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Orlando Pirates target Kwame Opoku ahead of summer transfer window

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Orlando Pirates target Kwame Opoku ahead of summer transfer window

Kwame Opoku is a player of Asante Kotoko Kwame Opoku is a player of Asante Kotoko

Asante Kotoko striker Kwame Opoku has reportedly become a transfer target for South African giants Orlando Pirates, according to AfricaSoccer.

The Ghanaian forward is being considered ahead of the summer transfer window, with his representatives reportedly working to secure a move to one of South Africa’s top three clubs.

Opoku has displayed strong form in the Ghana Premier League and is believed to be ready for a new challenge outside the country.

Sources close to the player indicate that he is open to a move and would welcome the opportunity to play in a competitive league like the South African Premier Division. His camp believes he has the quality to make an impact if placed in the right environment.

Having previously had a short stint abroad with USM Alger, Opoku returned to Asante Kotoko and has since become a key part of their attack. The forward has scored seven goals in 14 games in the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.

While no official approach has been confirmed yet, discussions are expected to continue as the transfer window draws closer.

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Govnors fit loose dia seat if dem defect?

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Govnors fit loose dia seat if dem defect?

Di defection of Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to di APC dey raise moral questions Di defection of Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to di APC dey raise moral questions

Di defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State from di Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to di ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) still dey cause plenty tok.

One issue wey dey for some pipo mind na weda e fit loose im seat becos e comot from di political party wia im bin contest and win di governorship elections, go anoda political party – wey in fact bin contest dat same same election against am.

But Associate Professor of Public Law for Rivers State University, Ritchard Wokocha explain to BBC say im defection no go get any legal implications or even affect im position as govnor as di law no put any tin to stop am.

Wokocha say, “Di law no make any comment on di issue of defection or change of party by an executive officer.

E say, “di law on consequence of change of party and loosing of seat only apply to legislative officers as you go find am under di provision for determining di tenure of legislative officers. So e no affect di President, Vice President, Governor, Deputy Governor and Local Goment Chairmen and dia vice, na only legislative officers e affect.”

PDP fit challenge di defection?

Di Associate Professor of Law say di one wey di PDP wan go court to get back dia mandate wey dem don lose with di defection of di Delta State Governor no go get head as dem no fit take any step wey go affect di Governor.

E say dem fit only take step if na di legislative members wey defect – dat na members of di National Assembly and members of di State House of Assembly.

Oga Wokocha add say if dem defect, according to di law, dem fit get di consequence of losing dia seat – except in di situation wey dia defection happun sake of division in dia party; or serious crises for dia party lead to division; or division in dia party wey lead to a merger of di faction of di party dem belong to with any anoda party.

“No action go affect a defecting govnor. Dat issue dey well settled by di Supreme Court for di case of Atiku Abubakar vs Attorney General of di Federation wen President Obasanjo bin declare im seat vacant for joining di ACN dat time.

So dat issue dey settled.

Di law make no provision wey affect an executive officer wey change im party. So di PDP no go succeed against di [Delta] govnor and im deputy, dem fit only succeed against di legislative seat holders if dem defect.” e tok.

Dis di Law professor say dis na im make Presidents, govnors and Local Goment chairman wey make up di executive arm of goment, get right to move from one party to anoda irrespective of di party wey dem contest and win di election.

Wokocha say di only tin na say e fit raise moral implication as pesin fit say such action na betrayal of di pipo wey elect am especially if na for country wey get an ideology based political party system.

But dis no be di situation for Nigeria as di political party system no dey ideology based.

“Di defection fit dey described as a betrayal of di pipo becos dem vote am sake of say dem prefer di manifesto of dat party and e dey like say e don abandon dat manifesto for di manifesto of odas, and so wen you defect go di oda party, you don betray di pipo by bringing dem under a party wey dem no choose to govern dem.”

Wokocha add say di action also get implication on di kontri democracy as on one hand for di individual level, e no create any serious conflict as e respect di freedom of association by di pesin, as e no loose dat freedom becos e become a governor or an executive officer.

“But on di collective level, e dey destroy democracy wit di way e dey go now, becos democracy recognise opposition, but e be like say as tins dey go now, di kontri don dey turn to a one party State, so dis fit make am a strong moral misconduct wey pipo fit frown against as e for affect di system badly.”

Citizens wey vote fit do sometin against dis defection?

On wetin citizens wey no agree wit di defection of dia govnor wey dem vote to anoda party, Associate Professor Wokocha say becos di defection no mean say di govnor go lose im seat, di citizens no fit do anytin.

Wetin di pipo fit do na for dem to demand make dia representatives for di legislature begin impeachment proceedings to comot di Governor so na more of a political solution, rather dan a legal solution as legally dem no fit do anytin.

“Impeachment sef na political activity, but even impeachment no fit dey on di grounds say di govnor change im party as dat one no be misconduct as e no be a violation of any section of di law.

So e no go be a ground to impeach am. But if di legislative members also follow am defect, then dem no go fit impeach am, so wetin di pipo fit do na to demand a return of dia seat as dia (legislative members) defection mean say dem don vacate and comot from di seat dem vote dem into.

So di pipo gatz to get a strong legal ground but for now, di defection no be legal breach of any provision of di law.” e tok.

Stylish Outfit Ideas You’ll Be Excited to Sew

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Stylish Outfit Ideas You’ll Be Excited to Sew

Stylish Outfit Ideas You’ll Be Excited to Sew

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Sewing your own stylish outfits allows you to express creativity while achieving a perfect fit, making every piece uniquely yours. Since trends constantly evolve, crafting your own garments ensures you stay ahead with fresh, personalized designs. A well-tailored wrap dress flatters various body types, and choosing a bold print adds a modern twist to a timeless silhouette. Pairing it with sleek accessories elevates the look, making it suitable for both casual outings and formal events. Wide-leg trousers offer comfort and sophistication, especially when sewn with high-quality linen or wool for a polished finish. Adding a fitted blouse balances the volume, creating a chic ensemble that transitions effortlessly from day to night.

For a playful yet elegant option, a midi skirt with asymmetrical pleats adds movement and visual interest, perfect for showcasing vibrant fabrics. Matching it with a tucked-in knit top keeps the outfit balanced while highlighting the skirt’s unique details. Statement sleeves on blouses or dresses instantly modernize any wardrobe, and experimenting with puff, bishop, or bell shapes can transform a simple design. Since layering is key in versatile styling, a tailored blazer or cropped jacket complements these pieces, offering structure and warmth. Sewing a jumpsuit in a luxe fabric like satin or crepe ensures a sleek, put-together look with minimal effort.

Adjusting the waistline or leg width customizes the fit, making it as comfortable as it is stylish. Mixing textures, such as pairing a velvet top with denim, adds depth and dimension to handmade outfits. By selecting cohesive colors and patterns, each piece seamlessly integrates into your existing wardrobe. The satisfaction of wearing a self-sewn garment enhances confidence, knowing every stitch reflects your personal style. With endless design possibilities, sewing becomes not just a hobby but a way to cultivate a distinctive, fashion-forward wardrobe.

‘I’ve called for NPP presidential primaries to be conducted very early’ – Nana B

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‘I’ve called for NPP presidential primaries to be conducted very early’ – Nana B


The National Organiser of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has said that he called for the early conduct of the party’s presidential primaries, citing growing concerns over internal fatigue and declining enthusiasm among party members.

This comes after a 2024 presidential candidate aspirant, Kennedy Agyapong, who has formally withdrawn from the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) ongoing “Thank You” tour, citing security threats to his supporters as the reason behind the decision.

The move comes in the wake of a violent altercation in Kumasi, where a student from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) was stabbed.

The injured individual, affiliated with Unity Hall’s Jama group, had been contracted by Agyapong’s team to perform at a gathering held at the Pentecost Church in Bantama.

Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse Show, Mr Boakye acknowledged a noticeable withdrawal of some long-serving members from active participation, stressing the urgent need for the party to manage its internal affairs more strategically.

“We know a number of persons who are laying their boots,” he remarked.

He further added “We just have to manage it in a proper manner. That is why for me, I have called for the presidential primaries to be conducted very early.”

Mr Boakye argued that the NPP’s prolonged internal electoral processes in past years have often led to internal divisions, sapping momentum and unity ahead of national contests.

“It looks like we spend too much time on internal elections and then we keep hurting ourselves,” he concluded.

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Court convicts Portable, sentences singer to three months in prison

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Court convicts Portable, sentences singer to three months in prison

Chief Magistrate Babajide Ilo on Tuesday convicted controversial singer Habeeb Olalomi Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, and sentenced him to three months’ imprisonment.

 Tribune Online recalls that the singer was arraigned before the Magistrate Court in Ifo in April 2023 on a three-count charge bordering on assault and the theft of musical instruments, as stated in charge sheet No. MIF/192C/2023.

The singer was subsequently granted bail in the sum of N300,000, with two sureties from his immediate family.

It was reported that he appeared before the court last Thursday and was later remanded for failing to appear at previous hearings despite multiple adjournments.

The Police Prosecutor, Inspector Olumide Awoleke, had earlier informed the court that the defendant, Habeeb Okikiola, committed the offence on 18 November 2022 at approximately 11:00 hrs in Okeosa, Ilogbo, within the Ifo Magisterial District.

The charge sheet reads:

“That you, Badmus Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, and others now at large, on the 18th day of November 2022 at 11:00 hrs, in Okeosa, Ilogbo, within the Ifo Magisterial District, did conspire among yourselves to commit felony, to wit: assault, and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 517 of the Criminal Code Laws of Ogun State 2006.

“That you, Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, on the same date, time, and place in the aforementioned district, did unlawfully assault one Osimosu Emmanuel Oluwafemi (male) by beating him all over his body, thereby committing an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 351 of the Criminal Code Laws of Ogun State of Nigeria 2006.

“That you, Badmus Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, on various occasions in the year 2022, at Okeosa, Ilogbo, within the Ifo Magisterial District, did steal some musical equipment, including a Yamaha H55 studio monitor, a complete Studio 2 interface connection cable, and an AKG P420 condenser, thereby committing an offence contrary to Sections 384 and 383 and punishable under Section 390 of the Criminal Code Laws of Ogun State, Nigeria, 2006.”

