Man, 30, jailed 12 months for indecent assault on 4-year-old at Hiawu-Besease
A 30-year-old unemployed has been jailed 12 months by the Asante Akropong District Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District for “fingering” a four-year-old girl at Hiawu-Besease near Akropong. Akwasi Poku pleaded guilty to the charge of indecent assault and was convicted on his own plea by the court presided over by Mr Emmanuel Wiafe Adu. Police Chief Inspector Evans Ayimbisa, prosecuting, told the court that the victim […]
CAGD orders complete elimination of manual cheques by first quarter of 2026
By Gloria Anderson The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has announced a firm directive to completely phase out manual cheques across all government institutions by the end of the first quarter of 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen public financial management and improve transparency. Speaking at the stakeholder engagement workshop in Accra, the Controller […]
OSP to arraign former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, seven others over SML contracts
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) says it will, on Monday, November 24, 2025, arraign former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and seven others before the High Court over their alleged roles in the controversial Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) revenue assurance contracts. The move comes after the office filed 78 charges against […]
I don’t see why electricity tariffs should be increased – Kwesi Bedzrah
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Chairman of Parliament’s Energy Committee and Member of Parliament for Ho East, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, says he sees no justification for any increase in electricity tariffs at this time. He believes current economic indicators and the performance of the energy sector do not support a rise in tariffs. Speaking in an […]
Ghana launches bid to retain ITU Council and Radio Regulations Board seats
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana has formally launched its campaign to secure continued representation on two key governing bodies of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the ITU Council and the Radio Regulations Board (RRB). The announcement was made by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), during a […]
Police remand suspects linked to viral assault video
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the remand of three individuals linked to a viral video depicting a woman being physically assaulted, an incident that has sparked widespread public outrage. In a statement issued by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the Police said the Magistrate Court at the Domestic Violence […]
University of Ghana validates FARM+ proposal to reduce agrochemical pollution
BY: GODFRED ANKU KAALI The University of Ghana (UG) has held a proposal validation workshop on the Financing Agrochemical Reduction and Management Plus (FARM+) Child Project Ghana in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional Capital. The workshop was organised to fine-tune Ghana’s proposal for the global FARM+ Programme ahead of its rollout in 2026. The FARM+ Programme […]
ECOWAS, TradeMark Africa move to align trade standards on Abidjan–Lagos corridor
The ECOWAS Commission and TradeMark Africa, with support from the UK Government through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), have convened the Abidjan–Lagos Corridor Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standards (SPS)/Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Forum in Accra, to address quality challenges affecting trade competitiveness along West Africa’s busiest trade route. The three-day event, from the […]
AWLN-Ghana urges swift response and victim protection in domestic violence cases
The African Women Leaders Network (AWLN), Ghana Chapter, has condemned what it describes as the horrific act of violence captured on video in which a man is seen brutally assaulting his naked wife. The act, it notes, is not only barbaric and dehumanizing, but a direct violation of her dignity, rights, and bodily integrity, which […]
WAFA SC unveils new astroturf pitch in Sogakofe
By Tilda Acorlor The management of West African Football Academy Soccer Club (WAFA SC) has officially inaugurated its newly installed AstroTurf pitch in Sogakofe, Volta Region. The pitch, which cost over GHC 150,000, was constructed over the course of a month, replacing the previous one that had served the academy for more than 16 years. […]
Right to decent work: Ghana youth face human rights crisis after El-Wak tragedy
By Azaglo Michael Ghana’s growing youth unemployment crisis took a tragic turn on Wednesday, 12th Nov 2025, when six young women lost their lives in a stampede at the El-Wak Stadium during a Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise. The incident, which has sparked nationwide outrage, highlights the widening gap between job demand and opportunity among […]
Monitoring and Reporting on the Safety of Journalists in Africa with Focus on Gender: Matters arising from Entebbe, Uganda
By Rebecca Ekpe At a time when the digital ecosystem offers new opportunities, there are also multiple challenges for freedom of expression. UNESCO Director-General’s report has outlined the current state of global and regional impunity, showing the threats women journalists face in both the physical and digital space and the chilling effects this can have […]
President Mahama directs sibling or relative of young women lost in recruitment exercise to join security services
President John Mahama has directed that a sibling or relative of six young women who lost their lives during the security services recruitment exercise at El Wak Stadium in Accra be given the opportunity to join the services, provided they are medically and physically qualified. The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 12, when the recruitment […]
Spending $400 million on cathedral is excessive – President Mahama
The President, John Dramani Mahama, has called for a wide-ranging consultation with the Christian community before any decision is made on the proposed national cathedral, saying the project must reflect the views of all citizens and be financially prudent. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Christian Council of Ghana to Jubilee House, the President […]
