TB Joshua: Megachurch leader raped and tortured worshippers, BBC finds
Evidence of widespread abuse and torture by the founder of one of the world's biggest Christian evangelical churches has been uncovered by the BBC. Dozens of ex-Synagogue Church of all Nations members - five British - allege atrocities, including rape and forced abortions, by Nigeria's late TB Joshua. The allegations of abuse in a secretive Lagos compound span almost 20 years. The...
New Africa Foundation Convention cancelled after tension at Independence Square
The New Africa Foundation Convention to be held at Independence Square has been cancelled after tension between organisers and the military. Earlier, supporters of the New Force had thronged the Independence Square chanting patriotic songs as they demanded access to the venue for The Convention programme. The Convention was to bring together thought leaders in Africa including Professor PLO Lumumba, Peter...
Saboba District: Assembly members expose alleged budget scandal, falsified reports
In a startling revelation, members of the Saboba District Assembly have come forward to expose a series of irregularities surrounding the assembly's meetings and budget approval process. Addressing the media in Saboba on the development, assembly members shed light on a concerning deviation from standard procedures. According to the assembly's standing orders, a minimum of three meetings is mandated each...
Funeral service for E.T Mensah held
The final funeral ceremony for the former Member of Parliament representing Ningo Prampram in the Greater Accra region, Mr E.T Mensah, took place on Friday, January 5, 2024, at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra. The late politician, also a member of the Council of State, passed away last year while receiving medical treatment in South Africa. Born on...
Guinness World Record Attempt: Ghana Chefs Association confers Executive Chef position on Failatu Razak
Today, January 5 2024, marks the fifth day since Ghana’s Failatu Abdul Razak started the Cook-A-Thon journey at the Modern City Hotel in Tamale, in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon, which has been set by Ugandan chef Dorcus Mirembe. As a result of this, the Ghana Chefs Association passed through the venue to...
NPP Parliamentary Primaries: CTVET boss, Dr. Fred Kyei picks No.1 on ballot in Offinso North
Director General of the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) Dr Fred Kyei Asamoah will be placed in the 1st spot on the Offinso North NPP Parliamentary Primaries ballot paper for the crucial exercise come January 27, 2024. The CTVET Director, Fred Kyei will be followed by Presidential staffer, Rockson Adu Boahen and Incumbent MP, AC Ntim...
Alan Kyerematen eulogizes late Waakye seller, Auntie Muni
Former Minister for Trade and Industry and 2024 Presidential hopeful, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, has expressed heartfelt condolences for the late Imoro Muniratu, fondly known as Auntie Muni, a renowned Waakye seller. Auntie Muni, aged 72, who was famous for the long queues at her Waakye joint, passed away after a brief illness at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC)...
GUTA urges government to strengthen economic stability in 2024
The Ghana Union of Traders Association, (GUTA), has urged the government to ensure, that the economic stability gained in 2023 is made stronger in 2024. President of GUTA, Dr Joseph Obeng said this would help make businesses buoyant and expand to employ more youth. In an interview with the GNA, Dr. Obeng said once there is economic stability, traders would...
OPS closes investigation into alleged parliamentary bribery scandal due to lack of cooperation and insufficient evidence
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has closed its investigation into the alleged attempted bribery of the majority caucus of the Parliament of Ghana due to lack of cooperation and insufficient evidence. The investigation was initiated based on a complaint filed on November 3, 2022, by the pressure group OccupyGhana. The complaint alleged attempted bribery of the majority...
Broken Pen – From 2024 Till Forever
Dear Broken Pen readers, I need your advice. In the last few months, I have watched what is rightfully mine move to someone else. The only person that I love and adore also loves and adores someone else and my mind is breaking into pieces. I grew up with Junior in the same neighborhood. Our parents were close friends...