In his judgement, Chief Magistrate Ilo ruled that the singer was guilty of counts 1 and 2.

He sentenced the defendant to one month’s imprisonment with an option of a N10,000 fine for Count 1 and two months’ imprisonment with an option of a N20,000 fine for Count 2.

Adu Boahene, wife plead not guilty to GHs49m corruption charges

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Adu Boahene, wife plead not guilty to GHs49m corruption charges

Former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director-General Kwabena Adu Boahene and his wife, Angela Adjei Boateng, have denied all charges in a high-profile corruption case involving GHS 49 million (approximately $7 million) in alleged fraudulent contracts.

The couple, alongside businesswoman Mildred Donkor and Advantage Solutions Limited, faced an 11-count indictment including stealing, money laundering, defrauding by false pretences, and wilfully causing financial loss to the state.

During today’s hearing at the High Court, the charges were read, and the accused maintained their innocence.

  • Counts 1-3 (Stealing): Adu Boahene pleaded “Not guilty” to three separate counts of stealing public funds.
  • Count 4 (Conspiracy to Steal): Both Adu Boahene and his wife denied collaborating to misappropriate state money.
  • Counts 5-6 (Fraud & Financial Loss): The ex-NSB boss rejected accusations of defrauding the state and causing financial loss through a phantom cybersecurity deal with Israeli firm ISC Holdings Limited.
  • Count 7 (Using Public Office for Profit): Adu Boahene declared, “Not guilty.”
  • Count 8 (Aiding Corruption): His wife also pleaded “Not guilty” to collaborating in the alleged scheme.
  • Count 9 (Obtaining Property by False Pretences): Adu Boahene again denied wrongdoing.

Prosecutors allege that between 2020 and 2023, Adu Boahene siphoned GHS 49 million from NSB coffers under the guise of purchasing nonexistent cyber defence software. Investigations revealed no such systems were ever delivered to Ghana’s security agencies.

His wife, a director of Advantage Solutions Limited, linked to the transactions, is accused of aiding in laundering the funds.

Mildred Donkor, their former bank officer, faces charges for facilitating suspicious financial transfers.

BNC was created by Adu-Boahene and his wife while he was still the NSB boss, and the company was used for the transaction of the security system purchased from the Israeli firm ISC Holdings Limited.

While an initial payment of GHS 9.5 million (about $1.75 million) was transferred to ISC Holdings, no further payments were made to the company.

Instead, subsequent funds were diverted for personal use, including investments and transfers to unknown parties.

The court documents alleged that Adu-Boahene, his wife and Mildred “Therefore ran an elaborate criminal enterprise using A4 (Advantage Solutions Limited) as a holding company through which the stolen funds were funnelled and laundered for their own benefit”.

The documents added that as the holding company for several subsidiary companies, including the Private BNC, A4 received a substantial portion of the stolen funds which were then invested by its shareholders and directors in the business activities of the subsidiaries, including investments in treasury bills, real estate, the manufacturing of fertiliser and rental of luxury cars to VIP customers.

Mr Adu Boahene was arrested on Thursday, March 20th, at the Kotoko International Airport upon his return from abroad by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) in relation to the scandal, but was later granted bail.

Meanwhile, Mr Adu Boahene and his wife have filed a defamation lawsuit against the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, for defamation over statements made during a press conference held on March 24, 2025, over the matter.

In the suit, the plaintiffs alleged that Dr Ayine’s public remarks falsely portrayed them as criminals and fraudsters who had embezzled state funds and engaged in money laundering.

They added that these accusations have severely damaged their reputations and caused distress, public ridicule, and emotional harm, particularly affecting their children, who have reportedly faced taunts in school.

The statement of claim lists several grievances, including:

Publicly branding the plaintiffs as criminals before any court ruling.
Disseminating false allegations about the plaintiffs’ travel history and financial dealings.
Violating national security laws by exposing sensitive matters.
Using media theatrics to determine their guilt and suggest custodial sentences prematurely.
The plaintiffs argue that these actions were driven by malice and an abuse of authority, designed to cause maximum reputational harm.

They are therefore seeking the following reliefs:

Exemplary and punitive damages against the Defendant for publishing and/or broadcasting highly offensive, defamatory material of and concerning the Plaintiffs in his press conference dated the 24th day of March 2025.
ii. An order of perpetual injunction restraining the Defendant from further publishing and/or broadcasting or causing to be published and/or broadcast the said or similar words defamatory of the Plaintiff.

iii. Costs, including lawyer’s professional fees.

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Let’s collaborate to make the Petroleum Hub dream a reality

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Let’s collaborate to make the Petroleum Hub dream a reality

The Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), Dr Toni Aubynn, has called on all relevant stakeholders to work together to ensure the success of Ghana’s Petroleum Hub project.

Addressing representatives from various agencies at the inaugural PHDC Inter-Agency Dialogue on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Dr Aubynn urged stakeholders to collaborate effectively to eliminate bureaucratic delays and inefficiencies that deter potential investors.

“We are here because we recognize that the success of Ghana’s Petroleum Hub vision is interconnected, not with one agency, one ministry, or one entity alone, but with the harmonised efforts of many institutions, both public and private,” he stated.

“Each of us in this room represents a cog in the wheel of national progress. And when that wheel turns smoothly, through collaboration, shared information, clear mandates, and mutual respect, our nation moves forward,” Dr Aubynn emphasised.

He continued, “Too often, however, our efforts have been siloed. We’ve had good intentions but fragmented actions. The result? Delays in policy execution, missed investment opportunities, and a general perception of bureaucracy that deters the very partners we are trying to attract.”

Dr Aubynn stressed that for progress to be made, inter-agency coordination must become a culture, not an afterthought.

“We must streamline processes, align timelines, reduce duplication, and ensure that our communications are consistent and timely. Investors are watching. Citizens are watching. And they are looking to us for leadership, not just in vision, but in execution,” he said.

He reaffirmed PHDC’s commitment to creating an investor-friendly environment that not only attracts but also retains investment in the Petroleum Hub.

According to Dr Aubynn, the hub will generate numerous job opportunities, contributing significantly to the growth and resilience of the local economy.

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We are reflecting and learning from our mistakes

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We are reflecting and learning from our mistakes

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh is the 2024 Vice Presidential Candidate of NPP Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh is the 2024 Vice Presidential Candidate of NPP

The 2024 Vice Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has indicated that the party is undertaking a period of reflection and is actively learning from the mistakes that led to its significant loss in the 2024 general elections.

According to Dr Opoku Prempeh, it is both essential and critical for the party to draw lessons from its past mistakes as it begins the process of rebuilding, aimed at fostering unity and positioning itself as a credible and appealing alternative ahead of the 2028 elections.

In a Facebook post on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Dr Opoku Prempeh emphasised the significance of the party’s thank-you tour, highlighting it as a gesture of appreciation to its supporters and voters.

He made this known when he joined the party’s 2024 flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on the ‘Thank You’ tour in the Ashanti Region.

“I joined our 2024 NPP Flagbearer, H.E. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, and the party’s leadership in the Ashanti Region yesterday for our ongoing National ‘Thank You’ Tour.

“It was especially important to reconnect and feel the pulse of the party. While expressing our gratitude, we are also importantly, reflecting and learning from past mistakes as we chart the way forward,” he said.

NAPO, as he is affectionately known, also expressed his commitment and readiness to help unify the party and ensure it presents a cohesive and united front to the Ghanaian public.

He added that his commitment to fostering party unity is not solely aimed at positioning the NPP as a formidable opposition to the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), but also at making the party appealing to voters as a credible and better alternative.

“Unity, clearly, is the resonating theme everywhere we go. I am fully committed to supporting every effort to ensure that the party remains united, not only to provide a formidable opposition to the NDC government, but to present ourselves as the superior alternative to the Ghanaian electorate come 2028,” he added.

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AlorG reacts after missing out on 2025 TGMA nominations

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AlorG reacts after missing out on 2025 TGMA nominations

Rising Ghanaian musician Alordia Gyamfi, popularly known as AlorG, has revealed that he filed for nomination for the upcoming 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards.

In an interview with GhanaWeb’s Joseph Henry Mensah, AlorG stated that despite submitting his song for consideration, he was not nominated.

When asked if he knew why his song didn’t make it into any of the categories, he responded that he had no idea.

“Yeah, we did submit for nomination… I don’t know the reason, but on God,” he said.

When asked which artiste he believes deserves to win at the upcoming awards, the “Free My Mind” hitmaker said he wished all nominees well.

“For real, let the best man win. I love everybody, and honestly, I can’t choose because I love everybody,” he added.

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47 out of over 5,000 GBA members passed resolution for revocation of CJ’s suspension

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47 out of over 5,000 GBA members passed resolution for revocation of CJ’s suspension

More details are emerging from the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) 2025 mid-year conference held at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra on April 26, 2025, where a resolution for the revocation of the suspension of Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, was passed.

A member of the association, in an interview with ChannelOne TV, disclosed that fewer than 1% of the registered members of the association, who are more than 5,000, took part in the passage of the resolution.

He said that out of the 3,000 active members of the association, only 52 voted on the resolution against the suspension of the Chief Justice at the mid-year conference.

Out of the 52 lawyers who took part in the passage of the resolution, 47 voted in favour, while 5 voted against it.

These details have been corroborated by a post shared on X by journalist, Kwaku Asante, who indicated that fewer than 100 members of the Bar were at the conference.

He stated that aside from the 52 members who took part in the voting, the others abstained.

The GBA has come under heavy scrutiny following the release of the details of its passed resolution.

The details confirm earlier reports that the GBA is demanding that President John Dramani Mahama revoke the suspension of Chief Justice Torkornoo.

The association stated that the suspension of the Chief Justice by President Mahama was unconstitutional.

It argued that Mahama was not a judicial officer and there are no laws currently that give him the power to use his discretion to suspend the Chief Justice.

“The Ghana Bar Association calls for the immediate revocation of the suspension of the Chief Justice, as it considers the suspension to be unconstitutional, considering the fact that the President, who is not a judge or judicial officer, exercised his discretion to suspend the Chief Justice under Article 146(10) of the 1992 Constitution in the absence of a published Constitutional Instrument, Statutory Instrument, or Regulation(s) governing the exercise of his said discretion as required by Article 296 of the 1992 Constitution,” part of the resolution reads.

