Former Ghanaian Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, was declared a wanted fugitive on Wednesday by the country’s Special Prosecutor, who accused him of corruption. Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng stated that Ofori-Atta has two options: return to the jurisdiction voluntarily or face enforced return by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). Ofori-Atta is accused of causing…
Dumsor is a term widely used in Ghana to describe the frequent and often unpredictable power outages that have plagued the country for years. Derived from the Akan language, “dumsor” means “on-off,” reflecting the erratic nature of the power supply. These blackouts have been a significant challenge for Ghanaians, affecting households, businesses, and industries alike….
President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed Dr. Alexander Adusei from his role as Director of the Keta Port project, which has remained stalled since its announcement. Dr. Adusei, who was appointed in 2019 during the administration of former President Nana Akufo-Addo, was responsible for overseeing the development of the port in the Volta Region. Read…
A group of individuals dressed in military uniforms raided the residence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta on Tuesday afternoon in Cantonments. At the time of the raid, Ofori-Atta was reportedly out of the country, but some family members, including his wife, were present. The motive behind the raid remains unknown. Sources from Channel One…
Valentine’s Day is a special occasion to express love, appreciation, and affection for the people you care about. Whether you’re celebrating with a significant other, friends, family, or even yourself, there are countless ways to make the day meaningful. Here are some ideas for how to celebrate: 1. Create Thoughtful Gestures 2. Plan a Special…
President John Dramani Mahama has instructed Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson to take immediate action to address the funding shortfall resulting from the suspension of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) program. A statement from the Presidency on February 11 expressed Mahama’s serious concern over the $156 million deficit, stressing the potential…
Daniel Domelevo, the former Auditor-General and member of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee, has denied accusations that the committee was engaged in witch-hunting. He stated, “If it’s truly witch-hunting, it will fail in court.” Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, February 11, Domelevo explained that while the issues raised in the…
A total of 155 candidates from all 16 regions of Ghana have submitted their nominations to contest for positions in the upcoming Council of State elections, scheduled for today, February 11th. These highly anticipated elections are a crucial component of Ghana’s governance structure and will determine regional representatives who will advise President John Dramani Mahama…
The three-time UEFA Champions League Winner have completed signing with Aston Villa .Aston Villa have signed Marco Asensio from Paris Saint German on loan for the remainder of the season 2024/2025.The three-time UEFA Champions League Winner with Real Madrid is the Villians fourth signing in the January transfer window, following Donyell Malen, Andres Garcia, and…
Dr. Johnson Asiamah begins his tenure as the new Governor of the Bank of Ghana, stepping into a familiar role as he succeeds Dr. Ernest Addison, who has served in this position for eight years and is now starting his terminal leave ahead of his official retirement on March 31, 2025. Dr. Asiamah, with over…
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