Military Instructor nabbed with bags of hemp

A military officer is in the grips of the Ashanti regional police command for allegedly dealing in substances suspected to be Indian hemp.

Mills: We will give NPP a run for their money in 2012

President John Mills has given a strongest possible indication that the National Democratic Congress will fight to retain power in the 2012 elections.

A-G Orders Investigations Into Abuses At Osu Children’s Home

The office of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice has ordered criminal investigations into the conduct of officials and staff of the Osu Children’s Home orphanage, Myjoyonline.com has learnt.

'Sack Tony Aidoo for attacks on Christians'

The United Kingdom and Ireland branches of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is calling on President John Mills to sack Dr Tony Aidoo for making unsavoury remarks about the Christian faith.

I am not desperate to be president - John Mahama

Vice-President John Dramani Mahama has stated that he is not desperate to be President of Ghana.

I Am Innocent –Vice President Declares

The spokesperson for the vice president John Jinapor has denied the Daily Guide report that the vice president, John Dramani Mahama is courting ambitions of succeeding president John Mills.

Kyerematen denies association with new political grouping

Press Statement Released From The Office Of Mr. Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen 31st August 2010.

NPP retains Atiwa seat with 75% votes

The New Patriotic Party’s Kwasi Amoako-Attah has been elected MP-elect for the Atiwa Constituency of the Eastern Region after polling 20,282 or 75 percent of valid votes at Tuesday's by-election necessitated by the death of former NPP MP Kwasi Annoh Ankamah

FAO LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN AGAINST HUNGER

The Food and Agricultural Organisation's office in Accra (FAO) has launched an international campaign against hunger in Ghana. Dubbed: "The One Billionhunngry Campaign", the programme highlights the growing problem of global hunger, which now affects more than one billion people worldwide.

2 PASTORS DROWN IN EXERCISE OF FAITH

Two senior pastors of the Church of Pentecost drowned in the Kparekpare stream in the Krachi East District of the Volta Region on Saturday afternoon when they put their faith to test.

GES CAN’T CLOSE DOWN GREAT LAMPTEY MILLS SCHOOL - OFFICIAL

The Ghana Education Service says it does not have the authority to shutdown the Great Lamptey Mills School.

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

I have a bad (?) habit of falling asleep on my way home. After all, Bridge is just a few hundred metres from my last stop. Many a time, I’ve been shaken awake, a scowl on the dream killer’s face, with a sharp, “Last stop.”

CANTATA GROUP FIGHTS OVER DEAD BODY

There was drama at the Cocoa Affairs Court premises yesterday morning when Abena Achiaa aka Julie Juu and Grace Omaboe alias Maame Dokono, engaged in a heated verbal brawl about the late Nana Bosmprah, the producer of ‘Cantata' and 'Obra' Akan TV programmes.

CHIEF JUSTICE GEORGINA WOOD IS POLITICALLY TAINTED - NDC

The ruling National Democratic Congress has accused the Chief Justice, Mrs Georgina Theodora Wood of compromising her political neutrality. The party catalogued actions it claims the CJ has taken in the past that lend credence to the assertion.

VEEP COMMENDS AUDIT SERVICE

The Vice-President, Mr John Dramani Mahama, has commended the Ghana Audit Service for the role it has played in promoting accountability and transparency in government and among public financial managers.

WOMAN IN MASSIVE FRAUD: GH¢278,OOO INVOLVED

A female staff member at the Western Union desk of the Ghana Post in Kumasi has been arrested by the police for allegedly embezzling GH¢278,000.

KUFUOR AND NPP EXECUTIVES CALL ON ASANTEHENE

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor, on Wednesday, led the National Executive of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to pay a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.

NPP: ARREST AND PROSECUTE NDC CHAIR FOR ‘TREASONABLE’ COMMENTS

The New Patriotic Party has asked the police to effect the arrest and prosecution of the Chairman of the National Democratic Congress.

ASHANTI REGION LAWYER BREAKS RANKS WITH STRIKING COLLEAGUES

A member of the Ashanti region branch of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has told Joy News he will go to court on Thursday to work in defiance of a decision by the association to withdraw its services.

