Appeals Court has acquitted and discharged Yaw Asante Ageykum, a wrongfully convicted mechanic jailed in 2002 for his alleged association with notorious armed robber Ataa Ayi. In a judgment today (June 5, 2025), a three-member panel at the Court of Appeal, which had Justice Janapare A. Bartels-Kodwo, as its President, held that Agyekum, who was … The post Wrongful

 Despite the Cedi appreciation against the dollar, the prices of rams and cattle have remained increased across major markets in Accra ahead of the Eid-ul-Adha celebrations. This has resulted in stagnated markets and low patronage be­cause many people are unable to afford the animals, citing econom­ic challenges. Some livestock dealers are calling on the government … The post Livestock dealers

 The Eastern Regional Minister, Mrs Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, has made a passionate appeal to tradi­tional authorities in the region to join hands with the government in the fight against illegal mining, commonly known as “galamsey.” Speaking at a general meeting of the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs in Koforidua on Tues­day, the Minister described … The post E/R Minister rallies

Today, the Series features two of the standout players, Yaku­bu Ahmed and Anthony Mensah (Wang Yu). Yakubu Ahmed, the top striker projected for the season. He joined the club mid-way in the 1973 league season when the registration window had closed. This young striker started the season on a superlative note. As it were, lived … The post Profiling Oly’s gallant League winning

 The Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB) Ghana has held the maiden edition of the National Banking and Ethics Challenge (NBEC), a pioneering competition aimed at promoting ethical banking prac­tices among tertiary students. The event, held on Thursday at the Institute’s auditorium in Accra, featured five universities vying for top honours in a quiz-style contest centered … The post CIB

 Absa Bank Ghana has introduced the Prestige Referral programme, a client-driven initiative that in­vites existing prestige customers to share the banking experience they trust with others in their network. The campaign recognises and rewards those who bring others into the prestige com­munity. The launch event, held on Friday in Accra, was aimed at re-echoing the … The post Absa

 The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has arrested 30-year-old Mavis Nkrumah for allegedly pouring substance suspected to be acid on her ex-boyfriend at Ablekuma Fan Milk, a suburb of Accra. To read the full story, subscribe to Ghanaian Times Newspaper here: https://swennewsgh.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=26 The post Police grab woman, 30, for pouring acid on ex-boyfriend

 Following a recent detec­tion of nearly 1,500 cases of illegal connections across its 12 operational districts between the Accra West Region Management of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), it has taken a decisive action to curb illegal water connections that con­tinue to affect its operations. In a show of goodwill, and in line with its commitment … The post GWL to prosecute illegal water

 Andy Thomas Owusu, the sec­ond accused in the Charles Bissue alleged illegal mining case, was yesterday convicted to a fine of GH¢206,000 by the Accra High Court. This was after he opted for a plea bargain with the Office Special Prosecutor (OSP) who is prose­cuting him together with Charles Bissue, the former Secretary of the … The post Accused in illegal mining case fined GH¢206,000

BILL Gates has urged African leaders to join him in advancing health and development on the continent. He says his foundation will partner with nations putting people’s health first. US billionaire Bill Gates on Tuesday announced that the majority of his phil­anthropic Gates Foundation’s $200 billion (€175 billion) endowment will be spent in Africa over … The post Bill Gates

After 62 years, Liberia has returned to the global spot­light, securing a non-perma­nent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) with a commanding 181 votes–its first since 1964. The historic election, held on June 3 at the UN Headquarters in New York, marks a major diplo­matic milestone for the West Afri­can nation, which ran … The post Liberia secures seat on UN Security Council

 The Concern Youth of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Bibiani-Anhwaiso-Bekwai (BAB) Constituency of the Western North Region have called on President John Dramani Mahama to consider appointing Nana Yaw Berimah the Constituency Chairman, to the Ghana Gold Board. They expressed disappointment that Nana Berimah had been left out of the President’s appointment despite … The post NDC

 The National Chief Imam, Sheikh (Dr) Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has extended a heartfelt mes­sage of peace, love, unity, and reconciliation to Muslims and humanity at large. He called on members of the Abrahamic family to regard the Eid as another opportunity to reaffirm their commitment to interfaith harmony. This was contained in a state­ment issued … The post Eid-ul-Adha:

Ghana’s Sustainable Cities Strategy (GSCS), a landmark framework to guide the country’s urban development for the future was yesterday launched in Accra by the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim. To read the full story, subscribe to Ghanaian Times Newspaper here: https://swennewsgh.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=26 The post Govt

President John Dramani Mahama has assured that revenue to be realized from the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act would be strictly ring fenced to pay legacy energy sector debts, finance ongoing fuel purchase and avert the risk of recurring power shortages. “Funds from this levy will not be subject to the hazards of the consolidated … The post Increase in ESLA: Revenue

The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested Awudu Mahama Medi in connection with the murder of Sido Musah at a mining site in Akukuso on May 31, 2025. A preliminary investigation at the crime scene led to the retrieval of one (1) empty shell casing and two (2) motorcycles, all of which have been … The post Police arrest suspect Mahama Medi for murder at Akukuso appeared first

The former Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, has reacted to the introduction of GHC1 on a litre of fuel. According to him, the party during the electioneering period told a lot of lies in the campaign. He made these remarks when addressing the people of Cape Coast at … The post GHC1 Adjustment: NDC told a lot of lies – Dr. Bawumia

Former Education Minister and running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) , Dr, Mathew Opoku Prempeh, has confirmed an ongoing investigation by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) into his stewardship as Education Minister. According to Dr.Opoku Prempeh he has been to NIB on two occasions “People don’t know that I’ve been invited by the … The post Mathew

The Minority Caucus in Parliament, today, June 4, 2025, petitioned the IGP for immediate provision of security to enable the Electoral Commission to complete the collation of the Ablekuma North Parliamentary results. The minority members in their protest walked from the Parliament House to the Police Headquarters to present their petition. The parliamentary outcome for … The post Minority

Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor has assured Ghanaians of no increment in pump prices in the wake of GH? 1 imposition on a litre of fuel. Parliament yesterday approved the Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2025, under a certificate of urgency by the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, to … The post GH? 1 Adjustment: