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…But spares John Ntim Fordjour Blay Nyameke Armah, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Sekondi on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ticket, has filed a defamation lawsuit at the High Court of Justice in Accra against three defendants: Lawuratu Musah-Saaka, the Jospong Group of Companies, and Ignite Media Group, owners of Metro TV. The MP, is demanding, among other things, general, aggravated, punitive, and compensatory damages totalling GH₵10,000,000.00, legal costs, and any other relief the court deems appropriate. This comes after he was allegedly implicated in a US$350 million cocaine bust. The case arises from alleged defamatory statements made on…

– Vanderpuye Reveals The National Coordinator for the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has disclosed that the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) suspended a planned operation to arrest the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, following an appeal by the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Thursday, April 10, Vanderpuye, revealed that the Minority Leader, had appealed to National Security to allow him to personally present Rev. Ntim Fordjour—who also serves as the Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee—at their office by 10:00 a.m. yesterday,…

Emirates has, revealed that for the first time ever My Emirates Pass will be available all year round; giving passengers access to over 600 exclusive offers across Dubai. In addition to the year-round benefits, Emirates will introduce seasonal summer and winter offers;giving travellers even more ways to make the most of their visit. Passengers flying from, through, or to Dubai can now unlock discounts on top culinary experiences, world-class shopping experiences, unmissable leisure attractions, and tranquil luxury spas any time of the year. Whether it’s an unforgettable family trip, a relaxing couples retreat, or a solo adventure, My Emirates Pass…

The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), has released funds to settle 31 days of arrears owed to caterers under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) for the first term of the 2024/2025 academic year. This payment is a significant relief to caterers, who had been awaiting the settlement of outstanding allowances for meals served to pupils during the first term. The GSFP Secretariat, in an official statement signed by the National Coordinator, Hajia Fati Forgor, expressed deep appreciation to the Government for what it described as a “timely release of funds.” The…

The relative peace in Bawku, after the 2024 elections, was shattered on Wednesday, when fight broke out, leaving one person dead and the private residence of the Bawku Divisional Police Commander, ACP Adamu Seidu, set on fire. Two other individuals are reported to be critically injured. According to media report, this incident occurred when one of the factions involved in the prolonged chieftaincy dispute demanded that women from the opposing faction, who were trading in their market, leave. A scuffle broke out, prompting the police to intervene in an attempt to restore calm. However, some young people allegedly opened fire…

The sell-off in US Treasuries on Wednesday sends a clear message: the world’s most trusted sovereign debt is no longer the ultimate safe harbour for investors—and the fallout could ultimately threaten the dollar’s supremacy too. This is the alarming warning from Nigel Green, CEO and Founder of global financial advisory giant, deVere Group, as US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on major trading partners took hold on Wednesday, and the traditional stability of Treasuries was upended. Yields surged dramatically, with the 10-year Treasury yield hitting 4.51% before easing to 4.42%—still a stunning 16 basis points higher on the day. The 30-year…

The Tema Regional Fire Commander, Assistant Chief Fire Officer II (ACFO II) Patrick Sallah, has conducted an inspection of the Tema Community One Market, following a fire outbreak which affected eight shops on Monday night. The visit, formed part of efforts by the Ghana National Fire Service to assess the level of fire safety preparedness at the market and to identify any gaps in infrastructure and emergency response systems. During the inspection, ACFO II Sallah and his team, evaluated access routes within the market, examined the location and functionality of fire hydrants, and interacted with some traders and market authorities…

Prof Amare Abebe, research director at the Centre for Space Research at the North-West University (NWU), has been elected as the new president of the African Astronomical Society (AfAS). AfAS was established to create a globally competitive and collaborative astronomy community in Africa. Prof Abebe’s focus will be on expanding membership, fostering research collaboration and enhancing astronomy education and outreach across Africa. He highlights the need to increase membership across African nations, noting that Africa, with a population of nearly 1,5 billion people, has about 500 active AfAS members. “To put matters in perspective, in the United States, with 340…

By Patrick Biddah The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, on Thursday, April 10, 2025, led a demolition exercise at the Dansoman Ramsar site, where several unauthorized structures were pulled down. The operation, which was heavily guarded by armed security personnel, forms part of a broader plan by the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) to sanitize and protect Accra’s reserved lands and vegetative cover from illegal encroachment. A total of a dozen unapproved structures were demolished—many of which were still under construction, with some at the lintel level. Surprisingly, the exercise faced no resistance from developers or occupants. Observers noted that…

Birmingham scientists have shown that a sequence of just three amino acids may reduce the severity of psoriasis, when applied topically in an emollient cream. The researchers, whose study is published in Pharmacological Research, identified the smallest part of a peptide (small protein) called PEPITEM, which occurs naturally in the body and regulates inflammation. The study also showed that both PEPITEM and the three amino acid (tripeptide) sequence delivered a significant reduction in the severity of psoriasis, that is comparable to a steroid cream. Psoriasis is a long-term disease with no cure, where the skin cells multiply too quickly, resulting…