KASIEBO IS TASTY

A blood test has led to a murder charge in the death of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah. COP Lydia Donkor, Director-General of the Ghana Police CID, confirmed that blood samples taken from suspect Bright Aweh tested positive for human blood. A search of Aweh's residence revealed bloodstains in one room and a bloodstained fufu pistol. All collected samples were confirmed to be human blood, strengthening the case against the suspect

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has issued a stern warning to MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DStv, to reduce their subscription fees or face serious consequences, including possible suspension of their operating license

Hundreds gathered at the Obogu Cemetery, crying and wailing as they commiserated with the families of 16 people who lost their lives in a tragic road accident

The death toll from yesterday's Juaso accident has increased to 16. Four others remain in critical condition. The victims, members of the Saviour Church, were returning from a church programme in Osiem.

Jenissi Afena Amponsah Kyeremeh, a 7-year-old Class 2 pupil at Golden Child Academy in Berekum, tragically died during a stampede at the school's graduation ceremony. Her mother, Beatrice Afena, has criticized the school for continuing the event despite the fatal incident and injuries to other children

National Communications Director of the Pre-tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG), Kingsley Anyimadu, has made a passionate appeal to the government to urgently evacuate teachers stationed in conflict-affected areas of Bawku

Ghanaians have expressed mixed reactions to Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson's claim that the cedi is no longer depreciating. During the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 24, the Minister stated, "Cedi no apicki," implying that the currency has recently stabilized and appreciated

Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) carried out a special operation in McCarthy Hills, Ga South Municipality, arresting around 50 Nigerian nationals. The raid, based on intelligence, targeted individuals suspected of illegal residency, cyber fraud, and human trafficking

Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢2 million following his arraignment in a GH¢280 million extortion and money laundering case filed by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

Supreme Court has quashed an arrest warrant issued against Ghanaian-American social commentator Kevin Ekow Baidoo Taylor, in a 4–1 decision. The warrant was originally issued in January 2020 by Justice Eric Kyei Baffour in response to comments made by Taylor on his online programme, With All Due Respect.

A 23-year-old mother, Akua Afriyie, is in police custody after allegedly throwing her 4-year-old son into a well, resulting in his tragic death in Karlo, located in the Suaman District of the Western North Region

Member of Parliament for Trobu, Gloria Owusu, has suggested that the Akwatia parliamentary seat be left to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in response to what she described as the Majority Leader's insensitivity.

Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has expressed concern over two pilgrims under his care who participated in this year's Hajj, stating that they are missing. However, the Hajj Taskforce has denied the claims, insisting that all pilgrims have been accounted for

Hassan Ayariga, Founder and Presidential Candidate of the All People's Congress (APC), has strongly reacted to a directive from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) ordering him to stop using the title 'Dr'.

President John Dramani Mahama has, with immediate effect, cancelled the payment and allocation of fuel allowances to all political appointees as part of his administration's ongoing efforts to reduce public expenditure

Ghana's Interior Minister, Hon. Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has taken a strong stance against political vigilantism, pledging justice for those affected by the violence during the Ablekuma North constituency rerun elections. Speaking at the launch of the Government Accountability Series, he reaffirmed the government's unwavering commitment to peace, security, and upholding the rule of law

Suspected armed robbers have shot and killed a 21-year-old mobile money (MoMo) vendor, Desmond Adzah, at Quarters Junction, a suburb of Ngleshie Amanfro in the Ga South Municipality

Over 6,000 voters are expected to cast their ballots today in a crucial parliamentary rerun at 19 polling stations in the Ablekuma North Constituency. The vote aims to resolve months of political and legal disputes following the contested December 2024 general elections, where disagreements between the NPP and NDC over results and collation processes left the seat unrepresented

The homicide unit of the Ghana Police Service has undertaken an operation, uncovered and exhumed multiple human remains buried in a shrine at Gblorkope in Central Tongu District. This followed a suspected ritual murder and disappearance of 28-year-old Nelson Anyana

Lawyer of Evangelist Mama Pat, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, Mr. Richard Asare Baffour, has filed an appeal challenging his client's 15-year jail sentence. He says the appeal is intended to have the case heard again in court

A three-month pregnant woman, Hannah Tetteh, is in critical condition at the Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital after being brutally assaulted by a man claiming to be a police informant. The incident occurred at the Kasoa Central Business District, where the suspect allegedly accused her of selling weed and violently attacked her, leaving her in a coma

Two friends from Damongo, the capital of the Savannah Region Nafiwu Bakar and Yusif, believed to be in their 20s have been arrested by some youth in Chogu for stealing goats. The suspects were reportedly transporting the stolen animals to Damongo

Patricia Asiedua, also known as Evangelist Agradaa and founder of Heaven Way Chapel, has been convicted. Before sentencing, the judge ordered a pregnancy test, and she has been taken to the hospital for the procedure. The conviction relates to a 2022 televised advertisement where she claimed to have the power to double money, a claim that led many people to lose substantial amounts of money.

