Interior minister, Ambrose Dery says government would not meddle in the Bimbilla chieftaincy dispute, which has led to the death of scores of residents in the Northern Regional town. He said government would endeavor to protect the regent of Bimbilla as well as lives and properties of all residents. The Interior Minister made these remarks … Read more
The Northern Regional Police Command has mounted a search to ascertain whether more people were killed in the sporadic shooting at Bimbila on Thursday afternoon through to the night. Police account suggests that two women were killed while eight others sustained gunshot wounds and are currently receiving treatments at the various health centers in the Region. But … Read more
President Akufo-Addo has sworn in twelve Ministers following their approval by the house in Parliament Tuesday. The event held at the Flagstaff House in Accra saw the appointed twelve taking the oath of office, officially making them Ministers of State. The Vice President, Chief of Staff and several other state officials were present to grace … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has sworn in 12 out of the 13 ministers approved by Parliament. At a ceremony held at the Flagstaff House Friday, the President charged the ministers to live by the public creed that calls on them to discharge a selfless service to the nation. He entreated them to work towards … Read more
Hundreds demand justice for 22-year-old youth worker who was sodomised and beaten by officer with a baton. A 22-year-old black youth worker was arrested in France and allegedly raped with a baton, leading to accusations of police brutality and street protests calling for justice. Hundreds marched on Monday in the northern Paris suburb of Aulnay-sous-Bois … Read more
Parliamentary Affairs Minister-designate Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu has recalled his days as a spare parts dealer in the country suggesting it was more lucrative than his current job. He said he earned more as a spare parts dealer than he is currently earning as a Majority Leader and legislator of Ghana’s Parliament. Answering a question … Read more
President Akufo-Addo shed tears over the weekend during the 52nd anniversary of the demise of Joseph Kwame Kyeretwie Boakye Danquah. JB Danquah, as all who knew him preferred to call him, was a member of the famous ‘Big Six’ (Ebenezer Ako-Adjei, Edward Akufo-Addo, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, Emmanuel Obetsebi-Lamtey, William Ofori-Atta and himself, Joseph Boakye Danquah) … Read more
Former President John Dramani Mahama has condemned what he refers to as “the unprovoked attacks on NDC functionaries and supporters”. Citing the raid which was carried out by some men said to be from the military, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) and national security on Wednesday at the premises of the NDC’s National … Read more
The former owner of Adolf Hitler’s birthplace has launched a legal challenge against its expropriation by the government which wants to ensure the house can never become a shrine for neo-Nazis, a court spokesman said on Tuesday. Parliament voted last month for the compulsory purchase of the three-storey house in the town of Braunau am … Read more
The former Acting Inspector General of Police John Kudalor bid farewell to president Nana Akufo-Addo after an illustrious career as a police man. He was however ready to serve in any capacity the president may deem fit. In a meeting with the president the outgoing IGP was happy about a peaceful and successful election in … Read more
A political science analyst Amakye Boateng, has envisaged that vetted ministerial nominees will be approved by the Appointments Committee of Parliament. He doubted if any of the tall brains nominated by the President Nana Addo Dankwa-Akufo will be rejected by the appointments committee. So far the Senior minister designate Yaw Osafo Maafo, Kan Dapaah Minister … Read more
The Interior Minister-designate, Ambrose Dery, has revealed that he would use existing laws in handling all internal national security issues. He gave the assurance that issues ranging from post-election hooliganism, extortion of monies from road users and harassment by some security agents would all be stopped to ensure general internal national security. “I would be … Read more
The Ministerial nominee for the newly-created National Security ministry, Alfred Kan-Dapaah appeared before the Parliament’s appointment committee on Friday, 20th January 2017. The National Security ministry, according to president Nana Akufo-Ado was created in order to improve Ghana’s security and freedom. During his session, the former minister for Energy explained why the National Security ministry was … Read more
Kan Dapaah, National Security Minister-designate denies claims of averting a cocaine haul in Ghana during his tenure as a minister in Kufour’s administration. His comments were in response to a petition sent by a member of the general public to Parliament’s Appointment Committee. A memorandum submitted to the committee accused Kan Dapaah of not doing … Read more
National Security Minister designate Kan Dapaah has debunked claims he did nothing to avert a cocaine haul in Ghana during his tenure as minister in the Kufuor administration. Responding to a petition sent by a member of the general to Parliament’s Appointment Committee, the minister designate said he was not at post when the incident … Read more
National Security Minister designate Kan Dapaah has debunked claims he did nothing to avert a cocaine haul in Ghana during his tenure as minister in the Kufuor administration. Responding to a petition sent by a member of the general to Parliament’s Appointment Committee, the minister designate said he was not at post when the incident … Read more
Minister-designate for National Security, Albert Kan-Dapaah, says he was not the Interior minister when a ship carrying cocaine docked in the country in 2006, hence could not have been dismissive of any information to that effect. A member of the public had petitioned the Appointments Committee of Parliament that Mr Kan-Dapaah failed to act when … Read more
Former interior minister Prosper Bani has lauded Ghana’s decision to send soldiers to The Gambia to force Yahya Jammeh out of power. Ghana has contributed 205 combat troops to augment ECOWAS’ troops being led by Senegal. The force has already entered The Gambia to clear the way for new president Adama Barrow to take over. … Read more
Lithuania has announced plans to build a fence to boost security on its border with Russia’s Kaliningrad enclave. The move comes amid heightened tensions in the Baltic region, where Nato is deploying extra troops and Russia has installed nuclear-capable missiles. The fence will cover about 135km (84 miles) of border, from Vistytis to the Neman … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is full of praise for his predecessor John Mahama for exhibiting maturity and keeping his cool over the Cantonments bungalow saga. Former President Mahama’s request to keep the prestigious house he had occupied for eight years as a vice president and president, as part of his retirement package, attracted avalanche … Read more