The High Court has dismissed a request by Charles Bissue, the first accused in an ongoing criminal trial, to temporarily release his passport for international travel, citing insufficient justification. The ruling, delivered on Monday, May 12, 2025, found that the application lacked merit. The court noted that the flight ticket presented was purchased after the application had been filed, and ...
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Government Inaugurates Second Gas Processing Plant (GPP2) Implementation Committee
The Minister for Energy & Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor and the Minister for Finance, Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson on Monday, May 12, 2025, inaugurated the Implementation Committee for the construction of Ghana’s Second Gas Processing Plant (GPP II), a transformative national infrastructure initiative aimed at boosting domestic energy capacity, enhancing industrial output, and positioning Ghana as a regional ...
Read More »Sammy Gyamfi was the NDC’s revelation in opposition – Alhassan Suhuyini
Deputy Roads Minister and Tamale North MP, Alhassan Suhuyini, has come to the defence of Sammy Gyamfi, following public criticism over a viral video showing the latter gifting an undisclosed amount of US dollars to evangelist Nana Agradaa. The incident, which has sparked widespread debate about ethics in public office, has prompted the Chief of Staff to summon Mr Gyamfi, ...
Read More »‘This fight hasn’t been about money’- Anas after U.S. Court slashed Ken Agyapong’s fine from $18m to $500
Private investigative firm Tiger Eye P.I. has responded to a U.S. court’s new ruling that significantly reduced the damages awarded in its defamation case against MP Kennedy Agyapong, stating that the legal battle was never about financial compensation but rather the pursuit of truth and justice. The trial judge, in a ruling delivered, granted Mr Agyapong’s motion for remittitur, slashing ...
Read More »Minority slams Mahama gov’t over constitutional breach as President, Vice, and Speaker exit country
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has issued a sharp rebuke over what it calls a serious constitutional violation following the simultaneous absence of President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin from the country—without swearing in an Acting President as required under Article 60 of the 1992 Constitution. In a press statement released ...
Read More »Anas Reacts to Reduced $18M Award in Defamation Case: “Our Victory Is in the Judgment”
Investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has responded to the reduction of an $18 million damages award initially granted in a U.S. defamation case against Ghanaian politician Kennedy Agyapong, insisting that the real victory lies in the court’s finding of defamation, not the monetary value. In a press release dated May 11, 2025, Tiger Eye PI, Anas’ investigative firm, reaffirmed that ...
Read More »My position on anti-LGBTQI Bill has not changed – Sam George
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, and Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has reiterated his unwavering stance on the Anti-LGBTQI Bill currently before Parliament. Sam George confirmed that he has resubmitted the Private Member’s Bill and is awaiting an invitation from the Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee of Parliament to move it forward. ...
Read More »Law against disinformation will not cover criticisms of govt – Sam George
Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has said that the bill that addresses the issue of misinformation and disinformation will soon be sent to Parliament for debate and approval. He clarified that this bill does not cover criticisms of the government. Speaking exclusively on TV3 with Roland Walker on Friday, April 11, he said, “Irrespective of ...
Read More »Provide security for final EC declaration in Ablekuma North – NPP to IGP
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has noted that it is waiting on the newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to provide adequate security for Electoral Commission (EC) officials to declare the outcome of results from the remaining polling stations in Ablekuma North. The constituency remains without a Member of Parliament following a disagreement between the NPP ...
Read More »Mahama govt appears clueless in galamsey fight – A Rocha Ghana
Deputy Director of A Rocha Ghana, Daryl Bosu, has criticised the Mahama-led administration for its perceived failure to tackle illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. Speaking on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News on Thursday, April 10, Daryl Bosu pointed to the transitional period after former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s concession of defeat to John Dramani Mahama as a critical window ...
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