The Attorney General’s Office has formally charged former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) CEO Solomon Asamoah and ex-board chairman Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Ekumfi for their roles in the controversial Accra Sky Train project, which allegedly cost the state $2 million without authorization. The charges, filed today at the High Court (Criminal Division), include wilfully causing financial loss to the state under the Criminal Offences Act, conspiracy to commit crime through intentional dissipation of public funds, and intentional dissipation of public funds under the Public Property Protection Decree. Prosecutors allege that in February 2019, the accused authorized a $2…
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A 15-year-old mother on admission at Anokye Teaching Hospital has called on well-meaning Ghanaians to come to her aid after months of battling sickness. Margaret, who became pregnant after being raped, has faced health complications during her pregnancy and after delivery. This has placed a heavy financial burden on the teenage mother. “Margaret was raped and out it got pregnant. This came with a lot of complications, even when her time was due for her delivery. Margaret is still suffering, but her mother is a poor woman. Sometimes, the good nurses here have to make contributions to…
In his appreciation for making his works more visible during the TGMA period, King Promise has promised to sponsor a master’s degree programme for Tilly Akua Nipaa, his Public Relations Officer for the Telecel Ghana Music Awards campaign season. This announcement was made during an interview on Accra FM on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. “I like Tilly. I believe that she did a good job. I was talking to my managers a while ago, I think she’s gonna go do her master’s and I want to pay for it. Because she’s done a great job. She’s contributed very well to…
The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has called on President John Mahama to immediately interdict Mr Sammy Gyamfi from his role as acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), to allow for investigations into his conduct following his public gifting of dollars to a self-lifestyle preacher. The incident in question occurred on Saturday, May 10, 2025, when Mr Gyamfi was seen in widely circulated videos gifting bundles of US dollars to controversial evangelist Nana Agradaa while seated in his Range Rover. Speaking at a news conference held by the…
Renowned Highlife maestro and multi-talented musician Akwaboah has officially released his much-anticipated new project, Live and Personal—a powerful nine-track live album that pays homage to the enduring musical legacy of the Akwaboah family, spanning three generations. More than just an album, Live and Personal is a deeply personal and emotional journey through melody and memory. The live-recorded compilation blends timeless highlife tunes and classics from his grandfather, Master Bob Akwaboah, and father, the legendary Kwadwo Akwaboah, most notably the evergreen Awerekyekyere, with Akwaboah’s own soulful compositions. Rooted in the rich tradition of Highlife, the album is a heartfelt…
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) says the recent appreciation of the cedi is being driven in part by a sharp reduction in demand for foreign currency among its members. According to Charles Kusi Appiah, Head of Business and Economic Bureau of GUTA, traders are now abandoning the dollar in favour of the cedi, which has shown unexpected resilience in recent weeks. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, May 8, he said the behaviour change is a direct reflection of improved confidence in the local currency and reduced need for forex in international…
Pope Leo XIV In a momentous occasion for one of the world’s oldest Christian institutions, the Catholic Church has elected its first American pontiff following days of ancient rituals dating back to the era of St. Peter. On Thursday, May 8, after intense deliberation in the Sistine Chapel, Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost emerged as the chosen leader of 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide. The 69-year-old prelate, taking the name Leo XIV, was selected by 133 cardinals representing the global Church. The newly elected Pope brings a distinctive combination of pastoral experience, intellectual rigour, and international perspective to the papacy.…
Ghanaian media personality and singer Afua Asantewaa has once again missed out on clinching the Guinness World Record for the longest individual singing marathon, following a review of her second attempt by record officials. In an official communication, the Guinness World Records (GWR) team confirmed that her record attempt was invalidated due to violations of the official rest break guidelines. According to the GWR rules, a participant is allowed 5 minutes of rest for every continuous hour of performance, a rule Afua’s team was found to have breached. Specifically, GWR cited two instances that led to the disqualification:…
Ghanaian artiste Black Sherif has earned a spot in th 2025 edition of the Black Entertainment Television Awards. The ‘Kwaku the Traveller’ hit maker has been nominated in the Best International Act category. He is contesting artistes such as Tyla (South Africa), Rema (Nigeria), Any Gabrielly (Brazil), Ayra Starr (Nigeria), Basky (UK), Uncle Waffles (Swaziland), Ezra Collective (UK), Joé Dwèt Filé (France), MC, Luanna (Brazil), and SDM (France). Over the years, Ghanaian artistes like Kojo Antwi, D Black, Sarkodie, R2Bees, Stonebwoy, Fuse ODG, Kwesi Arthur, MzVee and Camidoh have been nominated in the award scheme. Although…
Since the beginning of the year, Forestry Commission officers have been unable to access the area due to threats posed by these heavily armed individuals providing security for the miners. It has taken military intervention for Commission officials to inspect the damage caused in the forest. Failed Attempts and Escalation According to the Nkawie District Manager of the Forestry Commission, Abraham Essel, efforts made in January to remove the illegal miners were thwarted by the presence of weapon-wielding guards. “We tried to mobilise to come and flush them out, but we realised they were conducting the operations…