AI and Journalism: A Double-Edged Sword for Press Freedom – Australian High Commissioner
Australia’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Berenice Owen-Jones, has raised pressing concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on journalism, warning that while the technology offers opportunities, it also presents serious threats to press freedom and public trust. Speaking at the 2025 World Press Freedom Day commemoration in Accra—organised by Afrimass Network in partnership with BlueCrest College—the High Commissioner delivered...
120-days empty and costmetic – Afenyo-Markin questions galamsey commitment
The Minority in Parliament has launched a scathing critique of President John Dramani Mahama’s 120-day performance report, accusing the government of abandoning its reformist agenda and betraying public trust on key national issues, particularly the fight against illegal mining. At a press conference held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin described the President’s recent national address as...
DVLA to open six overseas offices to tackle fake licences for Ghanaians abroad
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has unveiled plans to establish six offices outside Ghana, aimed at addressing the growing challenge of counterfeit driver’s licences among Ghanaians living overseas. The initiative was announced during the commissioning of the DVLA’s new 24-hour service centre in Adentan on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The Adentan facility, fully equipped to handle all DVLA...
Court grants GHS13 million bail each to four accused in Cocaine smuggling case at KIA
An Accra Circuit Court presided over by Her Ladyship Sedinam Awo Kwadam has granted bail in the sum of GHS13 million to each of four individuals charged in connection with an attempted cocaine trafficking operation at the Kotoka International Airport’s Swissport cargo terminal. The accused are facing charges of conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of narcotic drugs without...
You will be sacked if Akosombo dam spillage reoccurs – Mahama warns VRA leadership
President John Dramani Mahama has issued a stern warning to the leadership of the Volta River Authority (VRA), stating that any repeat of the catastrophic 2023 flooding from the Akosombo Dam will lead to their resignation or dismissal. Delivering a national address on Wednesday, May 7, to mark his administration’s first 120 days in office, President Mahama highlighted the government’s...
Former Signals Bureau Boss Denies Financial Misconduct, Defends GH¢49.1m Expenditure
Former Director of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has firmly denied allegations of financial impropriety, offering a detailed account of how GH¢49.1 million in public funds were disbursed under his watch. In a letter dated Wednesday, May 7, and addressed to the National Security Coordinator, Mr. Adu-Boahene defended the disbursements as legitimate expenditures linked to sensitive national security...
Alleged assult on Police Officer: Afenyo Markin reports to Police
The Ghana Police Service has confirmed that Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has presented himself to assist with investigations into a reported altercation involving a police officer during the “Save the Judiciary” demonstration held on Monday, May 5, 2025. According to a statement from the Police, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) is probing an allegation that Hon. Afenyo-Markin assaulted a uniformed...
National Cathedral Project: Audit to be ready by end of May- Mahama announces
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling corruption, announcing an independent audit of the controversial National Cathedral project initiated under former President Akufo-Addo. Delivering a national address on Wednesday, May 7, to mark his first 120 days in office, President Mahama revealed that international audit firm Deloitte and Touche has been engaged to conduct a thorough...
PSG 2-1 Arsenal (Agg. 3-1) – Parisians Book Champions League Final Berth
Paris Saint-Germain showcased resilience, tactical adaptability, and clinical finishing on Wednesday night at the Parc des Princes, holding off a spirited Arsenal side to secure a 2-1 victory in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinal and a 3-1 aggregate triumph. The win sends PSG to their second-ever final in Europe's premier club competition, where they'll face Inter...
UEFA Champions League Semifinals Second Leg : PSG vs Barcelona(1-0)-Match Preview
The stage is set for a high-stakes encounter in Paris, where Arsenal must overcome a one-goal deficit to keep their hopes of a Champions League final alive. After a narrow defeat in London, the Gunners travel to the French capital, where the challenge will be monumental. Facing a star-studded Paris Saint-Germain side that knows how to hold onto a lead, Arsenal's...
