Author: Krobea

Ghana midfielder Thomas Teye Partey has been slapped with two new counts of rape, NewsfileGH.com gathers. The new counts were authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service and scheduled to heard at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, March 13. The Villarreal midfielder had previously faced five counts of rape and one charge of sexual account at the Southwark Crown Court with trial set to begin on Monday, November 2. The former Arsenal midfielder had denied all the allegations. He was granted bail to notify the police of any international travel 24 hours in advance and must not contact the complainants.

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has slapped a two-year ban on three senior high schools including Koforidua Senior High and Technical School following violence at the Eastern Regional Inter-schools sports festival. The SHSs have been barred from organising, participating in or spectating not only at sporting events but also co-curricular programmes such as quizzes, debates, cadet and entertainment ceremonies. New Juaben SHS and New Nsutem SHTS are the other schools. In addition to the ban, each of the three schools has been fined GH¢500 and surcharged for any costs arising from damage to property and injury to individuals. According to…

The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) has charged the Mahama administration to stabilize the cocoa sector with lasting solutions lest the sector collapses. In a note copied to the media by the Executive Director, Professor Isaac Boadi, the policy think tank observes that the sector is on the brink of collapse if the challenges it is facing are not dealt with. “The challenges being witnessed in the cocoa industry need urgent attention. It also needs long term measures to forestall a possible collapse. Government must be up and doing with lasting solutions” he stated. He further indicated…

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has extended its ongoing needs assessment tour to the Savannah Region, engaging management of the Bole Municipal Hospital as part of efforts to strengthen referral health facilities in the newly created regions. The visit forms part of the Fund’s broader strategy to expand access to specialised care for patients battling chronic non-communicable diseases. During the engagement, the GMTF team assessed the hospital’s infrastructure and service capacity to determine how best it could partner with the Trust Fund in delivering critical interventions. The exercise focused on identifying equipment gaps and other logistical challenges that hinder…

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has hinted that it will soon begin implementing a licensing regime for medicinal and industrial cultivation of cannabis in Ghana. This follows Parliament’s approval of the regulatory and cost framework to operationalise the licensing regime. This is expected to cover controlled cultivation, processing and use of cannabis with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content not exceeding 0.3 percent for medicinal and industrial purposes. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, February 11, NACOC clarified that the licences will be granted to only qualified entities that meet stringent requirements including security protocols, quality assurance standards and full compliance with…

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has paid a working visit to the 31st December Women’s Early Childhood Day Care Centre at Makola Market. The visit was to assess operations at the centre and interact with children, caregivers and market women. During the visit, the Minister met with the management of the centre to better understand their concerns, particularly those relating to early childhood care and development. She emphasised the government’s commitment to child protection and the need to provide safe spaces for children of women working in the informal sector. The Queen…

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has criticised what it describes as the excessive conduct of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) in the arrest of Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, arguing that the development represents a diversion from the pressing economic challenges confronting Ghanaians. In a statement dated Thursday, February 11 and signed by the Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Caucus said the incident reflects misplaced priorities at a time of national difficulty. According to the statement, the investigation stems from a February 3, 2026, communique issued by the Secretary to the President, Mr Callistus Mahama, directing the NIB to probe allegations…

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for the immediate release of Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, describing his reported detention by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) as “totally unacceptable in the pursuit of justice”. In a statement issued on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, and signed by Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Caucus condemned what it termed an abuse of power. The statement outlined that the investigation into Mr Ofosu Nkansah followed a directive from the Secretary to the President, Mr Callistus Mahama, dated February 3, requesting the NIB to investigate allegations he allegedly made on Sompa Radio concerning the payment…

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has called for transparency and strict adherence to constitutional procedures in the case involving former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, who has reportedly been detained by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB). The civil society group said the manner of his arrest and subsequent relocation raises significant legal and human rights concerns. Mr Ofosu Nkansah is said to have voluntarily appeared before the NIB on Thursday, February 5, accompanied by his lawyer, in connection with allegations he had publicly raised. The CDM stated that he was…

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has demanded urgent clarification from the government regarding the legal status and whereabouts of Mr Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, following his reported detention by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB). The group described the circumstances of his arrest as alarming and warned that the situation raises serious constitutional concerns. In a strongly worded statement, the CDM said Mr Ofosu Nkansah, former CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), had initially cooperated fully with investigators. It stated that he voluntarily appeared before the NIB on Thursday, February 5, with his lawyer to assist with an…