Author: Gifty Boateng

The Member of Parliament for Ablekuma North, Ewurabena Aubynn, has launched a GH₵1.5 million support scheme, the Ewura-Mahama Reset Fund, to assist traders and spare parts dealers within her constituency. Under the initiative, cash presentations were made to a large number of beneficiaries to help strengthen and expand their businesses. The beneficiaries were drawn from Kokompe and various communities across the enclave. The funds, disbursed in the form of soft loans, are to be repaid within a stipulated period to allow other constituents to also benefit from the scheme. Addressing the beneficiaries during the presentation, the first-time lawmaker urged the…

Kofi Amoabeng, founder of the defunct UT Bank, has shared a surprising account of how he was summoned by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) under the previous Akufo-Addo administration — allegedly because of the way he danced at a royal event. According to the businessman, he attended the anniversary celebration of the Okyenhene, Amoatia Ofori Panin, at Kyebi in the Eastern Region as an officially invited guest. While at the event, and after taking some drinks, he took to the dance floor and danced to his heart’s content. Among the guests were then-President Akufo-Addo, Vice President Dr Mahamudu…

Mohammed Kudus has opted out of Ghana’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia, despite being named in Carlos Queiroz’s 24-man Black Stars squad. Information available is that Kudus wants to focus on completing his recovery at Tottenham Hotspur and regaining his best physical condition and form before returning to international action.  The decision comes just days after the 26-year-old made his return to Premier League football following a lengthy injury lay-off.  The decision has already been communicated to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and coach Carlos Queiroz. Kudus came off the bench at half-time…

Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye, has moved to quell speculation that he is positioning himself to challenge Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings for the Korle Klottey parliamentary seat — while stopping short of ruling out a future bid. Speaking in an interview with Bola Ray on Starr FM, Neequaye affirmed his deep roots in the constituency and his standing within the National Democratic Congress (NDC), but insisted he has no immediate plans to unseat the incumbent. ‘I Am From Osu’ The DVLA boss said his pedigree in the constituency makes him more than qualified…

Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has hosted and honoured the six best-performing candidates in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) from his constituency. The six top achievers are receiving MacBook laptops and full scholarships from the MP’s office in recognition of their outstanding academic performance. They are Freda Esenam Glah (7As), Yvonne Kekeli Doe (7As), Japhet Akpaglo (7As), Joseph Sokpo (6As), Omoro Sulley (5As) and Ewoenam Afua Eleblu (5As). “We must always celebrate our young achievers and motivate them to greater heights,” Mr Ablakwa said. The MP also expressed pride in the students…

President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate dissolution of the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral of Ghana project, formally ending the board’s oversight of the long-stalled national monument. The directive was conveyed in a letter dated September 18, 2026, signed by the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, and addressed to the Chairman and members of the Board. “His Excellency the President has directed the dissolution of the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral of Ghana Project with immediate effect,” the letter stated. Trustees Given Deadline to Hand Over Following the dissolution,…

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has uncovered a network of individuals it alleges bankrolled the activities of TikTok account operator Barbara Asantewaa Koduah, popularly known as “Ghana Jolof.” Briefing the media at the CID headquarters in Accra on Friday, September 18, the Director-General of the CID, Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Donkor, said investigators have traced mobile money records and other financial evidence linking what she described as “highly influential persons” to the funding and circulation of videos deemed offensive and inciting. Nurse Arrested, Remanded As part of the investigation into alleged publication of false…

Former Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Akwasi Opong-Fosu, has formally declared his intention to contest the National Chairmanship of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), ahead of the party’s December 13 internal elections. Speaking at his official declaration at the Coconut Grove Regency Hotel in Accra, Opong-Fosu urged party members to refocus on the NDC’s foundational values rather than measuring the party against its main rival, the New Patriotic Party (NPP). “The equalisation and comparing of ourselves between us, the NDC, and the NPP should stop. They are at zero grounds, and if we continue comparing, we will never…

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has issued a stern warning to Top International Engineering (Gh) Ltd., the contractor behind the stalled Enchi–Elubo road project, accusing the company of pocketing GH¢82 million in public funds without delivering meaningful work. The Minister’s anger stems from what he describes as a pattern of disregard by the construction firm, which was engaged to build the 71.25-kilometre road linking Enchi to Elubo in the Western North Region. According to Agbodza, despite collecting GH¢82 million from government, the contractor has little to show for the years spent on the project. “Top International…

The ultimate corporate sporting showdown returns with a celebration of wellness, teamwork, competition and networking Accra — The boardroom is about to give way to the playing field as the Citi Business Olympics 2026 returns on Saturday, September 26, bringing together businesses and corporate teams for a day of sport, wellness, teamwork, leadership, networking and fun. The event will take place from 8:00 a.m. at the Eden Heights Sports Complex, Weija, and is powered by 97.3 Citi FM, with support from Channel One TV. Built around the belief that wellness is the foundation of a healthy, productive and successful team,…