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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,...

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...

Asset Declaration Deadline Looms for Public Officials

February 22, 2025

In a bid to promote transparency and accountability, the government has mandated certain public officials to declare their assets by March 31, 2025. This directive applies to all government appointees, who are required to disclose their assets to ensure compliance with the 1992 Constitution. Who Must Declare Their Assets? The list of persons required to...

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,...

Ghana’s Economic Expert Urges National Dialogue to Focus on Debt Management, Indigenization, and Agriculture

February 22, 2025

As Ghana prepares for its National Economic Dialogue on March 3, 2025, financial analyst Dr. Richmond Atuahene is calling for a focused discussion on three critical areas: debt management, strategic indigenization, and agriculture. Dr. Atuahene warns that Ghana’s high debt levels, currently at 72.2% of GDP, pose a significant threat to the country’s economic stability....

IBEC-2025: RMU Ag. VC Calls For Innovative, Inclusive Strategies To Accelerate Blue Economy Growth

February 21, 2025

The Acting Vice Chancellor of the Regional Maritime University (RMU), Dr. Jethro W. Brooks Jr., has called for broader engagement among stakeholders within the sub-region to fully harness the potential of the blue economy. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the second International Blue Economy Conference (IBEC-2025) currently underway in the Republic of The Gambia,...

Veteran Actor Mawuli Semevor Dies At 63 Following Fire Accident

February 21, 2025

The Ghanaian entertainment industry is in mourning following the tragic death of veteran actor Mawuli Semavor, who passed away after suffering severe injuries from a fire accident. The incident occurred on February 8, 2025, and despite efforts to save him, Semavor succumbed to his respiratory injuries on Thursday, 20th February,2025. Mawuli Semavor was well-known for...

President John Mahama Holds First Cabinet Meeting, Sets Agenda for Governance

February 21, 2025

In a significant step towards establishing his administration’s priorities, President John Mahama convened his first cabinet meeting today at the Jubilee House. The meeting brought together key ministers and advisors as they discussed the government’s immediate agenda and strategies for addressing pressing national issues. During the meeting, President Mahama emphasized the importance of collaboration and...

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...

COCOBOD,DBSA delegation evaluate impact of Productivity Enhancement Programmes

February 20, 2025

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) led by Mr Randy Abbey has welcomed a delegation from the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), currently in Ghana to assess the effectiveness of the Productivity Enhancement Programmes (PEPs). The DBSA, along with other financial institutions, has provided critical funding for these initiatives, which aim to strengthen Ghana’s position...