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Justice Kweku T. Ackaah-Boafo is a Supreme Court nominee The Appointments Committee of Parliament has indefinitely suspended the vetting of one of the justices nominated to the Supreme Court by President John Dramani Mahama, following a petition submitted against the nominee.According to the report, the nominee, Court of Appeal Justice Kweku T. Ackaah-Boafo, is facing serious allegations brought by a petitioner, accusing him of judicial bias and misconduct.The petitioner, international human rights activist Anthony Kwabenya Rau, accused Justice Ackaah-Boafo of unprofessional conduct during previous court proceedings, particularly displaying extreme bias and using inappropriate language, according to Accra-based myjoyonline.com.Kwabenya Rau further…

Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim, has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of establishing the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for political witch-hunting purposes rather than accountability.Her comments come in response to criticism by the NPP, which has accused the OSP of targeting its former appointees, including former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, in recent corruption investigations.Speaking on Accra-based TV3’s New Day show on Thursday, June 19, Shamima argued that the NPP’s posture toward the OSP now raises questions about their true motive for establishing the anti-graft institution under the Akufo-Addo administration.“I want to posit that perhaps that was the…

A Gender-Based Violence Court in Accra has sentenced a 31-year-old trader to 12 years imprisonment for defiling a seven-year-old girl at her school in Kaneshie. Oluwa Damilare was convicted on the charge of defilement of a child under 16 years. Chief Inspector Opoku Aniagyei, who led the prosecution, said the complainant, a Statistician and father of the victim, reported the incident after a fellow parent informed him on May 12, 2024, that Mr Damilare had had sex with his daughter on school premises. According to the prosecution, the incident occurred on May 8, 2024, while the victim was packing her…

The Earth of the last Ice Age (about 26,000 to 19,000 years ago) was very different from today’s world. In the northern hemisphere, ice sheets up to 8 kilometres tall covered much of Europe, Asia and North America, while much of the southern hemisphere became drier as water was drawn into the northern glaciers. As more and more water was transformed into ice, global sea levels dropped as much as 125 metres from where they are now, exposing land that had been under the ocean. In southernmost Africa, receding coastlines exposed an area of the continental shelf known as the…

In recent months, Ghana and the outside world watched with expectation and deliberation as the Ghana Cedi gained a steady appreciation against major international currencies, particularly the US Dollar. While this may be considered a complex economic phenomenon – with many factors at play – it presents a golden opportunity, especially for Cedi earners, to invest in real estate.  For those looking to buy their dream home or upgrade from their current neighborhood to a more refined, serene environment, this is a rare moment to make it happen. But why so? Increasing purchasing power for Cedi Earners A greater opportunity…

After a triumphant domestic campaign last season, where Jonas Adjetey helped FC Basel secure their first league title since 2017, the 21-year-old has set his sights on Europe’s top club competition, the UEFA Champions League. The former Berekum Chelsea defender is on the cusp of realizing a lifelong dream—but one final hurdle remains. The Swiss giants must navigate the Champions League play-off round to secure a place in the prestigious group stage, and for Adjetey, the moment couldn’t be more significant. In an exclusive interview with 3Sports, the Ghanaian defender , who played a key role in Basel’s strong campaign…

The Chief of Adoato, Nana Amoah Tebe IV, has donated GH₵50,000 in support of the Heal Komfo Anokye Project, a flagship initiative aimed at revitalising the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.The donation was made on Wednesday, June 19, 2025, at the Manhyia Palace during the observance of Awukudae, a significant event in the Asante traditional calendar.In addition to joining the Chiefs of Asanteman to pay homage to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, Nana Amoah Tebe IV also expressed his gratitude to the King for granting him the necessary permissions and blessings for the successful organisation of the May for Adoato…

A private energy and infrastructure finance consultant, Mr. Patrick Nyarko, has issued a strong caution to New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer aspirants and their supporters, urging them not to jeopardise party unity in the aftermath of the upcoming presidential primaries.Speaking to this reporter on Thursday, June 19, 2025, Mr. Nyarko emphasised that the NPP’s ultimate goal must be to secure victory in the 2028 general elections—and this, he said, cannot be achieved if losing candidates and their followers resort to divisive conduct.”When you have schedules in politics, you either strategize, work with it, or die complaining,” he said, adding, “that…

An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced Asimah Delali, a rubbish collector, to five years in prison for stealing property belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Delali pleaded guilty to charges of “interfering with the supplier distribution system and stealing.” The presiding judge, Samuel Bright Acquah, noted it was Delali’s third offence of this nature and handed down an enhanced sentence. The court heard that on June 8, 2025, Delali stole an Electrical Distribution Pillar door valued at GH¢5,000 and an Electrical Termination Cover from the Africa Trade House in Accra, disrupting power supply in the surrounding areas. Prosecution,…

In a strategic move to bolster energy sector ties between Indonesia and Ghana, His Excellency Paskal A. B. Rois, the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia in Ghana, paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana’s Petroleum Commission, Madam Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle.The meeting focused on exploring investment opportunities and fostering collaboration in the upstream oil and gas industry.During the discussions, H.E. Rois highlighted Indonesia’s extensive experience in both offshore and onshore oil and gas operations, emphasizing the interest of Indonesian state-owned enterprises and private companies in partnering with Ghana. He specifically mentioned PT Pertamina, Indonesia’s state-owned…