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Jamal KonnehThe National Democratic Congress (NDC) has pushed back strongly against suggestions that the contempt proceedings involving New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Kumi, have been fully resolved. According to the NDC, the case remains active and unresolved in court despite a recent Supreme Court ruling.This follows a decision by the Supreme Court which overturned an earlier contempt conviction handed down by High Court Judge Justice Emmanuel Senyo Amedahe and ordered that the judge recuse himself from the case. The NDC insists, however, that the ruling did not nullify the contempt charges themselves.Speaking on Channel One…

A fire outbreak in the early hours of Sunday gutted seven shops situated near the North Campus Small Gate of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) in the Central region, leaving behind significant property damage. The blaze, which is believed to have started at dawn around 2:30 on Sunday, June 15, completely destroyed the affected shops, which included a barber’s shop, a cold store, a phone and accessories outlet, a printing press, among others. Eyewitnesses reported that the fire originated in a shop containing a gas cylinder, which allegedly exploded following a power outage in the area. The explosion is…

Livelihood & Environment Ghana (LEG), a non-governmental organisation, has rounded up a series of advocacy and training sessions on Ghana’s mining laws, especially Act 703 and L.I. 2175.With support from STAR Ghana Foundation through AVID 2 program, the main goal was to help people have a better appreciation of Ghana’s mining laws so they would know their rights, what they should expect and how they can protect themselves when mining activities take place around them.More than 3,000 people took part in these sessions, including women, young people, farmers and people with disabilities.In all, 24 communities impacted by mining in the…

Let me start by saying — I’m not a tech genius who woke up one day with a million-dollar app idea. Nope. I’m just someone like you, frustrated by a daily problem we all face here in Ethiopia: managing money scattered across too many digital wallets and bank apps.There’s Telebirr, HelloCash, Amole, Dashen Bank, CBE Birr, and who knows how many more. Each app has its own interface, its own login, its own way of showing your balance. Trying to keep track of how much money you really have felt like trying to solve a Rubik’s cube blindfolded.I remember one…

Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have started reducing prices of petroleum products at the pumps from this morning June 16, 2025. Market leader Star Oil is selling a litre petrol at GH¢11.57. However, that of diesel remains unchanged at GH¢12.49. Some selected stations are also quoting a litre of petrol at GH¢10.99  There are indications that Star Oil could carry out further reviews in the coming days at the pumps. Another major player, Shell is also selling a litre of petrol at GH¢11.98 a litre from its old price of GH¢12.98 quoted on June 3, 2025. A litre of diesel…

Once upon a time in this tropical theatre of dreams, men paid with their lives for the faint smell of wrongdoing. Not proof—just the scent. Today? One can walk away with enough public funds to sponsor a moon landing, and all the Republic offers is a standing ovation… and sometimes even a Plea Bargain & Chill combo.We are a curious people. When the coup came once upon a decade, it came with cleaning brooms, revolutionary slogans, and a sudden hatred for wristwatches above one’s pay grade. People were shot for less than the price of a KFC bucket. But today,…

Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric OpokuMinister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has ordered the immediate deployment of earth-moving equipment acquired under the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) for the construction of farm roads nationwide.In a decisive move to prioritize the development of agricultural infrastructure, Mr. Opoku announced that all districts will receive fuel support to power the DRIP machines, ensuring they are put to their intended use without delay.Speaking to journalists in Kumasi on Sunday, June 15, the Minister disclosed that the government is placing a temporary moratorium on awarding new road contracts in rural areas in order…

Tensions are mounting within the Wulensi branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Northern Region, as a group of suspended members has launched a protest against what they describe as an unconstitutional and unjust action by local party executives, according to a citinewsroom.com report. At a press conference held in Kanjo on Sunday, June 15, 2025, the group calling itself the Concerned Suspended Loyal Members demanded the immediate reversal of the suspension of 96 members and issued a call for a public apology.“The illegal suspension violates Article 48 Clause 123 of our party constitution, which mandates fair hearing,…

President John Mahama has ordered the military to ensure the safe passage of goods and passengers along the Bolgatanga–Bawku–Pulmakom road in the Upper East Region. This is a vital trade route linking northern Ghana to Burkina Faso and Togo. The directive follows rising security threats and disruptions on the corridor. The President’s order responds to concerns raised by the Overlord of Mamprugu, Naa Bohaga Abdulai Mahami, during Mahama’s recent visit to the region. The Overlord expressed frustration over the absence of security escorts for Mamprusi residents and traders travelling to Bawku, contrasting it with the heavy military presence accompanying Kusasi…

The highly anticipated Ghana-China Business Summit is slated to take place from Monday, June 23 to Friday, June 28, bringing together top executives from leading Chinese firms and Ghanaian investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. The summit aims to unlock new opportunities, foster strategic partnerships, and capitalize on Ghana’s growing role as a gateway to the West African market.Held under the theme: “Synergizing Opportunities: Strengthening The Ghana-China Business Relationship and Fostering a 24 Hour Economy,” the summit will spotlight bilateral economic cooperation, with a focus on investment, innovation, and sustainable trade.According to Mr. Dennis Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of Perfect World…