Dede Chancelor speaks on career reinvention, family life and returning to media
Ghanaian media personality and executive producer Dede Chancelor has opened up about stepping away from the media spotlight at the height of her career, describing the decision as a necessary transition focused on family, growth and long-term purpose. Speaking on The Dish hosted by Miriam Uduack Mensah, Dede Chancelor reflected on her journey into broadcasting, revealing that she entered the...
Court of Appeal restores license of GN Savings and Loans
The Court of Appeal of Ghana has unanimously restored the license of GN Savings and Loans Company Limited, overturning an earlier High Court decision that upheld the revocation of the company’s operating license. The three-member panel ruled that the decision to revoke the license was unfair and unreasonable, leading to the quashing of both the revocation decision and the High...
Charles Amissah family Sues three Hospitals over brother’s death following “No Bed Syndrome” incident
A medical doctor has sued three major hospitals, several healthcare workers and the Attorney General over the death of her brother following an accident in Accra, alleging negligence and failure to provide emergency care. Matilda Amissah, acting as administratrix of the estate of her late brother, Charles Henry Amissah, is seeking GH¢20 million in damages at the High Court of...
High Court grants bail to Abronye DC in false publication case
The High Court of Ghana in Accra has granted bail to Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, after he was earlier remanded into custody over charges of false publication. Abronye appeared before the court on a motion for bail pending trial, filed by his legal team led by former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, with former Information Minister Kojo Oppong...
Gov’t postpones evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa over logistical requirements
The Government of Ghana has temporarily postponed the planned evacuation of Ghanaian nationals from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks reported in parts of the country. In a statement issued on May 21 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, authorities announced that the evacuation exercise, initially scheduled to begin on Thursday, May 21, has been delayed for a few days...
Emery leads Aston Villa to Europa League glory after 30-year wait
Aston Villa waited three decades for a moment like this. Under the lights of Istanbul, with thousands of claret-and-blue supporters roaring from the stands, Unai Emery’s side swept Freiburg aside to win the Europa League and write a new chapter in the club’s proud European history. This was not simply a victory. It was a statement about how far Aston...
Gov’t introduces support package for Ghanaians returning from South Africa
The government has unveiled a special assistance package for Ghanaian citizens expected to return home following their evacuation from South Africa, where recent xenophobic attacks have raised serious safety concerns. The initiative was announced by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who explained that the measures are intended to support the smooth reintegration and welfare of returnees upon...
100 new buses to be deployed soon – Transport Minister
Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has assured that the 100 newly acquired government buses will soon be deployed to strengthen public transport services and ease congestion, particularly during peak hours. He explained that the buses have not yet been put into operation because they are undergoing key administrative and technical procedures, including registration, inspection, servicing, and driver training. Speaking to journalists...
Attorney-General Dismisses Allegations of Suppression of Free Speech
The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dominic Ayine, has rejected allegations by the Minority caucus that the government is undermining freedom of expression, insisting that such claims are overstated. His response follows a petition presented by the opposition New Patriotic Party to the Diplomatic Corps, calling on the international community to uphold and reaffirm principles such as freedom of expression,...
Supreme Court allows CSOs to join case challenging OSP Prosecutorial Powers
The Supreme Court of Ghana has granted leave for a coalition of civil society organisations to join an ongoing constitutional case challenging the prosecutorial powers of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The court ruled that the organisations could assist in reaching a “lasting” determination on the constitutional issues before it. The seven-member panel was presided over by Chief Justice...
