Author: TNRgh

Ex-Subin MP Goes ‘Unpatriotic’, Wishes President Mahama Bombs – Despite Huge Public Support A former Ghanaian MP has been branded ‘unpatriotic’ after astonishingly declaring he wants the current President to FAIL – even as a staggering 70% of the nation backs the government. Eugene Boakye Antwi, the firebrand former Member of Parliament for Subin, shockingly admitted he hopes President John Dramani Mahama’s government crashes and burns, all so his own party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), can snatch back power in the 2028 elections. In an explosive interview on Channel One TV’s ‘Umaru Sanda Amadu’ on Tuesday, July 1st, Boakye…

… Group Calls in Asantehene’s Intervention A potential legal battle is brewing between the Office of the Attorney General (AG) and the troubled Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, as the AG has filed a motion at the Human Rights Division of the High Court, aiming to dismiss the suspended Chief Justice’s request for judicial review. The AG’s office is citing fundamental legal defects in the filing. Last week, the suspended Chief Justice in a move suspected to be calculated to delay the legal process to determine her faith, instructed her lawyers to file an application for judicial…

Sets July 11 to Rerun 19 Polling Stations in Ablekuma North The Electoral Commission has beat retreat after it initially ruled out rerun in Ablekuma North Constituency parliamentary elections but in a sharp contrast, the commission has set Friday, July 11, 2025, to rerun the election in 19 out of the 37 polling stations. In a release dated July 2, 2025 and signed by the commission’s Deputy Chairman, Operations, Mr. Samuel Tettey, indicated that the rerun follows extensive meetings held with both political parties, after which the Commission arrived at these conclusions. The Commission stated that as part of its…

Drags EOCO, NIB, AG TO COURT Over Harsh Bail Conditions A prominent member of Ghana’s opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has filed a lawsuit against three state institutions, alleging unlawful detention practices and a breach of fundamental human rights related to bail conditions. Kwame Baffoe, widely known as Abronye DC, who serves as the NPP’s Bono Regional Chairman, lodged a suit with Ghana’s Supreme Court against the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), the Attorney General (AG), and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). Constitutional Challenge Abronye DC is seeking a constitutional interpretation from the Supreme Court, arguing that the…

The Media Relations Officer at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, says calls for a state of emergency to tackle illegal mining (galamsey) must be supported by concrete, actionable policies to be effective. According to him, while such calls remain “valid and appropriate,” merely declaring a state of emergency without the necessary enforcement mechanisms and reforms would render the effort symbolic and ineffective. Speaking on JoyNews on Monday, July 1, Mr. Schandorf stated that government is currently focused on laying the necessary groundwork to ensure any such declaration yields real results. “The truth of the matter…

Four Chinese nationals arrested for alleged involvement in illegal mining have been remanded for two weeks by the Bekwai Circuit Court in the Ashanti Region. They include 44-year-old Li Quan, and Lu Jianzhong, 36 year old, both miners. Others are 47-year-old Li Xueyu, a mechanic and their cook, Su Shanxiang, who is 63 years old. According to police prosecutor, ASP Lloyd Baidoo, a fifth suspect whose name is given as Lee is at large. The suspects were charged by the prosecution on three counts of conspiracy to mine without lawful authority and mining without authority. They were also charged with…

A 33-year-old Ghanaian man, Samuel Yeboah, has been stabbed to death at Mile 11 in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. Eyewitnesses say the incident occurred on Monday, June 30, during a heated argument between Samuel Yeboah and his Nigerian co-tenant, Emeka Buchi. According to reports, during the confrontation, Buchi allegedly called her son and daughter, who later returned with a group of nine unidentified individuals. The group reportedly launched a brutal attack on Yeboah, during which he was fatally stabbed. He was rushed to Finney Hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival. Ayisha, a resident who…

A 10-year-old boy is receiving medical treatment at the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital after reportedly being severely assaulted by his father in Diabene, a suburb of Sekondi in the Western Region. The father, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, is alleged to have whipped the boy repeatedly on his back, abdomen, and other parts of his body, leaving him with deep bruises and bleeding wounds. According to preliminary reports, the assault was triggered after the child allegedly misplaced a key. The father is said to have accused the boy of being stubborn and unrepentant. Albert Yalley, Assembly Member for…

Newly appointed Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has expressed confidence in Kamaldeen Sulemana’s ability to succeed at Atalanta. The Ghanaian winger is set to complete a move from English Championship side Southampton to the Serie A club in a deal reportedly worth €17.5 million, with an additional €4 million in add-ons. Sulemana is expected to sign a four-year contract with the Italian side. Dramani, who previously coached Sulemana at Danish club FC Nordsjaelland before the player’s transfer to Stade Rennais, believes the 23-year-old has the qualities needed to excel in Italy’s top flight. “He will be better…

Ghanaian international Antoine Semenyo has signed a new five-year contract with English Premier League side AFC Bournemouth, extending his stay at the Vitality Stadium until the summer of 2030. The 25-year-old forward, who joined the Cherries from Bristol City in January 2023, has become an integral part of the club’s attacking setup. Semenyo’s performances in the 2024/25 season have been particularly impressive, with the winger scoring 13 goals and providing seven assists across all competitions. His contributions helped Bournemouth achieve their highest-ever Premier League points tally of 56 and match their best league finish of ninth. In an official statement,…