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January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

OSP Drops All Cases Against Cecilia Dapaah, Ordered To Return Seized Assets

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has dropped the two cases it is prosecuting against former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah before a High Court in Accra. The Office had filed a repeat application for confirmation of

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

Six Persons Including 3 Soldiers Found Guilty Of High Treason

Six persons including three soldiers have been found guilty of high treason by the Accra High Court for plotting to overthrow the government. Donya Kafui, aka Ezor (a blacksmith) and Bright Alan Debrah Ofosu (a fleet manager), were found guilty of

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

The British and Victoria & Albert Museums To Return Asante Objects After 150 Years

In a dramatic development, two of the world’s leading museums connected to the colonial past, The British Museum and the Victoria& Albert Museum in London, have agreed to return some looted objects of silver and gold from the Asante court palace

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

FDA Raises Alarm Over Salt Non-Iodisation

A market survey conducted by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in the artisanal salt industry has recorded major non-compliance by stakeholders, particularly producers of non-prepackaged or unpackaged rock salt. The survey which was done in 2023, partly concludes that most

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah is new CDS of Ghana Armed Forces

Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, has been appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), effective Thursday, February 1, 2024. This is part of changes in the military hierarchy made by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

NPP Bans Phones, Warns Aspirants Against Busing Ahead Of Primaries

In an effort to ensure fair and transparent parliamentary primaries, the New Patriotic Party, General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, has issued a stern warning to the party aspirants. The party aims to prevent the practice of busing or camping delegates ahead

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024

Ashanti Region: Police Await AG’s Advice In Siblings’ Death Linked To Bedbug Pesticide

Police prosecutors have disclosed that they are awaiting advice from the Attorney General’s Office following the conclusion of investigations into the deaths of three siblings suspected to be caused by an insecticide used for bedbug control. The victims were found unconscious after

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024

Upper East Region: REGSEC Probes Alleged Killing By Military In Bawku

The Northern Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has begun investigations into alleged killings of civilians by the military in Bawku in the Upper East Region. Bawku has seen renewed fighting this month. Two persons have been confirmed dead, and several others injured

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024

Use Second Tranche Of IMF Cash Judiciously – Mahama To Akufo-Addo

Former President, John Mahama is calling on the government to exercise prudence in utilizing the recently approved $600 million IMF bailout to alleviate the economic challenges facing Ghanaians. The disbursement, approved by the IMF Executive Board on January 19, 2024, follows

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024

We Must Resist The Suppression Of Media Freedom – Julius Malema

South African politician and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, Julius Malema says Ghana must deal with any traces of the suppression of media freedom. According to him, the media, which is the fourth estate of the realm is the only