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Ghana Faces Cocoa Delivery Delays Amid Production Crisis

February 17, 2025

Ghana, recognized as the world’s second-largest cocoa producer, has announced a significant delay in the delivery of 370,000 metric tons of cocoa for the 2023/24 season. This figure has increased from the previously reported 350,000 metric tons, as stated by the Minister of Food and Agribusiness, who addressed a parliamentary committee on Monday. The delay...

Uncertainty Surrounds Charges Against Former Finance Minister, Says Ayikoi Otoo

February 17, 2025

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is reportedly struggling to decide on the specific charges to file against the former Finance Minister. This assertion was made by Ayikoi Otoo, a former Attorney General, who expressed concerns over the apparent indecision within the OSP. Otoo’s comments come amid ongoing investigations into the actions of the...

Rebels in Bukavu Plan Continued Operations Amid Rising Tensions in Eastern DR Congo

February 17, 2025

Rebels currently positioned in the city of Bukavu, located in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), have announced their intention to persist with military operations, according to a report by Reuters. Corneille Nangaa, the leader of the Congo River Alliance (AFC), which includes the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, stated that they have successfully captured several...

PRESIDENT MAHAMA SEEKS ENHANCED US SUPPORT TO COMBAT REGIONAL SECURITY CHALLENGES

February 17, 2025

Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged the United States to increase its support to address the escalating security threats in West Africa. During a meeting with General Michael E. Langley, Commander of the US African Command (USAFRICOM), Mahama stressed the need for strengthened cooperation between the US and Ghana to counter terrorism, extremism, and...

The Mystery of My Contacts List

February 17, 2025

I was sitting quietly in my corner, scrolling through my phone, when something unusual caught my attention—my contacts list. Not because I had received an important message or missed a call, but because of the bizarre and coded way I had saved some of the names. At that moment, I couldn’t help but burst into...

GHANA’S PASSPORT OFFICE GOES 24/7 TO TACKLE CONGESTION

February 14, 2025

In a major boost to service delivery, Ghana’s Passport Office is switching to a 24-hour operation. This move, announced by North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, aims to tackle the chronic congestion and long queues that have plagued the office.By operating around the clock, the Passport Office hopes to significantly increase productivity and reduce waiting...

KUMASI MOBILE MONEY VENDOR KILLED

February 14, 2025

A mobile money vendor was tragically killed in a daylight armed robbery at Krofrom, a suburb of Kumasi. The incident has sparked widespread concern and outrage in the community. According to eyewitnesses, the vendor was attacked by armed robbers who made off with an undisclosed amount of money. Despite efforts to save him, the vendor...

Sexy Dondon Breaks Down in Court, Claims Innocence

February 14, 2025

Accra, Ghana – Daniel Asiedu, infamously known as Sexy Dondon, burst into tears in court yesterday, expressing frustration over his prolonged trial for the alleged murder of J.B. Danquah Adu, the late Abuakwa North Member of Parliament.Asiedu, who has been embroiled in a nine-year legal battle, claimed the Ghanaian court system is unfair. He vehemently...

GREATER ACCRA REGIONAL MINISTER SECURES SUPPORT OF COALITION OF GADANGME PRESSURE GROUPS

February 13, 2025

“We shall ensure that you succeed in all of your enterprises and give it everything for you to be most celebrated minister GaDamgbe and Ghana ever produced”. The Coalition of GaDangme Pressure Groups has officially thrown its weight behind the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akwele Ocloo. In a courtesy call at the Regional...

Mustapha Hamid Willing to Collaborate with OSP’s GH¢1.3bn Investigation

February 13, 2025

On February 13, 2025, Mustapha Hamid, the former Minister of State for National Security, announced his readiness to fully cooperate with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in its ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities totaling GH¢1.3 billion. Hamid made this statement during a press conference, highlighting his commitment to transparency and accountability amid...