By A 25-year-old National Service Personnel, Jesper Kobina Mensah, who stands accused of stealing GH¢303,950 through unauthorised electronic transfers from a Stanbic Bank Ghana Ltd customer, has been granted bail by an Accra Circuit Court. The ruling was delivered on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, by Her Honour Sedinam Awo Kwadam, presiding over Circuit Court 7. The […] The post Alleged Stanbic

Ghana’s democratic credentials have long been admired across the African continent. Since the return to constitutional rule in 1992, the country has maintained relative political stability and a vibrant multi-party system. However, recent developments suggest that Ghana’s democracy faces a growing threat, the rising cost of political participation. At a recent event hosted by the […] The post Editorial:

The longstanding chieftaincy dispute in the Atuabo Traditional Area appears to have escalated, as heads of clans and youth leaders have passed a resolution to suspend all customary relations with the embattled Paramount Chief, Awulae Amihere Kpanyinli III. At a press conference held at Atuabo, leaders of the community accused the Omanhene (paramount chief) of […] The post Atuabo chieftaincy disputes escalates

As part of activities to mark the upcoming Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day on September 21, 2025 the Ellembelle District Assembly, in collaboration with the Member of Parliament for the area, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has embarked on a major clean-up exercise at Nkroful and surrounding communities. The initiative, held under the theme: “Clean-up and Planting […] The post MP

The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, arraigned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives candidate for Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency by-election, and the Director General of her campaign organisation at the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja for alleged financial crimes. The accused the agency identified as […] The post By-Election:

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), described as the mother union of drivers across the country, on Monday, led a massive demonstration in Accra to protest against what they called the illegal sale and encroachment of lands earmarked for public transport operations in the capital city. The protest, which drew hundreds of drivers and […] The post GPRTU, Kpone

Convicted South African rapist Thabo Bester has lost a court bid to block Netflix from broadcasting a documentary about his life – including how he allegedly faked his death and escaped from prison. His lawyers argued that Beauty and the Bester was defamatory, but the streaming giant defended its plan to release the three-part investigation. […] The post South African rapist

Ghana’s comedy scene is undergoing change as younger talents turn to digital platforms to reach wider audiences. Among them is Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, popularly known as Hon Ike, who is steadily carving a niche for himself as one of the promising new faces in digital comedy. In an interview, Hon Ike appealed to corporate Ghana […] The post Greater support needed to boost Ghana’s

In a significant show of support for the government’s ongoing fight against illegal mining (galamsey), the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has donated cash and logistics to the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS). The donation, which includes GHS 5 million  and five Toyota Hilux pickup vehicles, is aimed at strengthening NAIMOS’s operational capacity, as it […] The post GOLDBOD

As the race within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) gathers steam, one message has remained constant from Dr. Bryan Acheampong: Unity First. In recent weeks, Bryan has been meeting with his campaign teams and various groups of party faithful drawn from across the country. In each of these engagements, his message has been deliberate and […] The post Bryan To Delegates: Let’s Unite & Win appeared first

Heath Goldfields Ltd., the current operator of the Bogoso-Prestea Mine, has strongly denied recent media reports suggesting it has failed to provide financial support for the mine’s operations. Contrary to claims that the historic mine is being mismanaged and edging toward collapse under its current leadership, the company insists it has played a crucial role […] The post Heath

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has officially inaugurated the Timber Validation Committee, as a step in Ghana’s efforts to uphold transparency, legality and sustainability in the timber industry. The Committee, which is a central pillar of Ghana’s timber legality assurance system, is mandated to oversee the processing of timber licensing […] The post Lands

The Circuit Court in Accra, presided over by Mrs. Susana Eduful, has granted bail to ten individuals accused of unlawful possession of firearms and preparation to commit a violent crime in Bawku, Upper East Region. Each of the accused has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties required. The court further […] The post Bawku Firearms Case: 10 Granted Bail appeared first on The

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine has urged the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) to recommit itself to the defence of the rule of law and the Constitutional principle, rather than drifting into partisan politics. Addressing an opening of the GBA’s Annual General Conference in Wa under the theme: ‘Sustaining the 4th […] The post Torkornoo’s removal: Ayine

Once upon a time in the Republic of Uncommon Sense, there lived a farmer in Tegbi who owned a radio. One day, it fell silent. Each morning, he pressed the reset button. The radio blinked, crackled, and promised: “Welcome to Radio Hope, bringing you stability and change.” But within seconds, the sound faded into static. […] The post Reset Ghana: Meet The Press Or Meet And Greet? appeared first

The Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) has issued a stern reminder to individuals, groups and institutions with outstanding loan repayments to settle their debts by September 30, 2025 without further delay, according to a story published by Citinewsroom. In a publication signed by its management on Monday, September 15, 2025 MASLOC warned that failure […] The post Editorial:

Nana Kobina Nketsia V, the Paramount Chief of Essikado Traditional Area, in the Western Region, has called on the leadership of the Ghana Navy to preserve the history of the Ghana Navy Ship (GNS) Yogaga for its role in the quest for regional and global peace. He made the call when he delivered a keynote […] The post Nana Nketsia V urges Navy High Command to preserve history

A SOD cutting ceremony has been performed for the re-construction of a 10.4 kilometer bitumen surfaced road linking Samahu to Pepesa in the Prestea-Bogoso Municipal Assembly. The scope of work includes construction of drains and culverts along the road. The road, sponsored by Gold Fields Ghana Foundation (GFGF) at a cost of GHC63 million is […] The post Goldfields Foundation reconstructs

A court in Ankara has postponed the hearing of a controversial case that could oust the leader of Turkiye’s main opposition party, amid protests against the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. On Monday, the hearing about alleged internal irregularities during the Republican People’s Party’s (CHP) 2023 congress was adjourned until October 24. Prosecutors have accused CHP […] The post Turkey

US President Donald Trump has renewed his accusation that Venezuela is sending gang members and drugs to the United States, which he said was “not acceptable”. Tension has been high between the two countries since the US deployed warships to the Southern Caribbean on what officials said were counter-narcotics operations. As part of that deployment, […] The post Trump