Frederick Kumi, widely known as Abu Trica, has been extradited to the United States to face fraud charges, according to reports. Kumi was flown out of Ghana on the morning of July 9, 2026, aboard Delta Airlines flight DL 157, concluding months of courtroom battles over his transfer. He is accused in the U.S. of...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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Government Declares Results of Child Labour Free Zones
The Government of Ghana has officially declared the assessment results of three Child Labour Free Zones (CLFZs), describing the milestone as a significant step towards eliminating child labour and safeguarding the future of Ghanaian children. The declaration ceremony, held at Kuffuor Camp DA Basic School in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region, was...
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Trade Ministry, MTN Ghana Explore Partnership to Boost MSME Growth
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu‑Adjare, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to collaborating with the private sector to strengthen the growth and competitiveness of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Ghana. She gave the assurance when a delegation from MTN Ghana, led by Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer Ms. Adwoa...
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Gender Minister Urges Sustainable Investment in Child Protection
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has called for sustained and predictable investment in child protection systems, stressing that safeguarding children from labour exploitation requires more than strong laws. She said long‑term financing, effective partnerships and collective national commitment are essential to secure the future of Ghana’s children....
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Ghana Issues Advisory on Sierra Leone’s Mandatory Health Declaration
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory informing the public of new health requirements introduced by the Government of Sierra Leone. Effective 18th June 2026, all travellers entering or departing Sierra Leone must complete a mandatory online Health Declaration Form within 72 hours before travel. The advisory, released in Accra on 7th...
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Parliament Passes Community Service Bill, 2026
Parliament has passed the Community Service Bill, 2026, marking a significant step in Ghana’s justice reform agenda. The legislation introduces community service as an alternative sentencing option, aimed at reducing prison overcrowding and promoting restorative justice. The Bill, approved during plenary, empowers courts to impose supervised community service for certain offences in place of custodial...
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Parliament Divided Over Tribunals Bill
Parliament was sharply split today during the second reading of the Tribunals Bill, 2026, which seeks to establish special tribunals to ease the mounting backlog of cases in the traditional courts. The Minority Caucus questioned the rationale behind the proposal, arguing that the creation of tribunals was not a convincing solution to the delays in...
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Egypt Demands Referee Expulsion After World Cup Defeat to Argentina
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has formally petitioned FIFA to remove the officiating crew from the World Cup following Egypt’s last‑16 loss to Argentina, alleging “double standards” in refereeing decisions. The EFA confirmed it had submitted a complaint to football’s world governing body, calling for an inquiry into what it described as serious errors during...
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Minority Demands Ayine’s Removal Over Alleged Breach In GH¢350m Flood Fund Disbursement
The Minority in Parliament is demanding the immediate dismissal of Attorney General and Minister for Justice Dr Dominic Ayine over what it describes as his role in the alleged unlawful disbursement of GH¢350 million to support flood victims. According to the caucus, the money was approved by Parliament to be withdrawn from the Contingency Fund...
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Minority Questions Source of GH¢350m Flood Relief Funds, Raises Financial Approval Concerns
The minority in Parliament has raised concerns over the withdrawal of GH¢350 million allocated for flood relief, questioning the process through which the funds were accessed. Addressing the media on Wednesday, July 8, the Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament said there were unanswered questions surrounding the release of the funds, particularly because of an ongoing...