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Former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta Hon. Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana’s former finance minister, has been a defining figure in the country’s economic transformation. From his Wall Street background to spearheading Ghana’s economic resilience, his contributions to national development cannot be understated. However, recent developments involving the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) have brought unwarranted controversy to his name, raising serious concerns about the ethical conduct and legal boundaries of public office.The Unjust Declaration of a FugitiveOn February 17, 2025, the OSP, in an unprecedented move, declared Ken Ofori-Atta a ‘fugitive from justice.’ This came not as part of a…

The Goaso Traditional Council in the Ahafo Region has ordered the closure of all basic schools, shops and stores in the Traditional Area ahead of the one-week observance of the death of the late Paramount Chief of Goaso, Nana Akwasi Bosompra I.However, the council said pharmacy shops, fuel pumps, financial institutions, and restaurants could operate.In an interview with the media at Goaso on Tuesday, Nana Kwabena Frimpong the Planning Committee Chairman of the one-week observance, said the directive begins from Thursday February 27, 2025 until further notice.He said the council had banned all social gatherings, including funerals and wedding ceremonies,…

The Supreme Court of Ghana has dismissed a review application regarding its decision to quash two legal challenges against the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-gay bill.The court dismissed the review application after broadcaster Richard Dela Sky, through his lawyer, Paa Kwasi Abaidoo, withdrew it during a session on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.According to a report by citinewroom.com, the nine-member review panel, presided over by Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, before throwing out the application expressed their displeasure with the failure of Richard Sky to show up in court.According to a report by…

Kenya has received 17 mountain bongos – a very rare type of antelope – from a conservation centre in the United States. The antelopes are third-generation descendants of mountain bongos taken from Kenya in the 1960s. The return of the critically endangered animals, from the Rare Species Conservation Foundation in Florida, was hailed as a “monumental step” in Kenya’s conservation efforts. From about 500 in the 1970s, less than 100 mountain bongos are estimated to remain in the wild in Kenya, according to the Kenya Wildlife Service. The KWS said this was due to habitat loss, poaching, illegal activities, disease,…

Life is too short; I am afraid I won’t be able to achieve it all. It was not too long ago that I was born. I know I have lived and planned my life through the nine months I was in the womb. Fast forward, I have completed junior high on the 28th of February, 2008, with the ambition of becoming a lawyer. Fast forward to the year 2012, May 15; I have completed St. Mary’s Boys’ Senior High School, having read Business.In line with my desire to become a Catholic priest, the Sekondi-Takoradi Catholic diocese accepted me. I spent…

Ashanti Regional Fire Commander, ACFOII Peter Tetteh Correspondence from Ashanti RegionAs the Ashanti Regional Fire Command continues its Education Week activities, the Ashanti Regional Fire Commander, ACFOII Peter Tetteh, is making a direct appeal to the public for increased cooperation in preventing fires and protecting lives. Tetteh emphasised the critical need for community support during an interview with the media, following a street float held in the Kumasi Metro as part of the week-long campaign.The Education Week, themed “Key to National Development and Foundation for Our Safety and Security,” aims to raise awareness about fire safety practices and the role…

Authored by Dr. Vidyashankar P, lead consultant – Nephrology, Aster CMI Hospital, BengaluruThe kidneys help the body to filter your blood. They remove waste products from the body, maintain balanced electrolyte levels, and regulate blood pressure. Your kidneys activate a form of vitamin D that helps your body absorb calcium for building bones and regulating muscle function. Therefore, it is important to know the different measures that you have to take to maintain healthy kidneys.A healthy lifestyle means healthy kidneyIt is necessary to follow a healthy lifestyle as part of which, people have to consume plenty of water. Avoid excessive…

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has the launched of the 2024 Annual Trade Report and the Q4 2024 Trade Newsletter. These publications provide a clear and accessible overview of Ghana’s international trade performance and explain how the nation is expanding its role in the global market. At the launch event, the Head of Trade Statistics, Mr. Dominic Odoom, emphasized the importance of accurate and reliable trade data in guiding economic policies. He noted that as Ghana deepens its participation in global trade, the need for timely, comprehensive, and high-quality information is essential for effective decision making. During the event, The…

President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama “I might not be the one to cause the change…but I guarantee you that my words will spark the minds that will” – Tupak Shakur.My planned hibernation, intended for peaceful introspection after last Saturday’s exhortation and Sunday’s sermon, was abruptly disrupted by a recent dramatic announcement by the Minister for Transport. The decision to lease government buses to private operators and permit trotro vehicles to only utilise peripheral roads represents a significant stride towards easing congestion in our urban centres.This decisive action underscores H.E. John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to addressing critical issues, proving that…

For men and women with battlefield experience, patriotism, sacrifice, and service are not just abstract ideas, they are lived experiences deep-rooted in hardship and sustained endurance in the line of duty.Such lifelong duty goes beyond the uniform to include the values of duty, honour, and commitment, long after active military service.Such has been the life of Ex Lance-Corporal Wisdom Edmund Kudowor, a 97-year-old World War Two (WWII) Veteran, who volunteered for recruitment in 1943 at the age of 15.He was to be trained and enrolled as a soldier and tradesman for the Artisan Work Company of the then Gold Coast…