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Former NAFCO boss trial: Godfred Dame, Augustine Obuor absent as Hannan pleads for long adjournment
The Accra High Court has adjourned the trial of former National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, and his wife, Seidu Wuni, to August 17, after both defence counsel failed to appear in court.
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Pressure Group demands Parliamentary probe into AKSA bribery allegations
The People’s Alliance for Governance and Accountability (PAGA) has called for a parliamentary investigation into the AKSA power agreement bribery allegations, following evidence accepted in a United States criminal prosecution that money was paid to some members of Ghana’s Parliament in connection with the ratification of the transaction in 2015.
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Judge signs release warrant for Sedina Tamakloe Attionu following A-G's withdrawal of motion blocking release
The release warrant for Sedina Tamakloe Attionu has been signed following the Attorney-General's withdrawal of the motion blocking the release.
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See the 13 schools where students cannot be deployed for national service because they have no accreditation
The National Service Authority (NSA) has rejected a request by 13 institutions for their students to be deployed for national service.
The rejection is based on the fact that the 13 institutions are not accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to run tertiary programmes.
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U-TURN: A-G withdraws motion to block release of acquitted Ex-MASLOC Boss Sedina Tamakloe Attionu
The Attorney-General has withdrawn a motion seeking to halt the release of former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu.
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Galamsey destroys 60% of rivers - Scientists raise alarm over implications
More than 60 per cent of the country's waterbodies are polluted by illegal mining activities, exposing the country to environmental, health and livelihood hazards, according to a research scientist at the Groundwater Division of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Water Research Institute (CSIR-WRI).
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Declare legal vacation for Superior Courts unconstitutional - Private citizen to Supreme Court
A private citizen, Elorm Kwami Gorni, has invoked the exclusive original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court asking it to declare the legal vacation observed by Superior Courts as unconstitutional.
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Poor court administration erodes public trust — Chief Justice
The Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has underscored the need for Judicial Service staff to ensure efficient court administration to strengthen public confidence in the Judiciary.
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The vulture of silence - Kurom Ayɛ Dinn - Occasional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writes
Is Ghana back to square one, still battling free speech?
Listen to the sad tale of women at the back of a recent street demo, 34 years into the 4th Republic.
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Armed robbers who forced victims to surrender MoMo PINs at machete point arrested in Wa; one dies, two on the run
The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested five suspects believed to be members of an armed robbery syndicate accused of terrorising residents in the Wa West District and the Wa Municipality.
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President Trump secretly swapped planes, hiding in a catering truck over Iran threat, reports say
Donald Trump secretly swapped planes as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month, as part of an elaborate ruse in response to a possible Iranian threat, US media report.
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Gold now dominates Ghana's exports, GSS warns of concentration risk
Ghana's merchandise trade has grown nearly ninefold over the past two decades, rising from US$6 billion in 2004 to US$52.5 billion in 2025, according to a new report by the Ghana Statistical Service.
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Reshuffle at National Security Secretariat: Presidency announces six new appointments
Major General (Rtd.) William Ayamdo is the new Deputy National Security Coordinator, with Yaw Donkor moving to Intelligence in a reorganisation at the National Security Secretariat by President John Dramani Mahama.
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Will President Mahama tell Ghanaians what happened to OSP investigations into AKSA bribery deal - Martin Amidu writes
Former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu has reacted to the AKSA bribery case involving the former Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery, Asante Berko, who has now been convicted in the United States (US).
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AG opposes Wontumi’s bail application; says he is a 'significant flight risk'
The Attorney-General has opposed an application by Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, for bail pending appeal, arguing that Wontumi, who is currently serving a 20-year jails sentence poses a significant flight risk.
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Cheddar's application thrown out, High Court awards GH¢20,000 costs against him in Cola Holdings case
The High Court in Accra has dismissed an application by businessman Nana Kwame Bediako (alias Cheddar) seeking to restrain the enforcement of a $14.9 million judgment obtained by UK-based Cola Holdings Limited, awarding costs of GH¢20,000 against him.
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Show up with your lawyers or conduct cross-examination by yourselves — Judge tells Adu-Boahene, wife
The High Court in Accra has ordered former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau, Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his wife, Mrs Angela Adjei-Boateng, to either secure the presence of their lawyers at the next sitting or conduct cross-examination of the last prosecution witness themselves.
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Ghana, Burkina Faso sign defence pact to operationalise new security framework, protect traders on border routes
Following the government’s pledge to “design and adopt a new security framework aimed at neutralising the scourge of terrorism and violent extremism” after terrorists attacked and killed Ghanaian tomato traders, Ghana and Burkina Faso have signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement to provide security and escort support along cross-border trade corridors.
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I will continue to sit until Chief Justice revokes warrant - High Court judge tells lawyers seeking adjournment in Mustapha Abdul-Hamid trial for legal vacation
The Accra High Court judge hearing the case in which former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and five others are standing trial for allegedly extorting more than GH¢291,574,087.19 and $323,407.47 from oil marketing companies has said he cannot postpone the case during the legal vacation, insisting he will continue to hear it until the Chief Justice revokes the warrant empowering him to sit.
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'Holy rain' bribe: EOCO investigating 'specific individuals' in Ghana including former minister but will not disclose names for now
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Ghana says it appreciates the legitimate and substantial public interest in the case involving Mr. Asante Kwaku Berko, a former Goldman Sachs investment banker who subsequently served as Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) in respect of allegations of bribery arising from his period in the private sector.
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Don’t force lawyers to appear in court during legal vacation – GBA backs Adu Boahen’s lawyers
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has appealed to the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to ensure that judges adhere to the established rules and traditions governing Ghana’s legal vacation.
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Former Syrian president Bashar al Assad sentenced to death in absentia by Syrian court for war crimes
Former Syrian president Bashar al Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes, following a ruling by a court in the country.
Assad fled the capital Damascus, and flew to Moscow in December 2024 after his government fell following a lightning offensive by anti-regime forces.
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Rebuttal: GFA sets the record straight on youth football development
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has taken note of the editorial published on Graphic Online titled "Save Ghana Football from Individual Personal Interests."
We welcome constructive criticism and recognise the indispensable role of the media in promoting accountability and stimulating informed debate on matters affecting Ghana football.
However, when commentary is founded on factual inaccuracies and broad assertions that are unsupported by evidence, it becomes necessary to set the record straight in the interest of fairness, balance and factual public discourse.
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Politicians, private jets and power — The life of a FIFA president
Gianni Infantino stepped off a plane in Cali and was greeted on the runway by the president of the Colombian Football Federation.
Ramon Jesurun, a close ally of Infantino's, saw it as a chance to show his support, with the two men smiling in a photo opportunity for the federation's Instagram account.
Infantino had not travelled to Colombia for any run-of-the-mill meeting last Friday. He would attend the inauguration of the country's new president Abelardo de la Espriella.
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I'll justify Coventry City's decision to sign me — Yirenkyi
Ghanaian youngster Caleb Yirenkyi has pledged to work hard and justify Coventry City’s decision to make him their record signing after reportedly paying about €30 million for his services.
Yirenkyi, who was unveiled by the English club last Friday, expressed his delight at joining the team and said he was ready to learn, develop and give his best to help the club achieve its ambitions.