MILLS MUST SPEAK AND REPAIR DAMAGE CAUSED BY KWABENA ADJEI - DR AKWETEY

The Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Governance, (IDEG) Dr Emmanuel Akwetey says President Mills must douse the flames ignited by the Chairman of the ruling party with his comments on the judiciary.

POLICE BRIEFED ON STX DEAL

The Minister of Water Resources, Works and Housing, Mr Alban Bagbin, Tuesday began an outreach programme to interact with the top brass of the Ghana Police Service to brief them on the implementation of the STX Housing Project for the security agencies.

TUC: TARIFF REDUCTION UNACCEPTABLE

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has described as unacceptable a reduction in the prices of utility announced by a committee set up by Vice President John Mahama to review a recent hike in electricity tariffs.

ASHANTI REGION BAR ASSOCIATION ON STRIKE

The Ashanti Regional branch of the Ghana Bar Association has begun an indefinite strike action in protest of comments of bias against the judiciary and the Chief Justice by the ruling National Democratic Congress.

AKUFO-ADDO'S VICTORY IS ENDORSEMENT OF MILLS - NDC ZONGO CAUCUS

The National Zongo's Caucus of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has said the re-election of Nana Akufo-Addo as the flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is a tacit endorsement of President John Evans Atta Mills for a second term.

NDC WARNS CJ TO WEED OUT CORRUPT JUDGES OR THE PARTY WILL DO SO

The National Democratic Congress is accusing the judiciary of bias. The Party chairman Dr. Kwabena Adjei at a press conference in Accra on Tuesday attributed the strings of losses suffered by the Attorney General to what he says are bias judgements handed at the law courts.

ATTA AKYEA DENIES SWINDLING FORMER CLIENT

Lawyer and Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Atta Akyea, has denied allegations of professional misconduct by his former clients.

JUDGES BELONG TO A SECRET CULT…YOU WON’T GET A FAIR TRIAL IF YOU ARE NOT ONE – KWESI PRATT

The Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr., claims most of the country’s judges if not all, belong to a secret cult, alleging that when a judge sits on a case where a member of the fraternity is representing a client, they invariably rule in favour of the colleague cult member.

CHIEF ANGRY WITH MINISTER OVER HOMOWO

The Gbese Mantse, Nii Okaidja Adamafio, has damned what for him is the lawlessness on the part of the Greater Accra Regional Security Council, under the headship of the Regional Minister, following their breaching of the order that this year's Homowo festival should not be extended to the limits.

ASANTE ANTWI SHOULD APOLOGISE FOR NEEDLESS COMMENTS

The Legal Officer of the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD) Kojo Asante has urged the former President of the Methodist Church to apologise for what he says were “needless” political comments the man of God made over the week end.

CPP SUSPENDS TWO EXECUTIVES FOR INDISCIPLINE

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has interdicted two of its national executives for indiscipline.

VODAFONE 3030 PROMO ENDS

Vodafone Ghana, a subsidiary of the world’s leading telecommunications group, says it has refreshed its Talk ‘n’ Talk promotion as the hugely successful 3030 promotion ends on Wednesday 11 August, 2010.

ZAIN, DREAMOVAL TRAIN TEACHERS FROM DEPRIVED SCHOOLS

Zain Ghana has thrown its weight behind yet another laudable educational initiative as it drives to improve the general standard of education in the country particularly in the area of information technology.

TOR SHUT DOWN

The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) plant has been temporarily shut down for lack of crude oil.

GOVERNMENT DIRECTS CEOS TO SET UP FUNCTIONAL INTERNAL AUDIT UNITS

Government has directed all Chief Executive Officers in the Public Sector to set up functional internal audit units by March 2011 despite budgetary constraints.

5 HELD FOR MURDER

Five suspects, including three females, have been arrested by the Wenchi Police in the Brong Abafo Region for allegedly conspiring to murder a 49-year-old woman at Abotereye, near Wenchi.

