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Defence Counsel for Lawrence Nana Asiama Hanson, aka Bulldog, has expressed frustrations over a letter supposedly written by the Police to the District Court asking that his client should be discharged. Bulldog has been charged with conspiracy to murder and murder of Fennec Okyere who was the artiste manager of Kwaw Kese until he was shot dead in March 2014 in Accra The court presided over by Mr. Worlanyo Kotoku said the court did not have any letter from the Police nor the Attorney General pertaining to Bulldog’s discharge. “The letter discharging the accused is not before me,” the court…

Former Attorney General Martin Amidu says Ghana’s Attorney General cannot represent and speak for him in the case taken to the Africa Court on Human and People’s Rights by embattled businessman Alfred Woyome. Woyome has gone to the ACHPR claiming infringement on his human rights in the attempt by Ghana to retrieve the GHC51.2 million wrongfully paid to him, which the Supreme Court has ordered the State to retrieve. The Tanzania-based ACHPR on November 24 ordered Ghana to halt any attempt to seize properties of Mr. Woyome and, “take all appropriate measures to maintain the status quo and avoid the…

           The Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners has resolved to form a political party, in its fight against the ban on small scale mining. The association says, members’ businesses under President Akufo-Addo, have suffered the most, and ironically he is the one trumpeting commitment to develop the private sector with friendly policies. The miners say they are motivated by the over 1 million active members across 8 regions, and have resolved to form their own political party to champion their interest and that of Ghanaians in general. Nana Biribireba Boateng, Chairman of the Political…

Africa is likely to enter into trade liberalization by the first quarter of 2018. This will see tax free movement of goods among African countries. The development is likely to cause business boom on the continent as Africa leaders create an enabling environment for its citizenry. As part of the facilitating process, African Ministers of Trade and Industry, and the related sectors will be converging at Niger Thursday, November 30 to hold talks on Africa trade globalization. Ghana’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan K. Kyremateng will join this team of ministers to discuss the feasibility of the proposal. Mr.…

The Ghana Football Association has successfully wrapped up a 3-day stakeholders meeting in Cape Coast in the Central region to address the falling standards of football in the country.  According to GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi, a number of recommendations have been adopted which will be put before congress at its next meeting. What will be good news to many, especially media organisations, is the FA’s strong stance on punishing clubs who prevent coverage of their league matches. According to the FA President, going forward from next season, teams who engage in such acts will forfeit their points. Key highlights from…

The New Patriotic Party has directed all metropolitan, municipal and district chief executives who intend to contest parliamentary seats in areas where there is a sitting MP to resign years before the primaries. Addressing journalists at the party headquarters in Accra, Acting General Secretary of NPP John Boadu explained that MMDCEs need to resign three years before the general elections. The directive, according to Mr. Boadu, applies to constituency and regional executives as well. This means persons holding any of these positions ought to resign latest by next year ahead of the 2020 elections The John Boadu further indicated, ‘‘the…

St Thomas Aquinas Senior High School, undoubtedly the best day school in West Africa, had one of the biggest and memorable homecoming events in Ghana. Thousands of Old Toms, as the old students are called, gathered at the Cantonments campus of the school to celebrate the reunion on November 17 and 18. A remembrance day was also held for departed old students of the school. Activities observed during the two-day homecoming included football match between Old Toms and current students, counselling session, sod cutting for the construction of a sick bay by the 1992 Year Group, candlelight procession, and bonfire.…

Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament and MP for Nsawam Adoagyiri, Annor Dompreh has briefed Parliament on the dehumanizing treatment meted out to some African migrants and refugees in Libya. According to the MP, Libya is a prominent route that serves as the main departure point for refugees hoping to reach Europe by sea. Mr Annor Dompreh confirmed to Parliament on 29th November 2017 that the latest development indicates that migrants and refugees living in Libya are been traded as slaves in that country. According to him, the migrants are also been held for ransom and used as…

The Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu was critical of the Minister of Roads and Highways for failing to provide alternative routes before the closure of the Buipe and Yape bridges. He also blamed the minister for unduly delaying the entire process when his attention was brought to the condition of the bridges about four months ago. Roads and Highways Minister Amoako Atta had, however, indicated that extensive maintenance works were done on the bridges which necessitated partial closures in February 2017 and March 2017 at the cost of 960,000 Ghana Cedis. The Minister of Roads and Highways Amoako Atta was summoned by…