Author: Insight News

Richard Nyamah, deputy spokesperson for New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate Alan Kyerematen has declared his unwavering support for the former Trade Minister as the party’s nominee for president in the upcoming primary elections. Richard Nyamah cited Alan’s outstanding basic knowledge in economics, industry, ICT and a lawyer as justifications for his support. He continued currently Ghana needs a transformational leader who would come in and changes the way the government run the affairs of the country. According to him, broad experience for over 30 years in politics makes Alan stands tall amongst the rest of the presidential aspirants. Richard…

Yaw Tog has finally addressed his dispute with the Asaaka Boys after years, months, and weeks of controversy and rumors. The young rapper thanks to his massive hit song “Sore,” which also featured O’kenneth, City Boy, Reggie, and Jay Bahd of the Asaaka Boys fame. With its Ghanaian drill music, the music group was at that time becoming a powerful force. Yaw Tog was regarded as a group member, but following his breakthrough, he decided to pursue a solo career, which surprised many people as to why he would leave the Asaaka Boys. His actions sparked debate and rumors that…

According to John Jinapor, the Minority Caucus will use other procedures if the government ignores their request to stop its plans to lease the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to the for-profit company, Torentco Asset Management Group. The government intends to lease TOR for $22 million over a six-year period to Torentco Asset Management Group, which is anticipated to refine up to 8 million barrels of fuel annually. The group will pay $1 million in annual rent as well as an additional rent payment of more than $1 million every month as part of the agreement. However, Mr. Jinapor stated during…

At Assin Breku, the regional capital of Assin North in the Central Region, two people have been burned to death. On Thursday, July 13, 2023, an unidentified assailant attacked a 63-year-old woman in her room with a cutlass in Assin Breku. At the St. Francis Xavier Hospital in Assin Fosu, the machete attack victim is currently receiving medical attention. After learning about the incident, the town’s youth started looking for the suspects. The angry mob later found two suspects in a nearby bush and detained them there. They were thought to be responsible for the woman’s attack. Even the presence…

The application by Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng, also known as Kwabena Adu Gyamfi, to stop Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the member of parliament for North Tongu, from writing any more articles about him, was denied by the Human Rights Court. The application was denied for lack of capacity and locus standi because the court’s ruling was unequivocal that Ablakwa’s oversight had revealed two distinct identities in conduct that was almost criminal. The judge fined Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng, also known as Kwabena Adu Gyamfi, GHC 10,000 in costs. This is the second time that Kusi Boateng has had costs assessed against…

A seven-member committee has been formed by Speaker of the House Alban Bagbin to look into a leaked audio recording that details a plot to have Inspector-General of Police Dr. George Akuffo Dampare removed from office because he will be too strict and professional during the 2024 elections to allow the ruling New Patriotic Party to rig the results. The committee should consist of three representatives from both the majority and minority parties in the house, as well as one technical person, according to the speaker. His order was required by a statement made by Kofi Armah Buah, the deputy…

Asamoah Gyan, Ghanaian football legend has conveyed his hopes on Black Stars’ chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The former team captain claims that because Ghanaians are accustomed to watching the Black Stars compete at the World Cup, qualifying is necessary. Gyan stated that he anticipates Ghana to qualify after the draw that placed them in Group I with Mali. ‘Since 2006 when we first qualified, we’ve been consistent except in 2018. It looks like we’re getting used to the World Cup. Expectations are high back home but the hope is that we’ll qualify,” he said. In…

The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) will give Accra Hearts of Oak of the Ghana Premier League $219,000 in total. The sum represents Daniel Afriyie Barnieh’s bonus for competing in the Qatar 2022 World Cup. As a result of Afriyie Barnieh’s success with Hearts in the Ghanaian top division and other competitions, Otto Addo, the then-Black Stars coach, included him among the 26 players named for the world’s most prestigious football showpiece. Overall, the program benefited five clubs in Ghana, with the two powerhouses Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko receiving the highest sums ($219,008.70 and $200,757.97, respectively), thanks…

A Ghanaian man has been detained by police in Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA, on suspicion of being involved in his wife’s death. According to reports, the district attorney stated that an investigation found that Winifred, 46, and Harrison Boakye had a physical altercation in the restroom prior to Winifred’s tragic death. Winifred had reportedly been manually strangled, which led to the death being ruled a homicide, according to the authorities. The Ghanaian man was detained and initially charged with aggravated assault on the day of the incident. However, according to reports, the District Attorney stated that Boakye was charged with…

At the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), two patients underwent kidney transplants; they are now recovering. It is the first time the extremely delicate surgery has been performed at Ghana’s top hospital. A group of specialists from Ghana, including doctors, nurses, and anesthetists, performed the procedures on the two male patients on July 4 and 5, 2023, among other dates. A theatre technician and a transplant surgeon were available to the crew as confidence boosters. The female kidney donors who helped the patients are said to be in good health and have already been let go. According to Professor James…