YONI KULENDI: WEREKO-BROBBY’S PRESIDENTIAL AMBITIONS OVER

Yoni Kulendi, lawyer for the discharged ex-chief of Staff Kwodwo Mpaini says the presidential ambition of Charles Wereko-Brobby former Chief Executive of the Ghana@50 celebration may well be over

IT'S NOT OVER YET, WEREKO-BROBBY, MPIANI WILL BE BACK IN THE DOCK - DEPUTY A-G

Deputy Minister of Justice and Attorney-General, Ebo Barton-Oduro, has served notice that the pair of Dr Charles Wereko-Brobby and Mr. Kwadwo Mpiani have not been acquitted of causing financial loss charges and that the state will appeal against their discharge by the High Court Tuesday and get them prosecuted.

NEW COCOA EXTENSION TO INCREASE FARMERS’ INCOME

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is implementing a new private-public partnership in cocoa extension, which emphasizes easy access to information on cocoa management to improve productivity.

MORE WORKERS GOING HOME AS VODAFONE DOWNSIZES

Hundreds of workers at Vodafone Ghana are expected to lose their jobs through another compulsory redundancy exercise which the management of the company has described as a “necessary evil” meant to turn the financially ailing company from its present predicament of losses to one of profitability.

NDC NOT PERTURBED BY NANA AKUFO-ADDO’S ELECTION

Mr Joseph Boarle Salifu, Asawasi Constituency Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has congratulated the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for organizing a peaceful National Delegates Congress at the weekend.

NDC CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO THE NPP

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) wishes to congratulate the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on a successful election, and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in particular for emerging as the Presidential Candidate to lead the Party in the 2012 elections.

NDC WARNS EX-PRESIDENT KUFUOR TO WATCH HIS MOUTH

The ruling National Democratic Congress has angrily reacted to comments by ex-President Kufuor accusing the Mills-led administration of stinking with corruption.

ROAD SAFETY COMMISSION TO BE TRANSFORMED INTO AUTHORITY

Transport Minister Mike Hammah has disclosed government is reviewing the National Road Safety Act in a bid to transform the Road Safety Commission into an Authority.

GHANAIANS WILL BENEFIT FROM OIL ONLY WHEN I RUN THE SHOW - KOFI WAYO

The leader and founder of the United Renaissance Party (URP), Kofi Wayo, has said he should be given the mandate to be in charge of Ghana’s oil since he possesses the skill and technical knowledge in the oil business.

CLAMP DOWN ON 'FOOT SOLDIERS' - IGP ORDERS COMMANDERS

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Paul Taiwan Quay, yesterday ordered the arrest and prosecution of lawless youth who engaged in anarchy in the name of politics.

WE’RE HAPPY STX IS NOT ABOUT GRABBING OF GA LANDS - OKUDZETO

A Deputy Information Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says President JEA Mills is very excited about the approval of the STX housing deal by the Majority side of Parliament Tuesday.

PRESIDENT MILLS TO SACK NON PERFORMING MMDCES

President John Evans Atta Mills has cautioned Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives against complacency in the discharge of their work and urged them to be up to the task, else the “axe” would fall on them.

STATEMENT: DR NDUOM CONGRATULATES PNC’S MERGER DECISION

I wish to congratulate the leadership and members of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the People’s National Convention (PNC) for the decision taken at its meeting held on Friday, July 30, 2010 to continue to pursue a combination of forces with the Convention People’s Party (CPP) to unite the two parties.

FORCE THAT BULLY KOSMOS TO CLIMB DOWN - CPP TELLS MILLS

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has appealed to President Atta Mills to use all the powers within his reach to back the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation’s (GNPC’s) acquisition of Kosmos' stake in the Jubilee Field.

NDC youth lock out Sissala East DCE

Supporters of the Sissala East constituency chairman of the National Democracy Congress (NDC) are said to have locked the DCE out of office on Sunday.

XAVI: FABREGAS ‘ON LOAN’ AT ARSENAL

Xavi has claimed Arsenal are "delaying the inevitable" by trying to block Barcelona's attempts to sign Cesc Fabregas and that the transfer target told Barcelona's Spanish stars during the World Cup he wanted to join them at club level.

