Scam calls targeting government employees: CAGD issues warning
By: Gloria Anderson The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has issued a public warning to government employees about a surge in fraudulent calls from individuals impersonating its staff. According to the Department, these scammers have been contacting government workers, particularly those on the Integrated Personnel Payroll Database (IPPD), and demanding payment for payroll-related services. The CAGD emphasized that it does not charge […]
Wife and son of Gabon’s ousted leader given 20-year jail terms in two-day corruption trial
A court in Gabon has sentenced the former first lady and the son of deposed President Ali Bongo to 20 years in jail following a two-day trial. On Tuesday night, Sylvia Bongo and Noureddin Bongo were found guilty of embezzlement and corruption after a trial that began a day earlier in their absence. They were […]
Brothers charged with South African rapper’s murder after extradition
Two brothers have been charged with the murder of South African rapper Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as “AKA”, following their extradition from neighbouring Eswatini. Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande were brought back to the country after the failure of a lengthy legal attempt to block their return. Forbes, an award-winning hip-hop artist, was killed outside a […]
Kumasi Central Prison inmates contribute to healthcare of colleague due to inadequate funds
By: Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Ashanti Regional Commander of Prisons, DDP James Mwinyelle, has expressed concern about the lack of funds to cater for some of the needs and rights such as health of prison inmates in the region, particularly the Kumasi Central Prison and Female Prison. According to the Regional Commander, who is also the Officer […]
