Editors Pick – Page 113

Ablakwa, faces parliamentary scrutiny over the mass expulsion of Ghanaian citizens from the United States.

February 24, 2025

The incident has ignited debate about Accra’s diplomatic ties with Washington and its duty to safeguard the well-being of its nationals overseas. Legislators are seeking clarity on the expulsion process and the alleged mistreatment of Ghanaian deportees in US custody. They are also pushing for tangible solutions to mitigate the socio-economic impact of deportations on...

President Mahama meets with Deputy UK Prime Minister, President of São Tomé Over The weekend.

February 24, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama engaged in bilateral talks with Angela Rayner, the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Carlos Manuel Vila Nova, the President of São Tomé, to strengthen the ties between Ghana and both nations. During his meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Rayner at the Presidency in Accra on Friday, President Mahama...

Ghanaian MPs Speak Local Dialects During Proceedings

February 24, 2025

Ghanaian MPs made a bold move to promote local languages by speaking them during parliamentary proceedings on World Mother Tongue Day. This initiative is part of a broader effort to preserve Ghana’s cultural heritage and promote cultural diversity. According to Speaker Alban Bagbin, Parliament will incorporate local languages into official proceedings, allowing MPs to express...

Ameyaw-Akumfi Detained, His Lawyers Ask For Bail.

February 23, 2025

Former Education Minister, Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, has been detained by the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) amidst unclear circumstances. His lawyers are actively seeking bail for his release. The detention of Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi, a renowned figure in Ghana’s education sector, has sparked interest and concern. His tenure as Education Minister under the John Agyekum Kufour administration...

ECG Port Fraud Scheme

February 23, 2025

A shocking revelation has emerged regarding a alleged port fraud scheme involving the procurement of what is believed to be ECG meters. According to a circulating social media post, Energy Minister Abu Jimapor exposed a fraudulent practice where importers, after receiving payment from ECG, deliberately allow the goods to be held up at the port...

ATROCITY IN DRC: 70 CHRISTIANS BEHEADED IN PROTESTANT CHURCH

February 22, 2025

A gruesome and devastating attack has left at least 70 Christians dead, beheaded by militants from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in a Protestant church in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s North Kivu Province. The ADF, an Islamist terrorist group linked to the Islamic State (ISIS), carried out the brutal assault, targeting women, children, and...

DEFAMATION LAWSUIT: SML SEEKS GH¢21M IN DAMAGES FROM MANASSEH

February 22, 2025

Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has been hauled to court by Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) over alleged defamatory statements. SML is demanding a staggering GH¢21 million in damages.The lawsuit centres on Manasseh’s book, “The President Ghana Never Got”, specifically Chapter 28, which SML claims contains false and damaging information. According to the court documents,...

BARRICK GOLD AND MALI RESOLVE MINING DISPUTE

February 22, 2025

Barrick Gold, a leading gold mining company, has successfully resolved a mining dispute with the Malian government. The agreement includes a payment of $438 million to the state, paving the way for the resumption of operations at the Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex, one of Mali’s largest mines. This development is expected to have a positive impact...

INTERIOR MINISTER VOWS TO EXPEDITE NADMO LEGISLATIVE INSTRUMENT

February 22, 2025

Ghana’s Interior Minister has pledged to fast-track the passage of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) legislative instrument. This move is aimed at enhancing NADMO’s capacity to effectively manage disasters and emergencies across the country. The NADMO legislative instrument is expected to bolster the organization’s mandate, which includes disaster prevention, awareness creation, and relief provision...

Gregory Afoko finally Out Of The Woods After 9 Years In Remand Custody

February 22, 2025

In relation to the demise of Adams Mahama, the former Upper East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, has been granted bail after nine years on remand. The Accra High Court set Afoko’s bail at GH₵500,000 with two sureties, one of whom must justify the bond with a landed property.¹As part of the conditions,...