The suspect, Charles Antwi who was arrested at the Ringway Assemblies of God Church for carrying a loaded gun has confessed that he went there to kill President John Dramani Mahama.
Category: Ghana
Report: 2.3 Million Illegal Guns in Civilian Hands
Findings of a survey carried out by the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Centre (KAIPTC) indicate that there are about 2.3 million weapons [guns] in the custody of civilians in Ghana.
Ghana’s Ex-President Breaks Silence on ‘Secret Meeting’ Report
Ghana’s former President John Agyekum Kufuor has initiated moves to restore peace and unity in the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
NAB Rubbishes NPP Statement
We write with respect to a statement issued by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and signed by its General Secretary, Mr. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, regarding the operation of some fifty three (53) unaccredited tertiary education institutions in Ghana.
Tension in Cape Coast over Ruling to Destool Ogua chief
Following a high court ruling asking the National House of Chiefs to delete from its records, the name of the Omanhene of the Oguaa Traditional Council, reports from Cape Coast indicate fierce resistance by some residents and sub-chiefs over the ruling.
Jayee, Data Link Barred from Admitting Fresh Students
The National Accreditation Board (NAB) has barred Jayee University College and the Data Link University College from admitting new students henceforth due to under staffing and overcrowding.
Samuel and Emelia Brew-Butler Research Fund Unveiled
The Samuel and Emelia Brew-Butler GRASAG Research Fund, a research fund to assist graduate students of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), to produce scholarly research to enhance the development of the country has been launched in Accra.
Ghana Gets First Woman EC Boss
President Mahama has, appointed Mrs. Charlotte Kesson Smith Osei as Chair of the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana becoming the first woman to hold the position since independence in 1957.
Parliament to Grill Radio Presenter over Wee Comment
Host of Hitz FM’s Taxi Driver show, Abubakar Ahmed popularly known as Blakk Rasta is set to appear before a parliamentary privileges committee inquiry Thursday.
Model UN Delegation Meets Ghanaian Diplomat
Ghana’s delegation to this year’s Model United Nations Session has paid courtesy call on former Ambassador to the United Nations, H.E. Ken Kanda in New York.