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Ofori-Atta sues OSP for declaring him wanted

March 16, 2025

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has filed a lawsuit against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) following its decision to declare him wanted. Ofori-Atta is seeking a court injunction to prevent the OSP from reissuing the declaration, which he claims is baseless and unjustified. The legal action follows the OSP’s announcement earlier this year,...

COP Alex Mensah raises concern with police officers jubilation over new IGP appointment

March 16, 2025

Retired Commissioner of Police (COP) Alex Mensah has voiced concerns over the unusual jubilation among police officers following the appointment of a new Inspector-General of Police (IGP). According to him, leadership changes in the police service are common, the celebratory reactions this time are unprecedented and may hint at dissatisfaction with the previous leadership. COP...

Dampare overdid the lobbying:Mahama felt harrassed-Martin Kpebu alleges

March 16, 2025

Renowned legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has claimed that former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, excessively lobbied to be retained in office. According to Kpebu, a source close to the presidency revealed that Dr. Dampare made persistent efforts to secure his position under President John Dramani Mahama . He stated that the...

McDan Fed Over 6000 Widows in Greater Accra.

March 15, 2025

Dr. Daniel McKorley, CEO of McDan Group of Companies, and his wife, Abigail McKorley, recently made a significant impact in the lives of over 6,000 widows in the Greater Accra Region. Through the McDan Foundation’s Widows Support Project, held on March 9 at Mantse Agbonaa in James Town, Accra, these widows received essential health and...

Government unveils Agriculture for Economic Transformation Agenda to revive economy, boost cocoa sector, and support farmers with Pwalugu Dam Project

March 14, 2025

By Kwame LarwehIn a bold move to revitalize Ghana’s struggling economy and address the deepening crisis in its cocoa sector, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson outlined the government’s ambitious Agriculture for Economic Transformation Agenda (AETA) during the 2025 budget presentation. The agenda, a cornerstone of President John Dramani Mahama’s economic recovery plan, aims to boost...

President Mahama to Swear in New IGP, COP Yohuno

March 14, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama is set to swear in the newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP), COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, today, March 14. This comes after the unexpected removal of Dr. George Akuffo Dampare from his post, as part of ongoing discussions around security sector reforms under the current administration. Dr. Dampare’s dismissal has...

Minority in Parliament Reacts to 2025 Budget Statement

March 14, 2025

Accra, Ghana – The Minority in Parliament has formally responded to the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy presented by Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, on March 11, 2025. At a press conference held on March 13, 2025, the Minority, represented by Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, accused the government of manipulating fiscal data to...

PRESEC 1975-Year Group Launches 50th Anniversary Celebrations

March 13, 2025

Accra, Mar. 12, – The 1975-year group of Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School, Legon (Presec Odadee 75) has launched its 50th anniversary celebrations at the school’s premises. The year-long activities, spanning from February to November, include a health walk and screening, a family fun day with games, an anniversary thanksgiving service, and the launch of...

Unlock Your Potential: Become a Certified Badminton Coach or Technical Official

March 13, 2025

Are you passionate about badminton and want to turn your enthusiasm into a rewarding career? Look no further! A unique opportunity to become a certified badminton coach or technical official is now available. A forthcoming course offers the chance to take the first step towards certification in coaching and officiating, unlocking your potential to shape...

Sports Federation Heads Demand Probe into $100,000 Amasaman Stadium ScandalBy Kwame Larweh, Senior Sports Correspondent

March 13, 2025

A storm of controversy has erupted within Ghana’s sporting community as heads of several national sports federations have called for an urgent investigation into the alleged misappropriation of $100,000 in funds allocated by Olympic Africa (ANOCA) for the development of sports facilities at the Amasaman Olympic Stadium. The accusations, leveled during a recent inspection of...