Ga Traditional Council bosses have slammed the brakes on Eze Dr Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu after he tried playing king within their territory. The council's registrar Evelyn Amewotse fired off orders telling the man to pack up his royal act immediately. Traditional leaders also banned every Igbo chief that Ihenetu had crowned from strutting around like royalty. Cultural celebrations run by the wannabe monarch got the axe under the new crackdown. Emergency talks led by King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II sealed the deal against the rogue leader.
Council members made crystal clear they never blessed anyone to rule Igbos living in Ga State. Official recognition demands proper registration through national chief records according to established...
Government bigwig Felix Ofosu Kwakye has promised to crack down hard on anyone who dares attack news reporters while they work. The Communications Minister delivered his tough warning during Friday's ceremony where Ghana Journalists Association bosses took their oaths of office. Kwakye slammed people who put media workers in danger and vowed zero tolerance for such behavior. He told the packed gathering that covering stories should never put journalists at risk. The minister made clear that his administration takes these threats very seriously.
Albert Kwabena Dwumfour grabbed the top job as GJA president while Rebecca Ekpe became his deputy. Dominic Hlordzi secured the general secretary position and Suleiman Mustapha landed the...
Police officers raided another shrine connected to Nelson Anyana's brutal killing and found more human body parts buried beneath religious idols. The search team struck at Mafi Awakpedome near Adidome and dug up skulls, ribs, arms, and legs during their operation. Officers from multiple units including homicide detectives and intelligence agents carried out the dangerous mission. The gruesome discoveries link directly to suspects Courage Bedzo and herbalist Wisdom Hedidor who operated the death shrine. Investigators also recovered a Bible, fake money boxes, and a photograph of a young woman from the area.
Six people remain locked up for their roles in the December murder plot that shocked Central Tongu District. Three members of the...
Armed robbers gunned down two gold diggers after stealing their precious metal haul at Subri Nkwanta on Tuesday afternoon. The deadly heist targeted a Chinese miner named Wen Jiezhong and his Ghanaian partner James Kyei, who went by the street name Mercy. Unknown attackers ambushed the pair while they operated illegally in the Bibiani Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality. The violent robbery unfolded around 2:40 pm when gunmen struck without warning. Police have not revealed how much gold the criminals made off with during the brazen attack.
Kyei was behind the wheel of their Toyota Land Cruiser when the assault began. The vehicle bore registration plates reading GR 9198-25 and became the scene of the fatal shooting. Bullets flew after the...
Ghana Journalists Association bosses have demanded swift justice after a police officer attacked a television reporter during election coverage. The cop slapped Kwabena Agyekum Banahene from EIB Network while he filmed at a polling station in Ablekuma North Constituency. Media chiefs slammed the assault as a brutal attack on press freedom during their emergency meeting in Accra. The journalist suffered vision problems from the powerful blow and sought medical treatment afterward. Police brass quickly suspended the rogue officer but media leaders want criminal charges filed.
The attack happened just hours after government officials promised to protect journalists during the new GJA leadership ceremony. Vice President Jane Naana...
A university professor has launched a fierce attack against Ghana's fee-paying system for premium academic programs. Dr. Solomon Kwarteng Forkuo from Kumasi Technical University wants the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission and government officials to scrap the controversial policy immediately. The senior lecturer argues that bright students from poor families get locked out of medicine, pharmacy, and engineering courses while rich kids waltz into these programs. He believes the current setup creates unfair barriers that contradict the principles of publicly funded education. The academic made his demands during a radio appearance on Otec FM's morning program hosted by Kwaku Owusu Boateng.
The professor pulls no punches when describing...
Religious and traditional powerbrokers across Ghana have joined forces to tackle the scourge of sexual and gender-based violence plaguing communities nationwide. The leaders gathered at Kumasi Central Mosque for an intensive two-day training session that ran from July 9 through July 10. Muslim Family Counselling Services spearheaded the workshop on behalf of Faith to Action Network, bringing together influential figures from various faiths and traditional backgrounds. The event aimed to build stronger partnerships while educating participants about the many forms of abuse affecting vulnerable populations. Virtual attendees from Togo, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone also participated in the groundbreaking initiative.
Heavy hitters at the...
Ghana Journalists Association bosses took their oaths at the Ho High Court Complex on Friday as the Volta Region welcomed fresh leadership. His Honour Osman Abdul Hakeem stepped in for the Supervising High Court Judge and handled the swearing-in duties for the media bigwigs. Dr. Harrison Kofi Belley grabbed the chairman's seat while Ms. Ivy Priscilla Setordjie snagged the vice chairperson role. Mr. Lambert Kofi Atsivor secured the secretary position and Mr. King Freeman Nutsukpoe walked away with the treasurer's job. The ceremony also saw Nana Kwabena Ntow from the Oti Region take his oath as their lone elected representative.
Media folks and association members gathered at the court complex to witness the historic moment. Dr. Belley...
Zimbabwe's court system gets a major tech upgrade as judicial officials push electronic case management into Masvingo province. Legal bosses gather stakeholders for awareness sessions about the digital revolution hitting local magistrates courts. The Judicial Service Commission expands their computerized filing program after successful launches in Mashonaland Central and Matabeleland North regions. Masvingo joins Matabeleland South as the next target areas for paperless court operations. Officials expect full implementation across all magistrate facilities by October.
Provincial Magistrate Caroline Nyoni champions the electronic system that lets people file legal documents from home using internet connections. Virtual hearings replace...
