Treason felony trial: Oliver Barker-Vormawor officially acquitted and discharged
The criminal jurisdiction of the High Court in Accra has officially acquitted and discharged Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a social activist who was standing trial for treason. Mr Baker-Vormawor was charged with…
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- March 18, 2025
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Galamsey: Minority delays laying of L.I. 2462, demands pre-laying
A heated debate erupted in Parliament today over the laying of Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, which seeks to repeal the President’s power to grant permission for mining in forest reserves.…
‘If elections were in August 2024, Bawumia would have polled about 30%’ – Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu
Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has acknowledged that NPP flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign lacked the expected enthusiasm, signaling the challenges ahead for the party in last year’s election. In…
Aggrey Memorial students sleeping in hallways: Call for urgent infrastructure
Students of Aggrey Memorial A.M.E. Zion School have raised concerns about the congestion in dormitories and called for urgent infrastructural support. Reiterating the call, the Girls’ Prefect of the school,…
Chinese national murder suspect granted bail by Takoradi District Court
A Chinese man, who was arraigned before the Takoradi District Court over an alleged murder charge, has been released on police enquiry bail. The accused person, Dai Mengsheng’s bail was set…
- Environment , Galamsey , Ghana , News
- March 18, 2025
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Galamsey: We need to reclaim our lands, state of emergency needed – Dr. Ken Ashigbey
Convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, has reiterated the urgent need to reclaim Ghana’s lands and forest reserves from illegal miners. In an interview on…
‘Maybe if I were around, things would be different’ – Former Majority Leader
The former Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has admitted that he misses being in the legislative house, even though he remains actively engaged with its leadership. In an interview…
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- March 18, 2025
- 195 views
Finance Minister urges Parliament to support 2025 budget estimates
Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has urged Parliament to fully support the government’s 2025 budget estimates, highlighting key revenue and expenditure measures designed to drive economic growth and support…
Mahama swears in Baffoe-Bonnie as Prisons Service Director-General
President John Dramani Mahama has officially sworn in Patience Baffoe-Bonnie as the new Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, marking a key leadership change within the country’s security sector. Her…
Afenyo-Markin calls for dedicated Hospital for MPs
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called for a dedicated hospital for Members of Parliament (MPs) to address health concerns while ensuring health confidentiality. Speaking during the inauguration of the Parliamentary…
The 2025 budget proposal and its implications for Ghana’s mineral revenue management
The 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of Ghana proposes a significant amendment to the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) Act, 2018 (Act 978). The amendment seeks to transfer 80%…
Ofori-Atta will be declared wanted if he misses June 2 deadline – OSP warns
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has warned that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will be re-listed as a wanted person if he fails to appear for questioning on…
Ken Ofori-Atta sues OSP for declaring him wanted
Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has initiated legal action against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), challenging the legality of his declaration as a “WANTED” person and a “fugitive…
Politicians have politicized almost every facet of our public space – Prof Aning
Security analyst Professor Kwesi Aning has raised concerns about the deep-seated political interference in Ghana’s security institutions. According to him, this political interference threatens professionalism, discipline, and institutional independence in…
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- March 16, 2025
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Dr. Kwaku Oteng’s financial support for Kofi Adomah’s eye surgery revealed
In a recent disclosure, Vincent Opare, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Angel FM, detailed the substantial financial support provided by Dr. Kwaku Oteng, owner of the Angel Group of…
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- March 16, 2025
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Ato Forson is a very knowledgeable Finance Minister – Stephen Amoah
Dr Stephen Amoah, New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Kumasi has acknowledged the expertise of Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, despite being on opposing political sides.…
Review of Fiscal Responsibility Act is a laudable step – Dr Priscilla Baffour
Dr Priscilla Twumasi-Baffour, an economist and senior lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School, has commended the government for its decision to review the Fiscal Responsibility Act, describing it…
Capping of Road Fund by NPP gov’t led to deterioration of roads – Deputy Minister
The Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways and Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini, has attributed the worsening state of Ghana’s roads to the capping of the Road…
- Ghana , Ghana Police Service , News , Politics , Security
- March 16, 2025
- 314 views
Appointing new IGP while injuction is pending is contempt of court – Kofi Bentil
The Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has strongly condemned the government’s decision to appoint a new Inspector General of Police (IGP) while a Supreme Court ruling on the…
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- March 16, 2025
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Mahama’s removal of Dampare was ‘cold and lacked appreciation’ – Franklin Cudjoe
The President of IMANI Africa has criticised President John Dramani Mahama over the dismissal of ex-Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, describing the manner of his removal…
