Former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, has once again been thrust into the public spotlight as the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) prepares to invite her for questioning over allegations related to suspected money laundering. This follows a protracted investigative impasse involving multiple state agencies, including the Office of the […]
The unfolding legal and political controversy involving Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has taken a new dimension following an official communique from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, confirming his diagnosis with prostate cancer. The communique, issued on June 3, 2025, verifies that Mr. Ofori-Atta is scheduled to undergo surgical intervention on June 13,
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The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) held its First Ordinary Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Assembly on June 3, 2025. During this significant session, the Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. Lawyer Frederick Faustinaus Faidoo, delivered a comprehensive Sessional Address outlining a vision of transformation aligned with the national Reset Agenda. His address emphasized
The Government of Ghana is considering establishing polytechnic institutions in all 16 regions to meet the growing demand for technical and vocational education. This was announced by the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, during a high-level meeting with the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) in Accra. According to the Minister, the initiative aims to bridge
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The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has launched a nationwide operation targeting illegal mining activities—commonly referred to as galamsey. The crackdown has so far resulted in the arrest of 38 suspects from hotspot areas in the Western, Ashanti, and Central Regions. The operations, which began earlier this week, focused on towns notorious
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The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has blacklisted over 40 unregulated mobile loan apps operating in Ghana for engaging in cyberbullying, blackmail, and intimidation tactics. Between January and May 2025, the CSA recorded 377 complaints from users—an alarming rise from the 228 cases reported in 2024. Victims reported being harassed after taking loans from these apps,
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President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to upgrade selected nursing and midwifery colleges in Ghana into degree-awarding institutions across the country. Speaking on Saturday, May 31, during his Thank-You tour of the Ahafo Region, Mahama reiterated his commitment to strengthening tertiary education, especially in underserved regions. “We remain committed to expanding tertiary education, especially
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BlowChem Industries Limited, the makers of Bel Beverages, has officially announced a drop in prices across its range of beverage products. The new pricing took effect on Sunday, June 1, 2025, in response to Ghana’s improving economic landscape, particularly the recent strengthening of the cedi. This strategic price cut aligns with the government’s call for
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Luis Enrique, a name synonymous with tactical brilliance and unwavering determination, has once again etched his legacy into football history. As the mastermind behind Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) triumphant 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League campaign, Enrique has proven that his coaching philosophy rooted in adaptability, discipline, and attacking Prowess can conquer Europe’s grandest stage. The Rise of
A suspected human trafficking operation was uncovered in Takoradi on Sunday, 1st June 2025, following a swift and courageous intervention by young residents of the Astoria community in New Site. At approximately 4:00 p.m., the youth responded to mounting suspicions about illicit activities within a residential property, ultimately exposing a harrowing scene involving multiple Foreign