Parliamentary Committee shocked at deplorable accommodation of policemen

Parliamentary select committee on Defense and Interior, on Thursday expressed shock at the deplorable living conditions of the police at barracks of the Central Police Station in Accra.

Stranded Ghanaian drivers in Saudi Arabia want to return home

A group of Ghanaian drivers who are stranded in Saudi Arabia are appealing urgently to government to help them come home.

They want President Mills to direct officials of the Ghana Mission in that country to assist them return home.

The drivers have been stranded in the Arab country for 8 months. Kweku Obeng-Adjei has more.


Play the attached audio for a report by Kwaku Obeng Adjei

World Bank sinks $470m to overhaul power, water supply

Utility service providers in the country have received a $470million push from the World Bank, with the Sunon Asogli Power Plant also ready to release its first 200 megawatts of electricity next month.

IGP removes INTERPOL-Ghana boss over alleged fraud

The Inspector General of Police, Paul Tawiah Quaye, has indicated in practical terms that he would not cover-up for police personnel involved in one form of professional misconduct or the other.

Boy, 9, hangs himself

A 9-year-old boy, Gideon Owusu, has taken the Amoamo community in the Bekwai Municipality in the Ashanti Region by surprise and hit his mother with a suicide at a nearby bush.

Amnesty International: “Freedom Day” in The Gambia is a travesty

As Gambia celebrates its national holiday today, called “Freedom Day” by President Yahya Jammeh, hundreds of activists representing over eighty seven non-governmental organisations participated in protests and other activities in fourteen countries.

Are the Ghanaian media growing?

A little over two score years ago when I was in primary school in my holy city of Breman Asikuma, I developed interest in current affairs. I used to read every newspaper and magazine I laid my hands on.

Police explain charge against Joy FM Acting Editor

Acting Joy FM News Editor faces criminal charge for refusing to disclose sources behind broadcast alleging threats on GREDA executives but the police say their action is part of efforts to "protect life and property".

Man busted for offering $9,000 bribe to Anas

The offices of Tiger Force Consult Ghana Limited, were virtually turned into a drama studio when one Nana Kwadwo Ofosu Aryeh who attempted to defraud his friend of $90,000.00, by stealing his excavator,

Mobilla murder case: Juror's job on the line

A new jury could be in place by next week when two of three soldiers who are standing trial for the alleged murder of Alhaji Issa Mobilla, the late Northern Regional Chairman of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), make their next appearance in court.

Joy FM's Ato KD charged for 'causing fear and alarm'

Joy FM's Acting News Editor has been charged with the criminal offence of publishing false news with intent to cause fear and alarm to the public.

University of Ghana pegs Grade A at 80%

Starting next academic year, the nation's premier University , the University of Ghana (Legon), will only award grade A to students who score 80% and above.

A-G's advice was ignored in STX deal - Bagbin

The STX deal was sent to Parliament ignoring certain “important and essential” advice of the Attorney General, Works and Housing Minister Alban Bagbin has told Joy FM.

Mills endorses Alan

President John Evans Atta Mills, last Saturday, surprised the large crowd of people who gathered in the spacious Adisadel College Dining Hall, when he described an aspiring New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, Mr. Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, as a political gentleman.

NPP elders meet with Alan, Nana Addo, others

The National Council of Elders of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) will later Monday meet with the five candidates contesting to lead the party to the 2012 election.

Cabinet reshuffle in the offing: John Tia, Hannah Tetteh, Azumah Mensah out?

A massive ministerial reshuffle aimed at invigorating and injecting new ‘blood’ into efforts towards achieving the Better Ghana Agenda promised by President John Evans Atta Mills will soon be effected.

Government withdraws controversial STX agreement from Parliament

The controversial $1.5 billion STX agreement for the building of 30,000 housing units for the security services has been withdrawn from Parliament.

Ministry ignored IRS's directive

It has now been established that the Ministry of Youth and Sports did not withhold taxes on the bonuses and other earnings of players and officials of the senior national team, the Black Stars, from the just ended World Cup tournament in South Africa despite prior notification by the Internal Revenue Service to do so.

