Author: Barbara Quarshie

Former Auditor-General Daniel Yao Domelevo and anti-graft campaigner Martin Kpebu have filed a petition to Parliament seeking a bipartisan investigation into the conduct of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) concerning the money found in the residence of former Sanitation Minister Cecilia Dapaah. The petition, submitted on May 16, 2024, includes signatures from security…

Sammy Gyamfi, National Communication Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has raised concerns over the arrest of approximately 20 individuals he claims are pro-government operatives These individuals allegedly disrupted the ongoing limited voter registration exercise in Okaikwei North. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) dated May 16, 2024, Gyamfi stated that the arrests…

A planned mass wedding for 100 orphans in Nigeria has been cancelled due to widespread public concerns about the welfare of those involved. The wedding, which was scheduled for the end of this month, was sponsored by Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, the speaker of the national assembly in Niger State, a largely Muslim region in north-western Nigeria.…

Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyabeng is facing impeachment following a petition filed by former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu. The petition, dated April 30, 2024, was forwarded by President Akufo-Addo to Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo on May 6, 2024. Amidu’s petition alleges several breaches, including procurement violations in the purchase of vehicles for the Office of the…

A teacher convicted of defiling his 13-year-old student in Attakrom, Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality, has been sentenced to 18 years in hard labor by the Tarkwa Circuit Court. Benjamin Hanson, the convict, initially pleaded not guilty to the offense. However, after a full trial, he was found guilty and convicted accordingly. According to Superintendent of Police…

The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has officially addressed the recent clash between its security personnel and officials from the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), stating that it takes full responsibility for the incident. In a statement, the GPHA indicated that those involved in the altercation have been reprimanded for their actions. The confrontation occurred…

Currency analyst Collins Appiah has attributed the ongoing depreciation of the cedi to leadership failure, echoing recent criticism from Minority MPs who accuse the government of inaction. The Ghanaian currency has consistently weakened against major trading currencies such as the US dollar, Euro, and pound sterling, with forecasts projecting a further decline to 18 cedis…

Ghana has been identified among the top 10 countries worldwide with the highest debt owed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), reflecting its reliance on external financial support. The IMF provides crucial financial assistance to member countries facing economic challenges, including loans to stabilize their economies and address financial imbalances. Consequently, countries accumulate debt to…

A police inspector and four other individuals have been apprehended by the Akosombo Divisional Police Command for their involvement in an attempted smuggling operation, aiming to transport 231 bags of dried cocoa beans to Togo. The suspects, including inspector Adam Mahama, were arrested by a team of military personnel stationed around the bridge on the…

Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has shared his thoughts on the autopsy controversy surrounding the late singer Mohbad, following a pathologist’s statement that the cause of death cannot be determined. The pathologist recently revealed that, despite over 7 months of investigation into Mohbad’s passing, the cause of death remains uncertain, leaving many Nigerians eagerly awaiting definitive…