The association also demanded that President Mahama immediately release details of the determination of the prima facie case by the President and the Council of State.

“In addition, the Ghana Bar Association calls upon the President of the Republic of Ghana to immediately release the full decision establishing a prima facie case against the Chief Justice, consistent with established precedent. This disclosure is necessary to ensure that the process is conducted in accordance with the principles of transparency and fairness,” it said.

Furthermore, the GBA demanded the withdrawal of a directive from the Acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, concerning the assignment of courts and the fixing of dates for newly filed cases and applications.

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Inflation targets can be met if BoG Governor, finance minister are committed – Joe Jackson

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How the dream of Africa inspired Adjah Tetteh’s relentless drive at Hearts of Oak

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How the dream of Africa inspired Adjah Tetteh’s relentless drive at Hearts of Oak

Adjah Tetteh (R) during a game Adjah Tetteh (R) during a game

For Lawrence Adjah Tetteh, playing for Hearts of Oak wasn’t just about domestic glory, it was about chasing the African dream.

From the moment he joined the Phobians, the ambition to qualify for continental competitions was instilled in him by teammates who had lived it. That hunger to compete beyond Ghana’s borders became the fuel that drove him to give everything on the pitch.

In an interview with Happy FM, while addressing the current challenges facing Hearts of Oak, Tetteh reflected on those days as the defining force behind his unwavering commitment to the club.

“I always prayed that Hearts of Oak would qualify for Africa every year because that was the mindset I encountered when I first joined the club. During my time, qualifying for continental competitions wasn’t just a goal; it was a standard. Every season, we made sure we earned the right to play in Africa,” he said.

Tetteh further suggested that the players need this same mentality to lift the club out of its current struggles.

“New players today need that same push. They must understand that wearing the Hearts jersey comes with a responsibility. It’s a big platform, and when you have it, you must rise to the occasion,” he added.

The 46-year-old played an instrumental role in Hearts of Oak’s triumph over Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Stadium, clinching the maiden edition of the Confederation Cup title in January 2005.

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Meet the 15-year-old Nigerian boy with autism who broke the world’s largest art canvas record

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Meet the 15-year-old Nigerian boy with autism who broke the world’s largest art canvas record

The 15-year-old Nigerian accomplished this in November 2024 The 15-year-old Nigerian accomplished this in November 2024

Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, aka Kanye, is making headlines after setting the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the largest art canvas

The 15-year-old Nigerian accomplished this in November 2024, however, he received a formal GWR certificate and his artwork was publicly displayed on April 2, which is designated as World Autism Acceptance Day.

Kanye broke Emad Salehi’s record of 9,652 m² (103,893 ft² 37 in²) for the largest art canvas. The canvas Kanye painted on was 12,303.87 m² (132,437 ft² 116.85 in²).

Kanye started his world record attempt, which he dubbed “Impossibility is a myth,” to raise awareness and serve as a means of raising money for The Zeebah Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports people on the spectrum and their families, according to the Guinness World Record.

Autism is a neurological condition that affects social, language, and interaction skills. In honor of Autism Awareness Month, Kanye used the full month of April to showcase his compelling artwork.

When Kanye was two or three years old, his parents found out he was on the spectrum and wanted him to have a way to express himself. After experimenting with a variety of extracurricular pursuits, Kanye seemed to be particularly drawn to painting and art.

Kanye soon gained recognition for his abstract art and paintings. He received Austria’s Flame of Peace award at the age of eight for using his art to promote peace, becoming the youngest winner. In 2019, he held a solo exhibition at the Terra Kulture Art Gallery titled “Impossibility is a Myth.” In 2022, one of his paintings also appeared on the Art Vancouver Catalogue’s cover page.

A Guinness World Records title, according to Kanye’s parents, has been a unique aspect of their family’s journey and has a greater meaning.

“This opens a whole new world of possibilities for special needs children and their caregivers,” they told GWR. “In addition to autism awareness, inclusion, and neurodiversity, it also gives hope that there are infinite possibilities in every human, irrespective of the diagnosis.”

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu applauded Kanye’s artwork after his recent GWR title attracted widespread attention.

“You are Brave, Audacious, and Tenacious,” he wrote. “Congratulations on your recognition. Your story has made history, and Nigeria is proud of you, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke.”

Fola David-Tolaram, who has the record for the largest drawing by an individual, also hailed Kanye, calling him a “true champ.”

Kanye’s father, Tagbo Okeke, told The National that the family felt it was necessary to address people’s perceptions about persons on the autism spectrum.

“In Nigeria, there’s still a lot of stigmatization,” he said. “A lot of parents are ashamed, a lot of children are hidden…we started this awareness campaign to tell parents that no child should be left behind, that they are Fabulous, Autistic and Talented.”

Dermatologist Cautions Nollywood Stars After Angela Okorie’s Viral Video Sparks BBL Debate

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Dermatologist Cautions Nollywood Stars After Angela Okorie’s Viral Video Sparks BBL Debate

Dermatologist Bea provides an opinion on Angela Okorie’s viral video, amid speculation about her potential BBL surgery procedure.

Angela Okorie has faced backlash after a video of her on set surfaced, causing mixed reactions and speculation among fans.

Renowned dermatologist Dr. Bea has weighed in on the recent buzz surrounding Nollywood actress Angela Okorie, following a viral video that sparked speculation about her undergoing a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL).

Stylish Native Dress Designs Perfect for Married Women

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Stylish Native Dress Designs Perfect for Married Women

Stylish Native Dress Designs Perfect for Married Women

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Bliss GVS Pharma Gives To Regional Medical Stores

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Bliss GVS Pharma Gives To Regional Medical Stores

A scene during the presentation

 

Bliss GVS Pharma, a major pharmaceutical company in the country, has donated a significant quantity of anti-malarial drug and other essential medicines worth over GH¢250,000 to the Regional Medical Stores in Takoradi in the Western Region and the Tamale Teaching Hospital.

The donation includes a range of anti-malaria medication, including artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) such as Lonart, P-Alaxin, Gsunate and Gvither Plus which are recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the first-line treatment for uncomplicated malaria.

This initiative forms part of the company’s “Act for Africa: Malaria-Free Continent Campaign,” aimed at improving access to anti-malarial treatment across Africa.

Receiving the donation on behalf of the Takoradi Regional Medical Stores and the Tamale Teaching Hospital, Daniel Bomfeh, Regional Health Promotions Manager, and Dr. Salifu Alhassan Tia, Director of Pharmacy, respectively, expressed their profound appreciation to Bliss GVS Pharma for the generous gesture.

They noted that the anti-malaria drugs would significantly enhance the hospitals’ ability to provide effective treatment to patients.

Representatives of Bliss GVS Pharma in the Western and Northern regions, Justice Yalley and Dauda Adam, stated that the donation reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to the fight against malaria and its mission to ensure access to essential medications for all.

Representatives of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana in both regions, Dr. Kwesi Biney and Dr. Charles Nkansa Buabeng, who were present at the events also thanked Bliss GVS Pharma for its efforts to help eradicate malaria, adding that donations like these go a long way to support national health interventions.

Other side attractions included  a health talk on malaria prevention and treatment, as well as personal and vaginal hygiene, at both the Effia Nkwanta Nursing and Midwifery Training College in Takoradi and the Tamale Nurses’ and Midwives’ Training College.

Bliss GVS Pharma’s philanthropic efforts exemplify the private sector’s vital role in advancing global health equity and supporting the government in reducing the burden of infectious diseases and improving health outcomes for all.

The driving force behind this noble vision is the Managing Director of Bliss GVS Pharma, Gagan Sharma. His unwavering belief in the fundamental right to healthcare inspires the company’s mission to make a tangible impact in the fight against malaria.

 

 

Nigerian music industry shut down when I took break from social media – Davido

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Nigerian music industry shut down when I took break from social media – Davido

Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has claimed that the Nigerian music industry shut down when he took a break from social media in November 2022 following the tragic death of his son, Ifeanyi Adeleke.

He recalled that both fans and trolls were begging him to return to social media during the three-month break.

AG Charges Adu-Boahene, Wife & 2 Others For Stealing GH¢49.1m

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AG Charges Adu-Boahene, Wife & 2 Others For Stealing GH¢49.1m

Kwabena Adu-Boahene and Angela Adjei-Boateng

 

The Office of the Attorney General has formally charged the former Executive-Director of National Signal Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene and his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng as well as two others for allegedly stealing a total of GH₵49.1 million from the state.

The two together with Mildred Donkor and Advantage Solutions Limited are facing a total of 10 counts of conspiracy to commit crime, stealing, using public office for profit, money laundering and causing financial loss to the state.

Court documents indicate that Mr. Adu-Boahene somewhere in February 2020, under the guise of procuring a cyber defence system for the country from ISC Holdings Limited, dishonestly appropriated GH₵27.1 million belonging to the country with the intention of depriving the Government of the said amount.

He is also accused of stealing another GH₵21 million in March 2020 under guise of procuring a cyber defence system for the country and dishonestly appropriated the money.

His wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng has been accused of collaborating with him to dishonestly abuse his office for private benefit in the sum of about GH₵49.1 million.

Again, the four accused persons have been charged for allegedly conspiring and laundering an amount of GH₵49.1 million belonging to the state.

BY Gibril Abdul Razak

Fossil fuels remain critical amid Ghana’s clean energy transition – PIAC

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Fossil fuels remain critical amid Ghana’s clean energy transition – PIAC

The Technical Coordinator of PIAC, Isaac Dwamena The Technical Coordinator of PIAC, Isaac Dwamena

The Technical Coordinator of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), Isaac Dwamena, has stated that while global efforts toward clean energy continue to gain momentum, fossil fuels remain a critical component of the global energy mix for the foreseeable future.

According to him, despite significant strides in the development of clean fuels and renewable energy sources, a full transition from oil and gas remains a long-term goal due to ongoing dependence on fossil fuels to power key sectors.

Speaking in an interview with GhanaWeb Business, Dwamena noted that some technologies and industries still rely heavily on oil and gas, making an immediate transition difficult.