Dr. Thomas Buabeng, Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), has expressed concern over the government's inconsistency regarding the objectives of the 24-hour economy policy. The government is launching this flagship program, a key part of the NDC's 2024 election campaign, which aims to keep businesses and industries operating around the clock to boost production and reduce unemployment

Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim says the Ghana Bar Association should blame itself for the controversy over Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's suspension. She explains the GBA set the precedent by staying silent on past cases involving its members. This follows GBA President Efua Ghartey's strong criticism of the suspension, calling it a “troubling precedent” that threatens Ghana's democratic institutions

A 24-year-old nursing mother, Mary Tawiah, has been arrested by the Kasoa Divisional Police Command and DOVVSU for allegedly attempting to poison her one-year-old son at Kasoa Old Market. According to reports, Mary accused her boyfriend, Kobby Nbelenbele, of abandoning her and their child to be with another woman

Body of a 38-year-old Okada rider, identified as Gayito, has been retrieved after he drowned on Thursday while helping passengers cross floodwaters on the Dadieso–Kwasuo road in the Suaman District, Western North Region.

Half Assini Divisional Police Command has arrested two men, 58-year-old Issah Morro and 27-year-old Suleman Abdul Rashid, after a viral video showed them assaulting a 12-year-old boy. The boy was seen hanging from a roof and being brutally beaten over an alleged theft of GH₵200. The incident occurred in Ankasa near Elubo in Ghana's Western Region, and the video has sparked public outrage

Directorate of Diaspora Affairs at the Presidency has announced an investigation into how two alleged gay couples gained access to Independence Square in Accra. This follows the circulation of a viral photograph showing two South African men kissing at the iconic Black Star Square, which has ignited intense public debate in Ghana. The incident has further heightened ongoing tensions surrounding LGBTQ+ rights and questions of national identity

After being forcefully sacked from the premises of the Ghana Education Service yesterday, unpaid trained teachers have expressed their frustration and disappointment. They have firmly stated that if the government fails to address their challenges as promised, they will return to picket “like a lion,” demonstrating even stronger resolve in their demand for fair treatment and overdue compensation

Authorities at St. John of God Hospital, Amrahia, have condemned the attack on a female doctor and two nurses, including a pregnant nurse, by irate relatives following the death of a male patient in his late 30s. CCTV footage shows the assault on the hospital staff

Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining has rejected claims by Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, that illegal mining (galamsey) cannot be eradicated. Speaking at a media event in Accra on June 19, the Ambassador argued that Ghana should manage the environmental impact of galamsey rather than aim to eliminate it, and blamed Ghanaians for enabling the illegal activity. His comments have sparked controversy and backlash

Residents of Abuase, located in the Shama District of the Western Region, are facing an imminent disaster as tidal waves gradually erode and wash away their entire community. According to concerned residents, the waves have been increasingly severe in recent days, causing significant disturbances and requiring urgent attention from authorities

Victims of the Adum Blue Light market fire are opposing Kumasi Mayor Richard Ofori Agyeman Boadi's decision to demolish their rebuilt structures. The traders, who are using their own resources to redevelop the site, argue the mayor should focus public funds on other projects. The mayor has labeled their efforts "illegal and non-technical," setting a demolition deadline of July 31

Professor Mrs. Angela Ofori-Atta, wife of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has assured the public that her husband is not avoiding accountability. She stated that he is currently receiving medical treatment abroad and will return to Ghana to face investigations once he is medically cleared

A man, believed to be in his late 30s, has lost his life, and more than 500 people have been displaced following torrential rainfall in Kasoa, located in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region

Striking nurses and midwives have officially called off their nationwide industrial action, effective immediately, following several days of disputes with their employers that caused widespread disruption to healthcare services

Chief Executive Officer of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, George Smith-Graham, has attributed the ongoing standoff between the Health Ministry and striking nurses to the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), accusing the union of contributing to the government's failure to fulfill agreed conditions of service.

Out of 30,225 BECE candidates in the Volta Region, 3,359 are expected to write the exam starting today. Among them are 6 prison inmates, 4 pregnant girls, and candidates with special needs. Some candidates involved in a recent road accident have appealed to WAEC for an extension due to injuries.

General Secretary of the Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG), Richard Kofi Jordan, has called on the government to address the urgent concerns raised by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA).

The deceased, identified as Akosua Atta, A.K.A Ante Ataa, was allegedly attacked and nearly beheaded in her kitchen in her house at Abompekrom, in the Obuasi West Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The sad incident occurred during a power outage caused by a GRIDCO substation transformer at Obuasi

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for a renewed and vigorous effort to combat corruption in Ghana, emphasizing the need to address ongoing challenges effectively