Day: July 6, 2025

Accra: Dr. John Apea, the Head of Mission for the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, has announced plans to spearhead a formal petition for a presidential pardon for William Ato Essien, the embattled founder of the defunct Capital Bank. Dr. Apea’s decision, he said, was grounded in concerns over what he described as a miscarriage of justice and worsening health conditions of Mr. Essien. According to Ghana News Agency, the move aligns with the principles of justice, fairness, and human rights that form the foundation of the Commonwealth Charter. Dr. Apea stated that the petition is not a defense of

According to ghana news agency:00 AM, Avortide, armed with a machete, threatened Madam Ogechi Chidiebere, a Nigerian resident in Ho, who was the complainant and victim. The incident occurred at Tsikpota near New Housing, Ho, while the victim was on her way to antenatal care at the Ho Municipal Hospital. Avortide robbed Madam Chidiebere of GHS3,000.00 and a Tecno Spark 30c mobile phone valued at GHS2,500.00. The prosecution stated that on June 19, 2025, at about 6:00 PM, the Regional Police Intelligence team apprehended Nbonu at the Ho main Market. He was found in possession of the stolen phone. During

Kumasi: The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Department of Optometry and Visual Sciences has held its 8th White Coat Ceremony, marking a significant step in the education of future optometrists. The event, held in conjunction with the Ghana Optometric Association’s (GOA) Refractive Error Week, was themed ‘Bridging the Gap: Dispelling Refractive Error Myths to Improve Access.’ According to Ghana News Agency, the White Coat Ceremony, a traditional rite of passage in health-related fields, signifies the transition of students from pre-clinical studies to hands-on clinical training. This phase equips students with skills to handle real-world optometric cases and

Kumasi: The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has unveiled a new performance management strategy aimed at revitalizing the cocoa industry by adopting a balanced scorecard approach. The announcement was made at the commencement of a three-day management retreat in Kumasi, where leadership and senior staff convened to discuss transitioning from administrative-focused systems to a performance-based culture. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ato Boateng, the Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Finance and Administration at COCOBOD, emphasized the necessity of this shift, highlighting that the current state of COCOBOD demanded a concerted effort to effect substantial change. He stated, “By Friday

Kiev: Russia again attacked targets in Ukraine with dozens of combat drones on Friday, just a day after a similar, massive night-time drone attack. Anti-aircraft fire could be heard in Kiev in the evening, and warnings were issued in southern Ukraine of drone attacks originating from the Black Sea. Air raid sirens echoed through more than half of Ukraine’s regions. According to Ghana News Agency, after the previous night’s massive drone attack, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the successful deployment of interceptor drones against the explosive-laden Russian drones targeting Kiev. In his daily address, Zelensky stated, “Dozens of shaheds [attack

London: Palestine Action has faced a significant legal setback after losing an urgent Court of Appeal challenge aimed at temporarily halting its designation as a terror group in the UK. This decision came less than two hours before the ban was scheduled to take effect. According to Ghana News Agency, Huda Ammori, co-founder of Palestine Action, had earlier approached the High Court to seek a temporary injunction against the UK government’s decision to label the group as a terrorist organization under the Terrorism Act 2000. However, Justice Chamberlain denied this request, allowing the proscription to proceed as planned at midnight.

Gaza: The Palestinian militant group Hamas has agreed to a new proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, pending clarification, it said in a statement on its Telegram channel. ‘Hamas has given the mediators a positive response,’ the statement confirmed, indicating a willingness to engage in indirect negotiations on the proposal’s implementation. However, the statement did not provide further details or conditions. According to Ghana News Agency, Hamas forwarded the proposal from mediating states Egypt, Qatar, and the US to Qatari negotiators with a ‘positive response.’ A representative of the organization, who wished to remain anonymous, highlighted the need