Angry Ghanaians clash with PDS workers over electricity bills

Angry residents of Agomanya in the Eastern region clashed with workers of the Power Distribution Service (PDS). YEN.com.gh understands that several people sustained varying degrees of injuries, as police officials intervened.

Martin Amidu charges NDC MP with fraudulently evading tax on imported vehicles

The Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, has charged the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, to court for tax evasion.

Banking sector reforms: Akufo-Addo says Ghana has experienced growth

Preident Akufo-Addo has revealed that the measures taken by the Bank of Ghana to sanitise the banking sector have shown good results.

NDC’s national chairman Ofosu Ampofo denies setting markets on fire

The national chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, has denied he is behind the recent fire outbreaks in some markets in Ghana. According to him, the NDC is a party that rather builds markerts.

Death of 44 Ghanaians: Emile Short calls for trial of former Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh

A former commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Justice Emile Short, has called for the extradition and trial of former Gambian leader, Yahya Jammeh.

Accra’s floods: Akufo-Addo’s tours would not solve the problem - MP predicts in a video

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Lower Manya constituency, Ebenezer Terlabi, has raised concerns about President Akufo-Addo’s visits to areas affected by floods in recent times.

One dead after renewed clashes in North East region; health workers flee for their lives

One person has been confirmed dead after renewed clashes between the Chokosis and the Konkombas hit the North East region. YEN.com.gh understands that three other people have sustained various degrees of injuries.

EC chair Jean Mensa declares elections can never be rigged in Ghana

The chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has argued that it is impossible for elections to be rigged in Ghana. According to her, rigging elections is highly unlikely, even if her father was contesting.

Latest gov’t report shows oil cash will no longer fund Free SHS

Information available to YEN.com.gh suggests that the government intends the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme off list of policies funded by revenues from oil.

EC chair shares challenges; reveals voters' biometric data 100% controlled by foreigners

The chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has opened up on the challenges facing they are facing. According to her, the biometric data of voters is totally controlled by an Israeli company, STL.

Over GHC700 million recovered from 9 collapsed banks – BoG governor

The governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, has disclosed that receivers of the nine collapsed Ghanaian banks have recovered a total of GHC731 million from customers.

Akufo-Addo to assent to RTI Act; Ghana to spend GHC750 million on Act over 5 years

President Akufo-Addo would on, Tuesday, May 21, 2019, assent to the Right to Information (RTI) Act, which was passed by Parliament in March 2019. The Act, when signed, would empower Ghanaians have more access to information.

EC drops dates for limited voters’ registration and district level elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) has revealed that it intends to organise the limited voters’ registration in selected difficult areas between June 7 and June 27, 2019.

Mahama reveals details about road contracts; says Nana Addo lied to Ghanaians

Former president John Dramani Mahama, has accused President Akufo-Addo of lying about road contracts awarded during his tenure as president. According to him, the president falsified figures about road contracts awarded in Ghana.

Conflicts force thousands of Burkinabes to flee to Ghana

Thousands of Burkinabes have fled to Sissala in the Northern region, as conflicts rock the West African country. YEN.com.gh understands that the Burkinabes, believed to be of Moshie descent, has settled in as farmers.

Ghanaians to smile as gov’t commissions $2.3m-electrification project

The deputy minister of energy in charge of power, William Owuraku Aidoo, has commissioned a $2.3 million electrification project at the New Abirem constituency in the Eastern region.

Mahama brands Akufo-Addo’s gov’t as irresponsible; says it fears to assume responsibility

Former president John Dramani Mahama has claimed the Akufo-Addo-led government is acting in an irresponsible manner. According to him, it has a penchant for blaming the previous administration for all of its current challenges.

Gov’t to finally settle dispute between Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy

The ministry of tourism, culture and creative arts has revealed plans of mediating in the dispute between dancehall artistes, Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy.

Law student Ken Kuranchie drags GLC to court over entrance exams, failures and more

The editor of the Daily Searchlight newspaper, Kenneth Agyei Kuranchie, has filed two lawsuits against the General Legal Council (GLC). The suits were simultaneously filed at the Supreme Court and a High Court.

We have borrowed and most of us owe MTN Qwikloan – NABCo recruits

Some Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) has registered their displeasure at the fact that they have not been paid for some months now. According to them, the backlog of allowances owed them has caused them a great deal of discomfort.

Mahama punches holes in Akufo-Addo’s plan for new security agency in Ghana

Former president John Dramani Mahama has called for an increase in resources for security agencies in Ghana. According to him, this would help achieve more results in comparison to setting up an entirely new security agency.

Imam reveals how Akufo-Addo ‘forced’ him to love NPP; says party loves Muslims

The Chief Imam for the Suaman district in the Western North region, Alhaji Mumuni, has praised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for its love and support for Muslims in Ghana.