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Gabby Otchere-Darko, Oppong Nkrumah, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, others likely to be investigated by EOCO

July 17, 2025

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr Akuritinga Ayine, has directed the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to investigate the 36-page illegal mining (galamsey) report compiled by former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng. The report, which was reportedly submitted to the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo administration in 2021,...

Wife of Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper Dies at Age 63

July 16, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Mrs. Deborah Ferguson Terkper, the esteemed wife of Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Hon. Seth Terkper. Mrs. Terkper, aged 63, passed away in Fair Oaks, Virginia, USA, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion that has deeply touched the lives of many. Mrs. Terkper...

Activist Proposes Renaming Ghana’s Main Airport to Honour Nkrumah

July 16, 2025

Anti-corruption advocate Vitus Azeem has urged Ghana’s government to rename Kotoka International Airport (KIA) after independence leader Kwame Nkrumah, calling the current commemoration of coup figure General Emmanuel Kotoka “historically and morally misplaced.” In a 16 July 2025 interview with Citi News, Azeem argued that state assets should honour foundational democratic figures, not those who overthrew...

Court Orders Suspended CJ to Serve AG with Affidavit in Opposition, Case Adjourned to July 23

July 16, 2025

High Court mandates Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo to serve and prove affidavit in response to Attorney General’s strike-out motion; hearing adjourned to July 23, 2025. The Human Rights Division of the High Court in Accra has ordered the suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo to serve her affidavit in opposition against the Attorney General’s application...

It’s Sad That People Who Refused to Campaign Are Now Holding Ministerial Positions – Gbande

July 15, 2025

Deputy General Secretary for the governing National Democratic Congress, Mustapha Gbande, has expressed concerns over some appointments by the president of Ghana. According to him, there are persons who are currently ministers but did not contribute in any way to the victory the political party chalked in the 2024 elections. He claims to have records...

Bank of Ghana Cautions Against Rejection of Coins

July 15, 2025

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a strong caution to the public against the rejection of coins as legal tender, warning that such behaviour could undermine the country’s price stability efforts. The Central Bank has observed that some individuals continue to refuse coins—particularly the 10 and 20 pesewa denominations—when given as change. The BoG...

Government Withdraws Military Protection for Unauthorized Civilians

July 15, 2025

The Ministry of Defence, as part of ongoing efforts to restore discipline and accountability within Ghana’s security framework, has withdrawn military protection for all civilians not legally entitled to such services, including public officials, former ministers, and businesspersons. Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah announced in a post on his official Facebook page on Tuesday,...

Over 500 Axed From Ghana’s Security Services After Recruitment Audit

July 14, 2025

More than 500 people have been removed from Ghana’s security services after a government review uncovered irregularities in recruitment processes carried out before and after the December 2024 general election. The Minister for the Interior, Mr Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, announced the removals on Monday, 14th July 2025, during the first Government Accountability Series held in Accra....

IMF Raises Ghana’s 2025 Growth Forecast to 4.4%, Predicts Inflation to Drop to 8%

July 14, 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Ghana’s economic growth forecast for 2025 upwards to 4.4%, signaling renewed optimism in the country’s recovery efforts. In its latest economic outlook released on Tuesday, the Fund also projected a significant drop in inflation to 8%, suggesting that the country is gradually stabilizing after years of economic turbulence. The upward...

Youth in Al Launches Research Lab at Google Accra to Drive African Solutions

July 14, 2025

Youth in AI has inaugurated a pioneering AI research lab at Google’s Accra campus, empowering young Africans to develop artificial intelligence solutions for continental challenges. The facility, launched during a ceremony with students and tech leaders, will focus on climate, healthcare, and agriculture innovations through youth-led projects. Vice President Adiza Alhassan emphasized accessibility: “We empower...