Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has accused former Deputy Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu Boahene, and his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng, of misappropriating over GHC35 million of state funds. Providing details from an investigation conducted by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Dr. Ayine revealed that the couple […]
Rovermen, assemble! It’s that time of the season when Ghanaian playwright James Ebo Whyte and his theatre company, Roverman Productions, grace the stage with another thrilling original play. Debuting Uncle Ebo Whyte’s 60th play in 17 years is “The Ex Factor.” Mark your calendars: April 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13—a four-member cast brings to […]
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that the massive fire that gutted the Blue Light Arena at Adum Market in Kumasi has been fully extinguished after burning for two days. The fire, which started at dawn on Friday, displaced over 5,000 traders and shop owners, many of whom have suffered significant losses. Firefighters […]
The government has taken steps to ensure the timely disbursement of allowances for teacher and nursing trainees by routing payments through the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD). President John Dramani Mahama announced this initiative while addressing a durbar at the Jubilee Park in Tamale as part of his “Thank You Tour” of the Northern […]
The Ghanaian government has officially designated Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to commemorate the Eid-ul-Fitr celebration. In a statement released on Saturday, March 22, Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed explained that the decision follows Eid-ul-Fitr, which falls on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Since the statutory holiday coincides with a Sunday, […]
A massive fire has engulfed the Adum Market in Kumasi, destroying shops and properties while firefighting efforts have been hampered by structural obstructions. Authorities have announced plans to deploy excavators and bulldozers to clear wooden structures blocking access to the burning areas. Speaking on the situation, a national security operative at the scene highlighted the […]
MTN Ghana and MTN Nigeria’s newly introduced cross-border payment service has come under scrutiny, as Ghana’s Communications Minister, Sam George, has revealed that the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has not granted approval for such transactions. The service, which allows Ghanaians and Nigerians to transfer money directly between their MTN MoMo wallets, was expected to simplify […]
Ghana and Sierra Leone have taken steps to deepen their bilateral relationship by reviving a joint cooperation agreement initially signed in 2018. This commitment was reaffirmed during a one-day working visit to Freetown by Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, where he held discussions with Sierra Leone’s President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio. The meeting focused on […]
Former Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Adwoa Safo, has exposed deep-seated corruption in Ghana’s School Feeding Programme, alleging financial mismanagement and interference under the Akufo-Addo-led administration. Speaking on Wontumi TV on Wednesday, March 19, the former Dome/Kwabenya MP expressed concern over the level of corruption within the initiative, stressing that the programme, originally […]
Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has regained control of his X (formerly Twitter) account after it was compromised by hackers and used to promote cryptocurrency content. The account was restored within 24 hours following swift intervention by cybersecurity experts. In an update on his X page, President Mahama expressed gratitude for the support received during […]
