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Ben Nunoo Mensah’s Future at GOC Hangs in the Balance

February 24, 2025

As the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) gears up for its upcoming elections, speculation is rife about whether Ben Nunoo Mensah will seek a fourth term as President. Nunoo Mensah has been instrumental in driving Ghanaian sports administration since 2010, serving as both GOC Treasurer and President. Under his leadership, the GOC has faced significant financial...

Amidu Slams OSP’s ‘Fugitive’ Statement

February 24, 2025

Martin Amidu, a former Special Prosecutor, has made a startling claim that the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) declaration of Ken Ofori-Atta as a fugitive from Ghanaian justice is, in fact, a massive scam orchestrated by the government of Ghana. According to Amidu, the OSP’s invitation to Ken Ofori-Atta, the former Finance Minister, on...

JDM has cautions against allowing overzealous officers tarnish the reputation of government

February 24, 2025

His warning comes amidst the controversy surrounding the National Intelligence Bureau’s (NIB) invitation to Abronye, a vocal critic of the government. Youth Advocate Oliver Barker Vormawor has also weighed in on the issue, expressing his disapproval of the NIB’s invitation. He believes that the government should not use security agencies to silence opponents, and that...

Kwaku Ohene Gyan Nabbed As Gifty Oware Mensah Remains On The Run

February 24, 2025

Upon the disclosure of the high-profile in Ghana, with Kwaku Gyan, the Deputy to Gifty Oware Mensah, being taken into custody over allegations of “ghost names” on the government’s payroll. Meanwhile, Gifty Oware Mensah, the main figure implicated in the scandal, has gone into hiding and is currently on the run. The “ghost names” scandal...

Research dismisses religion, ethnicity as factors in NPP’s electoral loss.

February 24, 2025

Research into the poor performance of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the New Patriotic Party in the 2024 elections, particularly in the Ashanti Region, has dismissed religion and ethnicity as factors contributing to the party’s defeat. The study was conducted in all 47 constituencies and used both qualitative and quantitative methods to gather data, where a...

Ablakwa, faces parliamentary scrutiny over the mass expulsion of Ghanaian citizens from the United States.

February 24, 2025

The incident has ignited debate about Accra’s diplomatic ties with Washington and its duty to safeguard the well-being of its nationals overseas. Legislators are seeking clarity on the expulsion process and the alleged mistreatment of Ghanaian deportees in US custody. They are also pushing for tangible solutions to mitigate the socio-economic impact of deportations on...

President Mahama meets with Deputy UK Prime Minister, President of São Tomé Over The weekend.

February 24, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama engaged in bilateral talks with Angela Rayner, the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Carlos Manuel Vila Nova, the President of São Tomé, to strengthen the ties between Ghana and both nations. During his meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Rayner at the Presidency in Accra on Friday, President Mahama...

Ghanaian MPs Speak Local Dialects During Proceedings

February 24, 2025

Ghanaian MPs made a bold move to promote local languages by speaking them during parliamentary proceedings on World Mother Tongue Day. This initiative is part of a broader effort to preserve Ghana’s cultural heritage and promote cultural diversity. According to Speaker Alban Bagbin, Parliament will incorporate local languages into official proceedings, allowing MPs to express...

Ameyaw-Akumfi Detained, His Lawyers Ask For Bail.

February 23, 2025

Former Education Minister, Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, has been detained by the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) amidst unclear circumstances. His lawyers are actively seeking bail for his release. The detention of Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi, a renowned figure in Ghana’s education sector, has sparked interest and concern. His tenure as Education Minister under the John Agyekum Kufour administration...

ECG Port Fraud Scheme

February 23, 2025

A shocking revelation has emerged regarding a alleged port fraud scheme involving the procurement of what is believed to be ECG meters. According to a circulating social media post, Energy Minister Abu Jimapor exposed a fraudulent practice where importers, after receiving payment from ECG, deliberately allow the goods to be held up at the port...