Real Estate sector needs regulatory body - Gbodjor

Parliament must promulgate a Ghana Real Estate Licensing Act to regulate the real estate industry.

Sacked Sekou Nkrumah vows to work for 'stronger leader' for NDC

The dismissed acting coordinator of the National Youth Council, Dr Sekou Nkrumah, says he is unfazed by the decision to relieve him of his post, adding it would not deter him from working hard for the NDC to get a stronger leader for the 2012 general elections.

Dr. Nduom: Ghanaians must be cautiously optimistic of inflation drop

The 2008 presidential candidate of the Convention Peoples’ Party (CPP) Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom, is advising Ghanaians to be cautious in their optimism about the prospects of the downward trend of inflation.

Prez, top advisers meet on Kosmos

President John Evans Atta Mills yesterday held high-level meetings with his economic, legal and energy advisors aimed at bringing a closure to the sale of Kosmos's stake in the Jubilee Oil Field.

Mills announces juicy prize package for Stars

President John Mills has announced a $20,000-prize package for each player of the Black Stars for their sterling performance in the ongoing World Cup tournament in South Africa.

Bagbin to sue Searchlight editor

The Works and Housing Minister Alban Bagbin is threatening legal action against the Editor of the Daily Searchlight newspaper, Ken Kuranchie.

Konadu: Educate the boy child as well

Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings has called on society to support endeavours to educate the boy child, even as it advocates girl child education.

Police hold owner of collapsed mining pit

The police have arrested the owner of the mine pit which caved-in on illegal miners at Dunkwa-on-Offin in the Central Region on Sunday to assist in investigations into the cause of the tragedy.

AG orders re-arrest of 14 discharged security personnel

The Attorney General’s Department has directed the immediate re-arrest of some fourteen security personnel discharged by a circuit court on Monday.

President Mills gives assurance of effective management of oil

President John Atta Mills on Tuesday reiterated that Government would ensure an effective management of the operations of the oil and gas industry for the benefit all Ghanaians.

Book to honour late Speaker of Parliament launched

Mrs Justice Bamford-Addo was speaking at the launch of a book published to recognise contributions of the Late Justice Daniel Francis Annan, Former Speaker of Parliament.

Court orders arrest of murder suspect

A Fast Track High Court on Monday granted an ex-parte application to the state to arrest Private Seth Goka, one of the soldiers being accused of the death of Alhaji Issa Mobilla, former Northern Regional Chairman of the Convention Peoples Party (CPP).

Ahmadi women urged to influence society

Mrs Hajara Ali, former president of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Women's Association (AMWA) Ghana, said at the weekend that it was important for all Muslims, especially Ahmadi's, to acquire knowledge that would make an impact on society.

Anas' cocoa smugglers freed

The fourteen security officers who were captured in a secret video recording by Anas Aremeyaw Anas - an investigative journalist - allegedly aiding a group of people to smuggle cocoa beans from Ghana to La Cote d’Ivoire have been discharged by an Accra Circuit Court.

35 Galamsay miners trapped

About 35 illegal miners are said to be trapped in a mining pit at Dunkwa-On-Offin in the Central Region.

Veep arrives with first batch of Ghanaian soccer fans

Vice President John Mahama has arrived home with the first batch of Ghanaian soccer fans from South Africa.

Nation's worst flood disaster: Death toll now 35

Thirty-five bodies have so far been retrieved from floodwaters across the country by volunteers and rescue workers who described the havoc after Sunday’s downpour as the worst flood disaster in Ghana’s recent history.

'BNI officer' arrested

The Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) has arrested a 29-year old electrician, Mr. Jeremiah Godfred Nortey, who has been parading himself as an officer of the security agency, and duping several unsuspecting Ghanaians.

Young lady arrested for attempting to register twice

A lady who attempted to register twice with the Electoral Commission has been arrested at the Nurses Training School Registration Centre.

Accra floods: NADMO retrieves 11 bodies

The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) has retrieved the bodies of 11 people who drowned in Tema and its environs after a torrential downpour Sunday.

