Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has appealed to citizens to view the protection and stability of the cedi as a shared responsibility, stressing that no single institution can secure the currency on its own. He made the appeal at the Cedi @ 60 Conference in Accra, where policymakers, economists, and business leaders convened to reflect on six decades of Ghana’s national currency. Dr. Asiama urged participants to actively contribute to the dialogue, describing the future of the cedi as a collective national mission. “Protecting the cedi is not the task of any one institution. It is...
Gender Ministry Condemns Assault on Woman Captured in Viral Video
The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has strongly condemned the assault of a woman seen in a viral social media video in which a man, reported to be her husband and landlord, is captured violently attacking her. In a statement issued by the Ministry’s Public Affairs Unit, MoGCSP described the act as “barbaric” and an infringement on the rights and dignity of the victim. The Ministry stressed that no individual has the right to subject another person to abuse under any circumstances, adding that the incident is punishable by law. The Minister for Gender, Children, and Social...
Police Arrest Man Seen Assaulting Wife in Viral Video
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has arrested a man seen in a viral Facebook video allegedly assaulting a woman believed to be his wife at their residence in Ofankor, located within the Ga East Municipality. According to a statement issued by the CID, the suspect, identified as John Odartey Lamptey, was taken into custody on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the family home. The incident gained widespread attention after the disturbing footage circulated on social media, prompting swift action from law enforcement. Police say that following Lamptey’s arrest, his siblings — Grace Kushie Lamptey and...
Gunmen Abduct 25 Schoolgirls in Northern Nigeria
In yet another kidnapping incident in northern Nigeria, armed men stormed a boarding secondary school before dawn on Monday, seizing 25 female students and killing at least one staff member, according to police. The assault occurred around 4 a.m. at a school in Maga, located in Kebbi state’s Danko-Wasagu district, police spokesperson Nafi’u Abubakar Kotarkoshi confirmed. He stated that the attackers, armed with “advanced weapons,” engaged in a shootout with security guards before dragging the girls from their dormitories. Police reported that one person lost their life and another sustained injuries during the raid. However, local resident Abdulkarim Abdullahi Maga—whose...
Diaspora Trade Mission Explores Investment Opportunities in Ghana’s MSME Sector
A trade and investment delegation from the diaspora has arrived in Ghana to identify prospects within the country’s micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and to strengthen business partnerships. The group is concentrating on priority industries such as agriculture, real estate, and the creative economy. The mission was coordinated by the African Foundation for Development (AFFORD-Ghana) and Management for Development West Africa Ltd. (MDF West Africa), with the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) serving as host. MDF West Africa explained that the initiative is part of a wider plan to expand diaspora involvement in Africa’s economic growth. The organisation stressed...
NAIMOS Taskforce Executes Major Anti-Galamsey Raid in Obuasi
The NAIMOS Taskforce has undertaken a significant crackdown on illegal mining operations in Obuasi, resulting in the confiscation of equipment and the arrest of a suspected mastermind. This was disclosed in a statement released after the joint security team carried out coordinated raids on Monday, November 17, 2025. According to the Taskforce, the mission was triggered by “credible intelligence” indicating that illegal miners had forcefully occupied portions of a legally secured concession at Anyankyireml, owned by Asanti Gold Corporation. Reports suggest the trespassers had prevented the company from gaining access to its rightful site. The Taskforce noted that the targeted...
EOCO Breaks Up Cyber Fraud and Human Trafficking Ring in Mataheko-Afienya
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has announced the successful takedown of a major cybercrime and human trafficking network operating in the Mataheko-Afienya enclave. The operation, dubbed “Operation LIFELINE,” led to the rescue of seven Nigerian nationals who were allegedly trafficked into Ghana and coerced into cyber fraud activities. The raid, carried out on Friday, November 14, 2025, resulted in the arrest of ten people. Among them were three suspects believed to be the masterminds of the criminal scheme, along with seven victims aged between 17 and 30 years. All those detained are Nigerian citizens. In a statement issued...
New Chief Justice Outlines Bold Vision for Judicial Reform
Newly sworn-in Chief Justice Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has pledged sweeping reforms to transform Ghana’s judiciary into a service-oriented institution that is efficient, transparent, and accessible to all citizens. Delivering his maiden address at the Jubilee House after taking the oath of office, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie emphasized the sacred duty of every court in Ghana—from the smallest magistrate court to the highest tribunal—to uphold the rights, liberties, and dignity of the people. “It is not the law alone that matters, but how the law is applied, how justice is dispensed, and how courts earn the confidence of the people,” he declared. Acknowledging...
President Mahama Charges New Chief Justice to Lead Judicial Reform
President John Dramani Mahama has called on newly sworn-in Chief Justice Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to spearhead sweeping reforms within Ghana’s judiciary, emphasizing efficiency, accessibility, and the protection of fundamental rights. Speaking at the investiture ceremony held at the Jubilee House, President Mahama underscored the urgent need to address systemic challenges that have long plagued the justice system. “Court adjournments, delays in delivering judgments, and complex procedures can turn our courtrooms into places of frustration rather than places of hope. I therefore urge you, my Lord, in collaboration with the Judicial Council and the Bar, to prioritize the reduction of case...
Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie Sworn In as Ghana’s New Chief Justice
Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has officially assumed office as the Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana following his swearing-in ceremony at the Jubilee House on Monday, November 17, 2025. The oath of office was administered by President John Dramani Mahama, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the nation’s judiciary. His appointment, endorsed by Parliament last week, comes after the dismissal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo. The ceremony drew an audience of distinguished personalities, including the Vice President, members of the Council of State, the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, parliamentary leadership, Supreme Court Justices, and the new...