President Mahama denies rift with Judiciary
President John Mahama has dismissed claims of hostility between his government and the legal fraternity Speaking during a courtesy call by the Ghana Bar Association at the presidency on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, President Mahama addressed concerns about judicial credibility, unresolved criminal cases, and corruption-related prosecutions. He noted that public perception of the judiciary has […]
President Mahama demands action on unresolved high-profile murders
The President, John Dramani Mahama, has called on state investigative bodies to intensify efforts in solving high-profile murder cases, including the killings of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale and former Member of Parliament J.B. Danquah-Adu. Addressing the Ghana Bar Association at the presidency on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, President Mahama stressed the need for justice and […]
Ghana lost $1.2bn in gold smuggling at peak of economic crisis – Finance Minister
Ghana lost an estimated 60 tonnes of gold—worth $1.2 billion—to smuggling in 2022, at the height of its economic crisis, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has revealed. Dr. Forson, in a social media post, described illicit gold smuggling as a major drain on Ghana’s economy, depriving the country of crucial revenue. In response, the […]
Policewoman detained and interdicted for scalding colleague with hot water after argument
The Ghana Police Service has detained and interdicted Police Constable Alonsi Elizabeth for causing harm. The suspect, the police said, poured hot water on a female colleague following an argument between them. “She is currently in custody and will undergo both internal disciplinary processes and legal proceedings.” Meanwhile, the victim, who sustained injuries to parts […]
Man arrested for assaulting woman with baby in viral video
By: Brain Akutei-Azu Mateko Police have arrested Nii Baah Afful, a man seen in a widely circulated video assaulting a young woman who was carrying a baby. The video, which went viral on social media, showed Afful striking the woman multiple times with a stick. Reports indicate that the attack occurred after the woman told […]
Ghana fan jailed for pitch invasion during Chad match
By Kwame Bediako A 21-year-old Ghanaian football fan, Mohammed Huzeinu, has been sentenced to 100 days in prison after invading the pitch during Ghana’s match against Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, 2025. An Accra District Court handed down the sentence after Huzeinu’s actions disrupted the game, drawing concerns over security […]
Afram Publications cautions students against two fake French books
The Managing Director of Afram Publications (Ghana) Limited, Harriet Adelaide Tagoe, has cautioned students of Senior High Schools against purchasing fake “La Famille Ntow” and “L’argent ne Fait pas le Bonheur” French Textbooks on the market. The pirated books sold in bookshops and some senior high schools and originally by Afram Publications, she said, were […]
‘I’ll release the recording’ – Attorney General challenges Minority Leader
Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has rejected claims that National Security operatives conducted an illegal raid on the residence of former Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr Ernest Addison. Addressing the media on Monday, March 24, 2025, Dr Ayine maintained that the operation was a constitutionally sanctioned search, backed by warrants […]
UN fears HIV infections will soar after US cuts funding
Daily new HIV infections around the world could almost double without the aid provided by the United States, the UN programme for combatting HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS), said in Geneva on Monday. Executive director Winnie Byanyima expressed understanding for the desire of the United States to cut back its funding for aid projects around the […]
5-day media training on Illicit Financial Flows ends in Ada
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A five-day intensive media training on Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), organised by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) with funding support from the Thomson Reuters Foundation, has concluded in Ada, in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. The week-long training aimed to equip journalists with the skills and tools needed to […]
Pupils of Wajir Barracks ‘B’ schooled on proper oral hygiene by FHU
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH As part of efforts to promote good oral hygiene among schoolchildren in Ledzokuku Municipality, management of Family Health University (FHU) and Family Health Hospital (FHH) schooled pupils of Wajir Central Kindergarten and Wajir Barracks ‘B’ Primary School in Teshie, Accra, on proper oral hygiene practices. The event, held in collaboration with the […]
NSS scandal: Ex-CEO allegedly paid MP to kill story – AG
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has alleged that a former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Service Scheme (NSS) paid a lawmaker to suppress a corruption scandal linked to the institution. Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Monday, March 24, 2025, Dr. Ayine revealed […]
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang chairs newly constituted Armed Forces Council
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President John Dramani Mahama, on Monday, March 24, 2025, swore in the newly appointed members of the Armed Forces Council. The Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, will chair the seven-member council. The newly appointed members include the Minister of Defence, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah; the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel […]
VIDEO: President Mahama swears in new members of Armed Forces Council
President John Mahama has sworn in the newly appointed members of the Ghana Armed Forces Council, the body tasked with overseeing military operations and providing strategic advisory support. The ceremony, which took place on Monday, March 24 at the Presidency, saw several individuals take their oaths of office. Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang will serve […]
