Author: SAMUEL
The Upper West Regional Police Command, through the Wa Magistrate Court presided over by His Honour Jonathan Avoogo, on Monday, August 11, sentenced Mohammed Ali to 10 years imprisonment in hard labour. In a statement issued by the Police, Mohammed Ali came to their attention following a fatal motor accident at Bugubelle on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in which he was involved. “Responding officers discovered incriminating exhibits on him at the accident site, including a quantity of ammunition and an offensive weapon”, the statement added. According to the prosecutor, upon further interrogation, Ali admitted being aware of the items found…
The 2023 Metro Best Fisherman, Samuel Tetteh has sounded a dire alarm over Ghana’s collapsing fish stock, directly blaming rampant pollution and destructive chemical fishing practices for pushing the sector towards a food and economic crisis. peaking exclusively on Connect FM’s Orokodo News on August 13, Tetteh issued an urgent plea to the Fisheries Commission and government to cleanse the oceanic ecosystem before it’s too late. “The Fisheries Commission tells us Ghana has the potential for an annual catch of about 400 metric tonnes, but year after year, we fall drastically short,” Tetteh stated emphatically. “Human waste dumped into the…
A leading member of the Movement for Change, Solomon Owusu, has criticised the state’s priorities amid the recent military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of all eight people on board. He says Ghana, as a nation, has given premium to frivolities and ignored critical issues bordering on state security. Speaking on the BigIssue segment of the NewDay show on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, he expressed how critical resource allocation for the military is. Juxtaposing the US military with Ghana’s, Solomon Owusu highlighted how America spends vast amounts on its soldiers, compared to the paltry allocation for the Ghana Armed…
As part of the British Council’s Creative DNA programme, local fashion house Ometsey showcased its design collections at the Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) 2025 at Space House, London. Founded in 2017 by Darkwaa Edna, Ometsey is a contemporary women’s wear brand based in Ghana. Darkwaa’s designs embody the aesthetics of clean cuts, impeccable finishing and rare details with a minimal twist. This international showcase featured a dedicated British Council catwalk presentation and an exhibition pavilion, spotlighting some of Africa’s most innovative emerging designers. The initiative provided these designers with new international connections and access to new markets, while also creating opportunities…
BoG Governor- Dr Johnson Asiama Dr. Johnson Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has called on commercial banks to take advantage of the restored stability in the financial sector by increasing credit flow to key productive sectors and small businesses to drive Ghana’s economic recovery. In a meeting with chief executives of commercial banks on August 13 2025,in Accra, Dr. Johnson Asiama emphasised the importance of translating financial sector stability into concrete economic progress. He urged banks to prioritise lending to sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and infrastructure—areas vital for job creation and sustainable development. “We have worked hard…
Professor Raymond A. Atuguba, former Dean of the University of Ghana School of Law, has been appointed Acting Director of Legal Education at the General Legal Council (GLC), effective September 1, 2025. His appointment follows a directive from Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie recalling Justice B.Y.K. Oppong of the Court of Appeal from the position to resume full duties on the bench. Justice In a letter dated August 8, 2025, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie thanked Justice Oppong for his “significant contribution” to professional legal education, while indicating that a search party will be constituted to appoint a substantive Director. “I wish to…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for the Akwatia Constituency, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has officially filed his nomination at the Electoral Commission’s office to contest the upcoming Akwatia by-election scheduled for September 2. Lawyer Baidoo expressed confidence in the NDC’s chances of reclaiming the seat from the New Patriotic Party (NPP), emphasizing the unity and preparedness of the party going into the polls. “We are very confident that on September 2, we will emerge victorious. What you are seeing here today directly contradicts the notion that the NDC is disunited or fragmented. The very gentlemen I contested against in…
Black Queens midfielder Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah has joined second-tier side Nottingham Forest Women on a two-year deal. Chantelle signed the deal from fellow Women’s Super League 2 side London City Lionesses. The former England U-19 and U-23 player expressed excitement about the deal. “I’m excited to join the club and play with this group of players,” she said. “The team had an incredible season last year – history is being created here and I’m grateful that I can be a part of continuing to build something special at the club.” Chantelle started her career at Everton’s Centre of Excellence before making…
Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank has named Black Stars midfielder Mohammed Kudus in his starting line-up against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup. The two European champions clash in Friuli Venezia Giulia in Udinese, Italy on Wednesday night. Frank, who replaced Ange Postecoglou at the end of last season, has named a strong line-up for the game against the UEFA Champions League winners. New captain of Spurs Cristian Romero will lead the team from the tunnel. Ghanaian-born Austrian defender Kevin Danso has also been named in the squad. In post will be Italian Guglielmo Vicario. Romero and Danso will…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has attributed its progress in the forex market and the easing of inflation in recent months to its Gold Purchase Programme. The central bank says the Programme has also “improved the country’s credit profile from restrictive default to B- with a stable outlook” in June 2025, therefore boosting investor confidence. First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Zakari Mumuni, speaking at the Converge’25 Africa Premier Trade Banking Programme in London, noted that the feats have had an immense impact on Ghana’s macroeconomy. Dr. Zakari added that these developments “have contributed to a stable…