Norwegian Ambassador Applauds Alune Wade’s Cultural Initiative, Promises Support for African Artists
The Norwegian Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency Ingrid Mollestad, has praised renowned jazz musician Alune Wade for his contribution to promoting African culture through music and film. Speaking exclusively to MX24 News at the premiere of Wade’s new documentary, Tukk: From Roots to Bayou-Documentary, held at the Alliance Française in Accra, the ambassador lauded the artist’s efforts in using...
MP Vincent Ekow Assafuah sues President Mahama over suspension of Chief Justice Torkornoo
Vincent Ekow Assafuah, the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, has filed a legal challenge at the Supreme Court seeking to block President John Dramani Mahama’s recent suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. The suit follows the President’s April 22 decision to suspend the Chief Justice after concluding that a prima facie case had been established through...
Valladolid relegated after 5-1 loss as Ronaldo faces fan backlash
Real Valladolid’s turbulent season ended in heartbreak as a humbling 5-1 defeat to Real Betis confirmed their relegation from La Liga and deepened tensions surrounding club owner and Brazil legend Ronaldo. This marks Valladolid’s third relegation in seven years under Ronaldo’s ownership, and perhaps the most bitter. The team sits rock-bottom, having lost 13 of their last 14 games, with...
You are not appointed to occupy space – Mahama to appointees
President John Dramani Mahama has made it clear to his appointed ministers that results—not mere attendance—will be the benchmark of their success in office. Addressing participants at the opening session of a four-day Executive Leadership Programme held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, Mahama emphasized that their appointments carry the weight of public trust and the responsibility to drive meaningful change. “You...
Govt’ to introduce compulsory foreign language studies for SHS 2 student – Edu. Minister
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has announced plans by President John Dramani Mahama to introduce a compulsory foreign language course for second-year Senior High School (SHS) students by the end of the year. The policy is aimed at boosting students’ global competitiveness while allowing learners to choose from a range of international languages, including French, Spanish, German, Chinese, and others, depending...
Adu-Boahen and wife sue AG for defamation
The Former head of the Signals Bureau, Kwabena Adu-Boahen, and his wife have filed a defamation lawsuit against Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine, following comments made during a March 24, 2025, press conference. In the legal action brought against Dr. Ayine, the plaintiffs contend that his public comments wrongfully depicted them as individuals involved in criminal activities, including embezzlement of...
Kobe Bryant rookie jersey sets $7M auction record
A piece of NBA history tied to the beginning of Kobe Bryant’s legendary career has just fetched $7 million at auction, setting a new benchmark for any Bryant memorabilia ever sold. The jersey, worn by an 18-year-old Bryant during his 1996-97 rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers, was photo-matched to seven games including his preseason and regular-season debuts. Previously...
73 slabs of cocaine intercepted at Tema Port by NACOC, 4 arrested
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has intercepted a large consignment of suspected cocaine at the Swiss Port in Tema in the Greater Accra region during a routine inspection on Wednesday, April 23, 2024. According to officials, the cargo, which was being packaged for shipment to the Netherlands, contained concealed substances suspected to be cocaine. The seizure, which was part of NACOC’s...
Gov’t launch Free Sanitary Pad Initiative for school girls accross the country
In line with President John Dramani Mahama’s broader vision of promoting gender equality and ensuring that every child has access to quality education, regardless of gender or background, the government has officially launched the Free Sanitary Pad Initiative. This programme is aimed at distributing sanitary pads to school girls across the country to support their health and education. The initiative was...
All new cases in Superior Courts subject to CJ’s assignment – Paul Baffour-Bonnie
The acting Chief Justice (CJ), Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has issued a new directive mandating that all newly filed cases and applications in the country's superior courts be submitted to his office for assignment and scheduling. The directive, dated April 23, 2025, and communicated through the Deputy Judicial Secretary, applies to Registrars of the High Courts, Courts of Appeal, and the Supreme...
