The Criminal Court 4 Division of the High Court in Accra has granted bail to former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and nine others after adopting—and modifying—the core bail conditions earlier set by Criminal Court 3. The court noted that although the previous charge sheet had been withdrawn and replaced with a new, expanded …

The National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has sharply criticised the High Court judge who ordered a rerun of the parliamentary election in the Kpandai constituency, describing the ruling as unjust, flawed, and an act of judicial overreach. Justice Emmanuel Bart Plange Brew of the High Court in Tamale …

By Elizabeth Tamakloe The future of Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has once again taken centre stage in national discourse, stirring intense debate across political, legal, and civil society circles. As discussions continue over whether the OSP should be scrapped or strengthened, the controversy has reopened deep concerns about the country’s long-standing fight against corruption, and the institutions …

By Isaac Mortey The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) has confirmed its final 26-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a squad announcement marked by the high-profile return of Wilfried Zaha and the significant absence of the injured Simon Adingra. Head coach Emerse Faé, who masterminded the country’s 2023 triumph, will lead the Éléphants into the tournament as …

A contractual dispute has emerged at Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club. It has come to light that the club has failed to fulfil its financial obligations to members of its squad for the past three months, leading to formal legal action. The situation has been brought into focus by a formal termination notice issued on behalf of player Hamza …

President John Dramani Mahama has announced an ambitious initiative to retool and modernise health facilities across Ghana, aiming to position the country at the forefront of Africa’s health transformation agenda. Speaking at the WHX Leaders Africa Summit in Accra on Tuesday, December 9, the president explained that the initiative aligns with continental priorities under Agenda 2063, Africa’s New Public Health …

The Minority in Parliament is demanding the immediate withdrawal of a letter officially notifying the Electoral Commission (EC) that the Kpandai parliamentary seat has become vacant, following a High Court order for a rerun of the constituency’s election. Parliament formally notified the EC of the vacancy on Monday, December 8, 2025. The notice stemmed from a directive issued by the …

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a state of emergency across the region following a surge in coups and attempted military mutinies that continue to threaten political stability. The announcement was made on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, by ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touray during the 55th Session of the Mediation and Security Council, held at the …

Parliament has formally notified the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy in the legislature after the High Court in Tamale ordered a rerun of the Kpandai Parliamentary Election. In a letter dated December 4, 2025, the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, informed the EC Chairperson, Mrs. Jean Mensa, that the vacancy was occasioned by the court’s directive. The High …

Story by Isaac Mortey The Uganda National Football Team, the Cranes, is the first country to arrive in Morocco ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), emphasizing a strategy of early acclimatization and focused preparation for the tournament. The message from the camp is clear: preparation starts now. This early arrival is viewed not merely as logistical convenience, …