Judicial removal: Too much secrecy under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution – Prof. Kwasi Prempeh
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Executive Director of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), and the Chairman of the Constitutional Review Committee, Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh has called for major reforms to Ghana’s judicial removal process. According to him, there is too much secrecy and conflicts of interest surrounding the judicial removal process under Article […]
Two new removal petitions hit Justice Torkornoo
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Office of the President says it has received two new petitions seeking the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo from her position as Chief Justice (CJ). These latest petitions, whose authors remain anonymous, bring the tally of removal petitions against the CJ to five. The first three were submitted […]
Tamale Teaching Hospital doctors defend colleague, demand fair reporting following Health Minister’s visit
The Doctors Association of Tamale Teaching Hospital (DATTH) has issued a strong statement in response to recent events during the Health Minister’s visit to the facility on April 22, 2025. Widely circulated videos on social media captured a heated exchange between the Minister of Health, Mr. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, and the Head of the Accident […]
New office building for Savannah regional Lands Commission begins
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Alhaji Yusif Sulemana, has officially started the construction of a new office building for the Savannah Regional Lands Commission. The sod cutting ceremony took place on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Damongo. The new two-storey office is expected to be completed within 12 months. […]
GoldBod starts licensing for Gold Trading Service Providers
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has officially started issuing licenses to service providers in the gold trading sector, beginning today, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. In a press release, GoldBod announced that any Ghanaian aged 18 or above, or a fully Ghanaian-owned company, can apply for a license. Applications can be submitted online […]
It is not enough to like sports and talk about it – Michael Oti Adjei urges young reporters to level up
By: Belinda Nketia “It’s not enough to like sports and talk about it.” That was the reality check veteran journalist Michael Oti Adjei delivered to aspiring sports reporters at the CAF African Schools Football Championship Young Reporters Workshop, held at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. In a thought-provoking session on “Social Media as a Reporting Tool and Resource […]
FAWE-Ghana launches 2024–2028 Strategic Plan and Phase II of Mastercard Foundation Partnership to promote inclusive tertiary education
By: Gloria Anderson The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Ghana Chapter, in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, has officially launched its 2024–2028 Strategic Plan along with the second phase of its joint project in Accra. The launch marks a significant step toward expanding access to tertiary education and technology-driven skills development for marginalised Ghanaian […]
President Zelenskyy honours late Pope Francis as a leading global religious figure
President Volodymyr Zelensky declared the late Pope Francis one of the world’s key religious leaders, as he expressed his condolences at the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organisations. “First of all, I want to thank you for this meeting. And once again, I would like to express condolences on behalf of all of us, […]
Declare state of emergency in areas with intense galamsey activities – Ken Ashigbey tells President Mahama
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Dr Ken Ashigbey has called on the government to declare a state of emergency in parts of Ghana where illegal mining, also known as galamsey, is being practiced heavily, warning that the country’s natural resources and security are under serious threat. Speaking on […]
Government affirms commitment to judicial independence amid Chief Justice suspension controversy
By: Magdalene Andoh The Government of Ghana has reiterated its commitment to constitutional governance and the independence of the judiciary following reactions from the Minority in Parliament over the suspension of Her Ladyship Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. The Minority Caucus, in a strongly worded statement, described the President’s action as a “brazen […]
Suspect in Ahmed Suale murder denied bail
The 35-year-old businessman accused of the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Husain Suale has been denied bail by the Accra High Court. In a ruling, the court, presided by Justice Kizita Naa Koowa Quarshie, said the court was currently unable to admit Daniel Koranteng Owusu, who is facing a provisional charge of abetment and murder […]
Pope Francis’s coffin arrives in St Peter’s Basilica for public mourning
In pictures: Pope transported to St Peter’s Square in solemn procession The Pope’s coffin is now inside St Peter’s Basilica and there it will remain lying in state until the funeral on 26 April. The procession lasted a little under 40 minutes, and saw the body being moved from Casa Santa Marta, where Francis died […]
Ghana’s Women’s Football Festival: Women’s Premier League and FA Cup final set for May 10
By: Kwame Bediako The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced that the 2024/25 Women’s Football Festival will take place on May 10, 2025, at the University of Ghana Stadium. The event promises to be an exciting culmination of the women’s football season, featuring the finals of the Women’s FA Cup and the Women’s Premier League. […]
Asante Kotoko to pay $16,000 severance to outgoing coach Prosper Narteh Ogum
By: Kwame Bediako Kumasi Asante Kotoko will pay outgoing head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum a severance package of $16,000 as he departs from the club. Ogum, who rejoined the team in July 2023, faced a challenging second half of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season, which ultimately led to his exit. Despite recent difficulties, Ogum […]
