Courts
Kumasi High court clears Ex Juaben MCE nominee of all corruption charges
Sarfo-Kantanka had been facing 26 counts of corruption-related charges stemming from his failed confirmation as MCE in 2021.
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NLC orders striking university staff to return to work, citing breach of Labour Act
The directive, backed by Section 139(1)(d) of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), targets the Senior Staff Association—Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG), the Technical University Administrators Association of Ghana (TUAAG), and the Federation of...
Courts
Hotel Association sues GHAMRO over unlawful royalty charges
According to court documents, the GHA is challenging the current model used by GHAMRO and ARSOG to assess and collect royalties from its members, describing it as inconsistent with Ghana’s copyright laws.
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Crime
Two arrested for stealing iron rods from Agenda 111 hospital site in Kasoa
The suspects were apprehended by the Kasoa Ofaakor Jei River Police following a tip-off. Security personnel at the Odupong Ofaakor Senior High School intercepted the trio, who had arrived at the scene with a tricycle loaded with stolen iron...
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Business
Over-the-counter dollar withdrawal rules remain unchanged-BoG
In an official notice dated May 15, 2025, and signed by the Bank’s Secretary, Sandra Thompson, the central bank reaffirmed that no new rules have been introduced restricting access to funds in foreign currency accounts.
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Constitution Review Committee engages media on reforming Ghana’s democratic information landscape
Addressing participants, Professor Amin Alhassan, Director General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), underscored the enduring relevance of public-service broadcasting amid the rapid growth of social media.
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Business
Forestry Commission holds forum ahead of the new timber licensing regime
The licensing initiative, established through Ghana’s Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) with the European Union, seeks to ensure that all timber, both for export and local use, is verified through robust legality assurance systems.
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Business
Register all excavators in 2 weeks or face seizure-DVLA
The directive applies to all categories of excavators, including those owned by individuals, dealers, and mining concession holders.
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Courts
AG charges EX-GIIF CEO, Prof Ameyaw-Ekumfi over $2M sky train scandal
According to court filings, the incident dates back to February 2019, when the two sanctioned a $2 million payment to Africa Investor Holdings Limited for early-stage work on the proposed urban rail system—work that never materialized.
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Business
DVLA to open overseas offices to combat fake licences
This announcement was made on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, during the commissioning of a newly constructed, state-of-the-art DVLA facility in Adentan Municipality.
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IMANI's petition to CHRAJ to investigate EC-Full text
My colleagues and I at IMANI have been gravely concerned by the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana’s handling of the nation’s scarce resources in the discharge of its duties, which conduct we believe amounts to “misappropriation”, “wastage”...
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Crime
Keta police destroy GH₵360,000 worth of suspected cannabis
The suspected narcotics were initially seized on December 29, 2023, after officers received a tip-off leading to their discovery at the Adzido beach.
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Courts
Interior Ministry renews curfew hours in Walewale and its environs
In a statement, the government urged Chiefs, Elders, Opinion Leaders, and the youth to remain calm and continue seeking peaceful solutions to any local tensions. Authorities emphasized the need for collective efforts toward maintaining stab...
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Others
Galamsey: Deporting, burning, rule of law-Ace Anan Ankomah writes
Section 99 of the MMA imposes two conditions precedent to deportation: the individual must (i) be convicted by a court for undertaking an illegal mining operation, and (ii) serve ‘the full sentence.’
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Interior Ministry imposes 12-hour curfew in Binduri after deadly attack
Effective immediately, the revised curfew will now span from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
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Business
Govt moves to halt issuance of prospecting licences in bid to reform small-scale mining
During his maiden visit to the Minerals Commission’s Control Room—responsible for monitoring the activities of excavators—the minister reiterated that under the government’s Resetting Ghana agenda, there is a pressing need to overhaul both...
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US
Trump Admin violated press freedom in AP journalists White House ban-Court rules
Judge Trevor McFadden declared on Tuesday that restricting AP reporters’ access to White House events due to editorial choices violates the First Amendment, which protects freedom of the press and expression.
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University students urged not to downplay, trivialise sexual harassment
The seminar, held on March 31 under the theme “Safe Spaces: Preventing Sexual Harassment on Campus”, was organized by the Perfector of Sentiments (POS) Foundation, in collaboration with the University of Ghana Students’ Representative Counc...
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Business
DVLA Boss proposes formalisation of 'goro boys' operations to Improve licensing system
Speaking during a radio interview with Citi FM on April 1, 2025, Mr. Kotey said integrating these individuals into a regulated framework could help enhance transparency and streamline the process of vehicle registration and licensing.
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Courts
Ken Attafuah's 2023 dismissal of NIA staff upheld by NLC
The ruling supports Attafuah’s 2023 decision to terminate Akowuah’s appointment over an unauthorized change to working hours at the NIA’s Madina district office.
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