“Efforts are being made toward clean fuels, clean energy, and all that. This is the global drive. But trust me, the push toward clean energy and alternatives like clean oil is something that lies in the distant future. There are still systems powered by fossil fuels, oil and gas, that are very difficult to switch to other forms of energy. So even though there is momentum, fossil fuels will remain with us for quite some time,” he explained.

Dwamena further emphasised that resource-rich countries should leverage oil revenues to diversify their economies.

Citing the United Arab Emirates as an example, he said Dubai has successfully transformed its tourism sector to generate more revenue than its oil industry.

“Some countries endowed with natural resources can use that advantage to build other sectors of the economy and reduce reliance on oil and gas. Take the Middle East, for instance, look at the United Arab Emirates. They have massively developed their tourism sector, and people now travel to Dubai for all kinds of reasons. According to statistics, tourism now brings in more revenue for the government than oil and gas,” he added.

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Ghana’s law will deal with locals caught fronting for foreigners – GOLDBOD

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Ghana’s law will deal with locals caught fronting for foreigners – GOLDBOD

The Media Relations Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD), Prince Kwame Minkah, has issued a strong warning to Ghanaians who front for foreign nationals engaged in gold smuggling, stating that such individuals will be dealt with under Ghanaian law.

Speaking in an interview on JoyNews‘ The Pulse on Wednesday, Mr Minkah noted that the government is intensifying its crackdown on both local collaborators and foreign perpetrators who exploit loopholes in the gold sector.

“If you’re a Ghanaian caught fronting for a foreigner, the laws of Ghana will deal with you,” he stated firmly.

Read also: GoldBod extends deadline for Ghanaian gold traders to reapply for licences

His remarks come in the wake of recent arrests involving foreign nationals engaged in gold smuggling operations. Mr Minkah confirmed that several Indian nationals were apprehended by Ghana’s security and intelligence agencies and are currently facing court proceedings.

“These individuals were involved in gold smuggling, and investigations revealed that a Ghanaian national was fronting for their illegal activities. The details are still emerging, but what we can confirm is that the law will take its full course,” he explained.

Mr Minkah highlighted the broader issue of foreign involvement in gold smuggling and the systemic abuse that has plagued the sector for years. He noted that many foreigners exploit Ghanaian license holders as fronts to carry out illegal operations under the guise of legitimate mining.

He pointed out that this long-standing problem is precisely what the Ghana Gold Board has been mandated to address.

“That is exactly what the Gold Board initiative is seeking to cure. It’s a deeply rooted issue that has persisted for years, and our legal and operational framework is specifically designed to eliminate it,” he said.

Mr Minkah reaffirmed the government’s commitment to cleaning up the sector and ensuring that Ghanaians genuinely benefit from the country’s mineral resources without being undermined by foreign influence or internal collaborators.

“We have the solutions, and we are implementing them. This is a national interest issue, and anyone found complicit will not be spared—local or foreign,” he added.

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Music is spiritual; it’s something only your spirit can transcribe – Kojo Blak

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Music is spiritual; it’s something only your spirit can transcribe – Kojo Blak

Ghanaian artiste, Kojo Blak Ghanaian artiste, Kojo Blak

Ghanaian artiste Kojo Blak has described music as a deeply spiritual experience, one that can only be interpreted by the soul.

In an interview on Showbiz360 with Giovani Caleb on April 29, 2025, Kojo Blak explained the unique inspiration behind his music and the meaning of the numbers tied to his projects.

“757 and 131, ‘131’ is the title of my current EP. You know, numbers play a very spiritual role in my life. Music itself is spiritual, something you can’t touch but you can feel. It’s something only your spirit can transcribe. The last song I recorded for my 757 EP was done exactly at 7:57 PM. I’ve been documenting those moments and following that path ever since,” he said.

He added, “Everyone releases EPs and names them things like Love or Heartbreak, but I like to be different, I choose names that reflect my spiritual journey.”

Kojo Blak also spoke about his current EP, 131, which has nine tracks and collaborations with several notable artists.

“131 has nine songs. It includes my ‘ruling three’, a concept I use to talk about key stages in my journey as an artist. The EP features Joshua Baraka from Uganda, Kelvyn Boy on Excellence, and Sarkodie on Next Door. I even recorded 131 at 1:31 PM. If I record my next at 2:00, it’ll be titled 2 O’Clock,” he revealed.

Speaking on the hit track ‘Excellence’, he explained the inspiration behind the song:

“The day I recorded Excellence, there were beautiful ladies around. I’m a ladies’ man, so I made the song to celebrate every Ghanaian and African woman who looks excellent, regardless of body type, whether slim or plus-size. It’s a song for women empowerment. But I’ve also got songs for the men, gangster vibes, so there’s something for everyone on the EP,” he said.

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Brogya Genfi shares proof to deny claims of failing to declare assets

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Brogya Genfi shares proof to deny claims of failing to declare assets

Brogya Gyenfi is the Deputy Minister of Defence Brogya Gyenfi is the Deputy Minister of Defence

The Deputy Minister of Defence, Brogya Genfi, has shared receipts of his asset declaration to refute claims that he failed to comply with President John Dramani Mahama’s directive requiring all appointees to declare their assets.

On February 18, 2025, President Mahama, while declaring his assets, warned that he will take drastic and extreme measures against any appointee who fail to declare their assets by a March 31, 2025, deadline he had set.

He stated that those who do not comply with the directive could face removal from office.

“I’ve asked the Chief of Staff to send word to all appointees to ensure that they declare their assets by the end of the first quarter of this year, that is by 31st March 2025. I wish to stress that any appointee failing to meet this deadline would face severe sanctions, not excluding removal from office,” he stated.

In a Facebook post on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Brogya Genfi shared what appears to be a receipt issued by the Ghana Audit Service, dated March 28, 2025, and bearing the signature of the Auditor-General.

The official receipt, which also bears the inscription “Declaration of Asset and Liability under Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution,” appears to acknowledge receipt of Brogya Genfi’s asset declaration.

The receipt details the date of the declaration, the name of the declarant, the position held, as well as information about the witnesses present during the process, including their names and occupations.

The March 28, 2025, date on the receipt appears to suggest that Brogya Genfi may have complied with the directive, indicating that he possibly declared his assets.

Furthermore, according to the receipt, the process was witnessed by a public servant identified as Fatawu Saddiq Abubakar.

Meanwhile, other appointees are reported to have not yet complied with the president’s directive and are still yet to declare their assets.

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GoldBod extends application period for Ghanaian gold traders’ licenses

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GoldBod extends application period for Ghanaian gold traders’ licenses

Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi

The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has announced an extension of the application period for new licenses for Ghanaians trading in gold.

The deadline has been moved from Wednesday, April 30, 2025, to Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

This three-week extension aims to provide additional time for traders and individuals to submit their applications, as well as for those who have already begun the process to complete it.

Sammy Gyamfi explained that the license application process falls under the GoldBod Act.

Addressing the press on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, he stated; “We know that many of you have not been able to apply at all. We can also see from the backend of our website and the license application portal that some of you have started the application process but have not yet completed it. A few of you have submitted your applications, and decisions are yet to be made by GoldBod. In view of this, the management of GoldBod has decided to extend the timeframe for Ghanaians who wish to apply for a license to trade in gold.”

“We’ve decided to extend the application window for the new GoldBod license from today, April 30, 2025, to May 21, 2025. So, we are giving you another three weeks. We believe this is fair and that the timeframe should be adequate for anyone serious about applying. In our press release dated April 23, 2025, we explained the process for license applications under the GoldBod Act,” he added.

The CEO further indicated that once applicants are deemed qualified, they will be contacted within a couple of weeks.

He also noted that although the law grants GoldBod 60 days to review and consider all applications, a special system has been implemented to expedite the process, enabling successful applicants to begin business with GoldBod promptly.

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Updates: President Mahama launches National Apprenticeship Programme

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Updates: President Mahama launches National Apprenticeship Programme

Tamale, 4:03PM

“The National Apprenticeship Programme is the antidote to issues of crime and drug abuse in the Northern Region.” — Mr Ali Adolf John, Northern Regional Minister

“National Apprenticeship Programme is sign of hope for the Ghanaian youth.”
— Nanton Naa Mahamadu Baba Bawa, Chairman for the launch event

President John Mahama arrives

Tamale, 3:13PM

President John Dramani Mahama has arrived at the University for Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale to officially launch the National Apprenticeship Programme.

Tamale, 12:00PM

Tamale, April 30, GNA – All is set for President Mahama to formally launch the National Apprentiship Programme (NAP) in Tamale.

The NAP is a flagship initiative of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government aimed at tackling youth unemployment through technical and vocational skills development. It forms a core part of the administration’s job creation and human capital development strategy.

2 Nigerians Jailed 18 Years For Human Trafficking

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2 Nigerians Jailed 18 Years For Human Trafficking

Convicts Kelvin Johnson and Jessica Daniel

 

Two Nigerians have been sentenced to nine (9) years’ imprisonment in hard labour each, for trafficking two ladies from Nigeria and engaging them in prostitution.

Jessica Daniel aka Blessing, a 24-year-old hairdresser and Kelvin Johnson aka Alaska, a 30-year-old Bitcoin trader were found guilty for the offences of one count of conspiracy to commit a crime and two counts of human trafficking contrary to 2(1) and (2)of the anti-human trafficking Act.

They had pleaded not guilty to the offences but the Achimota Circuit Court presided over by Her Honour Akosua Anokyewaa Adjepong found them guilty at the end of the trial.

Court documents states that the Jessica Daniel lured the victims, aged 20 and 25 to Ghana in 2024 under the pretext of securing a job for them as domestic servants but ended up forcing them into prostitution.

The victims, according to the document were linked to an agency in Nigeria by Kelvin Johnson who picked them at the lorry station in Accra upon their arrival in Ghana.

The victims were then taken to an apartment where they were made to stay and work as prostitutes for Jessica who demanded they pay GH₵8,000 each to gain their freedom.

The victims were able to pay GH₵8,000 and continued to work for their traffickers until their rescue by the Anti Human Trafficking Unit of the Ghana Police Service and Our Rescue Ghana.

The documents further state that the convicts, upon their arrest and interrogation, admitted having recruited and transported the victims from Nigeria to Ghana for prostitution.

