Ahead of Ghana’s presidential and parliamentary elections on December 7, 2024, the United States Department of State has introduced a new visa restriction policy targeting individuals involved in undermining democratic processes. This policy, announced on Monday, October 28, will restrict U.S. visas for anyone responsible for actions that disrupt Ghana’s democratic integrity.The policy, under Section […]
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Renewed Bawku chieftaincy conflict: …20 shot dead, many others injured
The renewed chieftaincy clash in Bawku of the Upper East region, has left at least 20 people dead while other victims suffered serious gunshot wounds. Two were shot dead at their Zongo residence in the township at about 12:00 am at dawn yesterday, while eight met their untimely demise after assailants attacked them in Bawku […]
Akua Donkor reported dead
The Ghana Freedom Party’s founder and flagbearer, Akua Donkor, reportedly died in Ridge Hospital in Accra, according to information gathered by https://rejoicefmonline.com The circumstances of her passing are still unknown, and Ghanaians are urged to offer their condolences to her family during this difficult time. Nevertheless, Akua Donkor, who established the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) […]
Bawku: Return of rival Chief sparks deadly gun battle
Renewed violence has erupted in Bawku, claiming the lives of two people and leaving multiple others injured following a resurgence of the chieftaincy conflict. The tensions, which had seemed to settle, intensified with the return of Alhaji Seidu Abagre, a rival chief who had been in exile since February 2023. Abagre had initially fled after […]
Four Ghanaians who smuggled £4.3m worth of cannabis jailed 26 years
The gang of men who smuggled almost £4.5 million worth of cannabis hidden in sacks of Gari powder from Ghana to south Essex have been jailed for a combined total of 26 years. The drug haul was discovered by border force officers inside a shipping container at Tilbury Docks following a National Crime Agency sting. […]
EC replaces printing house for 2024 ballot papers due to technical issues
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that Yasarko Press will no longer be involved in the printing process in the upcoming 2024 elections.The company was initially contracted to print ballot papers for the Oti and Western North regions. This decision follows a report from Yasarko Press indicating a fault in one of their critical printing […]
UTAG Suspends Galamsey Strike
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has directed its members to suspend their ongoing strike by October 29, 2024. This decision comes after several weeks of industrial action by UTAG members across various public universities, which has significantly disrupted academic activities nationwide.UTAG initiated the strike on October 10, […]
Kasoa Ritual Killing: 18-Year-old Suspect Sentenced To Life Imprisonment
The two teenagers standing trial for the killing of a ten-year-old in Kasoa have been found guilty of counts of murder and conspiracy to commit murder.The two committed the offence in 2021 and have since been on trial.It has taken three years since the gory incident for the High Court to conclude the trial and […]
Attempted Suicide No Longer A Crime In Ghana – Chief Justice To Judges
Judges and Magistrates nationwide have been officially informed that attempted suicide is no longer an offence.In June 2023, Parliament amended the Criminal Offences Act of 1960 to decriminalise attempted suicide. In this regard, individuals who attempt suicide are not to be prosecuted or convicted.This was contained in a letter dated October 18, 2024, signed by […]
NPP always rushes to court because they’ve packed their members as judges – Sam George alleges
Samuel Nartey George, the Prampram Member of Parliament has accused the government of stuffing the courts with members who are politically tainted. He alleges that is the reason the party always runs to court with any issue even if they do not possess ambiguity for interpretation.Sam George was commenting on the controversy in Parliament over […]