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From village trails to global platforms: the remarkable journey of a journalist using storytelling to spark change in Ghana’s remotest corners. “I don’t just report stories—I walk with them, live among them, and carry their voices to places they may never reach.” – Mahmud Mohammed-Nurudeen (Engr Winna’amzua) In a world where journalism increasingly favours clicks over communities, Mahmud Mohammed-Nurudeen—better known as Engr Winna’amzua—has chosen a different path. It is not paved with studio lights, TV panels, or press conferences in air-conditioned rooms, instead, his journey winds through the red earth trails of Ghana’s remotest villages, across rivers by canoe, into makeshift classrooms,…

Global banking and financial markets are calm with low volatility as central banks have begun easing rates after bringing inflation back near target, the IMF said in Washington, DC Monday (April 21) “Our assessment is that the global financial stability risk has increased significantly due to heightened economic policy uncertainty and rising market volatility. The decline in investor confidence that we have seen has triggered recent sell-offs in equity markets. The tightening of global financial conditions is putting downside pressure on economic activity,” said IMF Financial Counselor Tobias Adrian. The assessment comes in the Global Financial Stability Report from the Fund,…

By Sheba Araba Bennin Citi FM and Channel One TV, have donated GH¢25,000, along with cartons of milk, bags of rice, and used clothing to Iris Place, a rehabilitation centre in Accra. The gesture, forms part of the Easter Orphan Project, a longstanding initiative jointly undertaken by Citi FM and Channel One TV. This donation adds to other ongoing contributions, including one made to the Baptist School Complex Orphanage (BASCO). During the presentation, the Managing Director of Citi FM and Channel One TV, Samuel Attah-Mensah, commended the centre’s management for their dedication to helping individuals reclaim their lives. “It is…

The Chief Justice (CJ) has been suspended after prima facie case was made against her following three petitions seeking her removal. President John Mahama made the decision after consulting with the Council of State. In the meantime, a Supreme Court judge is set to fill in as the Acting Chief Justice until the investigation is completed. Legal expert Martin Kpebu believes Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, the most senior judge, will assume the role. The constitution mandates that the most senior Supreme Court justice takes over in the absence of the Chief Justice. Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem-Sai also confirmed this process,…

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated 23 distinguished individuals to serve as Ghana’s Ambassadors and High Commissioners in various diplomatic missions across the globe. Among the prominent names on the list are Benjamin Kofi Quashie, Chairman of the NDC Council of Elders in South Africa; Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, a former deputy minister and legislator; Kojo Bonsu, a former Mayor of Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly; and Victor Emmanuel Smith, a seasoned diplomat and former Ambassador to the Czech Republic. The nominations, which were officially communicated to the Council of State in a letter signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr.…

Justice Paul Kwadwo Baffoe-Bonnie, the most senior judge currently serving on the Supreme Court, has assumed the role of Acting Chief Justice after Justice Gertrude Torkornoo was suspended. President John Mahama announced Justice Torkornoo’s suspension on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The move comes after a committee was established to investigate multiple petitions calling for her removal from office over allegations of misconduct and incompetence. The suspension, detailed in a statement from the presidency, follows consultations with the Council of State and is in line with Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution, which provides for the establishment of a committee to…

President John Mahama has suspended the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo. This follows the establishment of a committee to investigate petitions against the top judicial official. The move, announced in a statement from the Presidency, is in compliance with constitutional provisions and follows consultations with the Council of State. The President cited Article 146(6) of the Constitution, which mandates the establishment of a committee to probe allegations against a superior court judge if a prima facie case is established. According to the statement, President Mahama determined that sufficient grounds exist to warrant further inquiry. The committee tasked with investigating the petitions…

The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, in keeping with his promise to wage a relentless war on illegal mining activities (galamsey) has reshuffled Police commanders in galamsey prone areas. This is said to be the first phase of the reshuffle exercise as many more are expected to follow to inject fresh energy in the fight against illegal mining activities in the country. Police Commands affected include some Divisional and District Commanders mainly in the Eastern South, Western and Western North Police Regions. In a related development, the Ghana Police Service, has made a major breakthrough in its war against…

In a bold and fiery press briefing on Monday, April 21, 2025, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, announced a significant breakthrough in the government’s war against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. The minister, revealed that Akonta Mining Company Ltd., a firm previously granted a lease to mine off-reserve, has been operating illegally within protected forest reserves in the Western North Region. Minister Buah, disclosed that investigations uncovered Akonta Mining’s deep involvement in a criminal network that has been pillaging the Aboi and Tano Nimiri Forest Reserves, selling illegal mining access for as much as GHC…

By Philip Antoh In a bold move, the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has issued a stern warning to the government regarding the takeover of the Damang mines. ACEP is calling upon the authorities to exercise caution and reevaluate their stance on renewing mining agreements as per Ghana’s stringent laws governing gold mining practices. Benjamin Boakye, the dynamic Executive Director of ACEP, emphasized that the mining agreements in place mandate the government to carefully assess the risks involved when renewing mining licenses. Boakye highlighted that unless there are substantial breaches or unresolved environmental concerns, the renewal of mining agreements…