Politics

Former ‘Regional Minister’ arrested over illegal lumbering

Officials of Ghana Police Service have arrested a 28-year-old man in Goaso after he impersonated the former Brong Ahafo Regional Minister, Eric Opoku to retrieve a track loaded with illegal timber seized by Forestry Commission.

If plantain thieves get jailed 15 years, why not ‘double salary’ MPs? – Martin Amidu

Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has hinted of a likely prosecution of some Members of Parliament (MPs) who allegedly received double salary while serving as ministers in the erstwhile John Mahama administration.

Former appointees who received double salaries should have returned it - Martin Amidu

According to Mr. Amidu, "why should a Special Prosecutor be prosecuting ordinary Ghanaians and your honourable will be involved in these things then they will be talking to the president to wash it up. " YEN.com.gh news.

Armed men storm Nigeria's Senate; Hijack mace (Video)

The Nigerian Senate was on high alert Wednesday after armed men interrupted a session at Nigeria's parliament, stealing its mace. According to reports, the gunmen were allegedly led by a suspended member of the Senate.

5 times Ghana's Gender Minister, Otiko Djaba has been reckless

Otiko Afisah Djaba is 54 years old. She studied Information Systems in the UK, communications in Eygpt and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Integrated Development Studies at the University for Development Studies in Ghana. YEN.

Metro Mass MD fired over 'corruption' scandal

The Managing Director of Metro Mass Transit Limited, Bennet Aboagye has been ordered by the company board to proceed on leave together with his personal assistant, Yiadom Kesse with immediate effect for an alleged corruption.

Ibrahim Mahama reveals why Martin Amidu can never jail him

The younger brother of former National Democratic Congress (NDC), leader, John Mahama, has disclosed that he has no fear of being prosecuted by the Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu since he did not engage in any 'corrupt deals'.

Britain gives Nana Addo a 'colonial gay assurance' of legalizing homosexuality in Ghana

It remains unsure what the British prime minister said about helping Ghana reverse its anti-gay laws but all indications spell out the suspicion that the UK Government is now eager in championing the rights of gays and lesbians.

Ibrahim Mahama says he got richer under Kufuor and Nana Addo

Business man, Ibrahim Mahama says most of all the money he has been able to make was because of the solid contracts he got during the year 2000 when John Kufuor became the first president under the erstwhile NPP administration.

3 former ministers under Mahama accused by CID of stealing

Ghana’s 1992 Constitution requires that MPs, who are appointed ministers, may either choose to receive their monthly salaries as ministers or receieve what their colleague MPs are taking – although other benefits are attached.

NDC should not allow Mahama to contest the 2020 elections – Top Ghanaian politician

The Founder and Leader of United Progressive Party (UPP), Akwasi Addai Odike, has advised delegates of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to reject Former President John Mahama. He added that Mahama should not contest again.

There’s NPP headquarters at Jubilee House – Commey

According to Commey, he will make sure that all appointments in the newly created Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) will be handed to only individuals affiliated to the NPP. YEN.com.gh news.

Mysterious deaths will hit Parliament between April and May this year – Eagle Prophet

The General Overseer of God’s Crown Chapel, Prophet Reindolph Oduro Gyebi, has revealed that some Members of Parliament (MPs) may die soon. Prophet Gyebi added that the calamity can only be averted if if prayers are intensified.

NPP will win massively if today was election day - Report shows

Barely two years since the 2016 elections, the opposition NDC has been strategizing on best ways to capture power in the 2020 elections. Top of their strategies has been the unity walks aimed at rebuilding the grassroots of NDC.

Akufo-Addo leaves Ghana for Commonwealth meeting in London

A statement signed by the Director of Communications at the Presidency, Mr Eugene Arhin said President Akufo-Addo would, on the sidelines of the event, hold meetings with the British Foreign Secretary, Mr Boris Johnson, e al.

President Akufo-Addo gives Citi FM MD post

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has appointed the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Accra-basesd Citi FM, Samuel Atta-Mensah as the head of the Coastal Development Authority. He will be aided by four deputies. YEN news.

Owusu Bempah finally reveals how John Mahama won the 2012 elections

The Founder and Leader of the Glorious Word and Power Ministry International, Reverend Isaac Owusu-Bempah, has stated that it was God’s will for Former President John Mahama to become president in the year 2012.

President Akufo-Addo withdraws appointment letter of EPA boss

In a letter signed by the Secretary to the President, Nana Bediatuo Asante, Mr. Abum-Sarkodie was asked to hand over to the Deputy Director of the Agency in charge of Field Operations, John Pwamang. YEN.com.gh news

Akufo-Addo suspends Deputy Minister of Sports over Australia scandal

President Nana Akufo-Addo has suspended Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Pius Enam Hadzide over the deportation of 60 'fake' journalists from Australia. Also suspended is the head of the National Sports Authority, Robert Sarfo

Akufo-Addo will contest in 2020; those praying for his death may die first – Owusu Bempah

The Founder and Leader of the Glorious Word Power Ministry International, Rev. Isaac Owusu Bempah, has said that those predicting the death of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo may die first if they are not careful.

6 Ministers in Akufo-Addo's government who need Obinim sticker to perform

The Obinim Sticker frenzy crossed over to the political sphere during the weekend when ex-president Mahama said Nana Akufo-Addo needs an Obinim sticker to cure his incompetence. Here are a list of ministers who need the sticker

Ghanaians react to Minister's request for Muslims to use Whatsapp for 'call to prayer' comment

Ghana’s Environment Science Technology and Innovations Minister, Prof. Frimpong Manso has become the talk of town on social media after his for suggestion that Muslim leaders in the country should consider using text messages to i