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INTERPOL-Led Operation Recovers 150 Stolen Vehicles in West Africa, Most Traced to Canada
A major INTERPOL-led operation across West Africa has uncovered approximately 150 stolen vehicles, the majority of which originated from Canada, in a concerted effort to dismantle transnational vehicle trafficking and organized crime networks Codenamed Operation Safe Wheels, the...
President Mahama Nominates Seven Justices for Supreme Court Appointment
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated seven Justices of the Court of Appeal for consideration for elevation to the Supreme Court bench: The nominees are: Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh Justice Senyo Dzamefe Justice...
Kanu’s Trial Adjourned to May 2 Amid Controversy Over Secret Witness, Disputed Evidence
By: Salawatu Zuberu The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to May 2, 2025, after the prosecution presented its first witness under...
MTN Ghana Confirms Data Breach, 5,700 Customers Potentially Affected
MTN Group has confirmed a cybersecurity incident affecting its operations, though the company assured that its platforms remain fully functional and customer services continue uninterrupted. In a media release issued on April 28, MTN stated that preliminary investigations...
Galamsey: Generational Rights Protection Society Stages Protest for Stronger Government Action
The Generational Rights Protection Society is intensifying pressure on the government to take decisive action against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, which continues to devastate communities and the environment. Led by prominent media personality Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah, the...
Declare State of Emergency Over Illegal Mining – Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey Urges Government
The Convenor of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, has called for the urgent declaration of a state of emergency in areas of Ghana most severely affected by illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. Speaking...
Ghana to Host High-Level Pan-African Growth Conference in May
By Moses Desire Kouyo Ghana is set to host the Accelerate Africa’s Growth Conference (AAGC), a major Pan-African forum dedicated to driving inclusive economic transformation by empowering women, youth, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Organised by Timeless...
ECONOMIC FIGHTERS LEAGUE TO HOLD #WALKWITHTRAORÉ MARCH IN ACCRA ON AFRICA LIBERATION DAY
The Economic Fighters League has announced a major mobilisation event dubbed the #WalkWithTraoré and #HandsOffAfrica March, set to take place in Accra on May 25, coinciding with Africa Liberation Day. According to a public statement by the group,...
Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to Malaria Elimination on World Malaria Day 2025
By Salawatu Zuberu Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating malaria, setting ambitious new targets during the 2025 World Malaria Day celebrations. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, emphasized that the National...
Namibia’s Agriculture Minister Dismissed Amid Rape and GBV Allegations
By Salawatu Zuberu Namibia’s President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has dismissed Agriculture Minister Dr. Mac-Albert Hengari following serious allegations of rape, gender-based violence (GBV), and kidnapping. In a statement issued by the presidency, President Nandi-Ndaitwah invoked Article 32(6) of the...