They indicated that the proceeds from the victims’ activities were collected by Johnson and handed to Jessica for keeping.

Investigations further revealed that Jessica hid behind Johnson to traffick the ladies to Ghana, claiming she did not want the victims to know she was their boss for fear of being harmed by them.

BY Gibril Abdul Razak

20 Ghanaian lecturers in Slovakia for training in digital marketing

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20 Ghanaian lecturers in Slovakia for training in digital marketing

By Kwabia Owusu-Mensah

Kumasi April 30, GNA – Twenty Ghanaian lecturers drawn from the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of the Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMSUTED) and two other technical universities are attending a training in Nitra, Slovakia.

The training programme is part of efforts to equip them with contemporary digital marketing skills and innovative online pedagogical techniques to support Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana.

It is part of a €394,185.00 Erasmus+ KA2 Capacity Building and the European Union jointly funded project, which led to the establishment of digital marketing laboratories in AAMUSTED, Cape Coast Technical University (CCTU) and Bolgatanga Technical University (BTU) to help in training TVET staff and students in digital marketing, as well as TVET industry players.

The Ghana team, comprising six lecturers from AAMSUTED and seven each from the CCTU and BTU, was therefore joining others from Germany and the host country for a weeklong training in digital marketing co-creation activities, skill training, and mentoring in areas including innovative tools, online pedagogies, and teaching techniques.

Ahead of leading the Ghanaian team to Nitra on April 26, 2025, the Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Mathematics Education (FASME) at AAMUSTED and Ghana National Coordinator of the Project, Professor Yarhands Dissou Arthur, explained to journalists in Kumasi that, members of the Ghana team would eventually become lead trainers of TVET students in digital skills using cutting-edge technologies that are aligned to the unique local Ghanaian context to aid productivity and make the TVET graduates competitive in a technology-driven global economy.

He was hopeful that the participants would take advantage of the training to prepare themselves adequately for the training tasks ahead to enable Ghana to benefit optimally from the project, also called “DIGIMARKT” and expected to run for two years.

Prof. Arthur said the project has also provided for about 40 Ghanaian participants to be trained in Germany in October 2025 to help in knowledge transfer and sharing beyond the ongoing training in Slovakia.

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Ghana’s petroleum revenue climbs to $1.35 billion in 2024 despite output decline

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Ghana’s petroleum revenue climbs to $1.35 billion in 2024 despite output decline

Ghana’s total petroleum revenue rose to US$1.35 billion in 2024, reflecting a 27.8% increase from the US$1.06 billion recorded in 2023. This is according to the 2024 Annual Report released by the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC).

This figure represents the second-highest annual petroleum revenue since Ghana commenced commercial oil production in 2011, with the highest being US$1.42 billion in 2022.

According to PIAC, the revenue surge was largely driven by favourable international crude oil prices, which helped to cushion the continued decline in oil production.

Ghana’s crude oil output dropped for the fifth consecutive year, reaching 48.25 million barrels in 2024, down from a high of 71.44 million barrels in 2019.

Ghana’s petroleum revenue climbs to $1.35 billion in 2024 despite output decline

The report noted a marginal year-on-year production decline of 0.01%, with an average annual drop of 7.4% over the past five years.

PIAC expressed concern over the sustained drop in production levels, warning that it poses long-term risks to Ghana’s petroleum revenue potential. The Committee urged the government to prioritise attracting new capital into the upstream oil sector.

“Parliament should ensure that the Ministry of Energy and its allied agencies increase efforts to secure investments in Ghana’s upstream petroleum industry,” the report recommended.

Now in its 14th edition, the PIAC Annual Report covers the performance of Ghana’s petroleum sector from January to December 2024. It includes detailed assessments of production volumes, crude liftings, revenue collection and allocation, as well as utilisation of petroleum funds.

The report reinforces the need for strategic investment and regulatory action to sustain petroleum revenue growth and improve production efficiency.

Kurt Okraku Resigns As WAFU Zone B President After CAF Appointment

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Kurt Okraku Resigns As WAFU Zone B President After CAF Appointment

Kurt Edwin Okraku

 

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Okraku, has stepped down as President of WAFU Zone B following his appointment as 2nd Vice-President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

In a statement, Mr. Okraku said the decision was necessary due to the increasing demands of his new CAF role and ongoing responsibilities at the GFA.

“After being given the honour to serve as your President over the last couple of years, it has become necessary that I step down from this role,” he said. “It has become clear to me that I would be unable to give my best to all three roles due to the huge workload.”

He announced that a transition process to appoint a new WAFU Zone B President will begin in the coming days, and expressed confidence in the region’s continued progress.

“I urge all of you to continue along this pathway, and we will continue to be successful,” he indicated, adding that “As I leave the role of being your President, let me assure you that I will always remain a true disciple of the Zone.”

Okraku also thanked WAFU staff for their support, especially in overseeing the move to a new headquarters, and pledged to remain a strong supporter of the Zone.

By Wletsu Ransford

Majority of Ghanaians want Council of State abolished – Prof Kwasi Prempeh reveals

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Majority of Ghanaians want Council of State abolished – Prof Kwasi Prempeh reveals

The Chairperson of the Constitutional Review Committee, Prof. Henry Kwasi Prempeh, has revealed that preliminary findings from the committee show significant public support for abolishing the Council of State.

Speaking at an event organised by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Prof. Prempeh noted that many Ghanaians question the relevance of the Council, citing its vague mandate, limited public understanding of its function, and the frequent disregard of its advice by the Executive.

“There is the view that if we must have a Council of State, then it must at least be in a position to resolve very high-level issues when it comes to peace and conflict resolution. There is a search for a better purpose of the Council of State.

“If we were to reconstitute in terms of membership, how are we going to do it. Also, the sense that it is dominated by hand-picked appointees of the president, which doesn’t make any difference. The president can always keep his own council, he has his cabinet, so there is no point in paying attention to the Council of State.

“So, if we were to find a good purpose, how might we also reconstitute it in terms of membership, so that we push back the abolitionist sentiment, because that is quite a widespread sentiment, which surprises me actually. But a lot of people want the Council of State to disappear.”

However, during the swearing-in of the 31-member Council of State on February 18, 2025, Council Chairman and former Speaker of Parliament, Edward Doe Adjaho, dismissed calls for its abolition. He emphasized the Council’s commitment to playing a vital role in national development.

“It is true that many have questioned the relevance of the Council of State, some have even called for its abolition.

“But we want to assure you that this Council of State will be a Council of difference. Mr President, you can count on us day and night, we shall respond,” he affirmed.

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I will deal with you in a way you won’t see coming – LilWin warns TV stations over piracy

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I will deal with you in a way you won’t see coming – LilWin warns TV stations over piracy

Kumawood actor and filmmaker, LilWin Kumawood actor and filmmaker, LilWin

Kumawood actor and filmmaker Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as LilWin, has cautioned television networks across Ghana against airing his films without authorisation.

In a video shared on his social media platforms on April 29, 2025, the actor did not hide his frustration as he called out some TV station owners and executives for broadcasting both Ghanaian and Nigerian movies without proper licensing.

According to LilWin, while these broadcasters are willing to invest in foreign series, particularly telenovelas, they often neglect local content creators and resort to pirating African films from platforms like YouTube.

“I don’t understand how these stations can afford to pay for telenovelas yet choose to download Nigerian films for free and air them,” he said.

He made it clear that any illegal use of his productions, especially those uploaded on his YouTube channel, would be met with serious consequences.

LilWin revealed that he is ready to take legal action against offenders, and should legal procedures drag on, he hinted at alternative ways of handling the situation.

“The amount of money I’ll claim when I take legal action… And if the case delays, I’ll deal with it in a way you won’t see coming,” he warned.

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‘The whole exercise is misplaced’ – Kwadwo Mpiani reacts to NPP’s ‘Thank You Tour’

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‘The whole exercise is misplaced’ – Kwadwo Mpiani reacts to NPP’s ‘Thank You Tour’

Kwadwo Mpiani, Former Chief of Staff Kwadwo Mpiani, Former Chief of Staff

A former Chief of Staff under former President John Agyekum Kufuor’s administration, who is also a known member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwadwo Mpiani, has questioned the rationale behind the ongoing Bawumia-led “Thank You Tour.”

Speaking to JoyNews on April 29, 2025, the seasoned politician aligned with the NPP, criticised the exercise, terming it as a misplaced priority.

“The whole exercise is misplaced. What are we going to thank them for? For not voting for us, or what? So, I don’t think this is the time for this kind of exercise,” he said.

Kwadwo Mpiani indicated that the tour is unnecessary given the party’s poor performance in the 2024 Elections.

He, however, argued that the party should focus on understanding the reasons behind their defeat, as detailed in the Prof Mike Oquaye’s report and address them.

“Because we performed so miserably in this election, we have set up a committee to tour the country to investigate what went wrong. I believe the first thing we should do, after identifying the reasons for the party’s sorry state, is not to go out thanking people. The most important thing is to understand what happened and take decisive action,” he stated.

Dr Bawumia, the 2024 flagbearer of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), has commenced a “Thank You Tour” following the party’s humiliating defeat in the 2024 general elections.

The nationwide tour, according to the party, forms part of efforts to rebuild and re-energise the party ahead of the 2028 Election and also appreciate its grassroot members and party faithful for their support during the 2024 Election.

The tour comes on the back of a report by a 12-member committee, chaired by former Speaker of Parliament, Prof Mike Oquaye, which was established to investigate the reasons behind the party’s electoral loss.

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Ibrahim Mahama, E&P demand retraction, apology from Bright Simons over Damang Mine claims

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Ibrahim Mahama, E&P demand retraction, apology from Bright Simons over Damang Mine claims

Ibrahim Mahama, founder of Engineers & Planners (E&P) Ibrahim Mahama, founder of Engineers & Planners (E&P)

Lawyers representing businessman Ibrahim Mahama and his company, Engineers & Planners (E&P), have issued a formal demand to policy analyst and IMANI Africa Vice President, Bright Simons, calling for an immediate retraction and apology over what they describe as defamatory statements made in a recent article.

The piece, titled “Ghana Provides a Lesson in How Not to Nationalise a Gold Mine”, was published on Simons’ personal website on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

The article discusses Ghana’s management of the Damang gold mine and includes claims that E&P, described as “a powerful operator owned by the brother of Ghana’s President”, suffered financially following a temporary shutdown of operations by Gold Fields.

