Adu-Boahene rearrested over new charge linked to Ghana Water Company
Former Director of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has been rearrested just after being granted bail in a separate GHS49 million cybersecurity case. His lawyer, Samuel Atta Akyea, told journalists that the new charge relates to equipment and secure internet services provided to the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL). The technology was reportedly […]
Liberia Embassy to host inaugural investment conference in Accra
By: Joshua Nii Appiah All is set for the inaugural Liberia Investment Conference scheduled to run from Thursday, May 15 to Friday, May 16 in Accra. The landmark event will bring together Entrepreneurs, Investors, Government Officials and development partners to explore emerging business opportunities and strengthen bilateral economic ties between Liberia and Ghana. The two-day […]
Former Philippine leader Duterte set to win mayoral election from Hague jail cell
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is set to be elected as mayor of his home city despite being in custody in Europe awaiting trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Preliminary results on Tuesday showed that the 80-year-old, who is accused of committing crimes against humanity during his “war on drugs”, had received around 500,000 […]
Western Regional Lands Commission Board inaugurated
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP, has officially inaugurated the reconstituted 22-member board of the Western Regional Lands Commission, charging them to ensure effective and efficient land administration in the region. In his address, Mr Buah highlighted pressing land challenges, urging the board to tackle issues such as multiple land […]
New gas plant to save Ghana $1bn annually – Minister of Finance
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has hinted that constructing a proposed new gas plant will save Ghana $1bn annually. According to him, Ghana’s energy sector alone requires at least $1.1 billion annually to purchase light crude and heavy fuel oil to power the country’s thermal generation plants. Speaking at […]
Foreign Affairs Minister hails new Advisory Board and Foreign Service Council
By: Sarah Baafi The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has extended his congratulations to the newly reconstituted Ministerial Advisory Board of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, appointed under the Civil Service Act, 1993 (PNDCL 327). He also conveyed his best wishes to the inaugural Governing Council of the Foreign Service Institute. In his […]
Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ $18 million U.S. defamation award slashed to $500
A U.S. court has confirmed that Ghanaian politician Kennedy Agyapong maliciously defamed investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas. Although a jury initially awarded Anas $18 million in damages at the Essex County Superior Court, the presiding judge has reduced the amount to $500, deeming the original sum excessive. In response, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, through his investigative […]
Nine arrested for illegal mining at Wassa Dunkwa
The Ghana Police Service has arrested nine people for illegal mining, also known as galamsey, as part of its ongoing fight against the activity. According to Environmental Journalist Erastus Asare Donkor, the suspects were found mining along the main road to Dunkwa in the Western Region. The operation was carried out by a special police […]
Ivory Coast opposition leader resigns; vows to still fight for victory
Ivory Coast’s main opposition leader has said he is resigning as party leader but would still lead the fight to win the election, after having been barred from standing in an October presidential vote. “In the interest of the party, I’ve decided to place my mandate as president of the party in your hands, the […]
Music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces at least 15 years in prison if convicted as trial begins
Federal prosecutors launched their efforts to prove that Sean “Diddy” Combs transformed his hip-hop business into a racketeering organisation that compelled women to fulfil his sexual demands over a span of two decades. Testimony in Combs’ trial in New York began on Monday, following the conclusion of jury selection and the opening statements from the […]
Cashier jailed after betting away GH¢8,575 of employer’s funds
A 23-year-old cashier has been sentenced to three months imprisonment with hard labour by the Kaneshie District Court One after pleading guilty to stealing GH¢8,575.00 from his employer and using it for sports betting, which he eventually lost. The convict, Andy Tetteh, was employed at Bingo Bets, a betting company located at Ecomog, Adabraka, where […]
Health Minister lauds Family Health University for promoting Ghana’s healthcare agenda
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister of Health, Mr. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has commended the founders and management of Family Health University (FHU) for advancing Ghana’s healthcare agenda through cutting-edge international best standard programmes. Mr. Mintah Akandoh, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting both public and private institutions to advance Ghana’s healthcare system through ambitious reforms […]
Minority demands sanctions against GoldBod CEO over dollar gift to Nana Agradaa
By: Valentia Tetteh The Minority in Parliament is calling on President John Mahama to take decisive action against the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Mr. Sammy Gyamfi, following a viral video showing him giving out dollar bills to evangelist, Patricia Koranteng, widely known as Nana Agradaa. The footage has sparked […]
GFA expands talent Identification Programme to Eastern Region
By: Kwame Bediako Following successful initiatives in the Volta, Central, and Western regions, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has began its Talent Identification Programme in the Eastern Region from May 12 to May 18, 2025. The program aims to extend its reach and continue discovering promising football talents across the country, reinforcing Ghana’s long-term development […]
