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Former traditional priestess turned evangelist, Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Circuit Court in Accra. The sentence follows her conviction for charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretense. Nana Agradaa was found guilty of luring victims through a 2022 televised broadcast, in which she falsely claimed to possess spiritual powers to double money. Her claims led several individuals to part with large sums of money in hopes of miraculous financial returns — promises that were never fulfilled. The court’s ruling marks a significant step in the fight against…

The Founder and Senior Partner of AB & David Africa, Dr. David Ofosu Dorte (Esq.), has expressed concerns over the common practice in Ghana’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreements, where the public sector takes the lead in conducting feasibility studies for projects. According to him, it doesn’t “make sense” for the public sector to conduct feasibility studies for PPP projects, as it has contributed significantly to Ghana’s high public sector debt. “We have borrowed huge amounts of money to do feasibilities that we have not delivered,” Dr. Dorte stated while speaking as the keynote speaker at the 2025 Ghana Investment and…

In a decisive action against illegal gold trading, the Ghana GoldBod Taskforce has gained attention by carrying out a major operation in Asankragua, a town located in the Western region of Ghana. The regulatory agency detained ten Chinese nationals suspected of gold smuggling, marking a crucial moment in the battle against unlawful trade and resource exploitation in the nation. The operation was a careful sting, demonstrating the dedication and accuracy of the GoldBod Taskforce. In total, authorities confiscated an impressive 1.3 kilograms of gold, worth around 1.4 million cedis, along with 1.3 million cedis in cash and a variety of…

The Pan-African Progressive Front (PPF) has officially opened its headquarters in Accra, Ghana, marking a significant milestone in its unwavering journey to promote Pan-Africanism, continental unity, and socio-economic progress across the length and breadth of the African continent. The inauguration ceremony, which took place on June 30, 2025, drew together dozens of passionate Pan-Africanists, activists, traditional leaders, academics, and representatives from civil society groups. The gathering symbolized the rebirth of a renewed and energetic movement dedicated to the ideals of African solidarity, liberation, and self-determination. With unity at its core, the Pan-African Progressive Front is deeply committed to carrying forward…

The Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) has officially announced the full enforcement of a new gold trading licensing regime, warning that from this point forward, only individuals and entities licensed by the Board are legally permitted to engage in gold trading activities in the country. Speaking at a press conference in Accra, Chief Executive Officer of GOLDBOD, Sammy Gyamfi, emphasized that the era of operating under old permits issued by the defunct Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) or the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources is over. “All previous licenses have been revoked under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act…

The Christ Jesus of Nazareth for All Freedom Fighters Fellowship (FFF), headquartered at Papase Number 2 in the Awutu-Breku District of Ghana’s Central Region, has strongly disassociated itself from Prophet Stephen Adom Kyei Duah, accusing him and his followers of promoting a deceptive spiritual agenda that threatens to distort the divine mandate of the Fellowship. At a press conference held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Freedom Centre in Accra, the leadership of the Fellowship denounced a recent televised interview aired on Second Chance TV—a platform associated with Prophet Adom Kyei Duah—describing it as misleading and unauthorized. Speaking on…

The Spain Branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has warmly welcomed Ghana’s new Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain, Kalsoume Sinare Baffoe, and assured her of its full support as she assumes her diplomatic role. Speaking in an interview, the Acting Secretary of the Branch, Hanson Dartey, commended President John Dramani Mahama for fulfilling a long-held expectation by appointing a substantive representative to advance Ghana’s interests in Spain. According to Dartey, the appointment is timely and reflects the President’s high regard for Ghanaians in the diaspora. “We are extremely grateful to His Excellency President Mahama for heeding our appeal…

The Street Children Empowerment Foundation (SCEF), in collaboration with Tänzer ohne Grenzen e.V. (Dancers Without Borders, Germany), Dzen Nako Cultural Group, and Nurture Nature Foundation, showcased a talent display and a short drama last Saturday to honor the 2025 Global Water Dances. This powerful global initiative uses dance and storytelling to promote water protection and environmental justice. The event, themed “Nu Ji Wala to wit Water Is Life,” was celebrated simultaneously in communities worldwide, bringing together voices and movements advocating for sustainable access to clean water through the universal language of dance. During the event, SCEF’s Programme Manager, Mr. Anthony…

The Kete-Krachi Divisional Police Command’s Anti-Robbery Unit has arrested two people for allegedly possessing Indian hemp. The individuals, named John Dzeble, 34, and Adzobi Mesiwotso, 24, were arrested on June 15, 2025, during an operation based on intelligence. Police stopped an Opel Astra with the registration number GT 6430-13, which was being driven by Dzeble, with Mesiwotso as a passenger. When the vehicle was searched, officers found 86 compressed parcels containing what is believed to be Indian hemp. The drugs were hidden in different parts of the car, such as the engine bay, doors, and trunk. DSP John Nchor from…

The Ministry of Health has on Monday June 16, 2025, inaugurated two distinct board members to oversee the operations of Ghana Health Service and the Ho Teaching Hospital. During the inauguration held in Accra at the Ministry, the Minister of Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, cautioned that the integration of the board should not merely be perceived as ceremonial but as a significant responsibility. “This event signifies a renewal of leadership within two crucial institutions, representing a distinguished group of Ghanaians who have answered the call to serve. This serves as both a recognition of your capabilities and a reminder…