The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has condemned the demolition of his younger brother’s property in Ikeja, Lagos, describing it as “illegal” and carried out without a court order or official permit. Obi, who disclosed via his official X handle on Tuesday, decried the growing wave of “coordinated lawlessness” in […] The post My
The National Concerned Small Scale Miners Association, has expressed concern over recent developments affecting its members across various mining communities in the country. The Association’s president, Mr. Michael Kwabena Peprah, at a press conference on June 24, 2025, called for urgent public attention to what they believe is a systematic targeting of its members following […] The post Stop
Good afternoon, respected citizens, and honorable members of the media. Today, I have requested the privilege of making a Statement to the nation for four reasons. Historic Process The first reason is that the removal process that I am involved in as Chief Justice, is historic. In all of Ghana’s 68-year history as an independent […] The post Statement By Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo
Gospel acappella group Alabaster Box has taken a significant step in its legal battle with rapper Samuel Adu Frimpong, popularly known as Medikal, over alleged copyright infringement. The group has secured permission from the High Court in Accra to serve the artiste with court documents through substituted service. A certified true copy of the court […] The post Alabaster
Gospel musician Kofi Owusu Peprah has revealed that he had to resign from his role at Ghana’s Bureau of National Investigations (BNI), now the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), due to a conflict between his job and his passion for music. Speaking on Hitz FM’s Hitz Praise Zone with Nii Noi, the Yesu Nyame Ba hitmaker […] The post Why I quit BNI job for Gospel music – Kofi Owusu
The African-American community in Ghana gathered in vibrant celebration this week to mark Juneteenth, commemorating the 1863 abolition of slavery in the United States, particularly in the Southern states. The festival, held in Accra, was a powerful display of heritage, remembrance, and unity between Africa and its Diaspora. The day’s events began with a spirited […] The post African-American
A group of traders in Kumasi’s Central Business District have publicly endorsed Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer position, calling him the leader who best understands the everyday struggles of Ghanaian market women and traders. At a press conference held on Monday, June 23, 2025 the traders, largely dealers in secondhand […] The post We Want
The Member of Parliament for Abetifi Constituency and former Minister for Food and Agriculture,Bryan Acheampong, has given the clearest indication yet of his intention to contest for the flagbearer slot of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), anchoring his political aspirations in faith, tradition and a methodical internal process. He told journalists on Tuesday, June 24, […] The post Bryan
The strategic vision of Dr. Bryan Acheampong (DBA) for the transformation of Ghana is anchored on three(3) pillars, namely: *1. D- Development in Freedom Policy* The first pillar of Bryan’s government would strictly be based on “Development in Freedom” across all sectors of the economy, especially in accordance with achieving the following: Political Objectives of […] The post The
Mr James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, has called on religious bodies, institutions, and individuals to actively participate in farming as part of efforts to support the government’s “Feed Ghana” initiative and livelihood enhancement in the region. He made the call on Monday when he received the Feed Ghana team, led by the National Coordinator […] The post Volta
The Criminal Division 4 of the High Court in Accra, presided over by Her Ladyship Justice Comfort Tasiame, has dismissed an application by lawyers for Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, the former Board Chair of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), seeking to halt proceedings in the ongoing criminal case against him and co-accused Solomon Asamoah. The […] The post Court dismisses
Henrietta Nana Yaa Simpson, a Ghanaian businesswoman and prominent gender activist, has filed a suit at the Supreme Court, seeking the removal of retired Commissioner of Police (C.O.P) Nathan Kofi Boakye, from the Police Council. Through her lawyer, Alexander K.K. Abban, Esq., Nana Yaa Simpson is challenging the legality of Mr. Kofi Boakye’s inclusion on […] The post Yaa
As I write this, C-suite executives across all industries are holding boardroom meetings discussing how to run their company “leaner,” resulting in being the major influencer why today’s job market being is drastically different from just a few years ago, in which: There are fewer job openings More candidates are applying Resumes are being […] The post (The
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has stated that its directive on the usage of the honorary ‘Doctor’ title is to sanitise the system and give honour and recognition to true academic title holders. The Director-General of the GTEC, Professor Ahmed Jinapor, explained that historically, Ghana had been known for its high standards in quality […] The post Editorial:
Professor Neil Ferguson, Director of the School of Public Health at Imperial College London, has urged Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries, including Ghana, to significantly increase investment in the health sector to effectively tackle the growing threat of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Speaking to journalists in Accra during a visit to Ghana recently, Prof. Ferguson emphasized that […] The post Investment
The Health Services Directorate of the University of Ghana (UG) has issued a public caution following a resurgence of COVID-19 cases on campus. Following, the Directorate has reactivated its COVID-19 Response Protocols, including screening at UG’s health facilities aside close monitoring of the situation to be followed by regular updates. A statement issued by the […] The post Resurgence of COVID-19
A 38-year-old pastor, Wisdom Kwame Adu, popularly known as “Agya,” has been arraigned before the Circuit Court in Accra for allegedly stealing from a deceased friend he had accompanied to Kumasi for spiritual healing. The accused, standing trial before His Honour Jojo Amoah Hagan, pleaded not guilty to eleven counts of stealing. He has been […] The post Pastor
The Accra Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Kwabena Kodua Obiri-Yeboah, has sentenced a 52-year-old steel bender, Kojo Senagbe, to six months in hard labour after he pleaded guilty to attacking a 62-year-old man with a machete in what prosecutors say was a violent outburst driven by jealousy. Senagbe, who initially pleaded not guilty […] The post 52-Year-Old Man Jailed for Machete Attack
The Obuasi Tutuka District Minister of the Presbyterian Church, Rev. E.K. Nyarkoh, has warned that Ghana is gradually heading towards doom and that decisive action should be taken immediately to deal with illegal mining issue confronting the country. “Not until all Ghanaians accept the fact that we are heading towards doom, which requires a radical […] The post Galamsey Menace:
The Ashanti Regional Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) has made a significant breakthrough in dismantling a criminal syndicate responsible for a series of targeted vehicle thefts across the Kumasi Metropolis. DCOP Mr. Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe, Ashanti Regional Police Commander, at a press briefing in Kumasi explained that over the past few months, his outfit had received numerous reports […] The post Police
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