Simons also raised concerns about E&P’s alleged influence on the Minerals Commission, suggesting potential conflicts of interest and political interference.

In a letter issued by the Robert Smith Law Group, legal representatives for Mahama and E&P refuted the claims, which were described in the letter, sighted by GhanaWeb Business, as “wholly false, malicious, and defamatory.”

The lawyers warned that the statements could damage E&P’s reputation, harm its business prospects, and undermine trust among current and potential partners.

“Such unfounded publications, especially from a public commentator of your stature, have the tendency to injure the hard-earned reputation of E&P,” the letter stated.

The legal team emphasised that E&P operates as an independent legal entity with no political affiliations and is guided strictly by commercial and operational objectives.

They also rejected any suggestion that the company played a role in the government’s decision not to renew Gold Fields’ lease at Damang, or in shaping mining policies that favor local contractors.

The article’s insinuation that some Minerals Commission officials may show bias due to past affiliations with E&P or Gold Fields was also dismissed as speculative and irresponsible.

Simons has been given seven days to retract the article and issue what the lawyers describe as an “unqualified apology.”

Failing that, they say legal proceedings will commence without further notice.

As of now, Bright Simons has not publicly responded to the legal demand.

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Mystery for South Africa as dem find police officers deadibody inside river

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Mystery for South Africa as dem find police officers deadibody inside river

Dem bin last see Keamogetswe Buys (L) and Cebekhulu Linda (R) one week ago inside white VW PoLO Dem bin last see Keamogetswe Buys (L) and Cebekhulu Linda (R) one week ago inside white VW PoLO

Police for South Africa dey find ansa afta dem see di deadibody of three police officers – wey bin dey miss for six days – inside river.

Boipelo Senoge, dey 20 years, Cebekhulu Linda dey 24 years, and 30-year-old Keamogetswe Buys.

Dem bin last see dem wen dem bin dey comot from petrol station near Johannesburg last Wednesday.

Na divers see dia deadibody around 70km (43 miles) away for Hennops river, along wit di lifeless body of two oda pipo wey den no name.

Di police bin initially tok say dem dey investigate a case of “possible hijacking and kidnapping” but on Tuesday dem tok say dem no fit guess weda di officers die by accident or not.

All di three police officers na constables – dem bin dey travel wit one white VW Polo wen dem miss, na wetin police statement tok.

Dia vehicle tracking device and mobile phones dey off since dat time.

One search team bin “spend sleepless nights as dem bin dey comb di length and breadth” of di Gauteng, Free State and Limpopo provinces back to back.

Dem bin eventually find parts of one vehicle wey dem “beliv say na” di VW Polo, national police commissioner Fannie Masemola tok

Dem bin find one Renault Kangoo van nearby on di banks of Hennops river, for di municipality of Centurion.

Di three officers bin dey travel from Free State to Limpopo, wen dem bin miss.

Divers bin search dat part of di river and recover five deadbody between Monday and Tuesday.

Along wit di three constables, di divers find di deadbody of a police admin clerk, wey dem neva name.

Di clerk bin dey drive di Renault van, Gen Masemola tok.

Im add say di fifth body bin don dey rotten and dem neva fit identify am.

Police for South Africa still dey find di VW Polo wey di officers wey dem see dia deadibody bin dey travel wit.

South Africans bin dey follow di search for di missing police officers. Di public bin dey chook eye well-well wit prayer for di three constables wey bin spread across social media.

Afta dem see dia deadibody, dia loved ones wey dey heartbroken gada along di bank of di Hennops river, wit candles for dia hands.

For im address on Tuesday, Gen Masemola tok say: “We no want to guess wetin lead us to find dia lifeless body for dis river at dis stage, weda na accident or not, our investigation go reveal di aspects once we find dia vehicle.”

Dis mark a significant change in tone from Sunday, wen di commissioner bin tok say: “We no go fit get criminals to lookdown on di authority of di state by kidnapping three police officers.

Dis na just a serious warning to di pipo behind dis incident, either you hand yoursefs ova, or we go catch you by oursefs.”

Ghana Freedom Party flagbearer commends Ablakwa, government for new chip passport

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The flagbearer of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), Philip Appiah Kubi, popularly known as Roman Fada, has commended Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and the government for rolling out a new chip-embedded passport for Ghanaians.

Roman Fada described the move as innovative as it gives true meaning to the government’s digitalization process.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Okudzeto Ablakwa, unveiled a new chip-embedded passport for Ghanaians at a ceremo­ny at the Passport Office in Accra on Monday, April 28, 2025

The Minister said the rollout of the chip-em­bedded passport means the Passport Office will no longer issue the old biometric passport,” he said.

As part of the ceremony, Mr Ablakwa issued the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, with his chip-embedded passport.

The new chip-embedded passport has 175 security features compared to the old one, which has only 32 security features.

The move is part of the government’s broader agenda to boost passport security, eliminate intermediaries, and promote greater transparency. The newly upgraded chip-embedded passports, launched on December 2, 2024, replace the current biometric passports.

They are designed to meet international standards while showcasing Ghana’s cultural identity through iconic Adinkra symbols.

“I really commend the Minister for Foreign Affairs for this great initiative, which would go a long way toward boosting the government’s digitalization drive and also promoting development,” Roman Fada told the media yesterday.

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Eddie Nketiah Open To Playing For Ghana At Senior Level

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Eddie Nketiah

 

Crystal Palace forward Eddie Nketiah has declared his openness to representing Ghana at the international level, ending years of speculation about his national team future.

Born in Lewisham to Ghanaian parents, Nketiah has been on the Ghana Football Association’s radar for some time. Although he featured for England across all youth levels and earned a senior call-up in 2023, the 25-year-old has yet to cement a regular spot under Thomas Tuchel.

Nketiah hinted at a shift in his international outlook, saying “When I was younger, representing England was an option after progressing through the youth system. But if Ghana invites me, then I’ll be there.”

Nketiah is enduring a difficult season at Crystal Palace, with just one goal and one assist in 25 appearances. However, his possible switch in allegiance could offer a fresh option for Ghana, as the Black Stars continue to search for consistent firepower up front.

GNFS shuts down food joint at Osu Total Filling Station

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The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has ordered the immediate closure of a mobile mini restaurant operating with liquified petroleum gas (LPG) at the Total Filling Station on Oxford Street at Osu to prevent a potential fire outbreak.

The shutdown follows a viral video circulating on social media, showing the use of open flames dangerously close to fuel pumps, an act that constitutes a serious violation of fire safety regulations and poses an imminent fire hazard.

A statement signed by Divisional Officer Two (DO II) Desmond Ackah, Head of Public Relations, and copied to the Ghana News Agency on Wednesday, said the fuel stations were designated as high-risk zones due to the storage of highly flammable substances.

The use of LPG, open flames, or any spark-generating activity in such areas was strictly prohibited and punishable by law.

The statement said the Acting Chief Fire Officer, Daniella Mawusi Ntow-Sapong, had directed intensified inspections across all fuel and gas stations nationwide and further cautioned that individuals or businesses found breaching fire safety protocols would face strict legal consequences.

It said the GNFS remained committed to working collaboratively with fuel and gas station operators to ensure full compliance with safety standards.

The statement advised the public to prioritise safety, stay vigilant, and promptly report any unsafe practices near fuel or gas stations to the nearest fire station or via the GNFS hotlines (0302772446 / 0299340383) for immediate action.

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All foreigners must exit Ghana’s gold market now – Sammy Gyamfi declares

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GoldBod CEO, Sammy Gyamfi GoldBod CEO, Sammy Gyamfi

All foreigners are required to exit Ghana’s gold market by the deadline of Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

Enforcement of this directive takes effect on Thursday, May 1, 2025, and any individual who violates this law will be arrested and prosecuted for committing a criminal offense.

Additionally, foreigners are prohibited from directly trading in gold. Those who wish to remain in the gold business must apply as foreign participants, allowing GoldBod to purchase the gold on their behalf.

Foreigners may also operate as partners or off-takers.

Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, stated; “We indicated in our press release dated April 14, 2025, that all foreigners have until April 30, 2025, which happens to be today, to exit the market.

“This is because we intend to enforce the Ghana Gold Board Act starting tomorrow. What this simply means is that if you are a foreigner and you are found buying gold in the local market tomorrow, selling gold, or engaging in any gold-related activity, you will be committing an offense,” he said.

He continued, “You will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law. That is why we thought it necessary not only to issue a press release but to hold this press briefing, so no one can claim ignorance. While ignorance of the law is no excuse, we do not take pleasure in arresting, detaining, or prosecuting anyone, which is why we want to give everyone the benefit of the doubt.

“We want to provide ample notice, and we are using this platform to remind all foreigners in the local gold trading sector that today, April 30, 2025, is the deadline to exit the market,” Sammy Gyamfi emphasised.

“Starting tomorrow, it will be a punishable criminal offense for any foreigner to buy or sell gold in the local gold trading sector,” he added.

Parliament passed the Ghana Gold Board Bill, 2025, into law on Friday, March 28, 2025.

Under the new law, the Ghana Gold Board is responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and managing the buying, selling, and export of gold and other precious minerals.

The law designates GoldBod as the sole exporter of gold from Ghana’s small-scale mining sector, effectively prohibiting licensed traders and bullion dealers from exporting gold directly.

As part of efforts to revitalise the local economy, President John Dramani Mahama initiated the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), which operates under the Ministry of Finance.

Sammy Gyamfi cited Clause 68(1) of the GoldBod Bill, which stipulates that no person shall, without lawful authority, hoard gold without a license or authorization issued by the Gold Board.

This clause is intended to prevent situations where licensed agents, funded to purchase gold for GoldBod, hoard the commodity, leading to scarcity, unfair competition, or price manipulation, among other issues.

He reiterated that direct buying and selling of gold on the market is prohibited under the Ghana GoldBod Act. However, foreigners may apply to GoldBod to purchase gold from Ghana through the organisation.

Foreigners are also permitted to act as off-takers.

He concluded by stating that foreigners should buy gold through GoldBod, which will then export the gold to their country or a location of their choice.

