Banabas Kayase, one of the three persons standing trial for allegedly robbing Akua Donkor, founder of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) of her money and other belongings, says the complainant owes him a total of GH¢20,000. He said the amount was his eight months’ salary as secretary and driver of the controversial politician cum farmer. Opening his defence in the ...

There is simmering anger among executives of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Biakoye constituency of the Volta region over a supposed nomination of a known opposition party member as District Chief Executive for the area. The Presiding Member of the Biakoye District Assembly, Madam Christy Nutakor, said to be a staunch member of the National Democratic Congress ...

Wizkid’s status as an international celebrity seems to be getting way bigger as seen in a recent picture with Nicki Minaj. The image was posted on Monday on the latter’s Instagram with the pair looking like best buddies. Wizkid has managed to gain acceptance in the far shores of the US ever since his ‘One Dance’ collaboration with Drake. His popularity among international fans has ...

Veteran journalist, Cameron Duodu, has described illegal mining commonly known as ‘galamsey’ as “prospective genocide” which is endangering the lives of future generations. Mr. Duodu recalled that in the olden days, “although our ancestors engaged in galamsey activities, they did so without polluting water bodies and destroying farm lands”. “These galamsey people say they want to make a living, but ...

President Nana Akufo-Addo has assured the chiefs and people of Denkyira Obuasi [now New Obuasi] that his government will not punish them by denying the town of developmental projects following the gruesome killing of Major Maxwell Mahama by residents. According to the President, irrespective of the fact the dastardly murder of the late army officer gave the country a bad ...

The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga has urged Ghanaians to promote fabric manufactured in Ghana. According to him, more jobs can be created for the youth within the dress making industry if Ghanaians cultivate the habit of purchasing made-in-Ghana garments. Speaking at the 4th Neskael Corporate Fashion Show launch, Mr. Ayariga said foreign dress makers cash in ...

A former deputy Chief of Staff Valerie Sawyer has urged former President JJ Rawlings to go and help the fight against illegal mining at Denkyira-Boasi now New Boasi, if he has nothing challenging to do. In an epistle addressed to the NDC founder, the media-shy politician accused Rawlings of hypocrisy in his consistent attacks on his predecessors, aside President Akufo-Addo. ...

Telecom operator, Tigo has successfully completed point-to-multipoint base stations in four major business districts across Ghana. Businesses and residents within the Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi and Sunyani central business districts now have access to affordable, reliable and wireless dedicated connectivity with speeds of up to 250Mbps. According to the Chief Technology and Information Officer for Tigo, Amir Abdelazim, the service is ...

Ghana’s Emmanuel ‘Gameboy’ Tagoe is set to lock horns with Dominican Republic’s Argenis Alexander Méndez Zapata in an IBO Lightweight Championship bout slated for September 2 dubbed “Defend to Conquer”. The bout, put together by BabyJet promotions, will come off at the Trust Emporium in Bukom and will see the Ghanaian pugilist, taking a closer shot at his much anticipated ...

The zeal to combat the menace of money Laundering has informed many jurisdictions to enact various laws towards its eradication. Ghana is no exception as the state in 2007 enacted the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2007 (Act 749) and Anti-Money Laundering Amendment Act 2015(Act 874) . For the purpose of enforcement the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) was created. The core objects ...