The President of the Ghana Journalists Association, Mr Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, says lawyers of the association have been directed to file court processes to stop the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) from harassing one of its members – Gordon Asare Bediako. Speaking at a news conference in Accra on Wednesday, this week, Mr Dwumfuor […] The post GJA wants OSP to stop harassing Gordon
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has issued a formal statement urging all actors involved in the ongoing process for the removal of the Chief Justice to uphold the rule of law and safeguard the independence of the Judiciary. The statement, signed by National President, Mrs. Efua Ghartey and National Secretary, Mr. Kwaku Gyau Baffour, follows […] The post GBA calls for adherence
President John Dramani Mahama has promised the chief of Kwahu Obomeng, Nana Effah Opinamang III, of government’s readiness to construct the Nkawkaw-Obomeng road. In his effort to convince the chief, President Mahama recalled that his first administration witnessed massive infrastructure development across all sectors of the economy, including the construction of the Nkawkaw-Atibie road. The […] The post Mahama
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Asuogyaman, in the Eastern Region, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has appealed to his constituents, particularly the youth, to shy away from ‘dependency and entitlement’ mentality and rather cultivate the spirit of entrepreneurship, innovation and self-reliance. According to him, true economic freedom begins with a shift in mentality, where individuals take […] The post Asuogyman
In a landmark moment for maritime trade in West Africa, the Meridian Port Services (MPS) Terminal 3 at the Port of Tema has successfully received one of the world’s largest container ships, the 400-meter-long – the size of four football fields, MSC DILETTA. Arriving on the morning of Sunday, April 20, 2025, from Vizhinjam, India, […] The post Historic: 400-Meter Vessel berths at MPS
The government says it has reached an amicable agreement with Goldfields Ghana Limited for a transitional plan for the Damang Mine. A statement, signed by the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, explained that the operational modalities of the transition involved issuing a new 12-month mining lease to Goldfields’ subsidiary, Abosso Goldfields Limited, pending … The post Gov’t,
THE Girls U-15 division of the CAF African Schools Football Championship Ghana 2025 got off to an exciting start on Wednesday, 23 March at the University of Ghana in Accra. Tournament hosts, Ghana got off to a positive start with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Morocco, while defending champions South Africa suffered a narrow 1-0 … The post CAF African Schools Football Championship
Samsung says it remains committed to delivering intelligent, intuitive, and seamless screen experiences to Ghanaian homes and businesses, earning its title as the unrivalled Global No. 1 TV brand for 19 consecutive years. A statement issued by the company in Accra yesterday said “Staying true to its history of excellence and continuing its legacy of … The post Samsung
Absa Bank Ghana, through its Marketing & Corporate Affairs, Corporate Real Estate Solutions (CRES), Procurement teams has donated mathematical sets, exercise books, and other learning materials to two Junior High Schools in Apirede, a community in the Eastern Region. The gesture forms part of the bank’s citizenship and colleague volunteerism agenda, which supports academic development … The post Absa
NPP, 4 other parties to protest against ‘unlawful’ suspension of Chief Justice
The African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) must be reformed to align with Africa’s industrial goals as it nears expiration in 2025, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama has stated. According to him, the new AGOA should “ensure rules-based access and embed incentives for value- added exports.” AGOA was created … The post AGOA must
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has called for the provision of adequate security for journalists who reported on illegal small-scale mining related issues from mining sites in the country. The President of the GJA, Mr Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, made the call at a press conference in Accra on Wednesday on national issues and issues related … The post Provide security for
The Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a 29-year-old supervisor to three years imprisonment for stealing two industrial sewing machines worth GH¢5,000 each from a warehouse at Spintex. Mohammed Salisu pleaded guilty to charges of unlawful entry and theft. The court, presided by Mr Samuel Bright Acquah discharged Mahama Shitu, Salisu’s co-defendant, on charges of conspiracy … The post Supervisor
An 18-year-old illegal miner has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment by the Nkawie Circuit Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region for stealing GH¢7,000 at Manso-Moseaso. Emmanuel Oppong, accused, pleaded guilty to the charge and was convicted on his own plea. Police Detective Chief Inspector Ntim Boadu, prosecuting, told the … The post Illegal miner gets 12 months
The Lagos Leadership Summit serves as a transformative platform, committed to equipping young professionals with the critical skills and insights necessary to excel in various leadership roles. The initiative was established by the Lagos state Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu through his Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) as a platform to provide a transformative initiative that places […] The post Peace
The Tarkwa Circuit Court has jailed a taxi driver, Godgift Acquah, alias Kwame Atta, 25 years in hard labour for defiling his fiancée’s sister. Acquah, 22, pleaded guilty to the offence of defilement, and prayed the court for forgiveness. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Joyce Odame, prosecuting, said the complainant, was a farmer who lived … The post Cabbie jailed 25 years for
The 65-year-old suspect is also charged with visa fraud while seeking to become a US citizen in 2013.
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has stated that it would pursue justice for slain investigative journalist, Ahmed Hussein Suale, at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Community Court of Justice. The GJA revealed that international partners, including the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), were prepared to … The post GJA
The leaders of the National Association of Charismatic and Christian Churches (NACCC) have pledged their support for the government’s initiative to relaunch National Sanitation Day. According to them, sanitation is a collective responsibility that requires the involvement of all Ghanaians and not just the responsibility of the government alone. The leaders gave the pledge in … The post Charismatic,
The AritaGlobe Foundation has launched the first episode of its Green Dialogue Series, spotlighting the increasing impact of climate change on agriculture in Ghana. The debut episode features rice farmers in Amarteykope, a rural farming community in the Akuse area, where unpredictable rainfall and rising farming costs are making survival increasingly difficult. The farmers, whose […] The post Amarteykope
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