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Manhyia South MP granted GH¢10m bail
The High Court has granted Manhyia South Member of Parliament Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah bail in the sum of GH¢10 million with two sureties as investigations by the…
Bawumia condemns La Pleasure Beach demolition
New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has criticised the demolition of structures at La Pleasure Beach in Accra, describing the destruction of properties, including movable assets,…
NPP elects National Executives Today
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) will today, Saturday, October 3, 2026, elect its national officers at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi as the party concludes…
82-year-old woman reportedly dies from shock after alleged destruction of farmlands at Agona KTK
An 82-year-old woman has reportedly died from shock following the alleged destruction of more than 200 acres of farmland at Agona Kwesi-twikwaa, also known as KTK, in the…
Afenyo-Markin demands immediate release of Baffour Awuah from EOCO custody
Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo-Markin has questioned the Economic and Organised Crime Office’s (EOCO) decision to detain Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah after the lawmaker…
EOCO charges Manhyia South MP with money laundering, financial loss – Lawyer
Lawyer for Manhyia South Member of Parliament Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah says the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has formally charged his client with offences including money…
Gold revenues, political interests complicate galamsey fight – Senyo Hosi
Convenor of the One Ghana Movement, Senyo Hosi, says the government’s dependence on gold revenues and the political interests surrounding illegal mining could make it difficult for President…
Nana Baffour Awuah disputes EOCO’s GH¢6m land claim, presents documents
Lawyer and businessman Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has rejected allegations that he personally pocketed millions of Ghana cedis from a GH¢5 million settlement involving a land dispute between…
Court issues arrest warrant for Manhyia South MP in EOCO investigation
The Accra High Court has reportedly issued a warrant for the arrest of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah as the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO)…
Judicial office should not strip judges of their humanity – Chief Justice
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has spoken about the personal demands that come with holding high judicial office, saying judges should maintain their humanity despite the professional restraint expected…