International

A tale of two courts: How Ghana and America ruled differently on the same defamation case

By Nsiaba Nana Akwasi Kobi *Feature Article* 19 MAR 2025 The defamation battle between investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas and former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong has once again exposed the troubling inconsistencies in judicial rulings across different jurisdictions. While a Ghanaian court dismissed Anas’s case, citing a lack of evidence, a U.S. court found Agyapong’s remarks defamatory and awarded Anas a staggering $18 […]

General News

The galamsey protagonist in the midst of the silent plaster saints

By Abubakari Yakubu. I wholeheartedly express my dissent with the stance adopted by a segment of our populace, who have recently adopted a taciturn approach towards the rampant impunity enjoyed by the government in its illegal mining operations, commonly referred to as galamsey. I unequivocally reject the submission to this condescending and cowardly manoeuvre. Recently, […]

Politics

Npp ruling juicy institutions even in opposition

Compiled by Na Yaz ● Ghana Airport Company Ltd (NPP CEO)- NDC Deputy ● Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (NPP CEO) ● VRA (NPP CEO), NDC Deputy ● Minerals Commission (NPP CEO) nd even Technical Committee Member of the New Goldbod, NDC Deputy ● Ghana Hydrological Authority (NPP CEO), NDC Deputy ● Forestry Commission (NPP CEO), […]

Economy

President Mahama’s administration: A roadmap to economic transformation?

By King Amoah President John Dramani Mahama’s administration, which began in January of this year, has garnered significant attention and generated a range of opinions across Ghana, especially in the Ashanti region. A recent random survey conducted by this correspondent, particularly focusing on perspectives in the Ashanti region, reveals a cautious optimism among many Ghanaians […]

Business

Government revokes small mining license granted after Dec 7 – Lands Minister

In a significant move to tackle illegal mining, the government has announced the revocation of all small-scale mining licenses issued after December 7, 2024. This decision follows the presentation of a comprehensive report by the Technical Committee jointly established by the Ministry of Lands & Natural Resources, and the Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology, […]

Education

Free textbooks for all: Mahama’s 2025 budget prioritizes education

President John Dramani Mahama has signaled a renewed commitment to education in Ghana with his maiden 2025 national budget, earmarking a substantial GH¢564.6 million for the comprehensive provision of free, curricula-based textbooks to students across the nation. This significant investment aims to alleviate the financial burden on parents and guardians, ensuring that every child, regardless […]

Business

Rationalization of cocoa roads commitments

Earlier today, Hon. Kwame Agbodza and Dr. Ransford Abbey, CEO of COCOBOD, held a joint meeting to strategize on how to fund and complete stalled cocoa roads projects. To this end, a committee has been formed, consisting of technical officials from the Ministry of Roads and Highways and COCOBOD to rationalize the cocoa roads portfolio […]

Business Politics

Pru East MP Hon Emmanuel Kwaku Boam Prioritizes Job Creation and Poverty Alleviation

By King Amoah. Our Editor -in-Chief Hon. Emmanuel Kwaku Boam, the Member of Parliament for Pru East Constituency, has declared job creation and poverty alleviation as his top priorities, citing them as the most pressing challenges facing his constituents. Speaking exclusively to our Correspondent in an interview, the MP emphasized his commitment to an “All […]