A 28-year-old man who used the identity of a former Brong Ahafo Regional Minister in an attempt to secure the release of a seized truckload of illegal lumber has been arrested. A joint Police-Military team intercepted the truck at Goaso on April 16 and sent to the District Forestry Office. Suspect Dennis Ofosuhene was said … Read more
Three former appointees of the erstwhile Mahama administration accused of receiving double salaries have been told by the police CID they are being investigated for stealing. The three were at the CID headquarter Tuesday April 17 upon the invitation of the investigating body to have their caution statements taken. They include Member of Parliament for … Read more
Two suspects in a bloody attack that injured at least four persons at the residence of the MP for Asunafo South have been arrested. The Brong Ahafo regional police PRO, ASP Augustine Oppong, told 3FM on April 3 that suspects are being processed for court. “We have arrested two suspects and they are Kwabena Acheampong … Read more
Thugs wielding cudgels and other lethal weapons have attacked the residence of former Brong Ahafo Regional Minister, Eric Opoku at Sankore. The attack was allegedly spearheaded by some members of the governing New Patriotic Party on Sunday. There were some members of the opposition National Democratic Congress who were in the house of Mr. Opoku, … Read more
Former Wa All Stars FC midfielder Shafiq Muntari has successfully completed his mandatory medical test with AshGold ahead of a move to the Miners. The midfield enforcer is set to complete his move to the Miners as part of a massive exercise to revamp the Len Clay side. Shafiq, a Premier League and a Super … Read more
SIC Insurance Company and the leadership of the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG) have revealed plans to provide insurance cover for all 480 players of the Ghana Premier League (GPL). This was made known over the weekend when a delegation from both sides visited the coach and some players of the Asante Kotoko team … Read more
The Management of SIC Insurance, Ghana’s preferred insurer and the leadership of the Professional footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has announced an insurance cover for players of the Ghana Premiere League. This was made known over the weekend when a delegation from both sides visited the coach and some players of the Asante Kotoko team who … Read more
Fearsome Elmina Sharks halted Ashantigold’s seven match unbeaten run in the Ghana Premier League by beating them 2-1 at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi, Ashanti Region. With resurgence in their performance in their last three matches, Sharks almost suffered a slip in the early stages of the first half after referee Samuel Sukah awarded … Read more
Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod) has dismissed suggestions by the Minority in Parliament that government is unfairly treating cocoa farmers in the face of a decline in international prices. At a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, Minority Spokesperson on Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs Eric Opoku demanded immediate usage of the Cocoa Stabilisation Fund created … Read more
The Minority in Parliament is challenging the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod), Joseph Aidoo, to make public funds accrued so far under the Cocoa Stabilisation Fund. The Fund, according to the Minority, was introduced during the tenure of John Dramani Mahama – precisely in October, 2014 – “as a risk-mitigation mechanism … Read more
The Minority in Parliament is accusing government of offering cocoa farmers a terrible deal with its decision not increase the cocoa producer price due to a fall in world market prices. The minority argued that, government must utilize the cocoa stabilization fund established by the previous government, to cushion farmers instead of the insensitive approach … Read more
The former Minister of Trade and Industry, Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, has admitted that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is currently not in the best shapes to win any competitive election in the country. He has therefore said whether or not he will seek the mandate of the party is not important at the moment but urged … Read more
Government is not likely to provide any compensation for losses incurred by farmers as a result of army worm infestation. According to the Deputy Minister for Agriculture, William Quaitoo, indications are that, farmers are not expected to be overwhelmingly affected by the army worms. “The loss or the reduction in yield because of the army worm … Read more
The Minority spokesperson on Agriculture in Parliament, Eric Opoku, has questioned aspects of government’s approach to dealing with the army worm infestation which has ravaged crops mostly in the southern belt of the country. He believes not enough is being done to compensate the farmers who have incurred losses as a result of the army … Read more
Occupants of over 300 households of Asantekae, Asawinso and Adwumam communities in the Asunafo South District in the Brong Ahafo have been living in darkness for weeks after the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCO) disconnected their power for non-payments of bills and consumption of power without meters fitted to their homes and properties. The situation … Read more
Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu has finally made his stance clear about reports linking him to running for the flagbearer slot of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in 2020. The Tamale South lawmaker has been a subject of discussion on various platforms as to whether he would be running for torch bearer of the party when … Read more
The former Brong Ahafo Regional Minister and the Member of Parliament of Asunafo South, Eric Opoku has stated that the NPP’s policy of one district, one factory which is one of the party’s flagship program will not provide jobs for the teaming youth that are unemployed. In his statement, Mr. Opoku made it known that … Read more
Hearts of Oak head coach Frank Nuttall says his players are highly motivated adding that the victory over Kotoko is a mark of the progress the team has made. The Phobians cruised to a 3-1 victory over Asante Kotoko last Monday in the first league of the Ghana at 60 Anniversary Cup match at the … Read more
Hearts of Oak assistant coach, Henry Wellington, believes that midfielder Patrick Razak can lead the team to success this season. He joined the team in the second round of the 2016 Ghana Premier League and his performances have drawn lots of plaudits from fans. Razak has been an important player for the Phobians this season … Read more
Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu appears to be under some pressure from some persons within the party to run as flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2020 general elections or make his stance of who he will support public. Whereas many including former ministers and diplomats are still yearning a return … Read more