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March 1, 2024March 1, 2024

Imprisoning Gays Won’t Eradicate Homosexual Activities – Catholic Bishops

Reverend Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, the President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, has emphasized that incarcerating individuals based on their sexual orientation will not eradicate homosexuality. Instead, he expressed concern that such measures could potentially exacerbate such activities. On Wednesday, February

March 1, 2024March 1, 2024

AG Justifies GH₵10tn Judgement Debt Savings

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, yesterday provided evidence to show that his Office indeed saved Ghana from paying over GH¢10 trillion in judgement debts. Mr. Dame disclosed that the figure mentioned by the President was even

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024

‘I Am Used To Criticism’ – Asamoah Gyan Responds To Backlash Over Political Appointment

Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has shrugged off criticism following his recent appointment to serve on Dr Mahamadu Bawumia’s 2024 campaign team. Gyan, who was named on the Manifesto Committee of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, is set to lead

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024

Aguero Rubbishes Return Reports

Sergio Aguero has denied reports that he will train with Argentinian club Independiente. The former Argentina forward retired from football in December 2021 while at Barcelona at the age of 33 due to a heart condition. “It’s totally a lie, I’m

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024

Let’s Protect The Peace In Ghana – Chief Imam

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has urged Ghanaians not to downplay the peace and security the country enjoys but to endeavour to live harmoniously to maintain democracy. The Chief Imam’s call comes on the heels of the approaching December

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024

Ex-MASLOC Boss, Operations Manager Face Judgement April 16

A High Court in Accra has set April 16, 2024, to deliver its judgement in the trial of ‘runaway’ former Chief Executive Officer of Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, and an interdicted Operations Manager of the Centre,

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024

Anas Aremeyaw Anas Floored In SC Over Ken Agyapong

In a highly anticipated ruling, the Supreme Court has dismissed a motion filed by investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas against a decision made by an Accra High Court in the defamation suit against Assin Central Member of Parliament, Ken Agyepong. This

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024

Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Passed

Parliament has passed the bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values commonly called the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. The bill is now waiting for Presidential Assent into law. The bill proscribes LGBT activities and criminalizes its promotion, advocacy and funding. According to

February 28, 2024February 28, 2024

Kumasi International Airport To Be Named After Nana Agyeman Prempeh I

The first international airport in the Ashanti Region is set to be named after the Asante Kingdom’s 13th monarch, Nana Agyeman Prempeh I. This was announced by President Akufo-Addo during his penultimate State of the Nation Address (SONA) to Parliament. The

February 28, 2024February 28, 2024

BoG Revises Balance, Transaction Limits Of Mobile Money Wallets Upwards, Starting March 1

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has revised the balance and transaction limits of customers' mobile money wallets upward, effective March 1, 2024. A statement from the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications pointed out that the development is in line with increasing trends