Saviour arrested for penetrating girl with Joy Ointment

A 37-year-old man, who could not control his libido and unleashed it on a 10-year-old pupil of St. Emmanuel Preparatory School at Valco Flat, an Ashaiman suburb, is languishing in the cells of the Ashaiman Police Station facing charges of defilement.

Kufuor is more NDC than I am – Kwame Pianim

It has emerged that the relationship between former President John Agyekum Kufour and Kwame Pianim, a leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is not the best.

NDC owes nobody any accountability – Quashigah

The Propaganda Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rebuffed calls by a pressure group and an NDC activist for the party to disclose the full cost of sponsoring about 500 football fans to South Africa.

Ghanaian students to vote by biometric system

Efforts by political stakeholders to lobby the Electoral Commission (EC) to adopt a biometric voting system during Election 2012 have been boosted by authorities of Meridian Pre-University, who introduced the technology for students' election.

School head marries primary six pupil

The chairman of a Primary School Management Committee in the Dangme West District has had a child with a 16-year-old primary six pupil of the school and has since been living with her as man and wife without performing the marriage rites.

Faulty aircraft leaves Vice-President Mahama stranded

The Vice-President, John Dramani Mahama, was Wednesday morning left stranded and disappointed when the aircraft that was to convey him to the Northern Region for an official function was discovered with a fault at the last minute.

Stranded' Stars fans to be airlifted tonight

More than 500 football fans stranded at the El-Wak stadium here in Accra are expected to be airlifted to South Africa tonight to cheer on the Black Stars.

M&J row not over; CHRAJ heads to the Appeal Court

There could be no end in sight yet for the thrills and controversy generated in Ghana by the Mabey and Johnson (M&J) bribery scandal as the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) heads for the Court of Appeal for another round of legal battle.

Communities appeal to government to rehabilitate bridge

Over 20 communities in the Central Gonja District have appealed to the government to rehabilitate the Kpinjipe Bridge that links them to Tamale.

CHRAJ contests court ruling on Mabey and Johnson

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) is challenging a ruling by an Accra Human Rights Court prohibiting it from investigating the Mabey and Johnson scandal.

Court frees Abudu over Ya-Na murder as AG discontinues prosecution

The Attorney General, Betty Mould Iddrisu, says she is no longer interested in pursuing a case of murder against one of three Abudus being held in connection with the Murder of Ya-Na Yakubu Andani.

Women and their presidential aspiration in Ghana

We live in an amazing period - not spectacular, but interesting. For the first time in the history of Ghana, it appears as though a woman has a good shot to be on a major party ticket for the office of president of the Republic of Ghana.

Presby Church dismisses woman in sex scandal

The Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) has dismissed the Administrator of the Trinity Congregation of the church at Tema Community 4, Ms Doris Sobre, who was the centre of the recent sex scandal in the church.

Ghanaian fans unhappy with High Commission in South Africa

An association of Ghanaians living in Johannesburg, South Africa, is unhappy with the posture of the Ghana High Commission in complimenting their efforts to offer maximum support to the Black Stars’ winning campaign at the World Cup.

Ya-Na murder: Former DCE detained by CID

A former DCE for Yendi, Habib Tijani, has been detained at the CID Headquarters in Accra.

John Mahama: God will punish NDC if…

The Vice-President, John Dramani Mahama, has expressed disappointment at the current power wrangling bedeviling the ruling National Democratic Congress, and warned of glaring defeat come the 2012 elections if things stay this messy.

DNA test drama: Mum in custody

The woman at the centre of the controversial DNA test to determine the true parentage of a six-month-old baby boy has been placed in custody to assist the police in investigations.

Yenim wo firi tete cannot win elections for NPP

New Patriotic Party (NPP) flag-bearer aspirant for the 2012 general election, Alan Kyerematen has reminded party supporters not to rely on past election results as a guide to determine who they choose to lead the party.

Ghana: Tullow 'sights' more oil

Tullow Oil says it has found signs of more crude in yet another one of its test wells offshore Ghana.

