Extraditing Ken Ofori-Atta Will Take Time – Ag ayine
Attorney-General Dominic Ayine says extraditing former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta from the U.S. will take time and must follow due legal process.
Police Probe Fatal Shooting at Mining Site in Axim District
The Western Regional Police Command investigates a shooting at a mining site in Adelekezu, Axim District, that left one boy dead and several vehicles burnt. Five suspects are in custody as police appeal for calm.
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga Agrees to Reconsider Bill to Repeal Office of Special Prosecutor
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga says he will reconsider his Private Member’s Bill to repeal the Office of the Special Prosecutor after President John Mahama urged Parliament to withdraw it and strengthen the anti-corruption agency.
Government Intensifies Cybercrime Crackdown- Sam george reiterates
Communications Minister Sam George says three more arrests are expected as EOCO confirms the capture of “Abu Trica,” accused of leading an $8 million cyber fraud ring targeting elderly victims in the U.S.
Miaso Krobo D.A. School Gets Computer Lab to Boost Digital Learning
Miaso Krobo D.A. Basic School in Fanteakwa North opens a new computer lab and library, improving digital literacy through charity support and community partnership.
Court clears path for Daddy Lumba’s funeral after injunction over family dispute
The Accra High Court has lifted an injunction on the funeral of highlife legend Daddy Lumba after family members failed to meet a GH¢2 million condition. The ruling highlights Ghana’s struggle to balance customary law and modern legal systems.
Ghanaian Man Arrested Over $8 Million U.S. Romance Scam
Ghanaian national Frederick “Abu Trica” Kumi has been arrested in Accra after a U.S. federal indictment accused him of running a romance scam that defrauded elderly Americans of over $8 million.
Ghana Deports Three Israelis After Citizens Face “Ill-Treatment” at Ben Gurion Airport
Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has deported three Israelis after accusing Israeli authorities of unfairly detaining and deporting Ghanaian travelers at Ben Gurion Airport. Both countries have agreed to resolve the matter amicably.
CHRI Africa Marks Human Rights Day, Urges Action on Climate, Mining, and Access to Justice
The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) Africa Office has urged African governments to act on illegal mining, climate change, and access to justice as part of this year’s Human Rights Day theme, “Human Rights: Our Everyday Essentials.”
Chaos Erupts in Parliament Over Vacant Kpandai Seat
Minority MPs halted parliamentary proceedings over the Kpandai seat dispute as the NPP called a High Court ruling for a rerun a “constitutional abomination.” Tensions continue to rise in Parliament.
Police Probe Viral Video of U.S. Citizen Claiming She Was Kidnapped by Men Posing as Officers
Ghana’s CID has launched a probe into a viral video by an American woman who claimed she was kidnapped and robbed by men posing as police officers in Accra.
police, Bank of Ghana Arrest 41 for Illegal Forex Trading in Accra
The Ghana Police CID and Bank of Ghana have arrested 41 people in Accra for illegal forex trading. Over ₵1.2 million and other currencies were seized as investigations continue.
Mahama Calls for Education Justice at Doha Summit: “Education Must Be Seen as Life-Saving, Not Optional”
In Doha, former Ghanaian President John Mahama called education the “battleground for justice,” linking it to SDG 4 and urging the world to treat learning as a life-saving priority amid crises.
82-Year-Old Opanyin Adusei Named 2025 Overall Best National Farmer
Opanyin Abraham Kwaku Adusei, 82, from Ghana’s Eastern Region, has been named the 2025 Overall Best National Farmer, receiving ₵1.2 million, a tractor, and a gold medal for his lifetime contribution to agriculture.
Mahama Urges Formal Workers to Consider Farming
At the 41st National Farmers’ Day in Ho, President John Mahama urged Ghanaians in the formal sector to invest in farming as a second income source and renewed his call for single-digit agricultural loans to boost food security.
Abu Jinapor Rejects Call to Abolish Office of the Special Prosecutor.
MP for Damongo, Abu Jinapor, has opposed Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga’s call to abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor, insisting the office was created with noble intent and should be reformed, not dissolved.
Majority Leader Calls for the Abolition of the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has urged Parliament to abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor, arguing it duplicates the Attorney General’s role and has failed to deliver results in Ghana’s fight against corruption.
Ayariga Proposes Parliamentary Oversight of Budgets for Independent Bodies
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has proposed that Parliament oversee budget allocations for Ghana’s independent constitutional bodies to prevent executive influence and strengthen their institutional autonomy.
President Mahama Attributes Poor WASSCE Results to Neglect of Basic Education
At the launch of the Ghana-Made STEM Box Initiative, President John Mahama attributed poor WASSCE results to years of neglect in basic education and called for urgent reforms to strengthen foundational learning and STEM teaching in Ghana.
Lawyer Kpebu Recounts Arrest After Confrontation With Military Officer at OSP Premises
Ghanaian lawyer Martin Kpebu narrates how a verbal exchange with a soldier at the Office of the Special Prosecutor led to his arrest and brief detention at the National Intelligence Bureau. The incident has reignited public debate over military presence in civilian law enforcement.

