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Legal Controversy Surrounds Former National Security Director Over Alleged Misconduct

May 8, 2025

Edzudzi Tamakloe, a prominent lawyer, publicly questioned the validity of criminal charges levelled against a former Director of a state agency responsible for national security. Tamakloe’s remarks, which took aim at arguments made by his senior colleague, Samuel Atta Akyea, sparked widespread debate about the ethical responsibilities of legal practitioners and the intricacies of criminal...

Mahama Reports Significant Progress on 24-Hour Economy Initiative in First 120 Days

May 7, 2025

President John Mahama has revealed notable strides in the execution of his administration’s ambitious 24-hour economy initiative, fulfilling a pivotal campaign commitment within his initial 120 days in office. “The rollout of the program has begun in earnest,” President Mahama stated. “We pledged to initiate the drafting of necessary legal amendments and prepare for implementation...

Mahama Vows to Amend Mining Legislation for Permanent Ban on Forest Mining

May 7, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his dedication to halting mining operations within Ghana’s forest reserves, revealing intentions to revise the Minerals and Mining Act of 2003 (Act 703) to impose a permanent ban on such activities. During a briefing on the achievements of his administration in its initial 120 days, President Mahama presented a...

Explosive Letter from Ghana’s Former Spy Chief Accuses Political Leaders of Corruption

May 7, 2025

A startling letter from the imprisoned former director of one of Ghana’s key national security agencies has stirred significant controversy, alleging that high-ranking politicians from both dominant political parties accepted bribes in the form of cash, vehicles, and other incentives to secure legislative advantages and maintain national order. The ex-spy chief, who is currently facing...

Businessman Rewards Black Stars Goalkeeper Benjamin Asare with Car After Viral Trotro Video

May 7, 2025

Benjamin Asare, the goalkeeper for the Black Stars and Accra Hearts of Oak, has received a Hyundai Elantra from businessman and philanthropist Alhaji Seidu Agongo, following the widespread circulation of a video that showcased the national player using public transport. The footage, which emerged last month and quickly gained traction on social media, depicted the...

Greater Accra Minister Demands Traders Vacate Kaneshie Footbridge

May 7, 2025

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Madam Linda Obenewa Ocloo, has issued a stern warning to traders operating on the Kaneshie footbridge, urging them to vacate the crumbling structure before authorities are compelled to remove them forcibly. In an interview with TV XYZ and Power FM, the Minister, who also serves as the Member of Parliament...

Education Minister Engages Graduate Teachers on Posting and Salary Issues

May 7, 2025

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu met with university graduate teachers who gathered at the Ministry of Education on Wednesday, May 7, to express their frustrations regarding delays in postings and salaries. The teachers, who have been left discontented by the situation, are calling for the issuance of staff IDs for those already in position and regional...

The Visionary Leadership of Nii Adote Otintor II, Sempe Mantse

May 7, 2025

Nii Adote Otintor II, Paramount Chief of the Sempe Traditional Area and Ga State Mankralo, known in private life as Nii Moi Allotei Brown, stands as a dynamic and visionary leader, embodying the rich traditions and aspirations of the Ga people. Since assuming the role of Sempe Mantse on September 20, 2016, following a lengthy...

Justice Atuguba Slams NPP’s Hypocrisy Over Chief Justice Suspension Protests

May 7, 2025

Retired Supreme Court Justice William Atuguba has delivered a sharp rebuke to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for their recent opposition to the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. He characterized the party’s protests and calls for her reinstatement as “pure hypocrisy” and highlighted a concerning neglect of public interest within Ghana’s political dialogue. In...

Martin Amidu Accuses Prempeh of Hypocrisy Over Council of State Proposals

May 7, 2025

Martin Amidu has launched a pointed critique against Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, the Chair of the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC), accusing him of hypocrisy and ideological inconsistency in his recent recommendations concerning the future of the Council of State. In a statement reported by Joy FM on May 3, 2025, Amidu expressed his disdain for...