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The Ankobeahene of the Begoro Stool, Bafour Owiredu Agyarko Minta II, has been dragged to the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council for his endorsement of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama. A summons, signed by D. M Ofori-Atta, the Secretary of the traditional council, requires Nana Owiredu …

Another act of vandalism has left residents in the Lartey Gas area of Koforidua without electricity, as thieves targeted yet another electricity transformer operated by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The perpetrators, in their brazen attempt, stripped the transformer of its coils and other crucial components, rendering the entire …

Ghana Water Limited (GWCL) in the Eastern Region has taken decisive action against one of its employees, Harbel Yaw Odoi, who served as a meter reader for the company. Odoi has been dismissed from his position due to allegations of financial malfeasance and other serious infractions. GWCL management has issued …

A shocking armed robbery targeted Chinese miners at a mining site in Akyem Akokoaso, situated within the Ofoase Ayirebi constituency of the Eastern Region. The brazen attack resulted in the shooting of at least five Chinese nationals, with three individuals currently in critical condition and hospitalized. One of the victims …

A sick commercial motorist who was detained by the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) at the Eastern Regional Police headquarters in Koforidua for a traffic violation has passed away. The driver, who was detained by the police for a moving infraction, allegedly reported feeling ill. MTTD officers, however, believed …

The Inspector General of Police and four others have been slapped with damages in the total sum of GHc253,709.00 as compensation to a father of four who was assaulted by police officers. The assault on the man resulted in his “inability to have an erection.” The High Court in Accra …

37 suspects arrested in connection with the attacks on the Bepong Chief’s palace and several police officers at Kwahu Bepong in the Eastern Region have been remanded by the Nkawkwa District Court. Presided over by His Worship Isaac Adjei, the court scheduled their next appearance for February 23, 2024. The …

The Ghana Union Movement (GUM) has described Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s envisioned development plan for the country as a “cover-up to win votes.” The Union questioned the decision by the Vice President not to “own the failures of the Government” and expressed doubt over his promise to abolish some …

The vice president and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) unveiled his vision for Ghana Sports when addressing Ghanaians. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia said in his speech that Ghana Sports has not realized its potential. He said he has identified inadequate and lack of sustainable funding as a major hindrance. He …

Flagbearer for The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, outlined a comprehensive plan for the mining sector, focusing on fostering responsible small-scale mining, environmental protection, and boosting national gold reserves. Dr. Bawumia aims to transform the one million Ghanaians in small-scale mining into “millionaires” by Providing capacity building and equipment …