Author: SAMUEL

There was a fire outbreak in a two-storey apartment building near Divine International School at Lakeside Estate in Accra on Wednesday afternoon. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) reported that the blaze started around 3:50 p.m., quickly engulfing the upper floor of the six-bedroom house. Crews from the Adenta Fire Station rushed to the scene, battling thick smoke and spreading flames. Due to the intensity of the fire, reinforcement was immediately dispatched from the Madina Fire Station. Together, the teams worked to contain the blaze, ensuring it did not spread to the ground floor or nearby homes. By 5:25 p.m.,…

A legal representative for Wontumi FM presenter, Emmanuel Kwakye Asare, has expressed frustration over what he describes as unnecessary delays in securing bail for his client, who remains in custody despite pleading not guilty to charges against him. “We cannot understand why the prosecution still insists on keeping him detained when they say investigations are done. “Our concern is how the prosecution is handling this case, especially given that the law is clear on the conditions for granting bail,” said lawyer Enoch Afoakwah. Afoakwah confirmed that Kwakye Asare was arrested in Ejisu, Ashanti Region, and charged with one count of…

Dr. Palgrave Boakye Danquah has declared his support for Kennedy Agyapong in the New Patriotic Party’s presidential race, describing him as the “variable” that can secure victory for the party in the 2028 general elections. Dr. Boakye Danquah said the party needs a new force to drive it to success, insisting that Kennedy Agyapong embodies that change. “That is why I am with Kennedy Agyapong. The variable that must be introduced into the NPP as leader of the party after the January 31 election is Kennedy Agyapong. He is that variable that can win an election,” the former Government Spokesperson…

Presidential hopeful Kwabena Agyepong has announced that he will officially file his nomination to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearership on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. “Tomorrow, I will officially file my nomination to contest the NPP flagbearership,” he declared in a statement. “I am inviting all patriots, friends, and well-wishers to join us as I take this bold step towards principled leadership and a NEW DAWN for Ghana. “Let’s stand together for service, selflessness, and sacrifice. Your presence matters.” His announcement comes as the NPP’s flagbearer race continues to heat up with leading contenders preparing to file their nominations…

Deputy Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for Essikado-Ketan, Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has offered a lifeline to 40-year-old Francis Anoom, who is battling a severe bone fracture and tumor. Dr. Ayensu-Danquah will provide him with free orthopedic and plastic surgery, an intervention expected to restore his mobility and improve his quality of life. The initiative was publicly commended by the Acting CEO of the National Ambulance Service, Dr. George Kojo Owusu. Once a vibrant provider for his family, Anoom worked as a tie-and-dye instructor and church music teacher. Today, he depends on his wife and six children after his…

Mr Thomas Nyarko Ampem Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has announced that the government will take firm action against officials responsible for payroll infractions. He said the long-standing practice of paying allowances and salaries to individuals who have not worked must stop immediately. Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Monday, August 25, 2025, during deliberations on the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report, Mr. Ampem stressed: “We’re going to expose and deal with officers who validate people who have not worked for salaries and allowances yet continue to enjoy such benefits.” The Controller and Accountant-General, Kwasi Agyei, also revealed…

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has revealed that nine institutions collectively owed the state GH¢47 million in unpaid taxes as of December 2023. Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Monday, August 25, 2025, Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong said measures are underway to recover the arrears. Topping the debtors’ list is the Graphic Communications Group with GH¢3.4 million, followed by GIHOC Distilleries with GH¢2.1 million. The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) also owes GH¢136,000. The GRA noted that most of the indebted institutions, especially state-owned enterprises, blamed their default on persistent cash flow challenges. In addition, the Authority disclosed that…

Ghanaian gospel musician Empress Gifty has responded fiercely to critics questioning her recent win as Artiste of the Year at the 2025 Ghana Music Awards USA. The celebrated singer, who has been at the centre of online mockery and allegations that her award was undeserved, took to Instagram with a fiery prayer against anyone attempting to destroy her reputation. “This is my prayer: Anyone who has been paid or influenced to insult or tarnish my image without offending you, or whoever plans any evil against me in secret places, should be dealt with by the God of my mother. So…

Julius Neequaye Kotey, CEO of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), has issued a clear warning stating that only licensed car dealers are permitted to drive vehicles bearing “DV” plates. In an exclusive interview on JoyPrimeTV, Julius Neequaye Kotey indicated that the use of these plates by non-dealers is explicitly prohibited under current regulations. He emphasized that unauthorized use of DV plates, such as by private individuals or unlicensed operators, is illegal and may attract serious penalties. Mr. Kotey further clarified that DV plates are intended strictly for vehicles in the possession of licensed dealers, often used during transportation,…

The Ministry of Defence has announced that the Investigation Board set up to probe the recent Z-9 helicopter crash has officially commenced its work. In a statement signed by Acting Minister for Defence, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Ministry confirmed that the Board is chaired by the National Security Coordinator, with membership drawn from the Ghana Air Force and the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). “The United States of America is providing advice and assistance to the Board through visiting investigators from the U.S. Air Force,” the statement noted, adding…