A 24-year-old labourer, Abdul Malik, has pleaded not guilty to charges of child abduction after being accused of unlawfully detaining five children at Mallam Market in Accra. The case, which is being heard at the Dansoman Circuit Court was presided over by Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit. Prosecutor, Chief Inspector Emelia Mensah, presented the charges […] The post Labourer

By Center for Blue Economy Africa (CBE Africa) Ghana’s battle against illegal mining (galamsey) has reached a critical turning point. For years, the indiscriminate destruction of water bodies has threatened the nation’s health, economy, and future. In our view, the government’s latest response, the Blue Water Initiative, launched by the Minister of Lands and Natural […] The post Safeguarding

The tech billionaire is embroiled in a row with the government over black empowerment legislation.

Sometimes I weep for my people as a northerner and lament over the great legacy we use to have as a people being quickly eroded due to intolerance, meaningless internal and external politics, and ego. When I was growing up, I learned a lot about the goodwill of the northerners and I carried it with […] The post Who has bewitched us: The Bawku conflict my perspective first appeared on

Chaos erupts in court as suspect accuses police officers of bribery, extortion

The Grand Egyptian Museum, outside Cairo, has been delayed by revolutions, wars, financial crises and a pandemic. At long last, here’s a look inside.

Preliminary exploration data show promising developments for iron ore prospects in the Oti Region with substantial commercial viability that could represent a notable addition to the country’s resource portfolio. Global iron ore demand is projected to rise by three percent annually, driven by construction and industrial needs. The Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation […] The post Editorial:

'I can’t please everybody' - Amaarae to critics questioning her loyalty to Ghana

The trial of Jude Okoye, former Manager of Psquare group, over alleged money laundering to the tune of N1.38 billion, $1 million and £34,537.59 begun on Monday, April 14 before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, with his younger brother, Peter Okoye, testifying against him. Jude alongside his company, Northside Music Limited, are being […] The post Peter of P-square testifies

 Russia Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that it was not easy to agree with the United States on the key parts of a possible peace deal to end the war in Ukraine and that Russia would never again allow itself to depend economically on the West. U.S. President Donald Trump, who says he wants to … The post Russia says it is not easy to agree to Ukraine peace deal with US

 China and Vietnam expressed their sup­port for maintaining a multilateral trade regime centered around the World Trade Organisation in a joint statement issued on Tuesday at the end of a two-day visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visit by Xi, which had been planned for months, came as Beijing faces 145 per cent U.S. … The post China, Vietnam support multilateral

THE Ministry of the Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia(KSA) has announced arrange­ments and procedures for the security and safe­ty of Muslims who will travel to Makkah for the Hajj. Hajj, one of the pillars of Islam, is the sacred pilgrimage performed by abled Muslims at the Holy Mosque of Masjid Haram in Makkah, … The post KSA Interior Ministry announces security,

 The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has given Mr Richard Ofori Agyeman Boadi the nod as the Chief Executive after securing 55 out of 56 votes in a an election held in Kumasi on Thursday. The development followed his nomination by President John Dramani Mahama, who highlight­ed his leadership and public ser­vice record, particularly his tenure … The post KMA approves President’s nominee appeared first

 The Central Re­gional branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has condemned the use of excessive and politically troubling attempt by operatives of the National Investi­gations Bureau (NIB) to arrest the Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, at his residence. The party described the modus operandi of the security person­nel as … The post C/R NPP condemns NIB over Ntim

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Mr John Abdulai Jinapor, has called on Tamale residents to support the staff of Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) to fight illegal connec­tions in the area. He said within the NEDCo area, over 50 per cent losses were attributed to the northern sector and 70 per cent from … The post Energy Minister

 Christian reli­gious leaders have been urged to utilise their influence during the Easter period to promote the culture of cleanliness and sani­tation across the country. This is because religious leaders can influence their followers to change their behaviour and mindset, particularly on the environment and sanitation. The Minister of Local Govern­ment, Chieftaincy and Religious Af­fairs, … The post Clergy

Ghana is expected to receive the fifth tranche of $370 million as part of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by the end of June subject to the approval of IMF Executive Board. The release of the amount would bring the total disbursement to the country under the ECF … The post $370m 5th tranche ECF expected in June – IMF appeared first on

Although Borussia Dortmund were knocked out by Barcelona on a 5-3 aggregate scoreline in the Champions League quarter-finals, Dortmund forward Serhou Guirassy etched his name in African Champions League goalscoring history. Serhou Guirassy single-handedly led the charge to resuscitate Dortmund against a lacklustre Barcelona with a hat-trick. The Guinean international scored his first from the […] The post Serhou

 A Total of 453 Blue Water River Guards have passed-out after undergoing a four-week training at the Naval Forward Operation Base (FOB) at Ezinlibo, in the Jomoro municipality of the Western Region. It is a module under the Blue Water Initiative launched by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to equip the youth with … The post 453 Blue Water River Guards pass out to protect

 Qatar Charity, an International non-governmental organisation (NGO) operating in Ghana, has inaugurated a centralised borehole water system at Sagnarigu in the Northern Region. The borehole uses so­lar panel energy to power reservoirs to supply potable water to the residents of the community. The Programmes Manager of Qatar Charity, Mr Abdullah Muslem, said the facility was … The post Qatar