The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has reiterated support for the anti-LGBTQI+ bill, known as the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values bill, currently pending in parliament. To them, the bill was in the right direction as it sought to enact laws against criminal homosexual acts. This was contained in a communique […]
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See 12 TV stations issued with NMC final warning for showing money rituals, p0rn0, occultism
The National Media Commission (NMC) has issued a final warning to twelve television stations for repeatedly broadcasting offensive content in the form of fake lottery, occultism, money doubling, money rituals and inappropriate sexual content (pornography). The 12 stations are Asomafo TV, Adwenpa TV, Diamond TV, X TV, Funny TV, Big TV, Passion TV, Elephant TV, […]
10 galamsey operators arrested at Oda River Forest Reserve in Ashanti Region
Ten illegal miners whose activities have caused massive destruction to the Oda River Forest Reserve in the Amansie Central District in the Ashanti Region, have been arrested. The 10, made up of seven Ghanaian nationals and three Chinese nationals, were arrested in a three-day operation by the Bekwai Forest District of the Forest Services Division […]
Where do you get huge monies to pay as bribes – German audience to Anas Aremeyaw Anas
Undercover investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has revealed that on some occasions, the large sums of money he paid as bribes during undercover investigations have been kept as permanent exhibits by authorities, never to be returned. This revelation came in response to a question Anas received during his appearance at the Disruption lab Network event […]
Charity Akortia from Agona West crowned 2023 National Best Farmer
A 57-year old woman from the Agona West Municipality in the Central Region has been crowned as the National Best Farmer for 2023. For her prize, Charity Akortia received a cash prize of GH¢1 million sponsored by the Agriculture Development Bank. Theophilus Ezenrane Ackah from the Western Region was adjudged the first runner up. He […]
Food prices drop, but consumers still overpaying due to middlemen – Agric Minister
The Minister of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Dr. Bryan Acheampong, says food prices in Ghana have drastically reduced within the last few months. He attributes this reduction to the prudent measures implemented by the government which he says is yielding positive results. Speaking to journalists in Accra on the sidelines of the Agric Fair at […]
‘I pray a lot against’ becoming Pope… – Cardinal Peter Turkson jokes
Cardinal Peter Appiah Turkson is seen by some as a candidate to become the first African Pope in about 1,500 years, but reacting to the suggestion jokingly, and interjecting while the question was still being posed, Cardinal Peter Appiah Turkson, said “I pray a lot also against it.” In a BBC Hard Talk interview on Monday morning […]
I’ll guard country’s peace – President assures nation
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said he will ensure that no person or group, no matter the political colouration, destabilises the country or destroys the peace. The President, however, appealed for the support of the Church and every Ghanaian, who, he said, must pray for the peace and unity of the country. “I want […]
Vatican’s Cardinal Turkson reiterates why LGBTQI+ shouldn’t be an imposition
Cardinal Peter Appiah Turkson, seen by some as a candidate to become the first African Pope in about 1,500 years has reiterated his position on why LGBTQIA+ should not be an imposition. In a Hard Talk interview with the BBC, monitored by Graphic Online on Monday morning, [Nov 27, 2023], Cardinal Turkson said although he thinks […]
My life is in danger – Lawyer for alleged killers of Major Mahama cries out
George Bernard Shaw, one of the lawyers defending the 14 persons accused of killing Major Maxwell Adam Mahama, has expressed fear for his life after he was nearly attacked in court. On Monday, November 14, Mr Shaw was confronted by a man said to be an uncle of Major Mahama for defending the accused persons. […]
Electricity tariffs down by 1.52%, water up by 0.34% for Dec, Jan, Feb
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced new utility tariffs for consumers of electricity and water effective December 1, 2023. The new tariffs, which is for three months, from December 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024, will see that of electricity reduced by 1.52 per cent across the board for all customers, while water […]
Welcome to Takla – The crime-free town of Asogli State
Takla is one of the towns in the Asogli State. The others are Ho, Kpenoe and Akoefe. The people of Takla are direct descendants of Togbe Klakla from Notsie in present-day Republic of Togo. Togbe Klakla had three sons, Kakla Akoe, Kakla Lestu, and Kakla Asor; and a daughter, Kala Saa. The descendants of Letsu […]