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Reveals ‘Scholarship Fixer’ MP’s Secret Files Front Desk Report The dirty files on Kingsley Agyemang, the immediate past Registrar of the Scholarship Secretariat, keep washing ashore from the deep recesses of what is increasingly shaping up to be a a racketeering ring that he ran at the Scholarship Secretariat while in charge.Aside the recent revelations that the man sold scholarships for a whopping GBP10,000 apiece to Ghanaian students in the UK, lavished scholarships on already privileged appointees in the Akufo-Addo government and their cronies, the latest allegation is that he bribed his way to Parliament with you guessed it scholarships.This…

Amid Row Over Deportation of Its NationalsBy Prince AhenkorahGovernment has expelled three Israeli nationals in a calculated diplomatic countermeasure following what government officials describe as the “unjustified and humiliating” deportation of three Ghanaian citizens by Israeli authorities. The move signals a rare but pointed escalation in bilateral tensions between the two countries, traditionally seen as allies with strong security and development ties.The expulsions were executed immediately upon the Israelis’ arrival in Ghana, underscoring the government’s intent to register its displeasure in no uncertain terms. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Israeli Embassy’s Charge d’Affaires ad interim for urgent consultations,…

Ghanaian actress and Chief Executive of Smartys Management and Productions, Selassie Ibrahim, has urged managers of the Film Development Fund to administer it fairly and without favouritism. Speaking to Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM’s Showbiz A Z, she welcomed the government’s decision to commit money to the fund, noting that it must serve the people who can genuinely drive change in the sector. “We are hoping that it will be utilised properly and given to the appropriate people that will make impact and change this industry. Favouritism shouldn’t be part of this fund. When you deserve it you must be…

Ghana’s Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo, has tipped England as favourites to finish top of Group L in the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw. The senior national team were paired with the Three Lions, Croatia, and Panama in Friday’s draw held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the United States for next year’s global showpiece. England were 2018 World Cup semi-finalists, while Croatia reached the last four in the Qatar edition, and Panama will be making only their second appearance in World Cup history. “I look forward to every game as special,” Otto Addo…

By Nelson Ayivor The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) is embarking on a significant strategic shift, centering its efforts on feeding Ghana’s local processing industry while targeting export markets. Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo affirmed that the government’s new direction is clear and deliberate, aimed at transforming the agricultural sector into a more structured, value-driven engine of economic growth. The national strategy, encapsulated within the “Feed Ghana Programme” launched in Techiman last April, prioritizes value addition as the crucial step to addressing decades of challenges, particularly the severe problem of post-harvest losses. Dumelo explained how the…

By Nelson Ayivor Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama warned on Friday that sky-high interest rates on agricultural loans are strangling the country’s farming sector and called for immediate cuts to single-digit levels, or risk jeopardising national food security and rural livelihoods.Speaking at the 41st National Farmers’ Day celebration in Ho, the capital of Volta Region, Mahama said exorbitant lending costs are forcing farmers into a debt trap, where repayments devour profits and deter investment in vital tools and seeds. “Farmers should not be taking loans only to end up using all their profits to repay the banks,” he told a…

By Nelson Ayivor Bright Simons, Vice President of IMANI Africa, has used the high-profile conflict between the Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) and a top investigative journalist over the estimated $2.7 billion in potential “savings,” from the SML contract abrogation as a case study to dissect the nature of “truth,” in Ghana’s democracy. Simons argued that the fixation on whether the true figure is $2.7 billion or the journalist’s alternative of $500 million is a symptom of “over-political behavior,” that distracts from the crucial question of accountability methodology. The policy analyst contends that well-meaning professionals – from law enforcement and…

Anti-Corruption Office Accused of Chasing Headlines, Not Conviction By Prince Ahenkorah The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has once again found itself at the centre of controversy, this time over unsubstantiated claims of assassination attempts on its head, Kissi Agyebeng. The allegations, made publicly by the OSP’s Director of Strategy, Research and Communications, Samuel Appiah Darko, have drawn sharp rebuke from the Ministry of the Interior, which has denied any knowledge of such threats.Speaking on Joy FM’s _Newsfile programme, Darko claimed that Agyebeng had survived two assassination attempts, attributing the threats to the OSP’s high-profile anti-corruption investigations. He further…

Mahama Toasts NDC Grassroots By Prince AhenkorahExactly one year after delivering the New Patriotic Party (NPP) a staggering loss in the December 7, 2024 elections, President John Dramani Mahama has taken stock of the historic victory and paid glowing tribute to the unwavering commitment of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) cadres who powered the win.In a heartfelt message commemorating the anniversary, Mahama framed the 2024 polls as a watershed moment for Ghana’s democracy one marked by “anxiety, hope and unwavering faith” from millions of voters eager to reclaim their nation’s future.“Thank you, Ghanaians. You placed your trust in the promise…

Defamation Battle Targets Activist, Journalist, and FM StationBy Prince AhenkorahAshanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene has launched a high-stakes defamation lawsuit against Democracy Hub activist Wendell Yeboah, journalist Agyaba Owusu (known on air as Agyaba Kwaku), and Aluta 92.1 FM’s management, accusing them of falsely branding him an illegal miner known locally as a “galamseyer” in a move that has thrust the case into Ghana’s simmering debates on media freedom and environmental accountability.The suit, lodged at the High Court in Accra, stems from a November 18, 2025, broadcast on Aluta FM’s flagship Twi-language morning show, “Anopa Koko,” aired from Madina…