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16 Mar•4 min read
Tema helicopter crash: No casualties at TMA Daycare - GNFS confirms
Summary
A helicopter went down near a school in Tema - but what led to the crash and what's the extent of the damage?
A helicopter crash near a Tema Community preschool has prompted a swift response from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) and other emergency services. The incident raises concerns about aviation safety and emergency response protocols in residential areas - what could have caused it?
9 Jul•3 min read
Military officer, 2 others injured in clash between KMA taskforce and squatters at Asafo overpass
Summary
A routine demolition in Kumasi escalated unexpectedly, leaving officials injured and equipment damaged. What sparked such intense resistance?
A KMA taskforce, supported by police and military, initiated a demolition exercise at Asafo overpass to clear illegal structures obstructing the
13 Jul•6 min read
Surging Digital Fraud Threatens Ghana’s GH¢3 Trillion Mobile Money Economy Amid Weak Defenses
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As Ghana's MoMo transactions hit GH¢3 trillion, experts warn that weak defenses and low public awareness are fueling a
As Ghana's MoMo transactions hit GH¢3 trillion, experts warn that weak defenses and low public awareness are fueling a massive surge in digital
16 Jul•6 min read
Ofankor Crash: Police Say Viral Vitz Hero Story Got It Wrong
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Police say a viral Ofankor crash story wrongly praised a Vitz driver, while early findings point to reckless driving and
Police say a viral Ofankor crash story wrongly praised a Vitz driver, while early findings point to reckless driving and a trucker's quick braking.
18 Apr•4 min read
OSP prosecutorial power controversy was settled before law was passed - Kofi Bentil
Summary
Kofi Bentil says the OSP power debate was settled before the law passed. What changed?
Kofi Bentil of IMANI Africa has reignited debate around the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP)-specifically its prosecutorial powers. Bentil claims the OSP's authority was settled long ago, but renewed controversy hints at deeper issues within Ghana's legal framework-what could they be?
16 Mar•3 min read
Amansie Central DCE's presence in office does not affect ongoing probe - Lands Ministry PRO
Summary
Will the Amansie Central DCE's continued presence in office affect the illegal mining probe?
The Lands Ministry PRO addressed concerns about the Amansie Central DCE remaining in office amid an illegal mining taxation probe - a situation raising questions about potential interference. The PRO insists investigative protocols are designed to prevent any such compromise.
16 Mar•4 min read
A Tax for Galamsey: Gov't probe outcome expected by end of first quarter - Lands Ministry PRO
Summary
Why is the investigation into alleged illegal mining taxes taking so long - and what reforms might it recommend?
The Lands Ministry is investigating allegations against the Amansie Central DCE regarding illegal mining taxes- a probe expected to conclude soon. The investigation's complexity has led to delays, raising questions about potential wider implications.
17 Mar•2 min read
New Juaben South MP calls for arrest of NDC youth who locked up Ejisu NHIA office
Summary
Why is an MP calling for arrests after the closure of a government office?
Michael Okyere Baafi, MP for New Juaben South, addresses the closure of the NHIA office in Ejisu. The MP highlights the importance of protecting Ghana's democratic institutions - but why is he so concerned?
16 Mar•3 min read
Hit-and-run case: Bring report of death to parliament - Nanton MP
Summary
Why is an MP demanding a report on a hit-and-run be brought before Ghana's Parliament?
Nanton MP- Dr Abdul-Khaliq Mohammed Sherif- is calling for a parliamentary review of a hit-and-run case. He wants the House's health committee to examine the report's findings - but what will they uncover?
18 Mar•3 min read
GNFS reveals how rapid response prevented more deaths in Tema plane crash
Summary
GNFS officials reveal how quickly they responded to the fatal Tema plane crash - but what did they find at the scene?
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded to a fatal aircraft crash in Tema. Officials say their rapid intervention helped contain the situation - but what exactly did they encounter?
16 Mar•3 min read
GNFS confirms no casualties after helicopter crashes into TMA Daycare
Summary
A helicopter went down near a school in Tema - but what caused it, and who was affected?
A helicopter crash near a Tema Community daycare center has prompted a swift response from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) - raising concerns about safety. Emergency services are on the scene, working to manage the aftermath.
28 Jun•3 min read
Rising defamation suits are crippling investigative journalism in Ghana - GJA
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Ghana's media landscape faces a growing challenge as legal battles threaten to silence critical reporting - what does this mean for accountability?
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has voiced concerns regarding the increasing number of defamation lawsuits impacting investigative
28 Jun•4 min read
Powerful individuals using defamation suits to silence journalists - GJA General Secretary
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Dominic Hlordze of the GJA warns that strategic defamation lawsuits are intimidating journalists and impacting the quality of reporting.
The General Secretary of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Dominic Hlordze, has raised concerns about powerful individuals using defamation
28 Jun•3 min read
GJA calls for dedicated defamation law to protect journalists and clarify media litigation
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The GJA is pushing for a new defamation law in Ghana-find out why the current legal framework is causing uncertainty for journalists and the courts.
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) is advocating for Parliament to enact a dedicated defamation law to address the current reliance on common
9 May•2 min read
Former Buffer Stock CEO's case one of EOCO's strongest - Raymond Archer asserts
Summary
Why does EOCO consider this one of their strongest cases - and what fresh evidence led to the couple's re-arrest?
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is currently handling a case involving former National Food Buffer Stock Company CEO Abdul-Wahab Hanan and his wife. Executive Secretary Raymond Archer claims it is one of their strongest cases - but the couple's re-arrest has sparked debate.
27 May•2 min read
EPA arrests mining company's PRO over alleged galamsey at Nkroful
Summary
Why did the EPA arrest a mining company's PRO in Nkroful, and what does it mean for the Ankobra River?
The EPA has apprehended a mining company's Public Relations Officer in Nkroful- raising concerns about environmental compliance. The arrest highlights ongoing tensions between mining operations and the preservation of Ghana's natural resources.
28 Mar•6 min read
Big Push Procurement Row: Deputy Roads Minister Pushes Back on Sole Sourcing Claims
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Deputy Roads Minister Alhassan Suhuyini disputes claims that Big Push contracts were sole-sourced, amid a GH¢73bn procu
Deputy Roads Minister Alhassan Suhuyini disputes claims that Big Push contracts were sole-sourced, amid a GH¢73bn procurement controversy.