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One person has been reportedly shot dead in Bawku in the Upper East Region and his car burnt to ashes renewing fresh tension in the already conflict-ridden neighborhood. This brings the death toll to 21 although locals say the number could be more The latest victim of murder is said to be a Bolga-Bawku commercial driver known as Maadi, He was said to have been attacked on his way to Bolgatanga. The Bawku conflict, primarily rooted in chieftaincy disputes and ethnic tensions, has led to a renewed unrest in the area. The situation recently escalated following the installation  of a…

Any form of ruling and order from the Supreme Court of Ghana must be obeyed and accorded the highest level of respect despite any form of disagreement or difference of opinion, Lawyer and Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil has noted. Reacting to the recent stay of execution on Speaker Bagbin’s ruling, which declared four parliamentary seats vacant and subsequent request for the Clerk of Parliament to return the said court documents, Mr. Bentil accused Speaker Bagbin of not doing what would lead to the greater peace of the country. “The simple thing that would have been done…

Minister for Information Fatimatu Abubakar has criticized former President John Dramani Mahama, calling him a “threat to Ghana’s democracy”. During an interview on Asempa FM’s political talk show, Ekosiisen, in Accra on Friday, Abubakar stated, “former President Mahama isn’t above the law, and I find it disappointing to hear such criticisms of independent state institutions coming from a former president. At this point I can say former President Mahama is a threat to Ghana’s democracy”, she stated. Abubakar remarked on the troubling nature of Mahama’s comments, which, according to her, suggest an expectation that any legal case involving him or…

The Ghana Police Service has declared a manhunt for a gang of armed robbers who attacked a jewelry shop at Adabraka in Accra. According to the police, the heist which occurred on Saturday, November 2, 2024, got one person injured. The Ghana Police Service is actively searching for the suspects and has urged anyone with information to come forward. They have declared a manhunt for the robbers and assured the public that they will bring those responsible to justice. “The Police are on a manhunt for a gang of armed robbers who attacked a jewelry shop at Adabraka in Accra…

The 16-year-old son of well-kown Christian leader, Bishop Salifu Amoako, has been charged with manslaughter for allegedly causing a fatal accident in East Legon that resulted in the deaths of two girls both aged 12. A statement from the Ghana Police Service confirmed that the suspect driver, Elrad Salifu Amoako, was put before the Accra Juvenile and Family Court on Friday November 1, 2024, on eight counts including the offence of Manslaughter. READ ALSO: Police Confirm Salifu Amoako As Suspect In East Legon Accident He pleaded not guilty but was subsequently remanded by the Court to a Correction Centre to reappear…

Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, Chief Justice of Ghana, has stated unequivocally that the Judiciary stands prepared to handle any election-related disputes that may arise, armed with a meticulously updated manual on election adjudication. Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo gave the assurance when she officially launched the fifth edition of the Judiciary’s “Manual on Election Adjudication” at the Law Court Complex in Accra on Thursday, 31 October 2024. Consolidation The Chief Justice stressed that the manual consolidates all relevant laws and recent updates in case law that judges will rely on to resolve election disputes. The manual, now in its…

Word-of-mouth in marketing is a powerful thing. Because just as consumers often rely on verified reviews before making a purchase, a product’s endorsement by an influential user goes a long way to help with sales. When TECNO Mobile Ghana had its Ecosystem Showcase on 4th October, the event was graced by celebrities, influencers, and tech reviewers from all over. TECNO Ghana leveraged the goodwill evidenced by the impressive turnout, by partnering with some of the popular faces to promote selected devices from the launch event. Sister Derby Here are some videos of your favorite influencers embodying the TECNO Lifestyle. Device…

Vice President Mahamadu Bawumia has proven beyond doubts both in words and in deeds to be an epitome of religious tolerance – a character trait that would strengthen multi-faith harmony and further unite Ghanaians if he becomes President; Irene Naa Torshie Addo, Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), has noted. Naa Torshie made the remarks in an address with a cross section of church workers and Christian leaders within the Greater Accra Region during the first leg of a grassroots retail campaign she has embarked on to increate the votes of Dr. Bawumia in the Region. Dr. Bawumia…

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Vice Presidential Candidate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has assured small-scale miners of the party’s commitment to supporting responsible mining. During a campaign event at Seyerano in the Sefwi Juaboso constituency of the Western North Region, Dr. Opoku Prempeh, also known as “NAPO,” pledged that an NPP administration led by Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia would provide miners with technical training to foster responsible mining practices. “If you know you don’t have the necessary permits to legalize your mining activities, then if Bawumia is voted into power, he will ensure you receive the required documentation to make your…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the Akuapem North Constituency of the Eastern Region, Sammi Awuku has become a target of fake news and smear campaign ahead of the 2024 polls. Quotes on fliers that have gone viral on various social media platforms, have been attributed the Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) believed to be from his political opponents and detractors. READ ALSO: SAMMI AWUKU: NPP has solid records to win 2024 One of such image-smearing campaigns from Kumasi-based Kapital Radio reads “We will win the election by strategy and not development. Ashanti and Eastern will do…