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Ghana’s celebrated undercover journalist and lawyer, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has been honoured by the North Eastern University (NEU) at Gombe, Nigeria, in a grand ceremony. The university has named its newly built ultramodern multimedia studio after Anas. The Anas Aremeyaw Anas Multimedia Studio is a cutting-edge facility that seamlessly blends creativity and technology. It features advanced audio and video production zones with professional recording equipment, cameras, and green screens, with its graphics, animation, and photography sections equipped with high-performance computers and DSLR setups. The live streaming and virtual reality labs enable immersive content creation, while motion graphics tools incorporate motion…

Samuel Koku Anyidoho, a former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has become one of the most polarizing figures in Ghanaian politics. Known for his unwavering loyalty to the late President John Atta Mills, Anyidoho’s relationship with the NDC and its leadership, particularly John Dramani Mahama (JDM), has been marked by public disputes, personal attacks, and controversial alliances.Koku Anyidoho’s strong-willed nature and outspoken demeanor may, in part, be attributed to the influence of his father, Major-General Henry Kwami Anyidoho. A retired Major-General in the Ghana Armed Forces, Henry Anyidoho is celebrated for his bravery during the 1994…

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has assured the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in the Ashanti Region of his commitment to the construction of a modern and well-equipped press center.His pledge comes as a major boost for the region’s media practitioners, who have long awaited a dedicated facility to support their work.Speaking at the 2025 GJA Thanksgiving Service and Get-Together ceremony held in Kumasi, Dr. Amoakohene emphasized his personal dedication to ensuring that the project is successfully completed.“I will personally ensure the construction of a modern and befitting press center for the Ashanti Region,” he declared.Further demonstrating his commitment,…

Francis-Xavier Sosu (L), Clara Beeri Kasser-Tee and Dr. Abdul-Bassit Aziz Bamba The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has nominated three individuals to serve on the General Legal Council in accordance with Section 1(2) of the Legal Profession Act, 1960. This was contained in a statement dated February 28, 2025, and signed by Dr. Ayine. “In accordance with Section 1(2) of the Legal Profession Act, 1960 and Paragraph 2(1) (d) of the First Schedule to the said Act, I write to nominate the following persons to the General Legal Council.”Francis-Xavier Sosu, MP for Madina; Clara Beeri Kasser-Tee,…

Several people have died in South Sudan after an attempt by the UN to evacuate members of the national army came under fire, the UN has said. One crew member died when a UN helicopter was shot at, a statement from its mission in South Sudan, Unmiss, said. It added that an injured South Sudanese general and several other troops were also killed during the evacuation attempt in Upper Nile state. South Sudan President Salva Kiir said a second UN helicopter managed to take off after the attack, only to crash land, killing all passengers on board. Twenty-seven South Sudanese…

Dear Koku,I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. As a brother and friend, I feel compelled to reach out to you—not with judgment, but with care and a genuine desire to see you thrive in all aspects of life.Koku, you are a man of immense passion, conviction, and influence. Your voice carries weight, and your actions have the power to shape narratives and inspire change. But with great power comes great responsibility, and I believe this is a moment for reflection—a time to pause, look inward, and consider the legacy you wish to leave behind.As…

Priscilla Ampadu is an immgration officer Meet Immigration Officer, Priscilla Ampadu of the Ghana Immigration Service. Assistant Immigration Control Officer (AICO) II Priscilla Ampadu has been working as an immigration officer at the Mognori Sector Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) for over three years. On a daily basis, Priscilla works with travellers crossing the border between Ghana and Burkina Faso. Her job involves recording travellers’ data, diligently ensuring that each traveller meets the minimum requirement for entering and exiting the country in accordance with the country’s immigration laws and regulations.Priscilla’s job is demanding, requiring quick decision-making and attention…

The Ashaiman Circuit Court presided over by His Worship Mr. Derrick Parden Eshun has sentenced a 20-year-old scrap dealer, Tahiru Issah, to 12 months in prison with hard labour.The conviction follows his guilty plea to the charge of stealing when he appeared before the court on March 5, 2025.Chief Inspector Henry Tetteh Nartey, prosecuting, said Tahiru is a Nigerien who resides at Fitter Line, a suburb of Ashaiman, adding that on February 26, 2025, the Gbetsile District Police were on their usual night patrol duty when they spotted him holding a black polythene bag containing some heavy items.The prosecutor added that the police…

Founder of defunct UT Bank, Prince Kofi Amoabeng The Bank of Ghana, in August 2017, revoked the license of two commercial banks – UT Bank and Capital Bank. The action was triggered by the inability of the two banks to turn around their negative capital adequacy positions, which lingered on for some time.According to the Central Bank, UT Bank and Capital Bank were deeply insolvent, meaning that their liabilities exceeded their assets.This put them in a position not to be able to meet their obligations as and when they fell due. It averred that despite repeated agreements between the Bank…

South Carolina allows witnesses to observe executions carried out by the state. A South Carolina prison inmate convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend’s parents with a baseball bat will be the first person in the US to be executed by firing squad in 15 years. If Brad Sigmon’s execution proceeds on Friday at 18:00 local time (23:00 GMT), three volunteers standing behind a curtain will simultaneously fire rifles at his chest with specially designed bullets. The state’s procedure requires that those put to death by firing squad be strapped to a chair when they enter the execution chamber. The inmate then…