An Expedited Anti-Corruption Court For Ghana? A Common-Sense Approach! AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by panafricantv - April 3, 2025April 3, 20250 A few years ago, following a series of reckless borrowing and wasteful expenditures, Ghana embarked on its 17th journey to the corner of 19th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.—home to the IMF headquarters. With a begging bowl in hand, Ghana sought a $3 billion bailout. Ironically, our motherland hemorrhages approximately the same amount ($3 billion) annually to corruption, according to statistics from Transparency International and the Ghana Integrity Initiative. Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) estimates that over $20 billion has been lost to corruption in recent times. A key factor in the overwhelming and decisive mandate given to His Excellency John Dramani Mahama in the 2024 presidential election is the people’s call for accountability in governance. Ghanaians want to see
National Landscape Forum: Lands Ministry Kickstarts Natural Resources Management Dialogue AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - April 2, 2025April 2, 20250 By: Ivy Abena Dede Narki Teye The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, together with relevant stakeholders has commenced its National Landscape Forum today, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Accra Marriott Hotel. Under the theme: “Natural Resources Management and Forest Economy for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth,” the three-day dialogue, which runs from April 2nd to 4th, has brought together industry players from the civil society, private sector, international organizations and government to discuss pragmatic measures in managing the country’s natural wealth for sustainable development. Addressing the gathering in his welcome speech, the Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources who doubles as the Member of Parliament for Bole Bamboi constituency, Hon. Sulemana Yusif, emphasized the numerous benefits a country stands to gain
Fishing Licences Of Four Industrial Vessels Suspended For Illegal Transshipment AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - April 2, 2025April 2, 20250 BY: DANIEL ASARE The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture and Fisheries Commission have suspended the fishing licenses of four industrial trawl vessels operating within Ghana’s Exclusive Economic Zone due to repeated violations of the Fisheries Act, 2002 (Act 625) and the Fisheries Regulations, 2010 (L.I 1968). The vessels namely, Meng Xin 10, Florence 2 as well as Long Xiang 607 and Long Xian 608 were found to have engaged in multiple illegal fishing practices, including unauthorized transshipment and fishing in restricted zones. In accordance with Sections 76(1) and 76(2) of the Fisheries Act, 2002 (Act 625), which empower the Minister to suspend licenses of vessels involved in repeated illegalities, the affected vessels have had their licenses suspended for a period of twelve months,
Sports Minister Kofi Adams Extends Heartfelt Condolences To Family Of Late Nigerian Boxer AFRICA NEWS by panafricantv - April 2, 2025April 2, 20250 By: Maxwell Woyram Tsigbe The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, on behalf of Ghana has extended his heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju and the Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBBC) following the boxer’s untimely demise in Ghana. Mr. Adams also extended his message of condolence to boxing fans and the global boxing fraternity while acknowledging the devastating loss. The Nigerian boxer lost his life during his bout against Ghanaian opponent, John Mbanugu, who also happens to have a Nigerian parentage. Oluwasegun who reportedly dominated round one of the bout, was seen in viral videos collapsing onto the boxing ring just 14 seconds to the end of round 3 of the scheduled eight-round match,
Deceased Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Was Declared Medically Fit Before The Bout – GBA AFRICA NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - April 2, 2025April 2, 20250 By: Maxwell Woyram Tsigbe The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has officially confirmed that Nigeria’s Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju (a.k.a Success) who met his untimely demise on Saturday night, March 29, 2025, during a bout in Ghana, was medically declared fit for the bout before the competition. This follows rising concerns and scepticism as to whether the GBA knew the boxer’s current health status before engaging him in the fight. The GBA, in a statement, asserted that Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju received medical clearance before facing Ghanaian boxer John Mbanugu at the Bukom Boxing Arena in the national capital, Accra. “Oluwasegun was declared medically fit by the Nigeria Boxing Board Control with his certification as a professional boxer before the GBA sanctioned and approved the international contest,”
Sports Minister Kofi Adams extends heartfelt condolences to family of late Nigerian boxer AFRICA NEWS LOCAL by panafricantv - April 1, 2025April 1, 20250 By: Maxwell Woyram Tsigbe The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, on behalf of Ghana has extended his heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju and the Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBBC) following the boxer’s untimely demise in Ghana. Mr. Adams also extended his message of condolence to boxing fans and the global boxing fraternity while acknowledging the devastating loss. The Nigerian boxer lost his life during his bout against Ghanaian opponent, John Mbanugu, who also happens to have a Nigerian parentage. Oluwasegun who reportedly dominated round one of the bout, was seen in vial videos collapsing onto the boxing ring just 14 seconds to the end of round 3 of the scheduled eight-round match,
Deceased Nigerian boxer Olanrewaju was declared medically fit before the bout – GBA AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS by panafricantv - April 1, 2025April 1, 20250 By: Maxwell Woyram Tsigbe The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has officially confirmed that Nigeria’s Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju (a.k.a Success) who met his untimely demise on Saturday night, March 29, 2025, during a bout in Ghana, was medically declared fit for the bout before the competition. This follows rising concerns and scepticism as to whether the GBA knew the boxer’s current health status before engaging him in the fight. The GBA, in a statement, asserted that Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju received medical clearance before facing Ghanaian boxer John Mbanugu at the Bukom Boxing Arena in the national capital, Accra. “Oluwasegun was declared medically fit by the Nigeria Boxing Board Control with his certification as a professional boxer before the GBA sanctioned and approved the international contest,”