2 h. ago Deputy Education Minister Slams UK Bar Council Over Chief Justice Row

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deputy-education-minister-slams-uk-bar-council-over-chief-justice-row/Deputy Education Minister Dr Clement Apaak has sharply criticized the UK Bar Council and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association for calling on Ghana to reinstate its suspended Chief Justice. Describing their appeal as a “nonsensical colonial insult,” Dr Apaak said no foreign body had the authority to dictate to Ghana’s president. “You cannot order our President […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/deputy-education-minister-slams-uk-bar-council-over-chief-justice-row/

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10 h. ago Hairdresser granted GH¢150,000 bail over alleged death threats against Mahama

A hairdresser being investigated over TikTok threats against President John Dramani Mahama and the First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has been granted bail in the sum of GHC150,000 by an Accra Circuit Court.

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15 h. ago NPP grants general amnesty to suspended members ahead of 2028 polls

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced a general amnesty for all members who have been suspended or are facing disciplinary proceedings, as part of efforts to foster unity and reconciliation within the party.

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19 h. ago Galamsey fight: We’ll mark NDC with the same standard they marked the NPP – Daryl Bosu

Deputy National Director of A Rocha Ghana, Daryl Bosu, has cautioned the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) that Ghanaians will hold the party to the same standard it applied in criticising the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.

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20 h. ago NPP did a sustained strategy to destroy our forest reserves – Rashid Tanko

Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko-Computer, has accused the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) of deliberately pursuing policies that destroyed Ghana’s forest reserves during their eight years in office.

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23 h. ago Overpoliticisation of galamsey fight crippled NPP government – Miracles Aboagye

Special Aide to former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Dennis Miracles Aboagye says the overpoliticisation of illegal mining, locally known as galamsey, severely undermined the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government’s efforts to tackle the menace.

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27 h. ago Ghana Opposition Questions Activist’s Extended Detention After Bail

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-opposition-questions-activists-extended-detention-after-bail/NPP members are raising alarms over the continued police detention of social media activist Sir Obama Pokuase despite meeting all bail conditions, suggesting it’s retaliation for his criticism of Ghana’s Inspector General of Police (IGP). The activist, affiliated with the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), was arrested by national security operatives at his residence in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-opposition-questions-activists-extended-detention-after-bail/

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27 h. ago Ghana Attorney General Defends Chief Justice Suspension Amid International Pressure

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-attorney-general-defends-chief-justice-suspension-amid-international-pressure/Ghana’s Attorney General has firmly rejected calls from international legal bodies to reinstate suspended Chief Justice Gertrude A.E.S. Torkornoo, insisting her suspension will stand until a judicial misconduct inquiry concludes. The position follows a joint appeal by the Bar Council of England and Wales (BCEW) and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA), which argued the suspension […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-attorney-general-defends-chief-justice-suspension-amid-international-pressure/

Economics

33 h. ago Global Plastic Treaty Talks Collapse, Imperiling Sustainability Targets

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-plastic-treaty-talks-collapse-imperiling-sustainability-targets/A critical round of UN negotiations aimed at finalizing the world’s first legally binding plastic pollution treaty ended without agreement in Geneva. This failure jeopardizes global efforts to tackle a crisis poisoning ecosystems, threatening health, and undermining key UN sustainability goals. Over 1,000 delegates from governments, industry, and civil society failed to bridge deep divides […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-plastic-treaty-talks-collapse-imperiling-sustainability-targets/

Events

35 h. ago US Sprinter Fred Kerley Suspended Over Doping Test Violations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-sprinter-fred-kerley-suspended-over-doping-test-violations/World champion sprinter Fred Kerley faces a potential two-year ban after being provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for missing three doping tests. The 30-year-old American—holder of Olympic 100m silver (2021) and bronze (2024) medals and 2022 world title—violated anti-doping “whereabouts” rules requiring athletes to declare locations for unannounced testing. Kerley has vowed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-sprinter-fred-kerley-suspended-over-doping-test-violations/

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35 h. ago AG rejects demands by Bar Council, Commonwealth lawyers to reinstate suspended CJ Torkonoo

The Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has strongly rebuffed a joint statement from the Bar Council of England and Wales (BCEW) and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) criticising the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. The Attorney General stated that the suspension is fully compliant with the Constitution of Ghana and will not be lifted […]

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35 h. ago Ghana Invests GH¢100 Million to Fortify National Food Reserves

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-invests-gh%c2%a2100-million-to-fortify-national-food-reserves/The government has allocated GH¢100 million to bolster the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) this year, aiming to secure Ghana’s food reserves against emergencies and market disruptions. The funding, detailed in the Food and Agriculture Ministry’s 2025–2028 expenditure framework, will enable NAFCO to purchase and store essential commodities, reinforcing its role in price stabilization […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-invests-gh%c2%a2100-million-to-fortify-national-food-reserves/

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37 h. ago Bar Council of England and Wales, Commonwealth Lawyers Association demand reinstatement of suspended CJ

The Bar Council of England and Wales and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association have expressed “serious concern” over the continued suspension of Ghana’s Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, and are calling for her immediate reinstatement.

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37 h. ago Bar Council, Commonwealth Lawyers Association demand reinstatement of suspended CJ

The Bar Council of England and Wales and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association have expressed “serious concern” over the continued suspension of Ghana’s Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, and are calling for her immediate reinstatement.

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48 h. ago Omane Boamah brought dynamism to our campaigns, training of our polling agents – NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has paid glowing tribute to the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, hailing him as “utterly fearless” and far more than a political strategist, while acknowledging his immense contributions to both the party and the nation.

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49 h. ago Ghanaian forward Mohammed Fuseini extends USG contract until 2028 

The Black Stars international extends his deal at the club until June 2028 with the option to continue for another year. 

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52 h. ago Adutwum’s integrity and leadership make him best choice for NPP – Aide

Yaw Opoku Mensah, spokesperson for Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has lauded the former Education Minister’s integrity and track record, portraying him as a man of honour whose work, particularly in education, has earned him public trust and national respect.

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53 h. ago AG contests suspended CJ’s court action against Shining Stars petition

The Office of the Attorney-General has moved to strike out a second judicial review application filed by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, who is seeking to have one of three removal petitions against her dismissed.

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60 h. ago AG moves to strike out suspended CJ’s fresh challenge to removal petition

The Attorney-General has filed an application at the High Court in Accra seeking to strike out a motion for judicial review connected to ongoing proceedings over a petition for the removal of the suspended Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.

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63 h. ago Ambassador Kojo Choi reveals ‘indirect support’ to major political parties

Ghana's Ambassador to South Korea, Kojo Choi, has openly stated that his business ventures have, over the years, provided significant "indirect support" to multiple political parties.

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