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Ataa Ayi’s Alleged Accomplice Yaw Asante Agyekum Freed After 20 Years In Jail

In a dramatic turn of events, the Court of Appeal has acquitted and discharged Yaw Asante Agyekum, a man who spent over 20 years in prison for allegedly conspiring with infamous Ghanaian armed robber Ataa Ayi. The court’s decision overturns a 35-year sentence handed down in December 2002. Agyekum, a mechanic by profession, was convicted […]

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Final Deadline: GoldBod To Prosecute Unlicensed Gold Traders After June 21

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has issued a final warning to all unlicensed gold traders: register by June 21, 2025, or face immediate legal action. GoldBod CEO, Sammy Gyamfi, announced during a stakeholder meeting that there will be no further extensions after the already-extended deadline. The move is part of government efforts to clean up

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Ghana Water Limited Cracks Down On Illegal Water Connections

Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Accra West Region, is taking bold steps to eliminate illegal water connections, announcing plans to prosecute offenders who failed to regularize their usage. A recent audit uncovered nearly 1,500 illegal connections across 12 districts between late 2024 and early 2025. Despite a grace period and several reminders, over 800 individuals have

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Ghana’s War On Drugs Strengthened As New Narcotics Control Recruits Graduate

Ghana’s campaign against illicit drugs has taken a significant leap forward with the graduation of a new batch of Narcotics Control Commission recruits from the Naval Recruit Training School at Nutekpor in the Volta Region. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, emphasized the critical role the graduates will play in

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United States Expands Travel Ban To 43 Countries, Sparking Global Outcry And Legal Scrutiny

The United States, under the administration of President Donald Trump, has once again ignited global controversy by implementing a sweeping immigration policy that expands the existing travel ban to include a total of 43 countries. This development, which takes effect on June 9, 2025, is framed as a national security measure, though it has been

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Ghana’s D-Levy Law Passed: A Step Toward Energy Stability or a Costly Burden?

Ghana’s Parliament has passed the highly contested Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Bill, 2025, popularly referred to as the “Dumsor Levy” or “D-Levy”, into law. This legislative decision introduces a GH¢1 levy per litre on petrol and diesel purchased at the pump, with the stated objective of generating an estimated GH¢5.7 billion annually. The government insists

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Deadly Roads: 1,000 Deaths In First Four Months Of 2025

More than 1,000 people have died in road crashes in Ghana between January and April 2025, according to alarming new data released by the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA). The Authority recorded over 4,700 accidents, which also left 5,591 injured during the four-month period. The statistics were shared during a stakeholder meeting with Metropolitan, Municipal,

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Ghana’s D-Levy Proposal: A Strategic Intervention or an Additional Burden?

The Government of Ghana has introduced a proposal for a new fuel-based tax measure, known as the “Dumsor Levy” or D-Levy, as part of its efforts to confront the nation’s longstanding energy crisis. The proposed tax, currently under parliamentary consideration, would impose a GH¢1 charge per liter on petrol and diesel sold at the pump.

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Cecilia Dapaah To Appear Before EOCO Amid Controversy Over Money Laundering Investigations

Former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, has once again been thrust into the public spotlight as the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) prepares to invite her for questioning over allegations related to suspected money laundering. This follows a protracted investigative impasse involving multiple state agencies, including the Office of the

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Mayo Clinic Confirms Ken Ofori-Atta’s Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Amid OSP Dispute

The unfolding legal and political controversy involving Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has taken a new dimension following an official communique from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, confirming his diagnosis with prostate cancer. The communique, issued on June 3, 2025, verifies that Mr. Ofori-Atta is scheduled to undergo surgical intervention on June 13,

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