Spiritualist jailed 3 years for GH¢95,100 fraud
An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a 35-year-old self-styled spiritualist, Nana Adwoa Yamoah, to three years’ imprisonment for defrauding a man of GH¢95,100. Yamoah, who operated at Teshie, pleaded guilty to charges of defrauding by false pretences and practising without registration and a licence. Prosecuting, Assistant Superintendent of Police Augustine Kingsley Oppong told the court, presided over by Dennis Eyram Fumey,...
CAGD rejects claims of GH¢427m ‘unearned Salaries’
The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has strongly denied allegations circulating on social media that a senior civil servant at the Ministry of Defence received unearned salaries totalling GH¢427 million over a 29-month period. The claims, which drew public attention after a report by The Fourth Estate, suggested that the official earned an average of more than GH¢14 million monthly...
Bank of Ghana Clarifies Digital Earnings as Service Exports
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has clarified that earnings received by Ghanaian content creators from digital platforms are to be treated as service export proceeds under the country’s foreign exchange framework. In a statement, the central bank explained that payouts from platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) and other digital channels qualify as legitimate cross-border inflows and are permissible under...
NPP to demonstrate in Sunyani over arrest of Party Members
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to stage a demonstration on Wednesday, April 22, in Sunyani, in protest against what it describes as the unwarranted arrest of its members. National Organiser of the party, Henry Nana Boakye, confirmed the planned protest during an interview on with Channel One. He indicated that the demonstration, dubbed “Yen Suro Ahunahuna Demo,” is...
Apple names John Ternus as Next CEO as Tim Cook transitions to Executive Chairman
Apple Inc. has announced a major leadership transition, naming John Ternus as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2026. Current CEO Tim Cook will assume the role of Executive Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors. The transition, unanimously approved by Apple’s board, follows what the company described as a long-term and carefully planned succession process. Cook will...
Otumfuo Commemorative Gold coin, honours leadership and National impact
A significant feature of the Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Coin, following its launch in 2021, has been the presentation of the coin to distinguished individuals and institutions in recognition of their contributions to national development. Among the recipients were the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, as well as three former and sitting Presidents of Ghana, including John Dramani Mahama, Nana Addo...
Minority accuses NPRA of blocking transparency over RTI request
The Minority in Parliament has accused the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) of deliberately obstructing transparency by refusing to comply with a formal Right to Information (RTI) request. The caucus had earlier levelled a series of allegations against the Authority, including claims of a salary doubling for its Chief Executive Officer, Chris Boadi-Mensah, without board approval, as well as a...
Assembly members receive monthly allowances under new gov’t policy
The Minister for Local Government, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed that all 9,090 assembly members across the country received monthly allowances of more than GH₵1,000 between April and December 2025, describing the move as a major step toward recognising and motivating grassroots leadership. According to the Minister, the payments followed a directive by President John Dramani Mahama, who approved a monthly...
Mahama assures improved power supply amid ongoing grid upgrades
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed confidence in a more stable power supply across the country as government intensifies efforts to improve electricity delivery. His remarks followed a visit to the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) on Sunday, April 19, 2026, as part of his “Resetting Ghana” tour. During the visit, the President inspected transformers being deployed under a nationwide...
GTEC warns against 62 unaccredited tertiary Institutions
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has cautioned the public against engaging with 62 tertiary institutions operating without official recognition in Ghana, citing serious concerns over quality assurance and the validity of their academic credentials. In a statement issued on Friday, April 17, the Commission said the listed institutions are not accredited under Ghana’s regulatory framework. It urged students, employers,...
