Local government reforms and chieftaincy – Legal Affairs, National House of Chiefs
The National House of Chiefs supports the current policy of Government to effect constitutional amendments to ensure that chief executives of District, Municipal and Metropolitan Assemblies would be elected not…
It’s only blacks who can help themselves – Barbados Prime Minister
The Prime Minister (PM) of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, has told African nations to build strong economic ties with black nations outside Africa and people of African descent for their…
Nigerian scammer ‘pulls off $1m heist’ from prison
A convicted internet fraudster has been placed under investigation in Nigeria for allegedly masterminding a "mega scam" from a maximum-security prison worth at least $1m (£773,000). Anti-corruption officials said Hope…
IDEG calls for ‘Yes’ Vote on December 17
The Executive Director of the Institute of Democratic Governance (IDEG), Dr Emmanuel Akwetey, insists that a "Yes" vote in the upcoming national referendum will enhance Ghana's democracy. He has, therefore,…
You can’t jail persons who stand as sureties – CJ issues new practice directives
The Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has issued new practice directives to judges and magistrates in trial courts across the country to be used in determining bail conditions and consequential orders.…
UN leads bid for cheaper insulin, expanding access for diabetics worldwide
Overly expensive insulin could be a thing of the past – and life-changing news – for millions of diabetics under a plan launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) on…
‘We failed to reach Europe – now our families disown us’
Most of the West African migrants who fail to reach Europe eventually return to their own countries, but it can be a bitter homecoming. In Sierra Leone, returnees are often…
Nigeria’s ‘sex for grades’ inquiry starts
A public inquiry into rising cases of sexual and gender-based violence in Nigeria has started in the capital, Abuja. It will gather victims’ accounts and suspected violators’ defenses. This is…
2020 Budget: Gov’t plans 600-bed hostel for homeless kayayei
Government has revealed plans to provide accommodation for head porters or ‘kayayei’ in various parts of Accra. Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, said in the 2020 budget statement in Parliament on…
No new taxes in 2020
The government will not introduce any new taxes in the 2020 fiscal year, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta noted while reading the 2020 budget. Instead, Ken Ofori-Atta said the government would…
