Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has satisfied his bail requirements in the widely publicized case involving allegations of extortion and money laundering. He is the lead defendant in the high-stakes GH¢280 million corruption scandal. According to a statement shared by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on social media, the six other individuals charged alongside him have not yet met the court’s bail conditions. As a result, they remain in custody awaiting further legal proceedings. The OSP has formally accused Dr. Abdul-Hamid and nine others—including six persons and three corporate entities...

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to eradicating illegal mining, acknowledging the complexity of the issue but stressing that it can be overcome. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Wednesday, the Minister conceded that tackling galamsey is a tough challenge, yet he reassured citizens: “We will definitely prevail.” “This is a marathon, not a sprint,” he emphasized. “With the political backing of H.E. President John Dramani Mahama, we are determined to restore our rivers, revive our forests, and protect our environment for future generations.” Hon. Buah...

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has initiated a formal inquiry into a deadly shooting that took place on the evening of Monday, 22nd July 2025, at Asawase F-Line, located in Kumasi, the regional capital. In a statement released by the Police, initial investigations suggest that a man in his mid-years was fatally shot by two unknown gunmen. Eyewitness accounts and police reports indicate that the assailants, each riding a separate motorcycle, approached the victim at close proximity and discharged their weapons before escaping the scene. The injured man was first taken to the Manhyia District Hospital for urgent medical attention,...

The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) has urged the nation to engage in deep reflection and embrace accountable governance in light of recent political unrest, including the Ablekuma North by-election, and the suspension of the Chief Justice—issues they say pose serious risks to Ghana’s democratic progress. In a communiqué released on Tuesday, July 22, and endorsed by Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, President of the GCBC, the Bishops voiced alarm over these unfolding events, cautioning that failure to address them could erode the pillars of the country’s democratic resilience and societal harmony. “True democracy transcends the periodic casting of votes,”...

The Minister for the Interior and Member of Parliament for Asawase, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has voiced profound sadness and strong disapproval following the tragic slaying of Naa Abdul-Malik Azenbe. The late Kusasi Chief of the Ashanti Region also held the role of Kaadi Divisional Area Chief in the Binduri District of the Upper East Region. In a message posted on his verified Facebook page, Hon. Mohammed-Mubarak condemned the killing as a “heinous act” and conveyed his sincere condolences to the grieving family, the Kusasi community in Ashanti, and the traditional leadership of the Kusaug area. “This heinous act is not...

The Kusasi Chief in the Ashanti Region, Abdul-Malik Azenbe, has allegedly been shot and killed by unknown assailants at his residence in Asawase. The incident occurred on the night of Tuesday, July 22, 2025, near the Asawase F-Line Community Centre in the Ashanti Region. According to eyewitness accounts, two men arrived on a motorbike at approximately 8:40 p.m., with one reportedly armed with an AK-47 rifle. Without warning, the gunman opened fire on the chief before both assailants sped off into the night. Chief Azenbe, who had only recently been enskinned as Kadi Naaba three months ago, was rushed to...

President John Dramani Mahama has forwarded a detailed report on electoral disturbances recorded during the 2020 and 2024 general elections to the Attorney-General, Dr Dominic Ayine, for legal evaluation and guidance. The document, prepared and presented by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, highlights findings on violent episodes that disrupted both elections. These include incidents of gunfire and confrontations between political party loyalists and security personnel. The unrest led to several casualties and injuries across various constituencies. According to the report, eight individuals lost their lives during the 2020 elections, while three more were fatally wounded in...

A violent altercation at Wa T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School (Wa AMASS) has left a final-year student in critical condition, following a stabbing incident that has sent shockwaves through the school community. The victim, identified as Iddrisu Ibrahim popularly known among peers as Lincoln—was reportedly attacked on Tuesday night by fellow final-year student Hafis, also known by the nickname Baayaawa. According to eyewitness accounts, the confrontation stemmed from a dispute over a video Lincoln allegedly recorded of Hafis without his consent. When Hafis demanded the video be deleted, Lincoln reportedly refused, prompting Hafis to issue a threat to stab him....