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In a dramatic turn of events, the Special Prosecutor (SP), Kissi Agyebeng, has, effective Monday, June 2, 2025, re-declared former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta a fugitive from justice, reinstating him on the wanted list. The SP, visibly incensed, vowed there would be no preferential treatment, sternly reminding all that even a former President had previously faced the Office’s scrutiny. “What is so special about Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, that he thinks he can lie on his bed somewhere and say on his say-so, without any evidence, that ‘I’m unwell, I can’t show up’?” Agyebeng queried pointedly at a press…

Secret Attempt to smuggle Wuntumi out of Cell Foiled By Phillip Antoh A high-level security decision has resulted in the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, being barred* from visiting detained Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, currently held by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO). Chairman Wontumi was arrested earlier this week as part of an extensive probe into alleged economic crimes including money laundering, fraud, and the misuse of over GHS10 million allocated by Exim Bank Ghana for small-scale mining rehabilitation projects. SECURITY BREACHES The…

The Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo (Esq.), has stressed the need for Africa to seize control of its energy destiny. Speaking at the 2025 Africa Energy Technology Conference in Accra on Wednesday, Mr. Tameklo urged governments and investors to turn the continent’s vast gas reserves into a foundation for economic transformation and climate resilience. He said it was time for Africa to stop waiting for external solutions and instead lead the charge in monetizing its own gas potential. “About 600 million Africans lack access to electricity. This is not just an energy issue,…

 In OSP-Charles Bissue ‘Galamsey’ Case Andy Thomas Owusu, the aide to troubled Ashanti Regional chairman of the New Patriotic Party Bernard Antwi-Boaiako, has put in application for a plea bargain in the case involving the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and Charles Bissue. Kissi Agyebeng’s Office is in court prosecuting the former secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Committee Against Illegal Mining, under the erstwhile Akufo-Addo government, Charles Bissue (First Accuse) and Andy Owusu (Second Accuse). The two accuse persons are facing 15 counts of multiple offenses including abuse of office, corruption and attempt to undermine lawful mining regulations. But in…

By Leo Nelson Ghana’s Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has launched a passionate rallying cry for Ghanaians to embrace their authentic cultural identity, unequivocally stating: “Being African must not be a costume we wear once a week” The Minister, currently on a working tour of the culturally vibrant Volta Region, emphasized the urgent need for Ghanaians to shed the shackles of imitation and instead, proudly nurture and consistently celebrate their unique heritage. Her tour, a crucial step in assessing the ground realities of Ghana’s tourism landscape, aims to pinpoint infrastructural gaps, devise strategies to…

By Leo Nelson President John Dramani Mahama has thrown down the gauntlet, boldly declaring that Ghana is poised to not just match, but emphatically surpass Côte d’Ivoire’s 50% cocoa processing benchmark within the next four to five years. This audacious projection, made during the 60th Annual Meeting of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Abidjan, signals Ghana’s fierce determination to dominate the lucrative cocoa value chain. Mahama, never one to shy away from grand ambitions, trumpeted Ghana’s impressive ascent in cocoa processing, revealing a jump from a paltry 25% to a respectable 40%. “From a low of about 25% processed…

 – Gov’t Cracks Under Pressure to End ‘Obnoxious’ Double Track By Gifty Boateng After years of public outcry and a widely criticized “Double Track” system, the government has finally bowed to pressure, announcing the expansion of its much-touted Free Senior High School (FSHS) program to include private schools. The move, set to kick off next academic year, aims to alleviate the crippling congestion in public schools and, as Deputy Education Minister Dr. Clement Abas Apaak boldly claims, “bring an end to what we all describe as the obnoxious double track.” The FSHS policy, a flagship initiative of the previous administration…

By Leo Nelson Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle, has ignited a crucial national debate, demanding that Ghana declare certain natural resources “sacred and untouched” to safeguard the nation’s ecological future. Her impassioned plea comes amidst growing alarm over the relentless and often destructive exploitation of the country’s finite natural wealth. Taking to her X (formerly Twitter) platform, the daughter of Ghana’s late, revered leader Jerry John Rawlings, questioned the insatiable appetite for resource extraction, highlighting the “irreparable damage” being inflicted on the environment for what she argues are often “short-term benefits… enjoyed by a few.”…

– Shocking Report Uncovers Cybercrime Epidemic By Prince Ahenkorah A bombshell report from the Global Initiative has ripped the lid off a terrifying reality: a “digital drug revolution” is not just shaping, but actively dominating the global illicit trade, operating at a “breakneck speed” that has law enforcement scrambling. This isn’t just a trend; it’s a full-blown cyber pandemic fueled by anonymity and the dark web. The report, hot off the press, details a chilling incident from early 2025 where Europol-backed operations finally managed to shut down two colossal cybercrime forums, Cracked and Nulled. These digital cesspools had become a…

By Philip Antoh Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, has issued a powerful rallying cry to African nations, urging them to seize control of their energy destiny and break free from outdated economic models. Speaking passionately at the opening of the 2025 Africa Energy Technology Conference (AETC) in Accra, Jinapor emphasized that the time for change is now, calling for a shift from mere extraction to an era of innovation driven by local efforts. Under the compelling theme, “Innovate, Invest, Implement: Revolutionised Financing for Sustainable Energy Sector Growth in Africa,” the Minister wasted no time…