The Russian Embassy in Ghana has denied any involvement with the leadership of the alleged pro-Russia Wagner mercenary group who were arrested by the police in Takoradi in the Western Region. The Western Regional Police Command recently began prosecuting three youth arrested in Diabene, Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, who are suspected of having ties to Russia’s Wagner […] The post Russian

The Minority in Parliament has urgently called for a halt to the government’s plans to utilize proceeds from the TEN oil field as collateral for a $431 million loan facility from LITASCO. The Minority asserts that this arrangement is illegal and expresses concerns that the TEN oil field would be required to produce a minimum […] The post Minority

The Executive Director of the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah (Mrs) has reiterated the commitment of her outfit to working with other bodies to ensure that laws governing the tobacco trade are complied with to the letter. She noted that the illicit tobacco trade poses a challenge as other […] The post Illicit Tobacco Trade: EOCO, WHO

Self-acclaimed Dancehall King, Charles Nii Armah Mensah better known as Shatta Wale has cautioned that the use of the Accra Sports Stadium for two conflicting concerts could lead to chaos. Afro-Dancehall musician Stonebwoy, known for his high-energy performances and chart-topping hits, is taking his music to new heights by combining the “Ashaiman to the World […] The post Shatta

Former Black Stars head coach, James Kwesi Appiah, has been appointed as the new head coach of Sudan’s men’s senior national team. The 63-year-old Ghanaian will lead the Nile Crocodiles for the next three years, according to Citi Sports sources. The Sudanese Football Federation has been in talks with Appiah for months and sees him […] The post Kwesi Appiah appointed

Police have restored calm at Ofankor following a violent incident Wednesday morning that saw the blocking of public roads and the burning of tires. Initial investigations suggest that the unrest was triggered by a land dispute between landguards and some wood sellers. Security measures in the area have been reinforced by the Police, and the […] The post Ofankor:

With a day to the celebration of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s birthday on September 21, the Member of Parliament for Ellembelle, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has called on Ghanaians to celebrate him more often, not just on his birthday. Armah-Kofi Buah also bemoaned the deteriorating state of Dr. Nkrumah’s Museum at Nkroful, his first burial place and […] The post Armah

The National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Ntim, has expressed his support for Adwoa Safo’s recent apology, emphasizing that it is a necessary step in her political journey. Ntim highlighted that Adwoa Safo, as a member of the party, is taking the appropriate action by offering an apology. “Adwoa Safo’s apology is […] The post Adwoa Safo’s

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Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has said he will run for a fourth term in next year’s presidential election. “Yes, I am indeed a candidate,” Mr Kagame told French-language magazine Jeune Afrique on Tuesday. Asked about what the West would think about his decision to run again, Mr Kagame said, “I’m sorry for the West, but […] The post I will run for fourth

Residents and drivers in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region have issued a stern warning to the government that they will continue to protest and prevent political parties from campaigning in the area unless their deplorable roads are fixed. On Tuesday, members of various driver unions, along with residents and road users, took […] The post Amansie

In a recent and deeply distressing turn of events, the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), located in Ghana’s Ashanti Region, is grappling with the untimely demise of one of its Level 300 students. Prosper Owusu, fondly known as ‘Arrested,’ tragically passed away on September 1, 2023, leaving the campus community […] The post Finding

FBNBank Ghana has announced its support for the 88th Ghana Golf Championship with a presentation of a cheque of GH¢50,000 in support of the event. The 88th Ghana Open Golf Championship tees off on Wednesday, September 20 and climaxes on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the Centre of the World Golf Club in Tema. The […] The post FBNBank sponsors 88th Ghana Golf Championship

Legendary Ghanaian gospel musician Nii Okai has successfully staged his “Moko Be @ 20” musical concert held at the ICGC Zoe Temple in Tema on Sunday, September 17, 2023. The concert which marked the 20th anniversary of Nii Okai’sdebut album, ‘Moko Be’ was a sold-out event, with the entire auditorium filled to the brim.   Nii […] The post Nii

The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), has cautioned the Government to suppress its appetite for high-interest loans. Professor Peter Quartey, Director, ISSER, noted that Ghana’s ongoing US$3 billion loan-support programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) could soon position the country to access loans on the capital market. He said this in […] The post Suppress

Nana Appiah Mensah, the founder of the defunct Menzgold company, who is on trial for allegedly defrauding over 16,000 people of GH¢1.6 billion, has denied circumventing the laws of Ghana to operate an illegal gold deposit-taking business. His lawyer, Kwame Akuffo, told the High Court on Tuesday, September 19, that Appiah Mensah popularly known as […] The post BoG advised

The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, is optimistic about a resounding victory for his party in the 2024 general elections. He is so certain of the party’s victory that he sarcastically told Umaru Sanda Amadu on Citi TV’s Face to Face program that the New Patriotic […] The post NDC’s

The Ghana Police Service, as part of its transformation agenda, has implemented a comprehensive reorganisation of the cybercrime unit (CU) at the CID Headquarters. The unit has also been decentralized to all the 25 police regional commands across the country to bring its services closer to the public. This strategic reorganisation has positioned the CU […] The post Cybercrime