A police officer who allegedly brandished his rifle at fellow officers in a bid to free a suspected drug dealer has tested positive for marijuana and cotinine, a court in Accra has heard. Corporal Awudu Alhassan Shaban, 31 and an officer with the Accra Regional Police Visibility Unit, appeared before Circuit Court 7, presided over […] The post Policeman tested positive for marijuana,

The Circuit Court 2 in Accra, presided over by His Honour Isaac Addo, has granted bail to three men accused of involvement in a violent incident at Bawku that resulted in the shooting of two soldiers. The accused – Alale Emmanuel, a motor rider; Awudu Karim, a teacher and Aruku Mohammed, a motor repairer were […] The post Three accused of shooting Soldiers at Bawku granted bail

As with any technology, social media isn’t inherently harmful. Who uses it, how long they use it, and how they use it determine its impact. Undoubtedly, you’ve heard the “warnings”: social media can undermine self-esteem, fuel jealousy, promote unhealthy comparisons, and rob us of quality time. The real danger of social media is something you […] The post Thank Social Media

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The Executive Director of the Ghana Chapter of the Interna­tional Federation of Women Law­yers (FIDA), Mrs Susan Aryeetey, has called on government to ensure that survivors of domestic violence are provided with essen­tial services as stipulated under the Domestic Violence Act, 2007 (Act 732). Speaking at a policy dialogue on domestic violence in Accra on … The post Provide survivors

Only a few months after the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) conducted a high-profile deportation exercise to clear Accra of undocumented beggars, the same individuals, mostly foreign nationals from Niger and Nigeria, have resurfaced on the streets in large numbers. They are back at major locations including Obetsebi Lamptey, Circle, Lapaz and 37 Station, with children […] The post Editorial:

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The President, John Dramani Mahama, has granted amnesty to 1,014 prisoners following consultations with relevant state institutions. In a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, it was explained that the decision was based on recommendations from the Prisons Service Council and consultations with the Council of State, in accordance with Article 72(1) of […] The post Over

The Volta River Authority has resumed visits to its generating stations to students, professionals, stakeholders, and the public. A statement issued by the Public Affairs department yesterday said the initiative was part of “our broader effort to foster transparency, public engagement and education about our operations and contribution to Ghana’s energy sector.” According to the […] The post Resumption

Hearts of Oak have officially completed the signing of former Nations FC midfielder Abdul Karim, adding further depth and energy to their midfield ahead of the upcoming Ghana Premier League season.The 22-year-old arrives as a free agent after parting ways with Nations FC at the end of last season. He has signed a two-year contract.He had been linked with a move to several clubs but expressed strong interest in joining the Phobians, who were also keen to bolster their midfield options.Karim

AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi Mine Community Team emerged winners of the Zone Three Annual Inter Mines First Aid and Safety Competition held at Obuasi. The AGA Community Team contested alongside their counterparts from Asante Gold Chirano Mine, who placed second, Perseus Mining placed third, Asanko Gold Mine came fourth and Newmont Mine was fifth. For […] The post AGA community

COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, the Technical Advisor to the Minister for the Interior, has called for heavy investment in forensic sciences to establish a more robust and reliable criminal justice system in Ghana. The post

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Nigerian billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola has narrated that his lack of flair for academics is the reason he did not attend university. Otedola, who is the chairman of First Bank Holding, disclosed this in his 286-page memoir released on Monday. He said he stopped school after the Lower Sixth examination and did not return for […] The post Why I didn’t go to university -Femi Otedola appeared

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has summoned Ibom Air cabin crew member, Juliana Edward and the embattled passenger, Comfort Emmanson, for further investigations. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at NCAA, Michael Achimugu, disclosed this during a question and answer session at the Emergency National Civil Aviation Security Committee and Stakeholders Meeting […] The post Government

A former presidential aspirant, Mathias Tsado, has urged associates of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan to prevail on him to run for the 2027 presidential election, arguing that the former Bayelsa governor possesses the qualities needed to reposition the country. Tsado, a former presidential aspirant of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), made the call on Tuesday’s edition of […] The post Goodluck

John Mahama has declared the Ghana cedi the world’s best-performing currency in 2025, urging Japanese businesses at TICAD IX to invest in Ghana’s booming economy.

 Sunderland are ex­ploring whether a move for Leicester winger, Abdul Fatawu, is viable as the newly promoted side look to continue their spending spree. The 21-year-old Ghana interna­tional is one of the Foxes’ most valuable assets, reportedly valued at about £30m. The Black Cats have held pre­liminary talks to formalise their interest but no bid … The post Sunderland explore move