The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that production of ballot papers for the forthcoming parliamentary by-election in Akwatia is set to begin on Wednesday, August 20. This update follows a pivotal meeting convened by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) earlier today, where representatives from various political parties gathered to deliberate on strategies to prevent electoral...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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OSP Records Seven Convictions, One Acquittal in First Half of 2025
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has chalked up seven convictions and recorded one acquittal in corruption-related cases since January 2025, marking a decisive step in Ghana’s fight against graft. According to the OSP’s Half Yearly Report released on 31st July 2025, the convictions stemmed from high-profile cases involving public officials, private actors, and...
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OSP Report: 17 High-Profile Cases Now Under Thorough Investigation
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has revealed a list of 17 high-stakes corruption and corruption-related cases now under full investigation, sending shockwaves through Ghana’s political, corporate, and civil service circles. According to the OSP’s Half Yearly Report released on 31st July 2025, the investigations span multiple sectors, from extractives and procurement to payroll...
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Precautionary Landing in Nkawkaw: Volta River Aviation Affirms Safety Amid Poor Weather
Volta River Aviation has clarified that the helicopter which executed an emergency landing in Nkawkaw on Wednesday, August 13, did so as a precaution due to unfavorable weather, emphasizing that at no time was the safety of the aircraft, its occupants, crew, or the general public at risk. In a statement released by the company’s...
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Government Releases GH¢809 Million for Pokuase–Nsawam Highway
The Controller and Accountant-General, Kwasi Agyei, has confirmed that the government has released a total of GH¢809 million to the contractor handling the Pokuase–Nsawam Highway project as of August 4, 2025. The announcement comes as construction crews have returned to the site to continue work on the vital roadway, bringing relief to commuters who have...
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US Revokes Over 6,000 Student Visas Over Legal Breaches and Overstays
The State Department has annulled more than 6,000 visas issued to international students due to infractions of American law and prolonged stays beyond permitted limits, the department confirmed to the BBC. Officials stated that the “overwhelming majority” of these infractions involved offenses such as assault, driving while intoxicated (DWI), theft, and “affiliation with terrorism.” This...
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President Mahama Grants Amnesty To 998 Prisoners
His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama has granted amnesty to nine hundred and ninety-eight (998) prisoners across the country, following recommendations from the Prison Service Council and in consultation with the Council of State. The decision, made in accordance with Article 72(1) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, comes after a total of one thousand...
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GoldBod Launches Strict Enforcement of Receipt Requirement for Licensed Gold Buyers
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has officially launched a nationwide enforcement campaign requiring all licensed gold buyers to issue GoldBod receipts for every transaction. This move comes after several delays and an extended grace period granted to traders to regularize their operations and secure the appropriate licences to continue trading legally. In a statement issued...
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Ridge Hospital Denounces Assault on Nurse, Urges Public Cooperation
The Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital) has strongly condemned a recent altercation at its Emergency Department, captured in a widely circulated social media video, involving relatives of an accident victim and hospital staff. The confrontation, reportedly triggered by perceived delays in attending to a critically injured patient, escalated into verbal abuse and physical assault...
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Ntim Fordjour Calls for Ablakwa’s Resignation and Apology to President Akufo-Addo Over Presidential Jet Controversy
Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has called on Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to resign and issue a public apology to former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo over what he described as politicisation of presidential travel matters. In a statement shared via social media on Monday, August...