Author: SAMUEL
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has secured the conviction of two men involved in a robbery at Kyekyewere near Obuasi. Francis Oppong, also known as Kwame Abuu, and Francis Nyamekye, also known as Amearo, were found guilty of conspiracy to commit robbery, aiding and abetting robbery, and robbery after a full trial at the Bekwai Circuit Court. The court, presided over by His Honour Mr. Isaac Appeatu Esq., sentenced Oppong to 15 years with hard labour and Nyamekye to 25 years with hard labour. Both have been transferred to Kumasi Central Prison to begin serving their sentences. The robbery…
A group of disgruntled youth, led by De-Carthua William, the Assembly Member for Ndaama Electoral Area, staged a demonstration against Gomoa Central Member of Parliament, Hon. Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus. The protest comes in response to the proposed Gomoa Central Special Economic Zone Project. Demonstrators argue that the project was introduced without proper consultation with local stakeholders, raising concerns about its impact on the community and the decision-making process. The youth group insists that any development in the area should involve meaningful engagement with residents to ensure their voices are heard. View this post on Instagram …
The management team of fast-growing Ghanaian musician, Black Sherif has reacted to reports that the musician is being dragged to court over unpaid rent. After the reports had gone viral, the management team of the musician spoke to Class News where he cleared the air on rumors that flew across social media platforms. According to the source, “There is no court order instructing Black Sherif to pay any amount to anyone”. The source noted that, “That place is not his home. It is an office and recording studio used by Road Boy Association”. Meanwhile, Black Sherif is yet to respond…
A disturbing video from Brazil that has taken over social media trends captures a violent confrontation involving a heartbroken husband, his cheating wife, and her boyfriend at a local pub. In the widely circulated footage, the enraged man is seen storming the pub wielding a cutlass to attack his wife and her boyfriend. The video shows the husband confronting his cheating wife and her boyfriend before launching an attack on the man believed to be his wife’s boyfriend. He managed to inflict several cuts to the man’s head, leaving him bleeding as onlookers screamed and scrambled for safety. Sensing imminent…
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the government’s dedication to combating corruption in the country. She made the remarks while addressing the 93rd Jalsa Salana of the National Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission on Wednesday, January 8, at Gomoa Pomadze in the Central Region. “A nation is strengthened by moral courage and ethical consistency. As citizens, we serve our country when we stand for what is right, speak against injustice and uphold values in both public and private lives,” she said. Vice President Opoku-Agyemang emphasised that the government has taken measures to enhance the effectiveness and coordination…
Ghanaian media personality, Oheneni Adazoa has thrown support for “Lawson Afisem” host, Maame Frimpomaa Korankye, MFK, after the latter subtly disclosed her exit from Lawson Meda. MFK earlier today, January 8 took to her official Facebook page to subtly announce her exit from Lawson Media as a host of Lawson Afisem. Using circumlocution, the diligent media personality wrote “No matter how comfortable the womb is, the baby will not stay there forever. “Ankwanoma, me br3 no so aaa na mek)”. In her reaction, Oheneni Adazoa threw her support for MFK for taking a bold decision to say bye-bye to Lawson…
The government has announced plans to procure two million steel dual desks as part of efforts to improve learning conditions across the country, particularly in rural communities where some pupils still study on bare floors. In addition, the government intends to construct 600 new schools nationwide, made up of 200 secondary schools, 200 primary schools, and 200 junior high schools. The initiative has been widely welcomed as a major step toward improving access to quality education and restoring dignity to the learning environment for thousands of Ghanaian children. Better furniture and new school infrastructure are expected to reduce overcrowding, enhance…
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that Cabinet discussions are ongoing on reforms to Ghana’s TV licence law, ahead of submitting proposed amendments to Parliament. He made the disclosure during a visit to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) on Thursday, January 8, as part of his engagements with state institutions. According to President Mahama, the government is exploring amendments to replace the current TV licence with a public media levy designed to strengthen funding for public broadcasters. “There are a few suggestions we have with regard to the so-called TV licence. And I think that our thinking is going in…
Deloitte is anticipating further cuts in the policy interest rate of the Bank of Ghana in 2026. However, it warns of excessive easing, saying it could risk reversing the progress made in controlling inflation. “While these reductions are anticipated to alleviate financing constraints and stimulate credit and economic demand, excessive easing could risk reversing the progress made in controlling inflation”, the professional services firm disclosed in its West Africa in Focus 2025 report. In 2025, the Bank of Ghana cut its policy rate by 10 percentage points, closing 2025 at 18% per annum. Despite the rate cuts, the interest rate…
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has expressed support for a younger generation of leaders to take the helm of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after President John Mahama. Speaking on JoyPrime TV’s Prime Morning Show on Wednesday, Mr Kpebu said he would like to see Finance Minister Ato Forson emerge as the party’s future flagbearer and Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as his running mate. “If we are doing wishes, then undoubtedly, Ato Forson should go with Okudzeto. For the young persons, it is our turn generally to take over,” he said. He added that while the party’s senior…