Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko-Computer, has revealed that the late Defence Minister, Dr. Omane Boamah, spent the morning of the fatal helicopter crash discussing election strategies with party officials. “In fact, in the morning, we had a close discussion with Dr Omane Boamah around 7 am. […]
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Justice Yaw Oppong to step down as Director for Legal Education at Ghana School of Law
Justice Nana Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong, the Director of Legal Education and head of the Ghana School of Law (GSL), has announced that his tenure will officially end on Sunday, August 31, 2025. In a message to students on Tuesday, August 12, Justice Oppong expressed gratitude to God for “love, guidance, and protection” during his […]
Care worker with false name fled to Ghana after teenage girl died on his watch
A care worker employed under a false name fled to Ghana after a 14-year-old girl died on his watch, an inquest in the United Kingdom has heard. Ruth Szymankiewicz, who had an eating disorder, died after being left alone at a mental health hospital in Berkshire in February 2022. She had been placed under strict […]
Kojo Choi denies NDC ties, says appointment based on competence
Ghana’s Ambassador-Designate to South Korea, Kojo Choi, has refuted claims that he is politically aligned with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) despite being appointed by President John Dramani Mahama. Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV, on Tuesday, August 12, Mr Choi said his professional work and relationships cut across political lines, stressing that […]
UK porn site traffic plunges as age verification rules take effect
Traffic from British users to some of the world’s most popular pornography websites has almost halved since new age verification rules came into force in the UK, with Pornhub losing more than 1 million visitors in just two weeks. Media regulator Ofcom on July 25 began enforcing the new requirements for adult sites to check […]
Hundreds of NPP youth organisers pick nomination forms for Bawumia at party HQ
In a bold show of support, Hundreds of youth organisers of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Wednesday, August 13, thronged the party’s headquarters in Accra to pick up presidential nomination forms on behalf of former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. The delegation, comprising constituency and regional youth organisers from across the country, arrived […]
Asantehene announces death of Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has officially announced the passing of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II made the announcement at an Asanteman Council meeting at the Manhyia Palace on Monday [Aug 11], reports Gilbert Mawuli Agbey. The one-week observance of the passing of Nana Konadu Yiadom III is scheduled for […]
Police taskforce seizes 7 excavators in crackdown on galamsey in Ashanti region
The Inspector-General of Police’s Special Anti-Galamsey Taskforce has seized seven excavators in a series of operations targeting illegal mining activities, galamsey, in Ahwiren, a small community in the Bekwai Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The operation was launched at the request of the Chief of Ahwiren, Nana Osei Boateng, following reports that miners allegedly backed […]
Total Pension Fund assets hit GH¢86bn in 2024
The total value of pension fund assets in Ghana reached a record GH¢86.23 billion in 2024, up from GH¢61.8 billion in 2023. This represents a 39.5% increase over the previous year, according to the 2024 Financial Sector Report on pension activities. Growth Drivers The report attributes the growth to stricter enforcement against employers defaulting on […]
Omane Boamah could have ended galamsey menace – Ablakwa
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has paid tribute to the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, highlighting his unwavering determination to confront Ghana’s illegal mining menace head-on. Speaking on Channel One TV on Monday, 11 August, Mr Ablakwa described Dr Omane Boamah as a visionary leader whose resolve and integrity could have transformed […]
Helicopter crash: Murtala, Limuna laid to rest – Forensic results for 6 others received
The remains of the two Muslim faithful who were among the eight patriots who lost their lives in last Wednesday’s helicopter crash have been laid to rest at the Military Cemetery, La, in Accra. This was after a short state ceremony at the forecourt of the State House which was attended by representatives of many […]
Domestic Gold Purchase Programme: BoG’s reserves increased by 100% within 5 years
The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has revealed that the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme has helped BoG to increase its gold reserves by 100% within the past five months since June 2021. Dr. Zakari Mumuni noted that the sharp increase came at a time when the Bank of Ghana’s reserves stood […]