Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, has warned general secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia about his comments on the Menzgold saga. The warning comes after Mr Nketia allegedly blamed President Akufo-Addo for the crisis that has led to more than 1 million Ghanaians having their investments locked up with gold dealership firm, Menzgold Ghana ...
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Rawlings welcomes ICC ruling on Gbagbo; says France and others ‘wasted his life’
Former President, Jerry John Rawlings believes the exoneration of Ivory Coast’s ex-President Laurent Gbagbo marks a new beginning for Ivoirians, while blaming France and its western allies for his incarceration. According to him, the latest development affords the citizens an opportunity to be united for the development of their country. On Tuesday, the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague ...
Read More »Nairobi Dusit hotel under attack as blasts and gunfire heard
A hotel complex is under attack in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. At least two explosions followed by sustained gunfire were heard at the compound in the Westland district of the city, which houses the Dusit hotel as well as offices. Witnesses say they saw four armed men entering the complex. Vehicles are on fire in the car park. People are ...
Read More »CJ rejects new Wassa court building
Chief Justice Her Ladyship Sophia Akuffo has refused to accept the usage of the newly refurbished magistrate court in the Wasa East District Assembly. According to her, the structure is too open and below the requisite court standards, adding that it was too open and lacked confidentiality. The Chief Justice was on a 6-day tour of the Region as part ...
Read More »Nottingham Forest appoint O’Neill as new manager
Nottingham Forest have appointed former player Martin O’Neill as their new manager, the Championship club said on Tuesday. O’Neill, who made 371 appearances and won two European Cups under Brian Clough at Nottingham Forest between 1971 and 1981, ended his spell as Ireland manager last November. The 66-year-old from Northern Ireland will replace Spanish coach Aitor Karanka, who parted company ...
Read More »NC Special Competition: Premier League clubs make U-turn
Ghana’s elite clubs have rescinded their decision to boycott this month’s Special Committee after reaching an agreement with the Normalisation Committee. This was after another a marathon meeting on Tuesday in Accra to sort out their differences. Last week, the top officials sixteen clubs in the country withdrew their participation over the financial package for the three-month competition. A 20,000 ...
Read More »Rape allegation: What ‘exactly’ is GBA boss denying? – Justice Sai
A renowned legal practitioner Justice Srem-Sai has waded into the rape allegations leveled against the President of the Ghana Bar Association questioning the status of the response issued by Mr. Tony Forson to the claim. One Kuukuwa Andam revealed on Facebook that she has filed a criminal case against the renowned lawyer in Washington DC, USA. According to the lady, ...
Read More »I need an ICC lawyer – JB’s ‘killer’
An Accra Central Magistrate Court has deferred the committal proceedings of the two persons being held over the murder of Joseph Boakye Danquah, who died as MP, to February 6, 2019 at the instance of the accused persons. The two suspects, Daniel Asiedu and Vincent Bosso, were in the previous hearing urged to contact legal services prior to today’s hearing, ...
Read More »Import duty killing local businesses – GUTA
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) is pushing government to review the country’s import duty. According to the association, the woes of local businesses has increased due to the high cost of import duty. GUTA warns that cost of goods on the market will increase further if nothing is done about the situation. The concern follows comment from President ...
Read More »What Man Utd think will happen with David De Gea speaks volumes about where club are at
MANCHESTER UNITED reportedly expect David De Gea to sign a new contract this season – in the biggest clue yet that insiders at Old Trafford are confident the club are on the right track under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Manchester United star David De Gea’s contract expires in 2020 after the club took up a clause that allowed them to trigger ...
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