MPs row over constitution team

A list of 17 Members of Parliament (MPs), including some of the most prominent names in the House, was yesterday unanimously rejected on the floor of the House when it was presented as the body to factor Parliament's views into the work of the Constitution Review Committee (CRC).

3 Grabbed for buying baby

Three people including a prophetess and a man who attempted to buy a one-year-old baby from her mother at GH¢2,000 have been arrested by the police.

PURC calms nerves

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has reiterated that the highest percentage increase within the residential class of electricity customers is 42 percent and not the 89 percent as being reported.

Minority political parties dying slowly

Eighteen months after the last general elections in Ghana, the vitality of minority political parties, including their contribution to national development is rapidly waning, a Ghana News Agency survey revealed in Accra on Tuesday.

Hands off Indemnity Clause - Alfred Agbesi

Hon. Alfred Agbesi, MP for Ashaiman has cautioned against expunging the Indemnity Clause from the constitution, explaining that Ghana owes much of her peace and stability to the provision.

Mo Ibrahim Foundation to hold press confab in London

The Mo Ibrahim Foundation will hold a press conference in London on Monday, June 14, 2010, to announce this year’s Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership to the world’s media.

Court hears case of Abudu Family

The Kumasi High Court has begun hearing a case in which the Abudu Royal family of Dagbon is seeking an order of the court to compel the Andani Royal Family to abide by the road map to peace entered into in Kumasi.

AFAG expresses ‘disgust’ at Mills’ ‘insensitivity’

The Alliance for Accountable governance has described the Mills administration as insensitive to the plight of Ghanaians. Their “disgust” follows recent increases in utility tariffs which will see the cost of water up by 89 percent and electricity by 36 percent.

Illegal disconnection of customer; ECG floored, ordered to pay GH¢22,030

The Kumasi High Court has ordered the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to pay GH¢22,030 in general and special damages to a customer for illegal disconnection.

High Court jails two convicted armed robbers

A Sekondi High Court on Wednesday sentenced convicted armed robbers; Jallo Ibrahim and Kwaku Abeiku, to 36 months imprisonment in hard labour each for conspiracy to escape from lawful custody and escaping from lawful custody.

Born to live; baby survives chilling ordeal

A tale of a mother's cruelty (or temporary insanity) and the survival instinct of a newborn baby has sent the Kotobabi Police and residents of Mamobi in Accra on a massive hunt for a nursing mother who slashed the scrotum of her newly delivered baby and abandoned him in a tied plastic bag.

Ghana turn sights on Latvia brush up

Ghana have arrived in London Wednesday ahead of the final dress rehearsal against Latvia on Saturday. The Black Stars Tuesday completed the first of two trial matches ahead of the World Cup ..

Supreme Court pegs retirement age of Auditor-General at 60 years

The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday pegged the retirement age of the Auditor General at 60.

This was after it had dismissed a writ filed by Mr P.C. Appiah-Ofori, New Patriotic Party Member of Parliament (MP) for Asikum/Odoben/Brakwa Constituency in the Central Region.

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Trabuom community seeks upgrading of Health Centre to hospital

The chiefs and people of Trabuom in the Atwima-Kwanwoma District have appealed to the Health Ministry to upgrade the health centre in the community into a hospital.

Mills 'bans' ministers from travelling to SA

Any Minister of State whose work has no direct link with football and is planning to go to the World Cup might have to change plans.

AFAG sues all six telecom companies, NCA

The Alliance for Accountable Governance has sued all six mobile telecommunications companies and the National Communications Authority (NCA) in a bid to prevent them from installing a devise that will be used to monitor and evaluate all incoming international calls.

Larry Bimi unhappy with proposals to amend transitional provisions

The Chairman of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Mr Larry Bimi has condemned proposals to expunge the transitional provisions from the 1992 Constitution.

Mills directs police to discontinue ‘chimpanzee’ prosecution

President Mills has directed the police to discontinue criminal prosecutions against an NPP sympathizer who likened the president to a chimpanzee.

