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The dragnet has tightened! The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has clapped handcuffs on Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, the former Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and two other ex-GRA bigwigs. Their alleged crime? Deep involvement in the scandalous dealings of Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML), a company that has raked in a staggering $141 million from state coffers by the end of 2023, often in defiance of procurement laws. The trio found themselves cooling their heels in National Intelligence Bureau cells after failing to meet bail conditions following intense questioning by the OSP. This comes as the…

Dumfour Implicated In Voter Register Scam – Drivers, Cleanness, Watchmen, Camera Men and Duplicate Names Uncovered Explosive allegations of a grand rigging scheme have rocked the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) ahead of its crucial June 30, 2025, elections, with incumbent President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour squarely in the spotlight. A damning investigation by The New Republic has ripped the lid off a scandal involving a corrupted electoral register riddled with duplicate names and a shocking infiltration of non-journalists, including drivers, technicians, and even security personnel. Sources close to the unfolding drama point fingers directly at Dwumfour, who is seeking re-election, as…

Ghanaian football icon and former Hearts of Oak coach, Mohammed Polo, has delivered a sharp critique of the club’s recent coaching decisions following the reassignment of Aboubakar Ouattara as Special Advisor to the Board. Speaking in an interview with Connect 97.1FM, Polo—who led the Phobians during the 2013/14 Ghana Premier League season—claimed the club’s decline began after his exit, pointing to ongoing challenges with form and consistency. “Hearts of Oak have been struggling since I left as head coach. The club has been flirting with relegation in recent years,” Polo said. “Ouattara wasn’t able to develop or elevate the performance…

Thomas Partey to leave Arsenal as free agent Black Stars deputy captain and Arsenal star Thomas Partey is set to leave the North London based club as a free agent following the expiration of his contract at the end of June. Partey’s contract with the Gunners runs out on June 30, having joined the side in 2020 from Atletico Madrid on a five-year deal. The two parties have reportedly failed to reach an agreement over a contract extension with the Ghanaian now more out than in at the London Club. Despite Partey’s injury-plagued past seasons, he had a standout campaign last term,…

Head coach of the Black Queens, Kim Lars Bjorkegren, has admitted his side is not among the ‘favourites’ for the delayed 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) but could pull a surprise at the tournament. The Black Queens are yet to win the WAFCON trophy despite being at multiple editions of the continental showpiece. They have, however, reached the final of the tournament on three occasions in 1998, 2002, and 2006. Ghana will be playing at their 13th WAFCON tournament next month, but Bjorkegren doesn’t believe his side is among the favourites to win the title. “Ghana hasn’t won…

Ghana Premier League giants, Asante Kotoko have set their sights on reclaiming domestic glory and making a meaningful impact in Africa, following what the club describes as a deliberate and strategic recruitment process. Speaking on Akoma 87.9 FM, the club’s Communications Director, Sarfo Duku, revealed that Kotoko have taken their time to scout and sign some of the best talents in Ghana, with plans to blend them with select foreign additions ahead of the new season. “We’ve taken our time to sign the best players from the country and will be combining them with some foreign ones,” Duku stated. He emphasized that…

(Series 1) The Crypto Awakening in AfricaA quiet revolution is reshaping Africa’s financial future. From the trading centers of Accra to the innovation hubs of Nairobi and the tech-savvy circles of Lagos, digital currencies—commonly known as cryptocurrencies—are becoming more than just a trend. They’re transforming how individuals save, spend, invest, and connect across borders. But what exactly is cryptocurrency? At its core, cryptocurrency is a digital form of money that exists entirely online. It operates on blockchain technology—a secure, decentralized system that records transactions transparently and permanently. Unlike traditional currencies controlled by central banks, cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and…

Once hailed as pillars of national development, Ghana’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) are now bleeding red, turning from potential profit powerhouses into massive drains on the national purse. A recent deep dive into their financials reveals a shocking decline, with major players like Cocobod, Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), and Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL) reporting staggering losses between 2016 and 2021. These entities, initially set up to drive economic growth, provide essential services, and rake in revenue for the state, have instead become synonymous with financial distress, raising serious questions about their management and future.…

Just weeks after a much-touted operation by the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) cleared thousands of foreign beggars from Accra’s streets, the capital is witnessing a disheartening resurgence of the very problem it sought to eradicate. The bustling hubs of Circle, Graphic Road, and the stretch from Kaneshie to Accra are once again teeming with foreign nationals openly engaged in street begging, raising serious questions about the effectiveness and sustainability of the GIS’s efforts. On May 16, 2025, the GIS, in an intelligence-led sweep, proudly announced the removal of 2,241 street beggars. Their breakdown was precise: 909 adults (384 males, 525…

In a major win for law enforcement and a sigh of relief for residents, the Ashanti Regional Police Command has busted a sophisticated car theft syndicate that has been terrorizing the Metropolis. The arrests, hailed as a significant breakthrough, were orchestrated by the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) and promise to dismantle a network responsible for a string of targeted vehicle robberies. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, June 23, 2025, Ashanti Regional Police Commander DCOP Mr. Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe revealed the syndicate’s cunning methods. For months, the police have been inundated with reports of individuals being followed and having…