingpin Aisha Huang.He explained that Aisha Huang was prosecuted for her participation in...

Ghana’s “kind hospitality” was exploited by Aisha Huang – Judge

Justice Lydia Osei Marfo, the presiding judge who sentenced the prominent figure in illegal mining (galamsey), Aisha Huang, to four and a half years in prison, emphasized that the Chinese national exploited Ghana's hospitality....

“They will just steal your money, that is why they didn’t vote for me” – Kennedy Agyapong

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has reportedly blamed managers of businesses in Ghana for stealing from their employers and causing the collapse of many enterprises. He said that this...

Govt slaps 20% tax on Akpeteshie

Government has imposed a staggering 20% taxation on local alcoholic beverages The Independent Ghana can report.In a scathing critique, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader, has taken aim at the government's decision....

Government didn’t fund all 618 COP 28 delegates – EPA

Deputy Head of Party at COP 28, Dr. Henry Kwabena Kokofu, clarified that the government did not financially support all 618 delegates attending the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 28).Dr....

“I thought I was perfect” – Kennedy Agyapong confesses fatal mistake in NPP flagbearer race

Kennedy Agyapong, former flagbearer aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has shared insights into what he believes contributed to his defeat in the recent internal elections. The Member of Parliament for Assin Central...

Kumasi: Businesswoman slain by houseboy laid to rest

The renowned businesswoman whose life was tragically cut short, Afua Ahenkan, has been laid to rest in Offinso, a suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti region.The funeral service witnessed poignant moments, notably when...

Video: Alan Kyerematen, wife spotted leading ‘butterfly’ dance in Kumasi

The founder of the Movement for Change political party, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, and his wife has showcased their dance prowess in a public appearance.Alan Kyerematen, the Ghanaian politician vying for the country's leadership in...

Results of NPP parliamentary primaries

Delegates from the New Patriotic Party gathered at various polling centers to participate in the just ended parliamentary primaries across the country, focusing on 111 orphan constituencies.The following are a list highlighting significant...

Adentan: Chaos at NPP parliamentary primary leaves one injured

The Adentan parliamentary primary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Greater Accra region turned chaotic, leading to the injuring of a delegate.The exact cause of the disruption is yet to be...

Exams officer accused of pocketing BECE registration fees

Private basic schools in Axim, Western Region, are grappling with an alleged scandal involving Enoch Asiamah, the Nzema East Municipal Examination officer.Mr Asiamah is accused of absconding with Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) fees...

‘I will not disturb God’ – Kwame Sefa Kayi rejects Bawumia running mate prophecy

Seasoned radio personality and host of Kokrokoo on Peace FM, Kwami Sefa Kayi, has unequivocally rejected a recent prophecy suggesting he could be named as the running mate to the New Patriotic Party (NPP)...

Bugri Chief reportedly ‘chops’ money meant for victims of Garu-Tempani military brutality

There is tension in Bugri in the Tempane District as the locality's Chief, Naba Abdulai, has been implicated in misappropriation of cash donations intended for victims of recent military brutality in the area.Reports indicate...

NDC will bring back the joy of farming, join 24-hour economy programme – Mahama to farmers

Former President John Dramani Mahama has encouraged farmers across the country to take a leap of faith and ready themselves to jump onto the NDC's 24-hour economy programme that would change the agriculture industry...

‘Haircut’ proposal won’t work, pay us our money – Independent Power Generators to govt

The Independent Power Generators in Ghana, formerly known as the Ghana Chamber of Independent Power Producers, is advising the government against restructuring the energy debts owed to them.The power generators argue that restructuring...

Akufo-Addo, Ofori-Atta don’t know decent democracy; Finance Minister should have been sacked over IMF bailout – Kwabena Agyepong

The former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena Agyepong, has expressed the opinion that the Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, should have resigned after deciding to seek a bailout from the...

Fresh SHS students must report on Dec. 4 – Education Ministry insists

The reopening date for new Senior High School students is still December 4, 2023, according to the Ministry of Education.The Ghana Education Service (GES) published the 2023–2024 academic calendar, which includes the date for...

Reporting date for new SHS students may be changed – GES

The Ghana Education Service (GES) is considering revising the reporting date for first-year students in Senior High Schools (SHS), following concerns raised by Pre-Tertiary Teacher Unions about the limited time parents have for preparations.Cassandra...

Two more dead after recent bus attack in Bawku

Two additional fatalities have been linked to the ongoing Bawku conflict in the Upper East Region, following the earlier killing of a driver and his conductor (mate).Subsequently, unidentified assailants set ablaze the victims'...

Continue fighting, right will prevail against wrong – Domelevo tells Special Prosecutor

Former Auditor-General, Daniel Yao Domelevo, has encouraged Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng to stay steadfast in his anti-corruption endeavors.This comes in response to comments made by Mr Agyebeng during a recent press conference, where...

Approval of 2024 budget to be determined by headcount

Parliament is set to conduct a headcount for the approval of the 2024 budget on November 30, 2023.The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, had declared a voice vote in favor of the majority...

Airport Company to clampdown on extortion schemes

The Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL) has initiated a crackdown on extortion practices targeting airline passengers at Kotoka International Airport in anticipation of the "December in GH" activities.With the surge in visitors during the...

2024 budget has been approved by Parliament – Finance Minister claims

Despite the Minority's assertion that the 2024 budget and economic statement haven't been passed, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and the Majority in Parliament maintain that the approval process was successfully concluded.This disagreement stems...

Akufo-Addo has introduced 50 new taxes since he assumed office – Minority

The Minority in Parliament has indicated that the government under Akufo-Addo has implemented 50 new taxes since 2017.According to him, these levies have significantly burdened the already struggling Ghanaian populace.Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato...

FBI report shows money laundering in Cecilia Dapaah’s case – OSP

The Office of the Special Prosecutor, led by Kissi Agyebeng, has announced an expansion of its investigation into the case involving former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah, who faces accusations of...

Ghana breaks ground with 5 novel tomato varieties

The government has achieved a significant milestone by introducing five new tomato varieties in the country, marking a historic development, as stated by the Deputy Director of Agriculture and Vegetable Lead for the Planting...

Onua TV drags NMC to court over reported harassment

The management of Onua TV/Onua FM has filed a perpetual injunction against the National Media Commission (NMC) at the High Court in Accra.The injunction aims to restrain the commission from taking any steps...

Supporters of Michael Yarboi vandalise NDC head office after his disqualification

Following the disqualification of Michael Nii Yarboi, an aspiring parliamentary candidate in the Odododiodioo Constituency, enraged supporters have vandalized the National Democratic Congress (NDC) head office in Accra.Protestors dumped refuse in front of the...

LIVESTREAMING: OSP engages press on challenges impeding its work

The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, is moderating a press conference on behalf of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).Mr Agyebeng has highlighted a number of challenges facing the OSP. He also used the...

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