The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has officially declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a suspect in four high-profile corruption investigations, including cases related to the National Cathedral project, Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML), and two other cases. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, February 12, Special Prosecutor Kissi …
Read More »DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe is new Ashanti Regional Police Commander
DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe has been named the new Ashanti Regional Police Commander. He replaces DCOP Frank Abrokwa, who has been transferred to the Police Headquarters in Accra by the police administration. His transfer was triggered by his poor management of security during the Ashanti Regional Council of State …
Read More »Charges were defective; evidence fell short for convictions— A-G justifies case withdrawals
Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Ayine has said defective charges, insufficient evidence, and ethical reasons caused him to discontinue some high-profile cases. Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Ayine has justified his decision to discontinue some high-profile cases against state officials, including Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and Governor of the Bank of Ghana …
Read More »I have seen pain and suffering– Funny Face talks about ‘serious depression
Ghanaian actor and comedian, Funny Face, born Benson Nana Yaw Oduro, has shared a heartfelt message of hope and resilience at a recent church event. Drawing from his personal experiences, Funny Face opened up about his struggles with “serious depression” and suicidal thoughts, noting how his faith in God helped …
Read More »Play-fight claim dad jailed for murdering daughter
A father has been jailed for at least 15 years for murdering his daughter after the jury rejected his claim he had killed her in a play fight. Scarlett Vickers, 14, bled to death at her home in Darlington after being stabbed deep in the chest with a …
Read More »What do you want to know about the essence of Council State Establishment and Its Election
According to Article 89(1) of the 1992 Constitution, the Council of State is “to counsel the President in the performance of his functions.” The Council of State advises the President to enable him to discharge his duties effectively. The framers of the 1992 Constitution wanted a semblance of the council …
Read More »Govt unveils committee for 24-hour Passport office rollout
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has inaugurated a committee to oversee the implementation of the government’s planned 24-hour passport application office. Additionally, the minister announced the establishment of another committee focused on migration and the welfare of Ghanaians in the diaspora. Speaking during his inaugural meeting with …
Read More »Military Engineers to resolve dangers faced by pupils to access school at
The Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has announced that engineers from the Ghana Armed Forces have visited the Asuokow community in the Eastern Region to assess the challenges faced by schoolchildren who are forced to cross a dangerous water body to access education. This development follows a directive …
Read More »ORAL: Ghana is no longer a safe haven for corruption – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana is no longer a haven for those who defraud the state of Ghanaian culture-inspired products Speaking at the presentation of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Team’s report in Accra on Monday, President Mahama assured Ghanaians that the fight against corruption will continue with …
Read More »Mahama bans non-essential travel for govt appointees
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a ban on non-essential travel for government appointees, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to modesty and prudent resource management. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of 17 ministers, President Mahama stressed the need for fiscal discipline and cautioned against arrogance and extravagance. “The hallmark of this …
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