London: Hundreds mourn Ghanaian stabbed to death

Hundreds of sympathisers and mourners filled the St Ignatius Catholic Church, in Stamford Hill, London in the United Kingdom for the memorial service for the late Ghanaian teenager, Godwin Lawson who was murdered in London in March this year.

Government dismisses sabotage claims by Glo as unfortunate

Ghana's Communications Minister has dismissed claims by Glo Mobile of deliberate attempts to frustrate them from starting operations.

Ga Mantse palace ‘raider’ for court today

Ayittey Canada, the man alleged to be at the centre of disturbances at the Ga Mantse's palace, is to be put before court today.

African leaders call for women's leadership in achieving peace

Global leaders called for women’s leadership in resolving conflicts and building peace at the African Development Bank Annual Meeting on May 24, 2010.

Wereko-Brobby, Mpiani re-appear in court today

The trial of former Chief Executive of the defunct Ghana@50 Secretariat Dr. Charles Wereko-Brobbey and former Chief of staff Kwadwo Mpiani resumes Wednesday.

Methodist go politicking as members solicit for positions

The Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church, the Most Reverend Professor Emmanuel Asante, has expressed concern about politicking in the church.

Feature: Is the AU Day worth a holiday in today's Africa?

A holiday is a day designated as having special significance for which individuals, a government, or a religious group have deemed that observation is warranted. Currently Ghana has about 12 public holidays which are celebrated throughout the whole year, the recent addition being 21st September.

Pwalugu Community appeal to Gov't to provide market for Sheanuts

Communities in Pwalugu in the Talensi Nabdam District have appealed to the Government to reintroduce the policy that allowed purchasing clerks from the Cocoa Marketing Board to purchase sheanuts from communities.

Eight teachers died of cervical and breast cancer in E/R

Four female teachers died of cervical cancer and another four died of breast cancer all in the Easter Region since January this year, raising concern about effects of non-communicable diseases on teachers in the area.

30 injured in Sunyani gas explosion

Over 30 people were injured when a gas station in Sunyani exploded on Wednesday.

'Korean construction firm not broke'

The company is set to start the construction of 30 thousand housing units for the security agencies by July pending parliamentary approval of a Suppliers Credit Financing Agreement for 1.5 billion dollars.

Power Sector Inefficiency takes 2.8% of GDP… US$1.1bn needed annually

The inefficiency of the power sector in terms of under-pricing, under-collection and distribution losses is costing Ghana’s economy about 2.8% of gross domestic product (GDP) annually.

Glo Mobile to quit?

Major telecommunications operator, Glo Mobile, intends to pull out of Ghana, an authoritative source close to the company has disclosed.

Police fooled as armed robbers have field day

Three suspected armed robbers yesterday gave false information to the Police Information Room in Accra to divert a police patrol team to a location about six kilometres away from the robbery scene and succeeded in embarking on a robbery spree at Adenta.

IGP interdicts three police officers

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has interdicted three police officers for stealing from an accident victim on the Accra-Tema motorway.

Ghana to lose $1m if…

Ghana could lose up to $1 million a day if a chemical plant needed at the Takoradi Port to maintain the Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessel, FPSO Kwame Nkrumah, is not completed before its arrival in July.

Ghana Airway Liquidation

The Enquirer is in possession of documents that indicate the Ghana Airways Limited, before its demise under the watch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government in 2004, had landed properties worth over¢106 Billion ($7,313,380).

23-year old man fined GH¢2,400 for attempted robbery

Cape Coast, May 12, GNA - A 23-year old apprentice welder, Ibrahim Adams, has been fined GH¢2,400 by a circuit court in Cape Coast on Tues= day for attempting to rob a building...

Market women threaten nude demo on Osu Castle over AMA ejection

Traders at Novotel hotel area here in Accra are threatening to march naked to the Castle. Their threat follows a final ejection notice from the Accra Metropolitan Assembly to relocate them to the Odawna shopping mall at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle.

Minority leader accuses goverment of plotting to gag him

The Minority Leader is incensed over media reports suggesting he and other members of the NPP have been over paid their ex-gratia.