Author: Insight News

Chaotic scenes vandalism, arson, violently expressed anger and threats have happened across parts of the country where some members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are unhappy about persons nominated to become Metropolitan, Municipal or District Chief Executives of various Assemblies. Such protests have happened in the Okaikwei North Constituency, the Asanti Mampong Constituency, the Talensi Constituency, the Tema East Constituency among other places. Mampong The first of such protests started last week Wednesday when the Asanti Mampong Constituency office of the NDC got vandalized with furniture, motor bikes and other items set ablaze by some angry members of the…

The Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority (NFA), Kafui Danku-Pitcher, has made known her avowed commitment to revive Ghana’s once upon a time vibrant film industry. Barely over a month into her new role, Kafui has already begun stirring conversations with her plans to reform and re-energise the movie sector. In an interview on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z with host Kwame Dadzie on April 12th, 2025, Kafui spoke with passion and confidence, stating: “When we grant interviews addressing our problems in the industry, apart from reviving the cinema culture, we also talk mainly about funding and distribution. It runs…

Users of electricity in Ghana are to pay bills that are 14.75 percent higher than the current rates, government has announced. The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), in an official statement issued on Friday April 11, said the Commission has approved the increased tariffs of 14.75 percent for electricity and further given approval that water should also be increased by 4.0 percent. The new prices are to take effect from May 3, 2025 and are to cover all categories of consumers whether rich or poor, domestic or commercial. The PURC explained in the statement, signed by its Executive Secretary, Dr.…

A special task force created by the Eastern Regional Security Council has arrested seven people involved in illegal mining activities commonly known as galamsey. The team also seized a large number of mining machines from the Denkyembuor, Atiwa West, Fanteakwa, and Ayensuano districts. The operation took place on Friday, April 11, 2025. It was carried out by a joint team of police officers from the Eastern Regional Police Command and military personnel from the Southern Command. According to Adom Online, the task force seized 24 excavator batteries, 16 water pumping machines, one chainsaw, three monitors, five control boards, three single-barrel…

The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), under the leadership of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Eric Adjei is seeking and gradually poised to significantly enhance Ghana’s entrepreneurial landscape with the broader mission to foster job creation and economic growth through entrepreneurship. This was noticed after the CEO in a Facebook indicated his readiness to partner Ghanaian individuals with the comprehensive strategy to reduce youth unemployment and stimulate economic development. The individuals made known for the start are Malfred Kwame Kudu – a Kumasi mobile phone repairer and tycoon in all kinds of repairs, and another lady by name…

Asaase News can confirm that the allegation of a $1 million IT contract that was allegedly inflated and never performed was negotiated, signed, and sealed in 2012. The newly appointed Managing Director of the Tema Development Corporation (TDC Ltd) held a staff meeting last week, during which he used the platform to portray inheriting a poorly managed state-owned company. But investigations done by Asaase News suggest otherwise. The Ghana News Agency (GNA) reported on 5 April 2025 various claims made by the new Managing Director. Claims of new MD Mr Courage Kafui Nunekpeko, who took over from his predecessor, Ms.…

In a bold step to tackle corruption head-on, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has joined forces with the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) to reinforce the national push for anti-corruption through public education. The strategic meeting to discuss the new relationship between the two institutions took place on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, in Accra. The Special Prosecutor, Mr. Kissi Agyebeng, led the OSP delegation. He spoke about the importance of preventing corruption through civic education. Kissa Agyebeng explained that beyond investigations and prosecutions, the OSP is deeply committed to reshaping public attitudes and instilling a culture of…

Persons wishing to operate commercial motorcycles or tricycles, commonly known as ‘Okada’, must now be at least 25 years old and either employed by a licensed company or belong to a recognized transport union, according to a new draft legislative instrument (LI). The new Legislative Instrument (LI) was drafted to amend the existing one, Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (Legislative Instrument 2180). The Transport Minister, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, who addressed the consultationin Accra on Monday, April 7, 2025, emphasized that the primary aim of the new regulations is to enhance safety and ensure that all operators meet the necessary competency standards.…

Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament (MP) who says he has hard core evidence good enough to prove beyond doubt that government officials are shielding a cocaine trafficking scheme  is still keeping that incriminating evidence to his chest despite mounting pressure on him to make it available to both the public and investigative bodies. Rev. Fordjour has been on a marathon of media interviews with the allegation for well over a week despite  denials from government spokespersons. In a response to the development, the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has asked Rev. Fordjour to either cooperate with the Commission…

Customers and lovers of shito all over the country have expressed excitement and joy over a newly product named LYZY Shito Hot Pepper Sauce produced by Unifa Brothers Ghana Limited, distributors of Leap and Lyzy tomato pastes. The launch of the newly addition, which took place on Monday, April 7th, 2025, at the Alisa Hotel in Tema, brought together industry leaders, customers, celebrities, bloggers, influencers and partners to celebrate the company’s latest innovation. Marketing Director, Kingsley Kudoto in his speech noted that, all ingredients used in the production of the Shito Hot Pepper Sauce were sourced locally, adding that, Unifa…