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Supreme Court strikes out ‘suicide suit’ as moot

A seven-member panel of the court struck out the suit following a new law by Parliament which amended the law and decriminalised attempted suicide, rendering the legal action moot. During the hearing of the suit, the Justices of the Supreme Court led by Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, asked State Attorneys defending the state in the suit whether they were aware of …

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KATH Labour unions kick against CEO’s removal

Labour Unions of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital(KATH) have shown solidarity with the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Professor Addai Mensah following a petition for his removal. Private legal practitioner, Kwame Adofo has submitted a petition to President Akufo-Addo, seeking the removal of Professor Addai Mensah, citing evidence of alleged financial mismanagement and incompetence. But the unions in a release …

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Traders to stage demo against govt in two weeks 

A coalition of traders’ groups from across the nation has come together to urgently appeal to the government for immediate action to reduce the exchange rate from GHC 15.50 to GHC 10.00. They argue that this reduction is crucial for the survival and growth of small and medium-sized businesses, which are currently struggling with high operational costs due to the …

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The 2024 Elections defeat will be like a movie to noisemaking NDC – Bawumia

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for prematurely claiming victory in the upcoming 2024 elections. With just seven months to go before the elections, Bawumia expressed his skepticism regarding the NDC’s confidence. Addressing over 200 participants at the 30th Anniversary of NPP-USA under the theme “30 Years of Political …

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Resign and subject yourself to an investigation – Sosu to Dame

Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis Xavier Sosu is calling on the Attorney General to resign from his position and allow himself to be investigated. Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the Ambulance case involving Cassiel Ato Forson, has accused the Attorney General of calling on him to implicate the Minority Leader so that he’s prosecuted. He said in court …

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Three dead, many trapped as mosque collapses

Three people have died and seven others were injured when a mosque collapsed in the Papa Ajao area of Mushin, Lagos State, on Sunday. The Permanent Secretary of Lagos Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Femi Osanyintolu in a statement said the mosque located on Yusuf Street, Off Ladipo Road, Papa Ajao, collapsed while prayer was ongoing. “Following an extensive exercise, the …

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I have no regrets being a Freemason – Otumfuo

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who also serves as the Grand Patron of the Grand Lodge of Ghana, has stated that he has no regrets about his 25-year membership in Freemasonry. Speaking on the milestone, he reflected on his concerns at the start of the journey and the impact of the organization. “Twenty-five years ago, I was initiated into …

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Former NDC MP passes on

A former Member of Parliament for the Daffiama Bussie Issa constituency, Mathias Asuma Puozaa has passed away on the morning of May 25, 2024. According to sources close to the family, Puozaa, a native of Dafiama Tuori, died at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra after a brief illness. Puozaa had a distinguished political career, serving three terms as the …

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