WAFU U-20 Boys’ Cup: Black Satellites face Togo, Gambia and Liberia in Group A
By Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Black Satellites have been placed in Group A for the inaugural WAFU A and B U-20 Boys’ Cup, set to take place this month. The tournament marks a significant milestone as the first edition of this regional competition aimed at developing young football talents in West Africa. The Black Satellites will […]
AG preparing 33 corruption cases against former appointees – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that the Attorney-General is preparing to prosecute 33 cases of alleged corruption involving former government officials. The cases are based on findings from the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Team, an anti-corruption task force established by Mr Mahama following his return to office in the 2024 elections. The task […]
EOCO reviews, commences investigations into Cecilia Dapaah’s case under new leadership- OSP
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) says the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), under its new leadership, has requested the docket of Ms Cecilia Abena Dapaah, a former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources. Mr Kissi Agyebeng, the Special Prosecutor, said EOCO has requested from the OSP for the docket to be forwarded […]
Uganda: Two suspected terrorists killed in blast near church
Uganda military authorities said two people died before executing a suspected explosive attack near a Catholic shrine in the capital, Kampala. The military said in a statement Tuesday they “intercepted and neutralized two armed terrorists” in Munyonyo, a Kampala suburb. The deceased were a man and a woman on a passenger motorcycle. The female passenger […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs paid hotel security officer to hand over video, jury hears
Sean “Diddy” Combs paid a hotel security officer to hand over surveillance footage that showed the hip-hop mogul violently attacking his then-girlfriend Casandra Ventura, in a hallway, the officer testified on Tuesday at Combs’ sex trafficking trial. Eddy Garcia, who had worked at an Intercontinental hotel, told jurors that Combs contacted him shortly after the incident and […]
Japan pledges support for Volivo Bridge project; invites President Mahama to TICAD
By Celestine Avi Japan has reaffirmed its strong interest in supporting the construction of a bridge over the Volta Lake at Volivo—an essential component of Ghana’s Eastern Corridor road project. The commitment was conveyed by Miyazaki Katsura, Senior Executive Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), during a courtesy call on President John […]
MMDAs to receive GH¢25m each in 2025 – Ato Forson reveals
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has disclosed that all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) across the country are expected to receive a minimum of GH¢25 million each in 2025. According to the Finance Minister, the funds are intended to drive local economic development and deepen decentralisation. Addressing […]
Kamaldeen Sulemana wins Southampton’s PFA Community Champion award
By: Kwame Bediako Ghanaian forward Kamaldeen Sulemana has been named Southampton’s Professional Footballers Association (PFA) Community Champion for the 2024/25 season. The award recognizes his outstanding dedication to community outreach through the Saints Foundation, highlighting his efforts beyond the football pitch to make a positive impact locally. The PFA created this award to celebrate players […]
State submits witness statements in GH¢49m fraud case against former NSB Boss
By Ashiadey Dotse The state has submitted key witness statements in a fraud case involving the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, his wife Angela Adjei-Boateng, their associate Mildred Boateng, and their company, Adantage Solutions Limited. The four are accused of stealing, causing financial loss to the state, and conspiring to […]
OSP denies receiving medical report on Ken Ofori-Atta
By Ashiadey Dotse The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a public notice denying claims that it has received a medical report on Mr. Kenneth Ofori-Atta, a former government official currently under investigation. According to the OSP, it has seen online media reports showing what is claimed to be a hospital letter containing […]
Ghana earns over $1.1 billion from gold exports in one month – Ato Forson
By Ashiadey Dotse The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has announced that Ghana has made over $1.1 billion in foreign exchange from the purchase and export of more than 11 tonnes of gold, just one month after the full launch of the GoldBod initiative. Dr. Forson in a Facebook post on Tuesday, June […]
Government in talks with investors to revamp AirtelTigo
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has announced that government is in advanced talks with a new strategic investor to help develop and possibly take over the operation of the telecom company called AirtelTigo. This was announced during a meeting with telecom industry leaders on Friday, May […]
Garu: NDC youth accuse MP of nepotism, poor leadership
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A youth group in the Garu Constituency of the Upper East Region, aligned with the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Dr. Thomas Winsum Anaba. The youth group, in a peaceful protest, described the MP’s leadership as discriminatory and poor, […]
PAC’s anti-corruption efforts save Ghana GH¢273m- Speaker Bagbin
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has revealed that the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), as part of its anti-corruption efforts, made 252 recommendations aimed at improving transparency and accountability across government agencies. He noted that through its diligent oversight work, PAC saved the country over GH¢273 million in 2024. […]
