Author: Insight News

The government is fully committed to implementing the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2019 (Act 989), as stated by Minister of Information Mr. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah. Speaking at a public forum on Wednesday in Accra to review the RTI Act three years after it was put into effect, the Minister emphasized how committed the government is to making sure the law is implemented effectively in order to advance accountability and openness in the management of public resources. “As we stand on the precipice of a more transparent future, let us consider the insights gleaned from this research as guiding stars.…

InsightNewsgh.com looks at the stories making headlines of the various newspaper publications for today, Thursday, 14th December, 2023.

KiDi, a musical sensation from Ghana, has added her voice to the chorus of people worried about the country’s sale of inferior fuel and how it affects consumers’ cars. KiDi expressed his dismay on his X (formerly Twitter) handle about the growing number of engine and car part damage cases brought on by subpar fuel being pumped out of gas pumps. He demanded an explanation for why such inferior fuel was being sold and urged immediate action to address the problem. “This bad fuel ruining engines and plugs is becoming a serious pandemic. Something needs to be done ASAP. Why…

Samuel Okudzeto-Ablakwa, the member of parliament for North Tongu, has released a new document that shows the government has set aside a sizeable sum of money to settle a judgment debt owed by the Ghana Power Generator Company (GPGC). The North Tongu MP criticized the government on his X (previously Twitter) page for not providing emergency housing for those affected by the flood caused by the Volta River Authority (VRA), but he also released a statement “a staggering GHC230.5 million ($20million) to pay for the judgement debt they recklessly & wickedly created.” A payment slip that the Finance Minister, Ken…

Well-known Ghanaian singer Efya Nokturnal has openly shared her dissatisfaction with the fake friendships and toxic relationships that have crept into her life. The “Best in Me” hitmaker disclosed on her X (previously Twitter) account that some people intentionally enter one’s life with the intention of taking advantage of them for their own benefit. Efya revealed in her post that some of the people she thought were in her inner circle actually harbored bad intentions and were negative behind her back. She continued by exposing the front of friendship and loyalty these people would put on when she was around,…

If Parliament passes the LGBT bill, Amnesty International has declared that it will file a lawsuit against it. This follows the Commission of Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) calling for a revision of some parts of the proposed Ghanaian Family Value Bill 2021, also known as the Anti-LGBTQ bill, and the promotion of Proper Human Rights. The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference has expressed support for the bill and emphasized that it is incorrect to criminalize someone’s sexual orientation. The bill must be rejected because it violates Ghana’s Constitution, according to Genevieve Partington, the Country Director for Amnesty International, who…

One of the lawmakers supporting the Ghanaian Family Values Bill, 2021, and the champion of proper human sexual rights, Rockson-Nelson Defeamekpor, has reacted to threats made by prominent transgender person Angel Maxine to expose homosexual politicians. On December 11, Angel Maxine announced that he had spoken with a few gay politicians and was aware of material that implicated them. He would release the names to the public in the event that Ghana’s “Anti-gay Bill” is passed. “Are you [Angel Maxine] a woman?” In a mocking manner, Mr. Defeamekpor inquired on Dwaso Nsem, the morning program on Adom FM, monitored by…

Gospel performer Sonnie Badu, a Ghanaian living in the UK, recently opened up after performing at his just-ended Rhytms of Africa concert without crutches. Recall, the Baba hitmaker announced that he had undergone major surgery after a domestic accident on his social media pages, sharing pictures of himself on crutches prior to the event. Curiously, some online users asserted that Sonnie Badu was merely using the aforementioned domestic mishap to promote his upcoming show. Their suspicions may have been validated when Sonnie Badu took the stage and delivered an eclectic performance that will undoubtedly stay in the memories of attendees…

Sophia Idahosa, a YouTuber under the username Sophiology, made headlines recently when she had a Brazilian B*tt Lift, or BBL. But she wasn’t trolling online until she responded to the hateful remarks. This occurred as a result of Sophiology clearing the air by stating that what she did was a “Christian BBL” rather than an ordinary one. The Nigerian YouTuber challenges her detractors in a video that is almost forty minutes long. She calls out those who criticize her and declares that she is pleased with her most recent BBL, adding that it was a “Christian BBL” because she was…

Ama Busia, a former member of the Council of Elders and First Vice Chairperson of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has passed away. After a brief illness, she is said to have passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. As per a report published on Asaaseradio.com, Ama Busia’s son, Dr. Obeng Busia, verified her demise at the Nyaho Medical Center on Tuesday morning. Ama Busia, who was 87 years old when she passed away, was still a powerful and well-liked member of the NPP right up until the very end. Ama Busia, well-known for her political criticism and activism against…