The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man for allegedly publishing false information about a private individual, following a complaint lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). According to a police statement issued on Thursday, Samuel Amadotor was arrested with support from the National Signals Bureau (NSB) after Mr. Okatakye Boakye Danquah Ababio I filed a report accusing him of deliberately circulating false news about him. The statement noted that during interrogation, Amadotor confessed to the offence and claimed he carried out the publication on the instructions of a man identified as Chairman Michael Yeboah. Police say Yeboah is currently...
Court Grants Blogger GH¢50,000 Bail Over Alleged False Publication
An Accra Circuit Court has approved bail for blogger Samuel Amadotor, operator of Dklassgh.net, in the amount of GH¢50,000 with two guarantors. This follows accusations that he circulated misleading information intended to damage the image of Okatakyie Boakye Danquah Ababio II, the former Chairman of the National Communications Authority (NCA). Presiding judge, Her Ladyship Evelyn Asamoah, charged Amadotor with two offences: Dissemination of false news with the intention of creating fear and alarm, contrary to Section 208(1) of the Criminal Offences Act (Act 29). Publishing false information under Section 123 of the Electronic Transactions Act (Act 772). Amadotor entered a...
Defence and Interior Committee Monitors Military Recruitment Centres in Accra
The Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Interior has undertaken monitoring visits to military recruitment centres in Accra to assess safety and operational measures instituted by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). The exercise, according to the Committee, was aimed at ensuring a smooth and orderly selection process while preventing future mishaps. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lt. Gen. William Agyapong, accompanied members of the Committee to the centres, which included El-Wak Sports Stadium, Ghana Air Force Aviation College, and Nicholson Stadium. Reports from the inspection indicated that the recruitment exercise was proceeding smoothly, with only minor internet connectivity challenges. Systems...
Ghana Secures $81.92m World Bank Support for Drought-Hit Farmers
Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, has announced that Ghana has secured $81.92 million from the World Bank under the Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) to support farmers affected by drought. Speaking in Parliament in response to a question posed by Keta MP Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, Mr. Opoku explained that the funds are being directed exclusively toward supplying fertiliser, seeds, and other essential agricultural inputs to farmers across the drought-stricken Northern Regions. He emphasised that the intervention is critical to stabilising food production and safeguarding livelihoods in communities hardest hit by climate shocks. The Minister also addressed concerns...
OSP to Arraign Former Finance Minister and Seven Others on 24 November
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced that the high-profile case The Republic v. Kenneth Ofori-Atta & 7 Others is scheduled for its first appearance in court on Monday, 24 November 2025. According to the OSP, the accused persons face a combined total of dozens of counts relating to corruption and corruption-related offences arising from investigations into revenue assurance and related contractual engagements. The charge sheet, which the OSP says is ready for filing, outlines various alleged infractions said to have caused significant financial loss to the state. In a statement, the OSP indicated that it will seek...
Court of Appeal Quashes Conviction of Former Assembly Member in Major Mahama Case
The Court of Appeal has set aside the conviction of former Assembly Member for Denkyira Obuasi, William Baah, who had been serving a life sentence for allegedly aiding in the murder of the late Major Maxwell Adam Mahama. In a unanimous decision, a three-member panel ruled that the trial judge, Justice Mariama Owusu — then a Supreme Court Justice sitting as a High Court judge — misdirected the jury, resulting in a wrongful verdict. According to the appellate court, the misdirection was so critical that “the jury would not have returned a verdict of guilt if they had been properly...
Gold Board CEO Calls for Renewal of Kimberley Process at Dubai Ministerial Meeting
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board delivered a stirring address at the Kimberley Process Ministerial Meeting in Dubai, urging delegates to embrace reform and renewal in the global diamond trade. Speaking on behalf of the Republic of Ghana, the CEO commended the United Arab Emirates for hosting the conference and reflected on the Kimberley Process’s two-decade legacy of preventing diamonds from fueling wars and human suffering. “For over two decades, the Kimberley Process has been a historic achievement — a collective effort to ensure that diamonds do not become instruments of conflict, wars and human suffering,” he...
Ghana Records 5.1% Economic Growth in August 2025
Ghana’s economy expanded by 5.1% in August 2025, according to preliminary figures from the Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG) released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). This marks a slight improvement over the 4.9% growth recorded in August 2024. The GSS attributed the August 2025 performance largely to the Services sector, which surged by 9.5%, a sharp rise compared to the 2.6% growth posted in the same month last year. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Education were identified as the main drivers of this sustained expansion. Overall, the Services sector accounted for nearly 80% of the total growth....
Islamic SHS Prefect Dies After Fall From School Building
A third-year student of Islamic Senior High School in Kumasi, identified as Abass, lost his life after falling from the top floor of the school’s administration building on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. His remains have since been laid to rest in line with Islamic burial rites. Reports from within the school indicate that Abass had been battling suicidal thoughts for some time, though the school authorities were not aware of any such struggles. Abass, who was a Business student and serving as the acting Boys’ Prefect, is said to have fallen during school hours, prompting students and staff to rush...
NAIMOS Officer Dies, Four Injured in Obuasi Accident
A deadly accident near the Obuasi Airport in the Ashanti Region has resulted in the death of a member of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) taskforce, with four others left critically injured. The crash, which occurred on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, happened while the team was engaged in a major anti-galamsey mission aimed at tackling illegal mining activities in the area. Confirming the incident in a statement on November 19, 2025, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, Media Relations Officer of the Ministry, said: “Tragically, one member of the taskforce has been confirmed dead, while the remaining four sustained serious injuries...