At the Democracy Union of Africa (DUA) forum held yesterday in Nairobi, Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of Ghana delivered a powerful address reaffirming the organization’s pivotal role in shaping the future of democratic governance across the continent. Speaking to a distinguished gathering of African leaders, policymakers, and civil society advocates, President Akufo-Addo emphasized...
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Government Ministries Face PAC Over Audit Infractions; Key Infrastructure Updates Revealed
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) convened on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, to scrutinize audit infractions involving the Ministries of Transport, Roads and Highways, and Finance, along with their affiliated agencies. The high-level session saw ministers and agency heads respond to pressing questions on financial accountability and infrastructure progress. Appearing before the Committee, Minister for Roads...
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Air Force Officer Arrested for Alleged Assault at Burma Camp Pharmacy
A Ghana Air Force officer, Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Mensah Williams, has been arrested by military police following an alleged assault on a young woman and a pharmacist at Burma Camp earlier this week. Sources within the Ghana Armed Forces confirmed that WO1 Williams, reportedly attached to the Office of the Chief of Staff,...
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OSP Raids Trassaco Mansion, East Legon Offices in $94m MIIF Gold Trade Probe
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has intensified its probe into the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) gold trade programme, conducting high-profile searches in Accra that have already led to the seizure of luxury assets. The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on Wednesday carried out court-sanctioned searches at two key locations in Accra...
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Caregiver Arrested for Burning 7-Year-Old Girl at Mamobi
Police have arrested a 24-year-old caregiver, Ayisha Zakaria, for allegedly burning a seven-year-old girl with a heated metal spoon as punishment for bedwetting. The victim, identified as Amina, sustained severe burns on her private parts and inner thighs following the incident at Mamobi. The arrest, which took place Wednesday, October 29, 2025, comes after widespread...
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Fisherman jailed 10 years for sexually assaulting 13-year-old girl
The Circuit Court Two in Cape Coast has sentenced a man, Samuel Armah, also known as Kofi Nyan, to 10 years’ imprisonment in hard labour for defilement. According to a statement issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the Ghana Police Service, Cape Coast, and signed by Acting Public Affairs Officer ASP Mr. Patrick Bentum,...
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Guardian Burns 7-Year-Old Girl with Heated Spoon at Mamobi
A seven-year-old girl has suffered severe burns after her guardian, identified as 24-year-old Ayisha Zakaria, allegedly pressed a heated spoon on her private parts as punishment for bedwetting. The disturbing incident, which occurred at Mamobi, has sparked outrage among residents and child rights advocates, with many calling for justice for the victim. According to reports,...
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Mahama Reaffirms Commitment to Stable Ghana Cedi at 60th Anniversary Celebration
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring a stable Ghanaian currency as the nation celebrates 60 years of the Ghana Cedi. In a statement shared on social media and highlighted by the Presidency Communications Directorate, President Mahama described the Bank of Ghana’s dedication to monetary stability and economic prosperity as “encouraging,”...
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President Mahama in Paris for Peace Forum; to Attend Grand Egyptian Museum Opening in Cairo
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Paris, France, to participate in the 8th Edition of the Paris Peace Forum, which takes place on 29 and 30 October 2025. The President’s participation underscores Ghana’s continued commitment to global dialogue, peacebuilding, and multilateral cooperation. According to a statement issued by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Member of Parliament...
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PAC Questions Energy Ministry Over Auditor-General’s 2024 Report
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, scrutinized the Ministry of Energy and its agencies over financial irregularities cited in the Auditor-General’s 2024 Report. The session, led by Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. Richard Gyan-Mensah, brought several key state-owned enterprises under the spotlight. Appearing before the Committee...