Author: SAMUEL

British actor Owen Cooper has become the youngest male performer ever to win an Emmy Award, claiming the best supporting actor trophy for his role in Netflix’s critically acclaimed drama “Adolescence” at just 15 years old. Cooper broke the 52-year record previously held by Scott Jacoby, who was 16 when he won in 1973. The young actor earned the award for his portrayal of a schoolboy accused of murdering a classmate in the four-part limited series that dominated Sunday night’s ceremony. “Standing up here is just, wow, it’s just so surreal,” Cooper said in his acceptance speech. “When I started…

Former Deputy Attorney General, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has criticised Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine for describing the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) as partisan and “self-serving.” Dr. Ayine, speaking at the GBA’s Annual Conference in Wa on September 15, accused the Association of inconsistent advocacy, claiming it had failed to show fairness on constitutional matters. He cited the GBA’s silence during the removal of former Electoral Commission Chairperson, Charlotte Osei, compared to its vocal opposition to the recent removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. In response, during an interview with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Eyewitness News on September 15, Mr. Tuah-Yeboah argued…

Saviour Kudze, Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has renewed calls for urgent reforms to Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, stressing that the current provisions on the removal of superior court judges are inadequate. Speaking on Eyewitness News on Monday, September 15, in response to the fallout from the GBA’s Annual General Conference in Wa, Mr. Kudze said the lack of comprehensive rules risks undermining fairness and transparency in such proceedings. “We’re saying that it is not detailed enough (Article 146). It could have been more comprehensive,” he said. Mr. Kudze questioned the reluctance of successive…

Beyond his critique of Judge Samuel Bright Acquah, Martin Amidu turned his attention to Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine, warning that his inaction is tarnishing the government’s image. “So many unpleasant things are happening under your watch within the short period you have been the Attorney-General. Judge Samuel Bright Acquah has already done enormous damage to the image of the NDC government under your watch,” Amidu cautioned. He stressed that political cases were being mishandled, with suspects remanded unnecessarily, creating the impression of persecution. “No Attorney-General must allow the police and inferior courts to mess the government up with cases involving…

The Acting Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has called on Ghana’s leadership to take decisive and far-reaching action against illegal small-scale mining, popularly known as galamsey, warning that it remains a grave threat to the nation’s very survival. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 Annual General Conference of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) in Wa on Monday, September 15, his remarks, delivered on his behalf by Justice Hafisata Amaleboba, highlighted the national security and social dangers posed by the destructive practice. “How can we also forget about the national security challenges brought to us by the menace of galamsey, as…

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has announced that government is working with President John Mahama and the Finance Ministry to abolish the controversial double-track system in senior high schools. Speaking at an engagement with teachers, Mr. Iddrisu stressed that the policy had negatively affected learning outcomes and would be phased out with major infrastructure investment. “I’m in discussion with President Mahama and in discussion with the Minister for Finance. We need to work to end the double-track system, arguably that has impacted negatively on learning outcomes in our schools. Let’s not make pretense about it,” he said. The minister disclosed that…

Some aggrieved members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Kadjebi District of the Oti Region, including the Constituency Youth Organiser of the Akan constituency, have locked up the offices of the District National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and the District National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). The protest, they said, stems from claims that the positions of District Manager for the two state institutions were filled in violation of the party’s internal arrangements. According to the group, such appointments should have been reserved for the constituency secretary, organiser, or treasurer. They accused the Member of Parliament for the area,…

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has donated GHS5 million and five Toyota Hilux pickups to the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) to support the fight against illegal mining. The donation was made at a ceremony held at GoldBod’s head office in Accra on Monday, September 15, 2025. GoldBod’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Sammy Gyamfi Esq., who presented the items, underscored the organisation’s commitment to promoting responsible and sustainable mining practices. He explained that the support forms part of broader initiatives aimed at safeguarding the environment and improving the lives of mining communities. “The Ghana Gold Board wants to buy…

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has projected sharp increases in fuel prices across the country from the second pricing window of September 2025, beginning Tuesday, September 16. According to COPEC, petrol prices will rise by 3.98%, diesel by 9.41%, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by 7.65%. Petrol is expected to sell at an average of GHS13.61 per litre, up from GHS13.09. Diesel is projected to reach GHS14.08 per litre from GHS13.32, while LPG is expected to sell at an average of GHS12.52 per kilogram. The increases are attributed mainly to the sharp depreciation of the cedi against the US…

Bono Regional NPP Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, widely known as Abronye DC, has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢50,000 with one surety. His lead counsel, Daniel Mantey Addo, said the news came as relief, especially as Abronye’s health condition has deteriorated. Abronye was arrested on September 8, 2025, for “offensive conduct conducive to a breach of public peace” after making comments deemed inflammatory by the police, including allegations against the Inspector General of Police and the ruling party. The arrest followed an earlier court decision that denied him bail, with Presiding Judge Samuel Bright Acquah stressing that the matter…