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May 22, 2025May 22, 2025

Amnesty International Ghana Renews Push for Total Abolition of Death Penalty

Amnesty International Ghana has reiterated its call for a complete abolition of the death penalty, urging a constitutional amendment to fully eliminate capital punishment from the country's legal system. The appeal was made during the launch of Amnesty’s Death Sentences and

May 22, 2025May 22, 2025

Suspended Chief Justice Has No Power to Halt Process – Ansa-Asare

Former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Kwaku Ansa-Asare, has strongly criticized suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo for attempting to block the constitutional process leading to her possible removal from office. Ansa-Asare described Justice Torkornoo’s legal challenge as unconstitutional, insisting

May 22, 2025May 21, 2025

Court Hears Chilling Details as Gospel Artist Breaks into Prayer

Timilehin Ajayi, a gospel singer currently on trial for the alleged murder of his reported girlfriend, 24-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member Salome Adaidu, captured attention in court on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, as he engaged in an intense prayer

May 22, 2025May 21, 2025

Abia Tragedy: Shoemaker Allegedly Kills Family

A devastating incident has occurred in Aba, Abia State, where a shoemaker reportedly killed his wife and infant child in a violent act, allegedly fueled by economic hardship. His own body was found the following day. The man, identified only as

May 22, 2025May 21, 2025

Traders on Accra Pavements to Face GH₵2,000 Fine – Minister Linda Ocloo Warns

Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has announced that traders who operate illegally on pavements and streets within Accra’s Central Business District (CBD) will face fines of up to GH₵2,000. The warning follows a major decongestion exercise carried out on Tuesday,

May 22, 2025May 21, 2025

Baba Macho Confesses To Killing Patricia Nimako In Krofrom MoMo Robbery – DSP Ahianyo

Martin Amoah, popularly known as Baba Macho, has confessed to the murder of Patricia Nimako during a mobile money (MoMo) robbery in Krofrom, the Ashanti Regional Police Command has confirmed. According to DSP Godwin Ahianyo, Head of Public Affairs for the

May 20, 2025May 20, 2025

Accra Decongestion Exercise Will Be Sustained – Mayor Allotey

The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring order in the city’s Central Business District (CBD), stating that the ongoing decongestion initiative is far from a short-term effort. Speaking to the press on Tuesday, May 20,

May 20, 2025May 19, 2025

Trump, Putin Discuss Ukraine Peace Amid Impasse

U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Russia’s Vladimir Putin on Monday to discuss peace in Ukraine. The call occurred after Washington described the situation as an impasse in efforts to end the nearly four-year conflict, the deadliest in Europe since World

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025

NAM1’s Trial to Continue After Appeal Dismissed

The Court of Appeal has rejected an application by Nana Appiah Mensah (NAM1), CEO of the defunct Menzgold Ghana Limited, to halt his ongoing criminal trial. NAM1 had sought to suspend the High Court proceedings while appealing a ruling that mandated

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025

GMet Warns of Intensifying Rains, Urges Public to Prepare

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued a strong advisory to the public, warning of more frequent and intense rainfall in the coming days. Residents, particularly those living in flood-prone and low-lying areas, are being urged to take precautionary measures and