The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi, has filed a certiorari and prohibition application at the Supreme Court, seeking to overturn his contempt of court conviction issued on 19th February 2025. The conviction, delivered by Justice Emmanuel Senyo Amadehe of the Koforidua High Court, also resulted in a bench warrant for Kumi’s arrest…
The people of Gandawi in the Pulma Traditional Area gathered on Saturday, 22nd February 2025, to celebrate the annual Gandawii Naabahilme festival in Sorbelle, located in the Sissala West District of the Upper West Region. This vibrant week-long festival serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Gandawii people. It marks the…
Reggae artiste and media personality, Blakk Rasta, has advised Ghanaian musicians to invest in their careers to raise the bar to enable them be accorded the deserved recognition as international artistes. In a discussion on United Showbiz on February 22, 2025, Blakk Rasta said buying cars and houses cannot be categorised as investing in one’s…
Ghana’s productivity is being held back by a poorly skilled workforce, with 74 per cent of workers lacking education beyond Junior High School (JHS), labour economist Prof. William Baah-Boateng has said. He warned that this skills gap is a major obstacle to economic growth and the country’s ambition to implement a 24-hour economy, a key…
The Appointments Committee of Parliament is set to commence public hearings today to vet President John Mahama’s nominees for various ministerial positions. The hearings, scheduled from Monday, February 24, to Thursday, February 27, 2025, will take place at Committee Rooms 1 and 2 of the Administration Block, starting at 9:30 a.m. daily. President Mahama has nominated…
The Black Queens’ friendly tie against Raja Casablanca Athletic Women has been called off due to unforseen circumstances. Expected to take place in Morocco, Casablanca, on February 24, 2024, the official page of the Women’s Senior national team posted on its X account that the game had been called off due to “circumstances beyond their…
Zogli residents Cry out for a Kindergarten Residents of Zogli in the Wa West District have expressed their frustrations over the lack of kindergarten in the community. Children in the community trek several kilometres daily to attend school in Guo, which poses a significant burden on them and their families. Parents in Zogli also express worry…
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has categorically denied claims of authorising payment to Kennedy Agyapong, former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, for a government contract. In his post on X on February 23, 2025, Dr. Forson asserted that no contractor has received payment since he assumed office. The Minister emphasised that…
Nsoatreman FC has officially responded to the death of Asante Kotoko fan Francis Frimpong Pooley, vowing that the “real culprits” will be brought to justice. Pooley was stabbed to death during the Porcupines’ clash with Nsoatreman in Nsoatre on Matchday 19 of Ghana’s top-flight league. According to Asante Kotoko, police investigations have identified Brimah as…
Former Minister for Railway Development, Joe Ghartey, has been invited by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) for questioning regarding the controversial Ghana Sky Train project. Sources indicate that Ghartey, who served as Minister from 2017 to 2021, is being questioned as part of ongoing investigations into the feasibility and financial dealings of the ambitious urban…
