The High Court in Koforidua, Eastern Region, has convicted the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi, for contempt of court. The ruling follows his defiance of an interim injunction barring him from being sworn in as a legislator. Presiding Judge, Justice Senyo Amedahe, also issued a bench warrant for Kumi’s arrest after he failed to appear before the court for sentencing. The court had earlier restrained the MP from presenting himself for swearing-in, pending the resolution of a legal dispute. However, despite this directive, Kumi proceeded to take the oath of office in Parliament. Citing overwhelming evidence of…
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Rwanda has announced the suspension of its bilateral development cooperation with Belgium, citing what it describes as Belgium’s politicization of aid and interference in the ongoing crisis in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The move, revealed in a statement by Rwanda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, underscores deepening diplomatic tensions as regional and international actors navigate the complex conflict in the region. Belgium Accused of Undermining Mediation Efforts At the heart of Rwanda’s decision is what it sees as an “aggressive campaign” led by Belgium, allegedly working alongside Kinshasa to block Rwanda’s access to development financing from multilateral institutions. According…
A$AP Rocky dove into the arms of Rihanna Tuesday as a clerk read the not-guilty verdict at his trial on two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The Los Angeles courtroom, full of fans of the hip-hop performer and his singing superstar partner, exploded into screaming glee as Rocky leaped from the defense table into the gallery, where Rihanna sat between his mother and sister. They embraced and sobbed. After a three-week trial, the jury deliberated for just three hours to reach the verdict that spared Rocky, whose legal name is Rakim Mayers, a prison sentence that could…
Celtic’s Champions League adventure came to a halt in gut-wrenching fashion as Bayern Munich struck in the 94th minute to deny them a stunning victory in Germany and snatch a 3-2 aggregate victory. Trailing 2-1 after the first leg of the play-off round at Parkhead, Celtic led when Nicolas Kuhn capitalised on Kim Min-jae’s error to give Brendan Rodgers’ side a shock lead just after the hour. That was after a first half in which Celtic passed up four fine opportunities to score – Kuhn, Callum McGregor, and Daizen Maeda, twice, all going close – while England captain Harry Kane…
Rural Banks in Ghana are leveraging the digital payment platforms built and managed by the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems Limited (GhIPSS) to promote digital financial transactions in rural communities. GhIPSS’s app payment platform GhanaPay has been key in supporting these banks retain their customers mostly in rural communities and offer them innovative digital payment services. Launched in June 2022, GhanaPay allows customers to register for mobile money services and choose the financial institution with which they wish to own a wallet. With this wallet, they are able to make and receive payments, enhancing their digital financial activities. Rural…
Interior Minister, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak has hinted of plans by the government to undertake a comprehensive overhaul of Ghana’s national security architecture to enhance professionalism in the system. Speaking during his maiden visit to the Police Headquarters on February 18, 2025, the Minister stated, “The government has a comprehensive plan to review the entire national security architecture and implement reforms to ensure professionalism.” While at the police headquarters, the minister engaged with the leadership of the Service, Regional Commanders, senior police officers, and the rank-and-file stationed at the headquarters. Commendation Alhaji Muntaka commended the efforts of the Ghana Police…
The state-owned Daily Graphic newspaper has come under a scathing attack from the NDC Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, for what he claims to be favouring the opposition NPP. The South Dayi MP was particularly critical of the Editor of the newspaper, Theophilus Yartey, accusing him of bias against the NDC. Dafeamekpor’s attack on the Daily Graphic and its editor stemmed from a lead story published by the paper on Monday, February 7, 2025, with the headline, “ Aftermath of gov’t directive: Minority condemns job termination… but Majority leader says gov’t stands by decision”. Mindset Taking to his X account,…
Newly-appointed member of the Counicil of State, Justice Sophia Akuffo, has said he will not be a poodle of the President. “I am not going to be singing his master’s voice, so to speak,” the former Chief Justice said. Speaking to journalists after the swearing in of the new 31-member council at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, February 18, she stated, “The Council of State is a body that is supposed to be advising the President. An adviser speaks with honesty. An adviser looks to the best interest not only of the person they are advising but of the function…
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) is exploring alternative strategies to reduce the high demurrage costs incurred by Bulk Oil Distributors (BDCs) at petroleum discharge ports. These charges, totaling $35 million annually, have raised concerns within the Authority. The NPA believes these excessive costs ultimately burden consumers through higher fuel prices. Speaking at the 2025 Downstream Dialogue, organized by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) in Accra, the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NPA, Edudzi Tameklo emphasized the urgency of finding alternative solutions to address the issue. “There are also structural challenges within the industry. I met with the…
The newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Publishing Company, Nana Kwasi Boatey, has announced the immediate rollout of the 24-hour economy policy to enhance the firm’s production capacity. He stated that the initiative would involve additional staff recruitment and an increase in sales. Speaking at a handing-over ceremony, Nana Kwasi Boatey urged staff to collaborate in ensuring the successful implementation of the policy. “My first and initial commitment is to ensure that we will practicalize the President’s vision of a 24-hour economy almost immediately. Because I have seen that you are ready for it and I see no…