Retired Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng, founder of the defunct UT Bank, has disclosed that several individuals and major Ghanaian businesses still owe him significant sums following the bank’s collapse in 2017, which resulted from the financial sector restructuring under the previous administration. In an interview with Bernard Avle on The Point of View on Channel […] The post Defunct

Renowned author, businessman, and philanthropist, Prince Kofi Amoabeng, has underscored the urgent need for leadership anchored in strong moral values to propel Ghana toward sustainable development. Speaking on The Point of View on Channel One TV on Monday, Amoabeng identified the lack of value-driven leadership as a critical barrier to addressing the country’s pressing problems. […] The post Ghana

The second deputy ?Speaker of Parliament, Andrew Amoako Asiamah, has tasked a joint committee—comprising members from the Defence and Interior Committee and the Local Government Committee—to conduct an urgent investigation into the recent surge in market fires across the country. His directive follows a devastating fire at the Central Business District of Adum, which led […] The post Second

?Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has tasked a joint committee—comprising members from the Defence and Interior Committee and the Local Government Committee—to conduct an urgent investigation into the recent surge in market fires across the country. His directive follows a devastating fire at the Central Business District of Adum, which led to the destruction of […] The post Bagbin

Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, has rejected claims by the Minority in Parliament that the Attorney General is exceeding his constitutional mandate by ordering raids, arrests, and investigations into former government officials. The Minority caucus has accused the Attorney General of misusing his office, arguing that his role is limited to […] The post AG

The Centre for Economic Research and Policy Analysis (CERPA) has emphasised the need for the government to adopt strategic policy interventions to address pressing economic challenges and ensure long-term stability. In a statement released on Monday, March 24, CERPA proposed that the government enhance revenue collection mechanisms while ensuring that businesses and households are not […] The post CERPA

Lawyers representing Kwabena Adu Boahene, former Director General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), and his wife, Angela Adjei Boateng, have accused Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine of violating their clients’ rights by publicly declaring them guilty before trial. The accusation follows a March 24 press conference where Dr. Ayine linked Adu Boahene’s arrest to […] The post AG’s

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has accused the previous Akufo-Addo administration of engaging in a third-party contract that allegedly diverts revenue from the National Information Technology Agency (NITA). He claims that although services are operated using NITA’s infrastructure, the generated revenue is funnelled to a third-party firm, leaving a […] The post Sam

Prof. Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, a law lecturer at the University of Ghana, has defended Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine against criticism from the Minority New Patriotic Party (NPP) over his public remarks on the investigation into former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director-General, Kwabena Adu-Boahene. Speaking on Eyewitness News on Citi FM, Prof. Appiagyei-Atua argued that the […] The post Ayine

The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, has called on Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, to publicly disclose the identity of the Member of Parliament who was allegedly paid to suppress media reports on the National Service Authority (NSA) ghost names scandal. Braimah’s demand follows […] The post Reveal

The Member of Parliament for Bongo, Charles Adongo Bawaduah, has appealed to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), state institutions, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and corporate bodies to assist in rebuilding efforts after a devastating rainstorm struck the area. The storm caused significant damage, completely ripping off the roofs of eight schools, and severely disrupting teaching […] The post U/R:

Founder of Bills Micro-Credit, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, is currently undergoing a personal income tax assessment by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Citi Business News has learnt. The assessment pertains to outstanding personal income tax, which remains unsettled. However, the exact amount involved has not yet been disclosed. The action is part of routine regulatory […] The post GRA

The Minority in Parliament has attributed the recent devastating fire outbreak at Adum in the Central Business District of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region to erratic power supply, commonly known as dumsor. The fire, which ravaged several shops and properties, left nine people injured and caused extensive damage, raising concerns about fire safety and emergency […] The post Minority

Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has strongly dismissed claims that National Security operatives stole GHC10,000 and pieces of jewellery during a search at the residence of former Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison. His response follows accusations by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who alleged that security operatives, led by Richard […] The post ‘What

Teachers and students of Pitiku RC and MA Basic School in the Kwahu South Municipality of the Eastern Region are threatening to stage a demonstration if the Ministry of Education and government fails to address the infrastructure deficit in the school. A windstorm on September 10, 2024, took part of the school structure down including […] The post Pitiku

Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine has disclosed details of significant landed properties and assets acquired by Mr Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), and his wife Angela Adjei-Boateng. These assets, alleged to have been purchased with proceeds from questionable activities, span prime locations in Ghana and abroad. The properties identified […] The post List

A member of the Rapid Response Team of the Forestry Commission have been attacked by unidentified armed persons in the Offin Shelter belt Reserve in the Ashanti Region. The victim, Fuseini Sulemana, was ambushed and severely injured while on an operation to clamp down on illegal mining activities in the reserve. Abraham Essel, the District […] The post Forestry

Ghana is home to some of the world’s best arable lands, yet it is the country with one of the biggest food import bills. Food imports cost the country over $3.5 billion in 2023, according to Statista, a German-based online data portal – draining Ghana’s already strained foreign exchange and further straggling local farmers. As […] The post How

Former Chief Justice and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Justice Sophia Akuffo, is advocating for a comprehensive review of Ghana’s mining agreements to ensure the country derives greater economic benefits from its natural resources. She argues that the existing agreements mirror colonial-era arrangements, allowing foreign companies to reap substantial profits while […] The post Review

Dominic Ayine, Attorney-General and Minister of Justice has sent shockwaves through the country with his latest announcement, hinting at a series of corruption cases that will be revealed in the coming weeks. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, March 24, Ayine said Ghanaians should brace themselves for startling revelations regarding financial misconduct, abuse of […] The post Brace