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The Accra High Court has ordered defence counsel in the case of former Signals Bureau Director and two others not to indulge in any plea bargain agreements until the prosecution has filed and accordingly served them with the full disclosures they will rely on in the case. On Monday, May 26, 2025, Deputy Attorney-General Dr...

 Ghana’s embassy in the United States capital has been hit by a corruption scandal, prompting swift action from the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The minister announced the dismissal of Fred Kwarteng, a locally recruited IT staff member, and the suspension of all other locally hired employees at the embassy Investigations revealed that...

 The High Court in Accra is expected to take the plea of Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi today, Monday, May 26, in the ongoing trial concerning the controversial Sky Train project. This follows two previous instances where the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) failed to appear in court due to reported health...

National Security personnel have withdrawn from the residence of Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), following a dramatic standoff with his supporters. The security operatives arrived at Wontumi’s Paraku Estate home early Friday morning, reportedly to execute a search warrant. However, the operation quickly attracted a large crowd, including...

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has reaffirmed his ministry’s commitment to removing beggars and street dwellers from major cities across Ghana as part of a broader effort to restore order and public decency. During a working visit to the Northern Region, the minister announced that his ministry, in collaboration with security services, will...

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has commenced minimal spillage of excess water from the Weija Dam due to rising water levels caused by the ongoing rainy season. According to Stanley Martey, GWCL’s Communications Director, the water level of the dam has reached 44.4 feet, prompting the company to open two gates to allow controlled...

The Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has declared his unwavering support for the ongoing decongestion exercise in Accra, urging Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey to take bold steps in restoring sanity and cleanliness to the city. During a meeting with the Ga Traditional Council (GTC) at Kaneshie on Wednesday, the Ga...

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has expressed disappointment over the ongoing strike by the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG), despite multiple negotiations aimed at resolving their concerns. Background of the strike The strike, which began on May 21, 2025, was declared by SSA-UoG in collaboration with the Technical University Administrators Association...

Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that the government is set to significantly increase investment in educational infrastructure over the coming years, with a strong emphasis on basic education. Speaking at the 21st Annual Education World Forum (EWF) in London, the minister stated that a key part of this investment would go towards eliminating...

The Supreme Court of Ghana has ruled in a 4-1 majority decision to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Centre for Citizenship, Constitutional and Electoral Systems (CenCES), challenging the removal process of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. The decision paves the way for the ongoing investigation into her suspension to proceed. Lawsuit Against Presidential Action The...