Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit, presiding over the Dansoman Circuit Court, has heard a case involving a 41-year-old salesman (name withheld) who stands accused of physically assaulting his wife (name withheld), following a disagreement over arrangements concerning their children’s schooling and residence. He has been charged for causing unlawful harm, contrary to Section 69 of […] The post Salesman

The High Court in Accra, presided over by Justice John Nyadu Nyante, has granted the prosecution a one-week extension to file its disclosures and witness statements in the ongoing high-profile trial involving the alleged misappropriation of GH?49 million in a cyber-security contract. The Deputy Attorney General (DAG), Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, appeared before the court to […] The post Court

Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana, through this NBEC initiative, is taking a pivotal step towards embedding a robust ethical culture within the Ghanaian banking landscape. This is not just a quiz competition; it is an investment in Ghana’s economic future. On Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the CIB Ghana Auditorium in Accra, a groundbreaking initiative, […] The post National

The world has never been short of demagogues and fools, but the remedies have often matched the supply. In 1990, during President Nelson Mandela’s thank-you tour of the world, he was asked at a joint sitting of the US Congress why he remained friends with Muammar Gaddafi, Yasser Arafat, and Fidel Castro. He replied that […] The post Inside the Oval Office, Trump’s new Lair appeared first on The

Iñaki Williams is over the moon after being crowned the LaLiga SPORTY African MVP for the second consecutive time. Williams’ standout season makes him a deserving winner of the award. Athletic Club enjoyed a historic 2024/25 LaLiga campaign, securing their first Champions League spot in a decade. The 30-year-old played more minutes than any other […] The post Winning

Both the government and the transport unions recently announced a 15% reduction in transport fares. But available information indicates that whilst some of the drivers have complied with the orders, others have refused to do so. Some of the drivers have also reduced the fares, but not up to the 15% announced by the various […] The post Editorial: Some Drivers Are Refusing To Reduce Lorry

A Kumasi High Court has acquitted and discharged former Juaben Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) nominee, Alexander Kwabena Sarfo-Kantanka, popularly known as Chairman Aluta, who was facing multiple corruption charges brought by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The ruling was delivered by Her Ladyship Justice Priscilla Dikro Ofori at High Court Four in Kumasi. […] The post Court Acquits and

The COCA COLA Foundation and Network of Women in Growth Ghana (NEWIG), an NGO, last week organised 3-days Training in Soap and Softener making for women in the Asante Akim area at Krofa in the Asante Akim South Municipality of the Ashanti region. Sponsored by the Coca-Cola Foundation, the project is aimed at economic inclusion […] The post Coca-Cola, NEWIG train Asante Akim women in

The Chief Executive Officer of Atlas Oranto Petroleum, Prince Arthur Eze, has described President Bola Tinubu as “God’s gift to Nigeria” and praised his leadership style, reform-driven governance, and commitment to national unity. In an upcoming State House documentary marking President Tinubu’s second anniversary in office, Prince Eze said President Tinubu exemplified the bold, God-ordained […] The post Tinubu

The Mayor of Kumasi, Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi, has taken notice of the refusal of some commercial drivers to adhere to the newly approved transport fares. As of May 24, 2024, the national leadership of transport unions announced a 15% reduction in transport fares, which is expected to be implemented by all commercial transport operators. The […] The post Kumasi Mayor appeals to commercial

The Energy Commission is hopeful of deploying 12,000 net-metered solar photovoltaic (PV) systems by end of third quarter this year (2025). The acting Director in charge of Renewable Energy at the Commission, Frederick Ken Appiah, has observed that funding has been secured from the African Development Bank (AfDB), Swiss government and Climate Investment Fund (CIF). […] The post Editorial:

No 15% fare cut for Uber, Bolt & Yango users - Online Drivers Union tells customers

EC blames finance ministry for unpaid 2024 election staff amid mounting frustration

5-member robbery gang, including ‘Money Man’, jailed as police crack down on crime

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is expected to report to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) again on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Chairman Wontumi voluntarily reported to the police CID headquarters on Monday, May 26, 2025 after a failed attempt to arrest him on […] The post Chairman Wontumi

Jail those who insult Mahama, Otumfuo for one year – Kwaku Manu condemns bad manners

As expected, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) decided to hold its benchmark interest rate steady at 28 percent, citing the need to reinforce the disinflation momentum, and anchor stability in the face of global uncertainties and elevated domestic inflation. At its 124th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting last week, the central bank’s unchanged policy rate […] The post Editorial: Dynamic cash

Gyakie reveals all-time favourite Ghanaian rapper - not one of your usual favourites

At the 124th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meetings held from 21 to 23 May 2025, the Committee, by a unanimous decision, maintained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 28 percent. In addition to the policy rate decision, the Bank also announced amendment to the Dynamic Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), with effect from 5 June 2025. […] The post Monetary Policy

The Ghana Health Service has confirmed 10 new cases of Mpox bringing the number of cases to nineteen (19). According to health authorities, five persons are currently on admission. Although the numbers of confirmed cases of the disease keep rising, health authorities maintain there is no cause for alarm. The new confirmed cases, we gathered […] The post Ghana Health Service confirms 10 new Mpox cases