Justice Apau The payment of compensation to owners of Adentan lands in Accra by the government has been stalled because there are currently multiple claims over who actually owns the lands. Kwesi K. Bentsi-Enchil, Chief Valuer in charge of compensation schedule at the Land Valuation Division of the Lands Commission, yesterday told the Commission of […]

The Regional Minister (left) and his Deputy addressing journalists The Mayor of Sekondi-Takoradi, Capt (Rtd) Anthony Cudjoe, has refunded the $1,400.00 which was given to him by the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) in connection with his 13 days attempted trip to Colombia for the 7th World Urban Forum held from 5 to 11 April, this year. The Sekondi-Takoradi […]

Hope soared on Saturday in West Legon.  I am in the neighborhood to meet a good friend and I can see four young girls at the side of the road, nearly opposite the gate where I will turn. They are looking through notebooks and clearly comparing notes and having a conversation of sorts.  No phones, […]

IGP, Mohammed Alhassan The Minister of the Interior, Kwesi Ahwoi, has asked personnel of the Ghana Police Service (GPS) to brace themselves for more demonstrations. According to him, demonstrations in the country were far from over, as more Ghanaians had decided to hit the streets to express their displeasure about issues bothering them. There has […]

Tony Baffoe Ex-Ghana defender Tony Baffoe made history on Sunday when he became the first black man to lead out two teams in a World Cup final as he led Germany and Argentina onto the pitch in the final match of the tournament in Brazil. Baffoe, who is the FIFA general coordinator for matches at […]

Prof Naana Opoku Agyemang, Education Minister An Accra High Court has dismissed a case brought before it by the Labour Commission challenging the legality of the strike declared by Polytechnic teachers. The court insisted the strike by the lecturers was legal and ordered a compulsory arbitration to resolve the impasse. Polytechnic teachers across the country […]

Nana Yaw  Kwakye,  a businessman who allegedly conspired with one Nana Kwame, believed to be behind the trafficking of women to Kuwait to work under harsh conditions, has been put before an Accra Circuit Court for trafficking. The suspect was put before the court presided over by Sedina Agbemava, charged with conspiracy to commit crime […]

Richard Commey Ghana’s Richard Commey claimed the vacant Commonwealth lightweight title with a unanimous points victory over Welshman Gary Buckland at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, London. The judges scored the bout 117-111, 117-111 and 118-110 in favour of the Ghanaian. But he had a tough night as 28-year-old Buckland took him through the […]

A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight. Proverbs 11:1 Can you imagine what a leader you would be if you maintained a balance of your priorities? Leadership is the ability to know what comes first and what comes second. Every leader has a home, a family, a […]

If found guilty of murder, Oscar Pistorius could face life imprisonment South African athlete and murder accused Oscar Pistorius was involved in an argument at a nightclub at the weekend, his spokesperson has said. Mr Pistorius had an altercation with businessman Jared Mortimer who said he was drunk, The Star newspaper says. Mr Pistorius’ spokesperson […]

Passengers boarding a trotro Transport operators have stated that they planned to increase fares by between 30 and 35 percent but for the sake of the poor Ghanaian, they had to cut the figure by half. Alhaji Yaw Manu, Chairman of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), who disclosed this in an interview with […]

Christian Atsu Feyenoord are hoping to convince Chelsea to loan Christian Atsu to them for the rest of the season, according to the Dutch daily Algemen Dagbald. Already, there are several clubs lined up for the services of the Ghana international for the upcoming season. English Premier League duo Aston Villa and West Ham United […]

Two persons, including a self-acclaimed doctor, believed to be behind the production and sale of a herbal concoction laced with high doses of paracetamol and Nescafe have been arrested by the police. They are Dr Kwabena Takyi, the owner of Kwabena Takyi Herbal Clinic at Omanjor, near Ablekuma in Accra, and Ransford Asmah, 23, who […]

Fifa president Sepp Blatter was “surprised” Argentina’s Lionel Messi won the World Cup Golden Ball award. Barcelona forward Messi, 27, was named as the tournament’s best player after his side lost 1-0 to Germany in Sunday’s final in Rio de Janeiro. Blatter said: “I was a little bit surprised when I saw Messi coming up […]