The ORAL Committee’s Operation Recover All Loot program is claiming corruption recoveries in the form of $21.19 billion, which they have maintained are losses from state misappropriations and undervalued assets.
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February 8, 2025 By Isaac Nsiah Foster Russia is preparing to expand its power to seize foreign assets in response to western sanctions. A new draft law currently under review would allow Moscow to confiscate the frozen funds of foreign companies and investors from countries it consider unfriendly. After western nations froze around $300 billion in Russian Financial assets, including government bonds and major currencies following the Ukraine conflict, Russia is now taking steps to respond with its own legal measures. The proposed legislation developed by Russia’s Justice Ministry has been approved by a key government commission. This approval allows…
China is preparing for war as it builds an entire city for military purposes, says a Ghanaian student in China who declined to disclose his identity for security reasons.
The Trump administration on Tuesday announced that it was going to put on leave all directly hired employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development globally and recall thousands of personnel working overseas.
The Accra Gbese District Court, presided over by Her Worship Akosua Appiah Anaafi Gyasi, has remanded 31-year-old Togolese farmer, Ibrahim Kayaba, identified as West Africa’s most wanted criminal, into police custody for three weeks.
In a major breakthrough, the Ashanti Regional Police Intelligence Department (PID) has arrested one of West Africa’s most wanted criminals, 27-year-old Ibrahim Kayaba, a Togolese national alleged to be a murderer, kidnapper, and fraudster.
By Alex Ababio Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has called for a thorough review of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution. While emphasizing that the document is not fundamentally flawed, she stated it requires periodic updates to stay relevant to modern-day challenges. In an interview on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, January 7, Justice Akuffo compared the Constitution to a car that needs regular maintenance to perform at its best. “I’ve never agreed with the former president that the Constitution is so perfect that it doesn’t need to be reviewed,” she said, responding to earlier assertions that the document required no changes.…
By Alex Ababio John Dramani Mahama has been inaugurated as the President of the Republic of Ghana, commencing his second term in office after a decisive win in the 2024 general elections. The momentous swearing-in ceremony occurred on January 7, 2025, at the renowned Black Star Square in Accra. It attracted a massive crowd of citizens, dignitaries, and political figures who gathered to celebrate this pivotal occasion in Ghana’s democratic history. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) leader, President Mahama, took his oath of office, administered by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, vowing to serve the nation with dedication and to uphold…
By Alex Ababio Healthcare delivery in the Ashanti Region has received a significant boost with the commissioning of the 250-bed Ashanti Regional Hospital in Sewua by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The hospital, which includes a 50-bed Infectious Disease Centre, is located in the Bosomtwe District and now ranks as the third largest healthcare facility in the region, following the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and the Afari Military Hospital. “This hospital is a game-changer for the Ashanti Region,” President Akufo-Addo remarked during the ceremony. “It will alleviate the burden on Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and enhance access to quality healthcare…
By Alex Ababio Alan Kyerematen, leader and presidential candidate of the Afrafranto Alliance in the 2024 elections, led a delegation on Friday to visit President-elect John Dramani Mahama at his office. The purpose of the visit was to formally congratulate Mr. Mahama on his victory and explore ways to collaborate on national development. In his remarks, Mr. Kyerematen, a former Minister for Trade and Industry, stressed the need for a government of national unity. “We must reduce excessive partisanship and focus on inclusivity to harness talents across the political spectrum,” he said. He added that such an approach could prevent…