In a compelling turn of events that has ignited public debate and brought legal and ethical questions to the fore, Madam Faustina Djagbele Abbey, an onion seller at the bustling Makola Market in Accra, has filed a GH¢2 million lawsuit against Telecel Ghana. The suit, lodged at the High Court on May 23, 2025, accuses […]
What was meant to be a constitutional exercise in oversight and institutional integrity took a controversial turn during the parliamentary vetting of Justice Hafisata Ameleboba when the Minority Leader of Ghana’s Parliament, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, was accused of veering off the bounds of professional interrogation into personal and politically charged territory. The session, held by
In a swift and strategic diplomatic response, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has commenced the evacuation of 922 Ghanaian nationals, including 65 students, from a currently volatile region overseas. This comes as tensions in the area continue to rise, posing significant risks to the safety and well-being of Ghanaian citizens residing or
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In the Western Region, a long-simmering tension between the Ghanaian Development Company (GDC) quarry and residents of Essipon has re-emerged with renewed intensity. The latest episode in the escalating dispute centers around allegations of excessive blasting and unsafe quarrying practices, which residents claim are threatening their lives, homes, and peace of mind. The community’s appeals
In a defining gesture of goodwill and civic commitment, the Ghana Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAG) has officially handed over a newly renovated aircraft hangar to the Western Air Force Command of the Ghana Armed Forces at the Takoradi Air Force Base. The symbolic presentation was carried out as part of ICAG’s annual Accountants Week
By 2050, four out of every ten children in the world will be living in Africa, according to a new projection by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). This significant demographic shift presents both a challenge and a powerful opportunity for African countries and development partners to invest in the continent’s youngest generation. UNICEF Ghana
Ghana has reportedly lost over $11 billion in gold revenue due to widespread smuggling activities, with much of the illicit gold traced to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to a new report by Swissaid, a nonprofit research group. The report uncovered a staggering trade gap of 229 metric tons between Ghana’s recorded gold exports
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The 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) officially comes to a close today, Wednesday, June 18, with candidates writing the final paper in Arabic (Essay & Objective). The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has expressed satisfaction with the overall smooth conduct of this year’s exams across the country. Speaking on the exam’s progress, WAEC’s Head
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A fire broke out late Tuesday night, June 17, 2025, at the Medical Laboratory complex of the Korle Bu Medical School in Accra, damaging key administrative offices. Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) successfully contained the blaze and prevented it from spreading to nearby buildings. According to a statement from the GNFS Greater
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The Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has revealed that the party’s decision to hold its presidential primaries early is a strategic move to boost both local and international engagement. Speaking in an exclusive interview on Tuesday, June 17, Haruna emphasized that the early primaries—set for January 31, 2026—will give
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