Author: Insight News

According to a recent study, females in the Volta Region drink more locally brewed alcohol called Akpeteshie than is advised. 66.67% of females abuse the strong alcoholic drink, according to a study done in collaboration by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and the University of Allied Health Sciences. The researchers searched for regional patterns in the consumption of the well-known beverage. It was conducted by Elvis Nutifafa Agbley, Dr. Fidelis Kpodo, and Dr. Nii Korley Kortei at the University of Allied Health Sciences’ Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, and it was published in the Journal, Scientific…

Before he formally announced that he would take part in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) upcoming presidential primary elections, a video of a convoy of pickup trucks carrying Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s (VP) picture went viral on social media. The video shows the MG T60 pickup trucks driving through the streets of the nation’s capital while sporting Dr. Bawumia’s campaign logo. On the internet, the video has elicited a range of responses, with some of the vice president’s supporters expressing enthusiasm over his willingness to fight for power and others harshly criticizing the vice president for obtaining vehicles for his campaign…

Popular investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas must testify in chambers without a face mask, according to an Accra High Court decision. The decision states that whenever Anas is expected to testify in the criminal case brought by former Ghana Football Association President Kwasi Nyantakyi, he must appear in person in chambers. This comes after the Supreme Court overturned a previous decision by a lower court allowing Anas to testify in secret. It will be recalled that Nyantakyi was allegedly caught accepting cash gifts and buying influence in Anas’ “Number 12” exposé in 2018. He was forced to resign as GFA…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has granted Ghana’s request for $3 billion in financial assistance. At a meeting in Washington today, May 17, 2023, the Board reportedly unanimously approved Ghana’s program for the following three years. According to the report, the IMF has also declared that a virtual press conference will take place on Thursday, [May 18], in order to give journalists access to the conclusions of the Executive Board meeting regarding Ghana’s request for an Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement. At the press conference, notable speakers will include Tatiana Mossot, senior communications officer at the IMF, Ken…

InsightNewsgh.com looks at the stories making headlines of Ghanaian newspaper publications for Thursday, 18th May, 2023.

James Gyakye Quayson, the troubled Member of Parliament for Assin North, will lose his seat as a result of a unanimous ruling by the Supreme Court. The National Democratic Congress MP’s name ought to be struck from the records of Parliament, according to the supreme court. This comes after the Supreme Court’s ruling upholding a request to exercise its original jurisdiction over the constitutionality of James Gyakye Quayson’s election. The decision of the Supreme Court’s seven-member panel prohibits Mr. Quayson from identifying himself as a member of parliament. Mr. Quayson was on trial for counts of perjury, making a false…

For allegedly breaking the terms of her release in a prior contempt case, Chairman Wontumi’s latest case against Afia Schwarzenegger was dismissed by a Tema High Court. Capt. RTD. Nkrabeah Effah Darteh ESQ, the attorney for Afia, claims that they were not given any notice to appear in court today, May 17, 2023. He continued by saying that Chairman Wontumi’s and his legal counsel’s absence was a major factor in the court’s decision to dismiss the case. Remember how Chairman Wontumi, along with Nana Ama McBrown, Aplus, and some United Showbiz panelists, filed a defamation lawsuit against the comedian? After…

The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) is willing to do everything within its power to break the 8 in the upcoming 2024 general elections. Speaking to some NPP faithfuls, Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia reiterated that the NPP will surely break the 8. According to him, he’s 100% convinced that the NPP will defeat the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer elect Mr. John Dramani Mahama in 2024 elections because they know how to beat him already. Dr. Bawumia therefore called on the party faithfuls to work together as one people in order to make this dream possible. https://twitter.com/Joy997FM/status/1658792625925681152?s=20 Talking about…

The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Awal Mohammed has thrown his weight behind Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to win the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries. According to Awal Mohammed, Dr. Bawumia is the best person to lead the NPP government to break the 8 in the 2024 general elections. Explaining this point, he acknowledged that the other contenders for the NPP flagbearship race are competent however, Dr. Bawumia has worked his way through the ranks of the party right from being Nana Addo’s running mate to becoming the Vice President for 8-years. “Yes,…

Commercial drivers are angry over the recent 10% reduction in transport fares following the decrease in fuel prices. According to them, it doesn’t make sense for government to order them to reduce transport fares without first reducing the heavy taxes imposed on insurances and spare parts. In a video obtained by InsightNewsgh.com on UTV page, some angry drivers descended on the leadership of Ghana Private Transport Union (GPRTU) for conniving with the government to reduce lorry fares without reducing the heavy taxes on spare parts. In their submissions, they threatened to park their vehicles and stage demonstration to pour out…