The Amasaman High Court has reduced the prison term of controversial evangelist Nana Agradaa to 12 calendar months, after ruling that her original sentence was excessive. In its judgment, the court upheld her conviction but used its discretionary powers to vary the punishment, cutting it down from the 15 years of hard labour imposed by […]
The prosecution in the trial of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, has closed its case in the matter in which the accused persons are facing different illegal mining related offences. This comes after the fourth and last prosecution witness, who is an expert from the Minerals Commission, brought
The government of Ghana has revealed plans to rename Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport, a move that signals a potential shift in how one of the country’s most iconic landmarks is identified. The announcement was made on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, by Mahama Ayariga, Majority Leader in Parliament, during a media briefing ahead
An aide to NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has addressed growing public curiosity over who may be selected as the Vice Presidential running mate for the 2028 elections. Aboagye clarified that the choice of a running mate lies solely with the flagbearer, working in consultation with the party’s National Council. He emphasized
Former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Obiri Boahen, has stated that Bryan Acheampong possesses the financial capacity to singlehandedly fund the party’s campaign in the 2028 general elections. He made this assertion on Ikulcha Radio/TV during a discussion with Kwesi E. Baako, following the conclusion of the NPP presidential primaries,
The police, acting on intelligence received, have arrested a taxi driver for allegedly transporting suspected narcotic substances. The suspect was intercepted while driving a taxicab from Dzolokpuita in the Ho West District toward Ho. A search conducted by the police revealed 37 parcels of dried leaves believed to be marijuana concealed beneath the back seat
The Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Awatey, has revealed plans to rename and redevelop the DVLA Roundabout in Koforidua in memory of the late former Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah. Speaking on the life and achievements of the late statesman, the Regional Minister explained that the initiative is intended to preserve Dr.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has prohibited delegates from using mobile phones close to voting booths during its presidential primaries, a move aimed at preventing the taking of photographs after voting and protecting the credibility of the exercise. The directive was announced by the Secretary of the NPP Presidential Elections Committee, Mr. William Yamoah, who
The Supreme Court has delivered a decisive victory to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the protracted Kpandai parliamentary case, setting aside the earlier decision of the Tamale High Court that had annulled the election. The ruling, given on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, was reached by a 4–1 majority. As a result of the judgment,
Bernard Mornah has strongly criticized Frank Davies, lawyer for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, describing him as “grossly incompetent” and accusing him of attempting to intimidate him. He made the remarks during an interview on Ikulcha TV/Radio with veteran journalist Kwesi E. Baako. According to Mr. Mornah, any attempts by the lawyer to silence or
