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Former NSS boss charged with Ghc 600 million financial loss, stealing and money laundering

by Abigail Arthur The former Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Osei Assibey Antwi, has been charged with 14 counts, including causing financial loss to the Republic, stealing, and money laundering, in a case involving more than GH¢600 million. According to a charge sheet filed at the High Court in Accra, the former […]

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President Mahama’s Fight Against Galamsey Can Yield Results When Chiefs Who Are Involved Are Arrested For Probe – Rev Minister

  Reports: King Amoah. The founder and leader of Mo Mary Fellowship in Kumasi Rev David Armstrong has disclosed that President John Dramani Mahama’s ongoing battle against illegal mining popularly known as galamsey can be successful when chiefs who are involved in the deal are arrested forprobe. According to Rev. Armstrong the President’s efforts to […]

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Misappropriation of public funds: Mahama orders the arrest of these persons

President John Dramani Mahama has issued a firm call for urgent judicial action against individuals implicated in the misuse of public resources, following revelations in the latest Auditor-General’s report. The report, which details financial irregularities across various government institutions, has sparked national concern over the management of public funds. In response, President Mahama emphasized the […]

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Galamsey operators including Chinese nationals invade 261 acre land at Wassa West amidst clash with journalists and security men

Illegal miners, comprising both local and Chinese nationals, have taken control of a 261-acre section of the Breman-Adomanya forest in Wassa Amenfi West District. Their activities have caused extensive environmental damage, destroying cocoa and rubber farms and polluting the River Tano. Law enforcement in Asankragwa is aware of the situation, which escalated when miners attacked […]

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Galamsey operators including Chinese nationals invade 261-acre land at Wassa Amenfi West District amidst beating journalists

Illegal miners, comprising both local and Chinese nationals, have taken control of a 261-acre section of the Breman-Adomanya forest in Wassa Amenfi West District. Their activities have caused extensive environmental damage, destroying cocoa and rubber farms and polluting the River Tano. Law enforcement in Asankragwa is aware of the situation, which escalated when miners attacked […]

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Ndc chairman urges government to crackdown on Forex black market to stabilize economy

By King Amoah The Chairman of the Kumasi Kajetia Mosque branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Mr. Carlos Musah has called on the government to  implement measures aimed at discouraging the burgeoning black market business in foreign currencies. Mr. Musah asserts that tackling illegal foreign currency dealers is the most effective way to stabilize […]

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Blackmail: A scourge on responsible journalism – Fake Radio Gold reporter exposed

Journalism is a beacon of truth and accountability, a profession upheld by well trained and responsible citizens dedicated to serving the public interest. However in Ghana this noble calling faces a growing threat from impostors who exploit a lack of robust supervision and financial support for essential professional development workshops. These individuals, some with questionable […]

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4QNet leaders arrested in Kumasi for operating fake recruitment camp amidst extortions of monies from job seekers

The suspects in custody National Security operatives have arrested 14 alleged leaders of QNet in the Ashanti Region for luring, recruiting, and detaining hundreds of young people in residential camps at Appiedu and Dompase. The two facilities have since been declared security zones, with victims urged to return to their homes. Authorities also confirmed that […]

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Forest Commission arrest 5 Nigerians in galamsey activities in Atiwa Forest Reserve

The Forestry Commission has arrested five Nigerien nationals for engaging in illegal mining (galamsey) in the Atiwa Forest Reserve near Kwabeng in the Eastern Region. The suspects are Ali Ibrahim, Hama Jibuo, Abubakari Ali ,Bailu Aliu and Farouk Ali According to the Forestry Commission, the arrest followed a tip-off received at dawn on September 17, […]

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A man allegedly attacked after making fun on Asantehene in a widely shared video

A man known as Mustapha is accused of physically assaulting the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, after he is seen in a video hurling insults at him. The footage has caused uproar. The episode, which has gone viral on social media, highlights the Asantehene’s profound regard and the immediate repercussions of perceived disrespect. Mustapha publicly […]