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Police officer, seven others granted GHc4m bail over $523K gold scam
A Police Officer – Staff Sergeant (S/Sgt) Isaac Akwasi Aning and seven others have been arraigned and charged over some $523k gold scam transactions. The transaction involved six Ghanaians and two Turkish nationals (victims). S/Sgt. Akwasi Aning (6th Accused) together with Samuel Adu Kumi, (1st Accused) Benjamin Kakpo Addoquaye aka Ketuketu, (2nd Accused), Isaac Offei […]
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Dr Bawumia is struggling to find a match for Opoku-Agyemang – Srem-Sai
A Constitutional lawyer and member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Justice Srem-Sai has said that the longer it takes for the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to get a running-mate, the more evident it becomes that he is struggling to find a match for the running mate for the […]
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Leaked audio: Be ready to open defense in Ofosu-Ampofo’s absence – Court to Kwaku Boahen
The High Court in Accra has directed a former Deputy Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC), Anthony Kwaku Boahen to be ready to open his defense on May 30 should Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo remain absent. Ofosu-Ampofo (1st Accused) the former National Chairman of the NDC was expected in Court on Thursday, April 25, to […]
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Entertainment
Ghanaian attempts longest time to hug a tree
How can humanity raise awareness of the invaluable contribution of trees to society? 23-year-old Abdul Hakim Awal jumps on the Guinness World Record fever that has engulfed Ghana since December 2023, to hug a tree for 48 hours. “We know how trees, an essential resource on which the entire human race depends are becoming scarce […]
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Business
Former PPA CEO pleads not guilty to fresh charges, granted GHc4m bail
The former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Agyenim Boateng Adjei has pleaded not guilty to fresh charges by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). This comes barely an hour after the OSP dropped charges against him and his brother-in-law Francis Kwaku Arhin in the previous charge sheet filed on […]
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GTEC introduces framework to make higher education accessible
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) is introducing a framework to break down barriers that hinder access to education for all Ghanaians in the tertiary space through distance learning. The Commission, together with other relevant stakeholders are advocating for a system that pushes for inclusivity and the use of technology. Speaking at a Stakeholder Dialogue […]
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International
Trudeau says China tried to meddle in Canada elections
China tried to meddle in the last two Canadian elections but the results were not affected and it was “improbable” Beijing preferred any one party over another, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has told an official probe. In sworn testimony on Wednesday before a commission conducting a public inquiry into alleged foreign interference in the 2019 […]
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Medeama chief accused of referee manipulation during Hearts of Oak game
Assistant coach of Accra Hearts of Oak Abdul Bashiru has raised accusations against the referee who officiated the game between Hearts of Oak and Medeama SC, calling for an investigation by the Ghana Football Association (GFA). Accra Hearts of Oak suffered their third consecutive defeat in the Ghana Premier League against Medeama SC on Wednesday. […]
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Education
GTEC directs universities to cease SHS satellite campus operations
The Ghana Tertiary Education Committee (GTEC) has directed all universities to cease the operation of satellite campuses situated on Senior High School (SHS) premises and other unauthorized locations. This decision stems from GTEC’s assessment of such activities as unlawful, given that these universities are operating beyond their accredited facilities. In an interview with Citi News, […]
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Bawumia Launches CJ’s LEADing Justice Initiatives
Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo with Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has launched the ‘LEADing Justice Initiatives’ by the Chief Justice, with an assurance that government will
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LEADing Justice: Jurors will remain with courts on short-term basis – CJ
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has indicated that the judicial service will revert to the opening and closure of court sittings, which ensured that jurors remained with the courts for only a short season. She said the current situation, where jurors stay with the courts for a long time, is not the best for effective justice […]
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CJ calls on judiciary to close gap of ‘exploitation and rent-seeking behaviour’ court users face
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has called on the judicial service to work towards eradicating unethical conduct such as exploitation and rent-seeking attitudes that users of the courts face. She noted that such conduct attracts negative tags such as ‘corruption’, ‘ineptitude’, and ‘inefficiency’ to the activities of the courts. However, the Chief Justice also called on […]
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More NPP members chase John Kumah’s seat
Over ten people have expressed interest in contesting the vacant Ejisu constituency seat on the ticket of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). At the last count yesterday afternoon, about 12 were already canvassing for support to win the parliamentary primary to contest the upcoming by-election. Four-time contender Abenaa Pokuaa Boaitey; former President of the […]
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Chief Justice justifies decision to expedite Dafeamekpor’s injunction application
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo has defended the decision to expedite the injunction application filed by the MP for South Dayi, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, aimed at halting parliament’s confirmation of newly nominated ministers by President Akufo Addo. Justice Torkonoo asserted that the case was ripe for hearing as all necessary procedures had been fulfilled. Addressing reporters […]
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Nigeria
Nigerian suspected to be ISIS member detained for 60 days
A Nigerian accused of being a member of the Islamic State, ISIS, in Iraq and Syria, Emmanuel Osase, has been detained for 60 days, by the order of a Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice Inyang Ekwo gave the order on Wednesday, following a motion ex-parte filed by the Department of State Services, DSS, marked […]
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World News
Trump gag order expanded after he attacks judge’s daughter
The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal hush money case has expanded a gag order on the former president after his online attacks against his daughter. Justice Juan Merchan has banned Mr Trump from criticising his family members or those of Manhattan prosecutor Alvin Bragg. The Trump campaign has called the gag order unconstitutional. In the […]
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Politics
Dafeamekpor suit: NDC alleges judicial bias in Supreme Court case scheduling
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed concerns over what it describes as judicial bias in the scheduling of political cases by the Supreme Court. The party has taken issue with the Chief Justice’s decision to prioritise the hearing of a case filed by the MP for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, over an earlier […]
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‘Stop Interfering In Health Workers’ Postings’
Dr. Abdulai Abukari The Northern Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Abdulai Abukari, has appealed to stakeholders and the public to limit their interference in the
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