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Chelsea Target Summer Move For Aston Villa’s Rogers

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Morgan Rogers

 

Chelsea are targeting a summer move for Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers, according to The Independent.

It is claimed Aston Villa do not want to sell the England international and view him as a star for the future.

But Villa reportedly face potential financial pressure this season if they do not qualify for the Champions League, given that their wage bill has been at over 90 per cent of revenue.

The report says Chelsea feel there may be an opportunity to do business with Villa over a deal for the 22-year-old as look to bolster their attack.

Rogers has been a star performer for Unai Emery’s side this season, having scored 14 goals in all competitions.

In November, Rogers signed a new Villa contract valid until 2030.

Jojo Bossman addresses juju claims in Hearts vs Kotoko rivalry; accuses Kotoko to come out if they have never used Juju

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Jojo Bossman addresses juju claims in Hearts vs Kotoko rivalry; accuses Kotoko to come out if they have never used Juju

Former Hearts of Oak player Jojo Bossman has pushed back against long-standing allegations of juju in the fierce rivalry between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko, stating that such claims are often exaggerated and unfounded.

In an interview with Ghana Sports Page, Bossman addressed perceptions surrounding spiritual practices in the build-up to the historic Super Clash, clarifying that Hearts of Oak’s preparations were rooted in faith not superstition.

“Most of the time it’s Kotoko who accuse Hearts of Oak of juju. But I want to ask—do Kotoko only go to God ahead of games? Do they go to church from Monday to Tuesday?” Bossman asked rhetorically. He told Ghanasportspage.com

He went on to defend Hearts’ spiritual approach, revealing that the team sought divine guidance through prayer rather than any form of traditional rituals.

“If we are about to play Kotoko, we go to church for one week. Ask Charles Taylor—did Hearts ever take him to see any mallam? He played for Hearts of Oak,” he said.

Bossman further disclosed that the team would often visit Accra New Town, not for rituals, but to gather under the iconic Oak tree for prayer sessions led by pastors.

“The only place we used to go ahead of Kotoko games is Accra New Town, where the Oak tree is. We go there for pastors to pray with us,” he added.

His comments come amid renewed discussions around the role of superstition and faith in Ghanaian football, especially in the buildup to the high-stakes Heart of Oak-Kotoko clash.

They two most glamorous clubs lock horns in their final meeting of the season as the league enters the final stages. 

A lot of gospel songs have origins from secular songs

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Lawyer and musician Ace Ankomah Lawyer and musician Ace Ankomah

Lawyer and musician Ace Ankomah has pointed out that the usual separation between gospel music and secular music is not as clear as often portrayed.

He made these statements while speaking on the dilemma often faced by some gospel artistes who are subjected to backlash for performing with secular musicians.

“We have a problem where the church has a big issue with what we call secular music. If I am a musician who also goes to church, and the next day I am seen on TV performing with what are called secular artistes, I’ll be in a lot of trouble,” he said in an interview with Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM.

Ace Ankomah stated that despite the discrimination, many gospel songs share the same chord progressions and melodies as secular highlife music, blurring the lines between the two genres.

“A lot of some songs that were deemed secular have found their way into the church. If I pick a basic Yaw Amponsah progression, it will play several gospel songs. And several secular songs. Yeah. I have a list of them that I sit down and I just laugh,” he said.

He added, “We have a progression of what we use for praise. But it didn’t start in the church. We learnt it from the highlife groups. So have we by changing the lyrics, spiritualised it?” he shared.

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Attorney General files 11 charges against Kwabena Adu-Boahene, wife and 2 others

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Attorney General files 11 charges against Kwabena Adu-Boahene, wife and 2 others

Kwabena Adu-Boahene, is a former Director General of the National Signals Bureau Kwabena Adu-Boahene, is a former Director General of the National Signals Bureau

The Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine, has filed 11 charges against Kwabena Adu-Boahene, a former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), who is accused of transferring GH¢49 million (approximately $7 million) from the bureau’s account to his personal account, among other offenses.

The suit, which was filed at the High Court in Accra, also had three other accused persons, including the wife of Adu-Boahene, Angela Adjei Boateng; his company, Advantage Solutions Limited; and a banker, Mildred Donkor.

The charges filed against the accused persons included: stealing, contrary to Section 124(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29); conspiracy to steal, contrary to Sections 23(1) and 124(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960; and defrauding by false pretences, contrary to Section 131(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).

Some of the other charges against them are: wilfully causing financial loss to the state, contrary to Section 179A(3)(a) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29); using public office for profit, contrary to Section 179C(a) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29); and collaboration to commit a crime, to wit — using public office for profit, contrary to Section 179C(b) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, revealed that Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), had been arrested in connection with the alleged diversion of public funds meant for a cybersecurity defense system.

Addressing the press on Monday, March 24, 2025, Dr Ayine stated that Adu-Boahene was implicated in the unauthorised transfer of $7 million, originally allocated for cybersecurity infrastructure, into his private accounts.

“In his capacity as Director of the National Signals Bureau, Mr. Adu-Boahene on January 30, 2020, signed a contract on behalf of the Government of Ghana and the National Security on one hand and on the other hand, an Israeli company named RLC Holdings Limited. The contract was for the purchase of a cyber defense system software at a price of $7 million,” the Attorney General said.

Providing further details, Dr Ayine disclosed that just days after signing the agreement, Adu Boahene initiated a suspicious transaction.

“On February 6, 2020, he then transferred an initial amount of GH¢27,100,000 from the National Signals Bureau account at Fidelity Bank to a private BNC account at UMB. Official documentation on the transfer reveals that the amount was for the payment of cyber defense system software. He transferred the money to his private company,” he told the media.

According to Dr. Ayine, investigations further uncovered that the former NSB boss allegedly funneled the funds not only into his personal account but also into accounts belonging to his wife.

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'How can you run a transportation company without buses?' – Deputy STC MD slams NPP

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StarTimes owes GFA $950,000 in Ghana Premier League TV rights deal

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Chinese television broadcasting giant StarTimes owes the Ghana Football Association (GFA) $950,000 in connection with the Ghana Premier League television rights deal.

According to ghanasoccernet.com, GFA President Kurt Okraku has confirmed the outstanding payment, which remains unsettled despite the association’s persistent efforts to recover the funds.

The report indicates that the debt has accumulated over several seasons, and the GFA is keen on having it cleared before entering into any new agreement with the broadcaster.

The absence of a broadcasting sponsor has significantly affected both the clubs and the GFA, limiting their ability to generate sufficient revenue to support league development, infrastructure, and financial assistance for the clubs.

The GFA President revealed the contract details while discussing the league’s commercial agreements and the ongoing efforts to secure a new broadcasting partner.

Following the expiration of the previous deal, the Ghana Premier League currently has no official broadcast sponsor. In the meantime, some local television stations have stepped in to air the matches.

Officials from Premier League clubs have expressed frustration over their financial challenges in managing their teams.

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Ricketts Hagan chairs newly constituted GRA Board

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The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has inaugurated a newly constituted nine-member board for the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), with Hon. George Ricketts Hagan, former Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Cape Coast South, appointed as Chairperson.

The new board has been tasked with the responsibility of boosting revenue generation and promoting integrity in tax administration.

Other members of the board include the Commissioner of the GRA, Mr. Anthony Sarpong.

Full list of members:

  1. Hon. George Ricketts Hagan – Chairperson

  2. Mr. Anthony Sarpong (GRA Commissioner) – Member

  3. Mr. Patrick Nomo – Member

  4. Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare – Member

  5. Dr. Zakaria Mumuni – Member

  6. Madam Faustina Nelson – Member

  7. Mr. George Ayiretey – Member

  8. Hon. Laadi Ayamba – Member

  9. Mr. Francis-Xavier Sosu – Member

Speaking at the inauguration, Dr. Forson highlighted the pivotal role of the GRA in national development, stressing that the success of government policies depends on the revenue mobilised by the Authority.

He urged the board to uphold the highest standards of dedication and integrity and to act decisively in curbing smuggling and revenue leakages.

Kwabena Kwabena contests for UPSA SRC President

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Kwabena Kwabena contests for UPSA SRC President

Ghanaian highlife artiste, George Kwabena Adu, known in the music industry as Kwabena Kwabena, is the latest musician to be involved in student politics.

According to his manager Nana Poku Ashis, Kwabena is contesting for Student Representative Council (SRC) presidency at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), where he is studying for a bachelor’s degree.

donors are getting it wrong

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Informal street food caterers, popularly known as chop bars, are a key feature of Ghanaian city life. They offer the urban poor the cheapest food.

A 2016 survey by the Food and Agriculture Organization estimated there were about 3,300 chop bars in the capital, Accra, employing almost 4,300 workers. This figure is likely to be much higher now due to rapid urban growth in the last decade. Ghana’s urban population increased from 50.9% in 2010 to 56.7% in 2021. By the same year the Greater Accra region was home to 91.7% of the urban population in the country.

Street food caterers in Accra face a number of problems, including insecurity of land tenure, inadequate knowledge of food hygiene, harassment from local authorities, cut-throat competition, and low returns from work.

Foreign donors have over the years stepped in to attempt to address these problems. A flagship of this assistance has been a programme funded by Danish trade unions and the Danish Federation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. Under its aegis, Ghana’s Trades Union Congress was able to support workers in chop bars.

Drawing on our expertise on trade unions in Ghana and on the informal economy, we assessed the effectiveness and strategic relevance of this aid.

The aid focused on entrepreneurial skills and micro-credit. This overlooks some of the real problems in the sector. It leaves wage workers in a precarious position and does nothing to boost demand for what the sector supplies. We argue that to be more effective, foreign aid should address these gaps.

Entrepreneurial pipe dreams

Increased donor attention to workers in the informal economy and trade unions could be seen as a positive trend. After all, this is where the majority of workers in African cities are to be found. Ghana’s official statistical service places the size of the country’s informal sector between 70% and 80% of the working populace in its reports from 2024.

However, close examination of the type of support given, and its results, yields a more sobering picture.

Aid focused firstly on capacity building and entrepreneurship. This aimed at boosting skills such as financial literacy and capacity to care for customers. The programme’s own evaluation highlights the increased confidence that chop bar operators gained through this training. Important as this might be, increased confidence can do very little to overcome structural challenges, like intense competition in an oversupplied sector and the insecurity of land tenure.

