Author: Gifty Boateng

Sammi Awuku, the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Akuapem North constituency, has denied reports that he was arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on Saturday, August 15. Awuku, a former Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), dismissed the reports in a video shared on social media on Sunday, August 16. He was seen in the video in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region, with popular National Democratic Congress (NDC) member Appiah Stadium. Addressing the reports, Awuku questioned how it was possible for him in the grips of EOCO when on Saturday, he was in the Eastern Region…

Barely one week after she tragically lost her life, thieves have allegedly stormed the Kumasi-Daban residence of late Beatrice Owarewaa Siaw and ransacked the property. She was a New Patriotic Party (NPP) patron, who was aspiring to represent the people of Mampong constituency in the Ashanti Region, boasting she has invested over GHs4 billion in project in the area. But many months before the contest is set in motion, she has passed days after visiting jailed Ashanti Regional chairman of the party, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako also known as Chairman Wontumi. Broadcaster, Kofi Adoma who has been on the beat, giving extensive…

There is suspicion of foul play in the sudden death of the aspiring New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the Asante Mampong constituency, in the Ashanti Region, Beatrice Nana Yaa Owarewaa Siaw, linking it to a possible poisoning. The deceased was raised in the United States (US) but relocated to Ghana, having her eyes on the safe Asante Mampong seat. She variously expressed her intention to contest the seat in the next primaries, backing her plans with scattered projects worth GHs40 billions as claimed in interviews. She claimed in one of her interviews that she was a threat to…

The Greater Accra and Ashanti Regions, have topped the number of applicants who have qualified for the next stage of the Citi FM and Channel One Literacy Challenge for the 2026 contest. As much as 20 students have been selected for the Greater Accra Region while 17 qualified for the Ashanti Region. The Bono Region takes the spot for the least number of qualified applicants being 6. In all, some 100 students across the country have been picked to compete for the next stage of the contest which commenced last month. The top 100 have qualified for the written…

A rejoinder to ‘Pay Equity in Public Universities: The case against the approved market premium’ By Prof. Eliasu Mumuni, Prof. Vera Fiador and Dr Samuel Kingsford Seglah “Equal respect does not require identical compensation. Pay equity must compare complete jobs, total remuneration and independently negotiated value, not rely on historical labels of ‘analogous’ grades. “Consider the principle of equal respect for all employees is fundamental in all labour dealings. At the same time, however, achieving pay equity requires a holistic assessment of the complete role, the overall remuneration package, and the value established through independent negotiation, rather than comparisons based primarily…

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called for an end to what he describes as selective justice and political retaliation, insisting that the opposition is not against accountability but opposed to the unequal application of the law. Speaking at the “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration on Thursday, August 6, Afenyo-Markin argued that Members of Parliament are being subjected to investigations after making contributions on the floor of Parliament. “We are not against accountability, but we are against selective justice,” he said. He claimed that an MP makes a contribution on the floor of Parliament and is subsequently invited by investigative agencies, questioning…

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians, particularly leaders, to honour the memory of the eight departed heroes who lost their lives in a helicopter crash by strengthening institutions, improving safety standards and placing national service above self-interest. Speaking at a memorial service marking the one-year anniversary of the tragedy, President Mahama said the occasion was not only one of remembrance but also an opportunity for national reflection. “Today is one of those days that the nation slows its pace, not because history demands it, but because memory does. We gather because remembrance is an obligation for every grateful…

President John Dramani Mahama has stressed that the lessons from the August 6, 2025 helicopter crash must never be forgotten, urging leaders to use the tragedy as a catalyst to strengthen institutions, improve safety standards and protect those who serve the country. Speaking at the National Inter-Faith Memorial Service on Thursday, August 6, 2026, to commemorate one year since the crash that claimed eight lives, President Mahama said the memory of the victims places a responsibility on leaders to build systems that prevent similar tragedies in the future. He said every decision taken by those entrusted with leadership has consequences…

President John Dramani Mahama visited the iconic Bob Marley Museum in Kingston, Jamaica, as part of his State Visit, celebrating the deep historical and cultural bonds between Ghana and Jamaica. The President was accompanied by the Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness and Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport. During the visit, the delegation connected virtually with Cedella Marley, CEO of the Bob Marley Group of Companies, and the Honourable Dr Alferita “Rita” Marley, sharing warm greetings and reflections on the enduring legacy of Bob Marley, whose message of unity, freedom, love, and…

Information reaching us indicates that two Ghanaian women, Juliet Amponsah and Charity Eme, have reportedly been sentenced to prison in Iraq. The two women are said to be from Asempaneye in Sefwi Wiawso, in the Western North Region. Reports suggest they were arrested by Iraqi authorities along with several other nationals and have allegedly spent several months in prison under difficult conditions. The exact offences that led to their incarceration have not yet been disclosed by Iraqi authorities or confirmed in any official documents. Families and friends with relatives in Iraq are advised to check on their welfare. By Gifty…