Galamsey: Generational Rights Protection Society protests for stronger action

The Generational Rights Protection Society is ramping up pressure on the government to take decisive action against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. The protest, led by media personality Okatakyie …

OSP files criminal charges against Charles Bissue over alleged IMCIM corruption scandal

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has filed 15 criminal charges against Charles Bissue, former Secretary of the defunct Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), and his alleged accomplice,…

Late Nigerian Gospel Musician Osinachi’s Husband Sentenced to Death by Hanging

Abuja, Nigeria — April 28, 2025 In a landmark ruling that stirred emotions across Nigeria and beyond, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has sentenced Peter Nwachukwu,…

‘Your days are numbered’ – Chief of Army Staff warns armed groups in Bawku

Chief of Army Staff, Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu, has warned individuals behind the ongoing unrest in Bawku. He has cautioned that any attacks on civilians or military personnel will…

GJA condemns attack on journalists by galamsey operators, demands swift justice

The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has strongly condemned the brutal assault on three journalists in the Western Region by illegal small-scale miners, commonly known…

We’ll proceed to ECOWAS Community Court to seek resolution on Ahmed Suale’s murder if… – GJA

The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has reaffirmed the Association’s commitment to pursuing justice in the murder case of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale. Briefing the…

We’ll protest against suspension of Chief Justice – Nana B

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed strong displeasure over the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo by President John Mahama. According to the party, the suspension is not…

CJ should resign rather than drag this matter in public – Kpebu

Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has suggested that a voluntary resignation by the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, would be in the best interest of Ghana’s democracy, rather than subjecting the…

Minority condemns Mahama’s suspension of Chief Justice as ‘judicial coup’

The Minority has condemned the actions of President John Mahama on the suspension of the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo. President John Mahama suspended the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo on Tuesday,…

‘This isn’t just due process, it’s a political message’ – Frank Davies fires at Mahama over CJ probe

The Director of Legal Affairs for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has lashed out at President John Mahama’s decision to constitute a committee to investigate the Chief Justice. Frank Davies…

‘This taints Ghana’s image abroad’ – Sam Okudzeto criticizes Chief Justice suspension

A former Ghana Bar Association (GBA) President, Samuel Okudzeto, says the suspension of the Chief Justice sends the wrong signals to the world and could have dire consequences for Ghana’s…

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“Pidgin News” – Minority vex over Mahama suspension of Chief Justice – Call am ‘Judicial Coup’

Ghana Parliament Minority dey vex well-well over President John Mahama ein recent move to suspend Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, and dem don call di action one kind…

‘They want her out because she’s not liked’ – NPP Legal head condemn attacks on Chief Justice

NPP’s Director of Legal Affairs, Frank Davies, has criticized the ongoing process to remove the Chief Justice, describing it as politically motivated and a veiled attack on the judiciary. Speaking…

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“Pidgin NEWS” – Justice Baffoe Bonnie don take over as Acting CJ as wahala blow for top judiciary post

Accra, Ghana – April 2025 – President John Dramani Mahama don order say make Ghana Chief Justice Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo step aside temporarily as e set up…

Council of State advice on Chief Justice suspension was poisonous – Tuah-Yeboah

A former Deputy Attorney General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has expressed strong reservations about the suspension of the Chief Justice (CJ), Gertrude Torkornoo, by the President, John Mahama. Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on…

I am surprised by the president’s decision to suspend the Chief Justice- Former Deputy A-G

Former Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has expressed shock and disappointment over President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to suspend Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, calling it unexpected and concerning. The…

List of Mahama’s 5-member committee to review petitions against CJ

President John Mahama has constituted a five-member committee to investigate petitions against the Chief Justice of Ghana. The committee, composed of eminent figures from the legal, military, academic, and public…

Mahama suspends Chief Justice after setting up committee to probe petitions

President John Mahama has suspended the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo. This follows the establishment of a committee to investigate petitions against the top judicial official. The move, announced in a…

Suspected cable thief electrocuted in Kumasi, widespread power outage follows cable damage

A middle-aged man suspected of being a cable thief has been electrocuted at the Adoato Substation ‘B’ of the Electricity Company of Ghana in Kumasi, Ashanti region. The lifeless body…

Akonta Mining Responds to Government After Plan to Revoke License: “We Are Not Responsible”

Company insists innocence, distances itself from alleged illegal mining in forest reserves Accra, Ghana — In the wake of the government’s move to revoke the mining license of Akonta Mining…