Category: News

Accra: An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a 38-year-old private bailiff to four years imprisonment in hard labour for forging the signature of a retired judge for an attempted fraudulent transaction. Kojo Budu Jackson forged a district court order on a certificate of divorce under the hand of a former judge of the Ejisu District Court in the Ashanti Region. According to Ghana News Agency, Jackson denied the offence related to the forgery of a judicial service document but later changed his plea to guilty when prosecution was about to start its case. The court convicted him accordingly. He was

Accra: The Ghana Road Transport Union (GRTU) and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana have suspended their planned protest over the poor condition of the Ofankor-Pokuase-Nsawam road. The suspension comes after the government promised to release GHS4 billion by the end of July 2025 to address part of the GHS13 billion road sector debt. Additionally, the government has assured that a three-kilometre stretch of the road will be asphalted within six weeks. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr William Osei, Chairman of the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, expressed support for the government’s announcement. He emphasized the importance of continued

Madina: The Muslimah Mentorship Network (MMN), a not-for-profit organization of Muslim women professionals, has engaged female students of Abubakari Siddiq Islamic School in Madina on women’s health, hygiene, and personal development. The outreach, held over the weekend, formed part of the Network’s monthly mentorship activities aimed at empowering young people through guidance on life choices, education, and social well-being. According to Ghana News Agency, Ms. Hasana Bambara, a member of the organization, encouraged the students to understand and embrace their menstrual cycle without shame. She emphasized the importance of good menstrual hygiene, which includes regular bathing and frequent changing of

Accra: Ghana and China have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties, marking the 25th Anniversary of the Ghana-China Friendship Association (GHACHIFA) and 65 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. According to Ghana News Agency, the commemorative event, held on Tuesday in Accra, was themed ‘Strengthening Ties and Inspiring Futures: 25 Years of Friendship, 65 Years of Partnership.’ Mr. Tong Defa, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, emphasized the historical and respectful foundation of the China-Ghana friendship. He highlighted Ghana as one of the first African nations to establish diplomatic relations with China, referencing President Nkrumah’s

Flores: The Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano on the Indonesian island of Flores erupted again on Monday, sending a massive column of ash approximately 18,000 meters into the sky. The eruption, which occurred at 11 am local time, was marked by a loud explosion and pyroclastic flows that traveled about 5 kilometers toward the north and north-east of the crater. According to Ghana News Agency, the Volcanology and Geological Hazards Authority (PVMBG) reported that these pyroclastic flows consist of a dangerous mixture of hot gas, ash, rock, and lava racing down the volcanic slopes at high speeds. Fortunately, there were initially no

Rabat: Morocco’s central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib, has joined the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) to boost seamless intra-African trade and financial integration. With this move, Morocco becomes the 17th country of presence for PAPSS, reinforcing continental efforts under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to streamline cross-border payments. According to Ghana News Agency, Mike Ogbalu III, Chief Executive Officer of PAPSS, welcomed Bank Al-Maghrib’s entry, noting that Morocco’s participation reflects the growing momentum and confidence in PAPSS as a solution to Africa’s cross-border payment challenges. ‘With more countries joining, we are taking significant strides towards a truly unified

Accra: Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed profound regret over the death of Mr. Ernest Yaw Kumi, Member of Parliament for the Akwatia Constituency in the Eastern Region. According to Ghana News Agency, the former President shared his condolences in a Facebook post, stating, “The legislator was adored and loved by party faithful and cherished by all who knew or shared acquaintances with him.” He extended his deepest sympathies to Mr. Kumi’s family, the Parliament, and the people of Akwatia Constituency, acknowledging the difficult time they are facing. Mr. Kumi was reported to have passed on July 7,