The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has announced the retrieval of the Offin Shelter Belt in the Atwima Mponua District from illegal miners. This follows a crackdown on the illegal miners who had taken over forest reserves in the region in late February. Updating Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on the fight, he said the forest reserve at the Offin Shelter Belt is now sanitized. “We have started taking action on illegal mining. One forest reserve, the Offin Shelter Belt has been reclaimed,” he said on March 2, 2025, when he joined the second Akwasidae Festival of the year at…
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Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has raised concerns about Ghana’s collective commitment to fighting corruption, stating that public attitudes and resistance toward anti-corruption efforts suggest the nation is not truly ready for the battle. Speaking at the Constitution Day Public Lecture under the theme “A Few Good Men: Suppressing and Repressing Corruption and State Capture in Aid of Development,” Agyebeng highlighted the contradictions in the public response to corruption enforcement. He lamented that while Ghanaians broadly acknowledge the need to combat corruption, some factions actively seek to undermine the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and its mandate. “There have been attempts to discredit the…
A 14-year-old boy has lost a court case he brought against his own parents after they moved him from London to Ghana to go to boarding school. The boy, described in court as shy, articulate, a keen cook and footballer, said his parents had tricked him into going to Africa, saying it was to visit a sick relative. He said had he known he was being sent to boarding school “there would have been no way I would have agreed to it”. But the High Court in London also heard his parents were worried he was being “groomed” into criminal…
VAR was initially expected to be introduced during the ongoing season, but its rollout has faced setbacks. Speaking in an interview with 3Sports, Mr. Addo assured that the GFA remains committed to bringing VAR into the league to enhance officiating standards. “We are on the journey to acquiring VAR, but some countries have more financial resources than others, allowing them to progress faster. VAR is not something you can simply purchase; there are several steps involved, including training for referees and VAR technicians. We have been working with FIFA on this process,” Addo explained. He further revealed that while FIFA…
21-year-old final-year student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Daniel Tuffuor, has been remanded into police custody in connection with the alleged murder of Joana Deladem Yabani, also a final-year student at the university. Tuffuor was arrested on Thursday, February 27, 2025, following the discovery of Joana’s lifeless body on campus earlier that morning. The university’s security service was alerted to the incident and subsequently reported it to the police. Authorities believe the deceased and the suspect were in a romantic relationship at the time of her death. Tuffuor was arraigned before the Prempeh District Court,…
The Majority and Minority sides of Parliament repeated their usual support-disapproval ritual about the substance of President John Dramani Mahama’s message on the State of the Nation delivered on the floor of the House yesterday. When the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, was offered the floor to second a motion to adjourn the House after the President’s message, he described the presentation, popularly referred to as the State of the Nation Address (SONA), as a message of hope while the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Marking, urged. President Mahama to stop lamenting over the state of the economy and focus his energy on…
A leaked audio conversation has sparked controversy involving Nigerian music star Burna Boy, socialite Sophia Egbueje, and influencer Ama Reginald. In the viral clip, Sophia expressed her frustration, accusing Ama of betrayal after she allegedly encouraged her to hang out with Burna Boy, only to later be seen with him and his rumored new girlfriend, Chloe Bailey. Sophia revealed she had given Burna Boy a chance after he promised her lavish gifts, including a Lamborghini truck worth 500 million naira, but was left disappointed when he failed to fulfill his promise, forcing her to buy the car herself. Beyond the…
In a bold step to address the growing environmental crisis caused by Single-Use Plastics (SUP), 5 (five) major supermarkets and other related businesses have assented and committed to the implementation of a Voluntary Pact to phase down Single-Use Plastics in Ghana. These include Sneda Shopping Centre, Neha Supermarket, All Needs Supermarket, Decathlon Ghana, and Green Butterfly Market. This follows the successful launch of the Voluntary Pact initiative, co-designed by Plastic Punch together with major supermarkets, CSOs and other organizations. The pact signifies the collective commitment to the 50% reduction of Single Use Plastic bags in Ghana by 2030, contributing to…
The Minority in Parliament has rejected the nomination of Deputy Attorney General and Justice Minister-designate, Justice Srem-Sai, following a disagreement with the Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor. The dispute arose when Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin requested Srem-Sai to demonstrate the traditional dance a move the Chairman vehemently opposed. Taking offense, Afenyo-Markin described the Chairman’s stance as ‘whimsical’ and claimed he was ‘rudely interrupted,’ indicating unfair treatment toward the Minority. After a ten-minute suspension of the vetting process, the Minority returned and declared their rejection of Srem-Sai’s nomination. Afenyo-Markin noted that, despite smooth vetting sessions since Monday, February 24,…
Ghana takes centre stage as the host of QNET’s highly anticipated V-Africa 2025, a regional edition of the company’s flagship convention. From February 20 to 23, 2025, the Accra International Conference Centre hosted over 4000 participants from across the Sub-Saharan Africa region to experience four days of empowerment, networking, and innovation. The convention spotlighted QNET’s exclusive product offerings, providing immersive entrepreneurship training, and contributing significantly to Ghana’s tourism and economic growth. V-Africa 2025 showcases Ghana as a hub for entrepreneurial excellence. Trevor Kuna, Chief Marketing Officer for QNET, expressed his enthusiasm: “Hosting V-Africa 2025 in Ghana is a testament to…