The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Emelia Arthur, has announced the termination of fishing licences for four industrial trawlers that repeatedly violated the country’s fisheries regulations. Speaking during her turn at the Government’s Accountability Series on Wednesday, August 6, the Minister said the action forms part of broader efforts to promote sustainable and responsible…
Bolsonaro is standing facing trial over allegations he plotted a coup to overthrow Brazil’s current president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, which he has denied. His supporters stormed government buildings on January 8, 2023 – a week after Lula da Silva’s inauguration. The house arrest ruling was handed down by Alexandre de Moraes, the judge…
South Korea has begun removing speakers used to blast democratic propaganda and K-pop music across the border. The country’s new liberal government said it was a “practical measure” to ease tensions with communist North Korea. Daily broadcasts had resumed last summer in retaliation for thousands of rubbish-filled balloons being sent in Seoul’s direction. Officials…
The incident happened on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for the final batch of deputy ministers on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the Jubilee House, President Mahama said he has directed the security services to investigate the incident and ensure that those responsible are held accountable. “Allow me to condemn, in…
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has issued a stern ultimatum to DSTV, warning that the broadcaster’s licence will be suspended by Wednesday, August 7, should it fail to reduce its subscription prices in line with regulatory expectations. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Friday, August 1, the Minister…
In a ruling yesterday, a five-member panel of the apex court which had Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang as its president, was of the view that before making the order to restore Nii Latse II’s name onto the register, the Kumasi High Court Judge, Justice Frederick Tetteh, did not give Nii Tackie Teiko a notice and…
Former Education Minister and Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has called on the government to reconsider its decision to abolish the Teacher Licensure Examination, arguing that the exam plays a crucial role in maintaining professional standards and elevating the status of the teaching profession. Dr Adutwum, an educationist, cautioned that eliminating…
The swearing-in, presided over by the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, followed a brief procedural standoff that saw Minority MPs exit the chamber in protest. The disagreement stemmed from the Speaker’s decision to deny a request from Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, who sought permission to make a statement before the…
The official residence of Ghana’s Ambassador to Nigeria has been burgled by unknown assailants, who made away with valuables including television sets, gas cylinders, and bags of rice, according to Punch Nigeria. The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, July 11, at the envoy’s residence in the upscale Maitama area of Abuja, Nigeria’s…
President John Dramani Mahama has pledged decisive action against road contractors who allegedly received double payments during the administration of former President Nana Akufo-Addo. Speaking during his “Thank You” tour of the Eastern Region, President Mahama revealed that an audit conducted by the Auditor-General had uncovered irregularities in payment records involving multiple contractors. “Contractors found…
