The Supreme Court is expected to deliver its judgment in the case requesting cancellation of Food and Drugs Authority (FDA)’s directive against alcoholic advertisement by celebrities today, June 19. This is after a seven-member panel of the Supreme Court chaired by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo deferred judgment on the matter for the second time. The […]
Interior Minister Henry Quartey has been summoned to brief Parliament on Wednesday, June 26, on measures being taken by the government to address recent serial killings of private security personnel in Bole and Wa in the Upper West Region. Mr Andrew Amoako Asiamah, the Second Deputy Speaker, on Tuesday, gave the directive, when he presided […]
During cross-examination, the state presented 68 WhatsApp messages sent by Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ongoing Ato Forson trial, to Attorney-General Godfred Dame, along with the two responses from the Attorney-General. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Yvonne Atakora Obuobisa, highlighted the significant number of messages sent by Mr Jakpa compared to the […]
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has assumed the status of a European Lotteries (EL) Observer Member. This status became effective from Monday, June 17, 2024. Becoming an Observer Member means the NLA has been certified according to the EL Responsible Gaming Standard. Observer Members must fulfil the criteria for Regular Membership. The NLA was granted an […]
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in collaboration with the UK National Crime Agency, has thwarted a major drug trafficking attempt at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra. Acting on intelligence, officers intercepted a total of 166.88 kilogrammes of suspected cocaine on Monday, June 10, 2024, from the luggage of two British passengers travelling together. According […]
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has disclosed that the government is set to present a Bill to Parliament in the coming days to regulate the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy and ensure its sustainability.Afenyo This follows concerns about a possible review of the policy by future governments. Stakeholders in the educational sector, including the […]
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has cautioned individuals to desist from inciting the public to attack soldiers in the course of performing their duty. According to the security service, calls for such attacks on soldiers are unlawful and pose a threat to security and stability. In a release signed by Director General Public Relations Brigadier […]
The Home Office in the United Kingdom is facing a new Windrush-style scandal after a landmark high court ruling found that the home secretary acted unlawfully by failing to provide documents to thousands of migrants proving they are in the UK legally. The charity Ramfel brought the legal challenge along with Cecilia Adjei, a healthcare […]
President Akufo-Addo says the country has successfully planted 42 million trees over the past three years. This initiative is part of the government’s effort to combat deforestation and promote sustainability. Speaking at the Green Ghana Day ceremony at Burma Camp, the President attributed this environmental milestone to the unwavering support of the Ghanaian people. “In […]
A High Court Judge, Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe, has advised the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Godfred Yeboah Dame, to recuse himself from the ambulance procurement case involving Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa, citing allegations of professional and prosecutorial misconduct. According to JoyNews’ Latif Iddrisu, Godfred Dame stood up in an attempt to […]
State prosecutors have told an Accra High Court that evaluators from Poland have determined how much it will cost the state to repair the wrecked train after detailed assessment. Four accused persons are standing trial for causing damage to a brand new train which was expected to ply the Tema-Mpakadan railway line. In court on […]
The Electoral Commission (EC) has carried out a significant reshuffle in preparation for the upcoming December 2024 general election. As part of this reshuffle, Serebour Quaicoe, previously the Director of Electoral Services, has been reassigned to lead the EC’s Training Department. The change was communicated in a letter signed by the Chairperson of the Commission, […]
