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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...

Prof Ameyaw-Akumfi released from NIB detention

February 24, 2025

Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, the former Chairman of the Public Procurement Authority Board, has been released from detention by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB). His release follows his detention in connection with an ongoing investigation into financial matters during his tenure as the Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructural Investment Fund (GIIF). The development was confirmed...

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...

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,...

Accra High Court Orders Ghana Immigration Service to Compensate Engineer GH¢910,000

February 21, 2025

In a significant ruling, the Accra High Court has directed the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) to pay GH¢910,000 in damages to Mr. Kwame Mensah. The court found that GIS unlawfully barred Mr. Mensah from traveling abroad, resulting in the loss of a lucrative job opportunity. Mr. Mensah, a qualified engineer, had obtained a position with...

Industrial Producer Price Inflation Hits 43.7% in January 2025

February 20, 2025

Industrial producer price inflation in the country surged to 43.7% in January 2025, reflecting significant price increases across various sectors. This rise marks a notable shift from previous months, indicating ongoing economic pressures. The Mining and Quarrying sub-sector experienced the highest inflation rate, reaching 47.5%, up from 42.8% in December. This increase highlights the growing...

American Ebassy, Abuja shut down

February 17, 2025

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos are temporarily closed on February 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday in the United States. This closure affects all operations, including consular services, which will resume on February 18, 2025. The announcement was made on February 16, 2025, highlighting the...

A Mentor and a Friend: Reflections on Mr. Affail Monney’s Legacy in Journalism

February 17, 2025

As journalists, we are trained to tell the stories of others—digging deep to uncover the truth, shining a light on injustice, and chronicling history as it unfolds. But in doing so, we often overlook our own narratives and the individuals who have shaped our professional journeys. Today, I turn the spotlight on a man whose...

NETANYAHU LAUDS TRUMP’S “BOLD VISION” FOR GAZA

February 17, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed his admiration for US President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza, which involves relocating the territory’s 2 million Palestinians to neighboring countries. Netanyahu praised Trump’s initiative as a “bold vision” during a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem. The two leaders discussed strategies for implementing...