A second area of support was the provision of micro-credit via the Trades Union Congress (Ghana). One could argue that it boosted the creditworthiness of informal economy operators. But there is evidence, including our study, that credit can often result in a spiral of debt and “poverty finance”.

Donors chose to focus on small-scale entrepreneurs as the only economic actors in the informal economy. This reflects an ideological, and market fundamentalist, understanding of the informal economy as inhabited only by small enterprises and self-employed workers, and the challenge as one of making the market work better for the poor.

The blind spots of donors’ support to the informal economy

This approach by donors neglects informal and highly precarious wage workers within the chop bar sector. Our research shows that the chop bar industry is stratified in terms of class. Within it, alongside genuine self-employed workers, there are people who own relatively small-scale capital (cooking assets and in some cases the land and buildings in which the bars are based) and who employ informal wage workers.

The informal workforce is by and large made up of migrant female workers with relatively low education and skill. They work without contracts, for very long hours and very low wages, and face the risk of sudden dismissal and harassment from employers. Such poor working conditions stem from the lack of contracts, and of the rights that come with them. This is the weakest category of workers in the industry – yet they have no place in donors’ and trade unions’ activities to support workers.

The main limitation of donors’ aid to the chop bar sector is that it focuses exclusively on supply-side interventions. It is based on the idea that improving skills and access to finance will result in increased demand for the services of small-scale entrepreneurs. Many aid programmes on employment make this mistake and suffer from so called “employment dementia” .

This type of aid doesn’t ask where the stimulus to increase demand for street food will come from, or what the structural roots of urban employment challenges are. It doesn’t consider why African cities have large informal economies and poor-quality jobs.

Aid priorities

Donors should re-think their aid priorities, and put informal wage workers at their centre. This would entail moving away from the current focus on micro-solutions for job creation, and instead supporting policies to promote structural change, to tighten labour markets and increase the demand for good-quality jobs within them.

This article was co-authored with Dr Prince Asafu-Adjaye, an associate of Labour Research Service.

I will not allow Abronye who I fed to disrespect me anyhow – Ken Agyapong strikes again

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I will not allow Abronye who I fed to disrespect me anyhow – Ken Agyapong strikes again

Kwame Baffoe [Left] (Abronye) and Kennedy Agyapong [Right] Kwame Baffoe [Left] (Abronye) and Kennedy Agyapong [Right]

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful and ex-Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has fired back at the party’s Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, following a heated altercation between the two during the NPP’s “Thank You Tour” at Berekum, on April 28, 2025.

In an interview on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Kennedy Agyapong expressed outrage over what he described as Abronye’s disrespectful remarks, which he perceived as personal insinuations.

The clash, which nearly disrupted the tour, led by former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, stemmed from Abronye’s welcome address, where he criticised advocates of amnesty for suspended NPP members, a proposal championed by Agyapong, calling such moves a threat to party discipline.

Ken Agyapong, speaking in the interview on Wednesday, defended his immediate response to Abronye’s outburst at Berekum, emphasising his long-standing support for Abronye and his statement which he deemed disrespectful to him.

“Somebody that I have fed, I have given him cash. I spent GH₵480,000 on his campaign. This man told me that Bawumia has brought a northerner to unseat him, so, he needed help. I gave him GH₵480,000. They should go and ask my nephew Osafo and Adusei,” he stated.

He expressed shock that Abronye, whom he considered a good friend, would publicly disrespect him, adding; “I am saying that I have done all these things for him, but he stood in front of party people to disrespect me, and people are saying you don’t have to say anything?”

Refusing to stay silent, Agyapong emphasised that his response was in line with fidelity in authenticity and decisive leadership.

“If Ken Agyapong is quiet, it doesn’t mean I will allow anybody to take me for granted. That is not Ken Agyapong; it means I will be faking. The truth is the truth, and I will always defend the truth,” he said.

He further argued that failing to respond to such provocations would undermine his credibility as a potential president.

“I am not an illiterate that I don’t understand the insinuations that Abronye was casting for me to be quiet. If you want to be president and people say things like this, and you are not able to correct them, then you are not going to be an effective leader. I needed to respond swiftly and spontaneously, and the same language should be used to check him,” he said.

Meanwhile, Kennedy Agyapong has announced his withdrawal from the “Thank You Tour” citing security concerns after a supporter was stabbed at Bantama on Tuesday.

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CDS Hints Release Of Many Generals

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CDS Hints Release Of Many Generals

Major General William Agyapong

 

The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Major General William Agyapong, on Monday hosted all Two-Star Generals of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) at a formal gathering held at his office at Burma Camp.

The meeting, according to a press statement from the Ghana Armed Forces, served as both a recognition of military service and a formal announcement of upcoming structural changes within the military high command.

Major General Agyapong informed the Generals that many of them would be released from service in accordance with GAF regulations, as part of a strategic restructuring aimed at enhancing command and control across the Armed Forces.

“During the meeting, the CDS expressed his heartfelt appreciation and admiration for the Generals’ exceptional professionalism and dedicated service to the country.

“He extended gratitude from the President and Commander-in-Chief, acknowledging their invaluable contributions to the Ghana Armed Forces. He then informed the Generals that, to aid command and control in the Armed Forces, many of them present are to be released honourably from the service in accordance with Ghana Armed Forces regulations,” part of the statement read.

Responding on behalf of his colleagues, Major General Irvine Aryeetey, Commandant of the National College of Defence Studies, is reported to have affirmed that the announced changes were consistent with the long-standing traditions of the Ghana Armed Forces.

He noted that transitions in high command typically follow generational intakes, citing historical precedents to support the current move.

He referenced the transition from former CDS Lieutenant General O.B. Akwa (Intake 18) to Vice Admiral Seth Amoama (Intake 23), a gap of five intakes, and the subsequent change from Vice Admiral Amoama to General Thomas Oppong-Peprah (Intakes 23 and 26 respectively), which spanned three intakes. The current transition from General Oppong-Peprah to Major General Agyapong, he noted, follows a four-intake gap (Intakes 26 and 30), aligning with institutional norms.

 

 

Bawku peace talks postponed, Manhyia Palace to confirm new date

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Bawku peace talks postponed, Manhyia Palace to confirm new date

Efforts to resolve the long-standing Bawku conflict have been temporarily postponed to next week, sources at the Manhyia Palace have revealed.

The peace process, being led by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, was initially expected to take a major step forward on Monday, April 28. However, due to the complexities surrounding the chieftaincy dispute at the heart of the conflict, the scheduled resolution meetings have been delayed.

The Manhyia Palace is yet to officially announce a new date for the resumption of the mediation sessions.

Otumfuo’s involvement in the peace effort has been widely welcomed across the country, with many viewing his leadership as a potential turning point in bringing lasting peace and stability to the troubled region.

The mediation was originally set to run from April 28 to May 1 at the Manhyia Palace as part of broader national efforts to calm tensions in Bawku.

BoG builds capacity of journalists on monetary policies

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BoG builds capacity of journalists on monetary policies

By Justina Paaga

Takoradi, April 30, GNA – Bank of Ghana (BoG) has underscored the need for accuracy in financial journalism, stressing that journalists’ effectiveness depends on their understanding of economic issues.

Mr. Bernard Otabil, Director of Communications at the BoG, said this during the opening of a two-day media capacity-building workshop in Takoradi in the Western Region.

The workshop which is the third in a series is being attended by 26 journalists from the Western and Western North Regions to equip them with a deeper understanding of economic and financial reporting.

The initiative is part of the BoG’s broader efforts to enhance media capacity, ensuring that financial news coverage remained accurate, insightful, and beneficial to the public.

Mr Otabil said the Management of the Bank recognises the important role journalists played in sensitising the public about its policies and programmes nationwide, especially after the Bank’s Monetary Policy meetings and the media engagements that followed.

He pointed out that communication remained critical to enhancing the Bank’s policies, therefore, with the approval of Management, the Communications Department consistently creates platforms to improve upon strategic media partnerships.

Mr. Otabil said misinformation in financial journalism often resulted from a lack of knowledge and urged reporters to continuously educate themselves.

He said: “This media training is not to enhance your interviewing skills nor to help you define the old question of journalism: What is News! Rather, it is to further enhance your ability to craft compelling narratives about the policies and objectives of the Bank, especially as far as monetary policy is concerned.

We want you to be able to navigate the often-complex world of economics and finance. Essentially, the Bank is committed to empowering journalists to deliver impactful narratives about the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and build your confidence in writing about business and finance.”

He added: “A journalist is only as good as their understanding of the subject they are reporting on. That is why we are here to provide training on what we do as a central bank, particularly our monetary policy report. There have been instances where reports have been inaccurately presented, and this often stems from a lack of deep understanding of financial and economic issues.”

He cautioned journalists not to play propaganda with the activities of the central Bank, noting, that, “there are repercussions with your actions and in actions as journalists.”

Touching on accurate reporting, Mr Otabil encouraged journalists to report on precision clarity, specificity and consistency.

He also asked journalists to play their gate keeping role effectively and be mindful of the kind of headlines they give to their stories.

On the issue of specialisation in journalism, Mr. Otabil stressed the importance of continuous learning. He advised journalists interested in financial reporting to dedicate time to reading at least one article per week on economic and business topics, stating that this practice could transform them into experts over time.

“One workshop cannot make you an expert overnight, but consistency in learning will. If you read a 500-word article on financial matters every week, in a year, you would have read 52 articles, enough to give you a strong grasp of the subject,” he advised.

Mr Kofi Assan, the Regional Manager BOG Takoradi, indicated that the bank and media were the same stakeholders and should therefore work collectively to ensure effective financial management in the country.

For his part, Mr Desmond Cudjoe Western Regional Chairman of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), lauded the bank for the initiative and asked that regular such workshops should be organised to build the capacity of journalists.

He said it was important for the media to build an interface that would help them to effectively interpret financial issues to the public.

The participants were taken through key topics, including Macroeconomic Analysis and the Significance of Macroeconomic Indicators, Monetary Policy Practice in Ghana, and Understanding Inflation Dynamics in Ghana, Responsible Borrowing and inflation dynamics.

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