As Ghana hosts the greatest repatriation initiative for Africa, there is a lot to appreciate of those who have made that decision of a return, to have abandoned the comforts of a Western society and move to catch up with whatever is left of the cradle of civilization. Although some may have awaken from the […]
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“Working in branches for victory more important than following me around” – Mahama to ex-appointees
For the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to win the 2020 general elections, every ex-appointee and official of the party must get down to work within the party’s branches and constituencies as well as offer their widow’s mite financially rather than following the flag bearer around everywhere he goes, former President John Mahama has […]
Nigerian judge declares sex work is not a crime
A Nigerian court has declared that sex work is not a crime since there is no law that forbids it. Justice Binta Nyako of the high court in the capital, Abuja, on Thursday awarded damages to 16 women who were arrested for prostitution in 2017. It is the first time a Nigerian court has ruled […]
Akufo-Addo’s foreign trips, hotel bills swallow about GHS70m in 9 months – Ato Forson
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has spent in excess of GHS70 million on foreign trips and hotels in the past nine months, Mr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority spokesperson on finance has revealed. The Ejumako Enyam Essiam MP said on Thursday, 19 December 2019 that speculations about the President’s travel budget were laid to rest […]
Blame NDC for low turnout in district level elections – NPP
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has blamed the low turnout recorded at the just ended district level elections on the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) intensified ‘NO’ campaign for the botched December 17 referendum. According to the party, the interest amongst electorates to participate in the exercise was fast developing until the NDC announced its decision […]
More than 35,000 Ghanaians in Lybia to cross the sea to Europe
More than 35,550 Ghanaians are in war ravaged Libya waiting to cross the sea to Europe, according to International Organization for Migrations. They are part of a 636,426 strong migrant population desperate to embark on the dangerous journey in an attempt to enter Europe for greener pastures. A press statement issued to the Ghana News […]
Update: Car robbery case involving top NADMO official adjourned to 30th December
BestNewsGH.com can confirm that the Swedru Circuit Court hearing the car robbery case involving an official of the National Disaster Management Organisation in the Central Region has been adjourned to the 30th of December 2019. The NADMO official, Dauglas Hammond together with two armed robbers Maxwell Bortey and Vince Gadagasu appeared in the Court Yesterday, […]
Most wanted criminal in Kumasi nabbed by Police
A Man being touted by security agencies as the most wanted man in the Ashanti Regional Capital, Kumasi has been nabbed by the police. Baba Musah according to the police has been involved in a series of criminal activities in the Region and has been on the wanted list for some time now. Information available […]
Trump is impeached, becoming third US president to face Senate trial
Donald Trump has become the third US president in history to be impeached by the House of Representatives, setting up a trial in the Senate that will decide whether he remains in office. The House voted first that the president abused his power and then that he had obstructed Congress. Both votes fell along party […]
Chocolate makers hobble Ivory Coast, Ghana cocoa premium with discounts
Ivory Coast and Ghana’s move to combat farmer poverty with a living income premium for their cocoa sales is being undermined by chocolate makers scaling down purchases and negotiating discounts on other parts of the price, sources said. Confectioners publicly backed a move by the two countries, which together account for 60% of global cocoa […]
‘This is madness’ – Roads Minister leads team to demolish barricade on Airport road
“This is nonsensical and madness,” Roads Minister, Kwasi Amoako-Atta fumed on Wednesday when he led a team to the Airport residential area Wednesday. The Minister led the team to demolish a concrete barricade erected by some Turkish developers who are putting up a 22-storey building in the area. He also called for the arrest of […]
Holidays, weekends part of 48-hour pre-arraignment custody time – SC rules
The courts in Ghana are to sit on weekends and public holidays to deal with issues that affect personal liberty, the Supreme Court has ruled in a unanimous decision. The six-member panel, presided over by outgoing Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo, ruled on Wednesday, 18 December 2019 that the 48 hours after which a suspect must […]












