Category: News

Accra: Nine individuals, including one woman, have been arraigned before an Accra Circuit Court for their alleged involvement in the recent Nkwanta riots in the Oti Region. The accused-Evans Mawugbe, Donkor Ebenezer, Solomon Amenu, Robert Dzanka, Kenyenso Senyo, Edwin Yeboah, Yudah Adule, Keteke Joshua, and Grace Ordzi-are facing charges of conspiracy to commit crime, causing harm, rioting, and rioting with weapons. According to Ghana News Agency, their pleas were not taken, and presiding judge Mr. Isaac Addo remanded them into lawful custody to reappear on July 21, 2025. The prosecutor, Assistant Superintendent of Police Seth Frimpong, told the court that

Koforidua: The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has engaged the Ghana Police Service in Koforidua to promote lawful policing practices grounded in ethical responsibility and public accountability. According to Ghana News Agency, the engagement brought together 40 selected officers from the Koforidua, Akropong, and Akosombo Divisions in the Eastern Region to address concerns about human rights and minority rights. It aimed to deepen officers’ understanding of legal compliance while addressing the ethical dimensions of law enforcement and the potential social disruptions that result from breaches. Facilitators emphasized the importance of professional conduct, public trust, and respect for rights in maintaining

Accra: Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has called on hoteliers to prioritize continuous training and capacity building for their staff, emphasizing that a well-equipped workforce is key to enhancing service quality. She made this call during the launch of the Eagles Hospitality School, under the theme ‘Upscaling Ghana’s Hospitality Workforce for Service Excellence’. According to Ghana News Agency, the school, championed by Eagles Hospitality Group in collaboration with NOVA Business School Africa, is targeted at providing training while equipping students with needed skills to thrive in the industry. Madam Gomashie highlighted the importance of

Mfantseman: Ghanaian citizens have been reminded of their legal rights and responsibilities to participate actively in local governance, as outlined in Ghana’s Local Governance Act. The call was made during a capacity-building session aimed at empowering community members and stakeholders to engage more effectively with their District Assemblies. According to Ghana News Agency, the workshop was organised by the Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) and supported by STAR-Ghana Foundation under the project dubbed Action for Voice for Inclusive Development (AVID-2). Held at the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region, the event was meant to build, sustain, and amplify community voices

Accra: The Legal Aid Commission is preparing to offer 24-hour legal services to improve access to justice, in line with its constitutional mandate under Article 294. ‘We are looking at how best we can have a 24-hour Call Centre where we will have lawyers on call to offer legal advice. This is one of our constitutional responsibilities in line with Article 294,’ said Mr. Edmund Amarkwei Foley, Executive Director of the Commission. According to Ghana News Agency, he made the remarks at the Greater Accra Regional Bar’s Law Week celebration in Accra. It was held under the theme: ‘The Future-Fit

Koforidua: The Koforidua Circuit Court 2 has remanded 15 Chinese nationals and one Ghanaian for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities at Akyem Amenase in the Eastern Region. According to Ghana News Agency, the Ghanaian suspect is identified as Abdul Mumin Adams, aged 42. The Chinese nationals include Wang Fu Qing, 39, Ye Bi Hua, 44, Zheng Zhou Yi, 64, Ye You Ming, 55, Luo Jian Bo, 59, Tian Yu Bing, 46, Fan Shu Hui, 47, Du Cheng Quan, 54, Yuan Jian Dong, 33, Wu Ke Hu, 57, Zhu Ling Ceng, 49, Chen Yi, 38, Shi Gao Hui, 43, Tan

Accra: Madam Jane Amerley Oku, the Chief Executive Officer of the Janok Foundation, has called on the public to pay attention to front-of-pack food labels to make informed choices and prevent diseases. She emphasized the significance of understanding nutritional information to guide parents and individuals in making healthier food decisions. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Oku shared this advice during a community engagement event organized by Our Community Focus (OCOF) in collaboration with the Global Dignity Forum. She highlighted that the front-of-pack warning label is a required policy for producers of canned and packaged foods, urging citizens to be