Author: SAMUEL
The Ghana Gold Board (“GoldBod”) has taken notice of certain false allegations being peddled by some individuals on various social media platforms and wishes to set the record straight as follows: FALSE CLAIM 1 – “The GoldBod has awarded an GHS11 million office renovation contract to a company owned by Mr. Stan Dogbe through SOLE SOURCING”. Answer: i) Upon the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board in April 2025, the corporation undertook a holistic recruitment exercise to augment the workforce of the defunct PMMC. In the process, over 300 new workers were recruited. A new structural organogram was introduced to…
The Western North Regional Police Command has arrested a man for allegedly setting fire to the house of his girlfriend, leading to the tragic death of three people at Subrinkwanta in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality. The suspect, Kwaku Numatekpor, popularly known as “On God,” allegedly set fire to the home of his girlfriend following a strain in their relationship. The incident left 19-year-old Benedicta Cudjo, a student, her 60-year-old mother, Mary Oppong, and her 22-year-old sister, Dora Cudjo, with severe burns. According to the police, Benedicta Cudjo was rushed to the Bibiani Government Hospital, where she sadly succumbed to her injuries.…
ASUNCION, March 14 (Reuters) – When Paraguayan opposition lawmaker Leidy Galeano returned from an all-expenses-paid tour of six Chinese cities late last year, she was convinced Paraguay risked missing out on major economic gains by sticking with longtime ally Taiwan over Beijing – a message participants on the trip heard repeatedly from Chinese officials. “Everything I saw there, I wanted for my country,” said Galeano, a member of the newly-formed Yo Creo party whose senior figures have spoken favorably about China. This trip and others like it, which people familiar with the visits said were at the invitation of the…
The Ghana Gold Board has announced plans to establish District Gold Buying Centres across mining districts in Ghana to strengthen oversight, enhance transparency and accountability in the purchase of the commodity. Chief Executive Officer of the state agency, Sammy Gyamfi explained that the new decision will also improve traceability and protect both licensed buyers and the national interest. Initially, GoldBod planned to make it mandatory for licensed buyers to trade from these centres , but after consultations, it has made it optional. These centres will serve as structured gold markets where purchasing activities can be monitored and recorded. Addressing the…
Ghanaian actor Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win, has shared more details behind his decision to take a DNA test, a choice that led to a life-altering revelation. According to him, the idea didn’t come out of nowhere. For years, people around him kept pointing out that one of his children didn’t resemble him. Beyond appearance, he noticed something else: the child’s behavior was noticeably different from his other kids. “Stubborn. Just different,” he reportedly said. Those observations planted a seed of doubt. Eventually, he decided to find out for sure. He took a DNA test. The result? After…
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has claimed responsibility for downing a US KC-135 refueling aircraft and conducting 37 attacks on US bases in the region over the past 24 hours. According to the resistance’s statement, its fighters intercepted and struck a US KC-135 refueling aircraft over western Iraq, forcing it to crash. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the incident, acknowledging that a KC-135 had crashed but insisted that it was not caused by enemy or friendly fire. The statement from CENTCOM described the attack as part of a broader US operation against Iran, though it did not provide further…
Shatta Wale has never been one to shy away from big statements, and his latest is no exception. Speaking on Asempa FM on March 11, 2026, the dancehall king declared that he has what it takes to fill London’s prestigious O2 Arena all by himself. But for him, it’s not just about packing a venue, it’s about something bigger. “My brand goes beyond just filling an auditorium,” he said confidently. According to Shatta, his influence and legacy speak for themselves, and he doesn’t need to prove anything to anyone. The comment was less about competition and more about self-belief. Whether…
A 25-year-old man, Emeka Osemele, has been arrested in Delta State for stealing a mobile phone, and his reason for turning to crime has left many talking. Osemele was nabbed in the Boji-Boji Owa area of Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, by members of the Owa Youth Vigilante. But when he opened up about his journey into crime, it wasn’t exactly the usual story. In an interview with Ika Weekly Newspaper, the suspect, who resides in Alihame Community but hails from Aliagwai Community, confessed that he had been deep in the world of internet fraud for a long time.…
Ghanaian actor Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lil Win, has made a deeply personal revelation that has set social media abuzz. During a TikTok Live session with two other streamers, the actor disclosed that he recently conducted DNA tests on all five of his children. The results, he said, brought shocking news: one of the children he has raised for nearly nine years is not biologically his. Lil Win did not reveal which child was affected, adding that the child in question is unaware of the situation. Despite the emotional weight of the discovery, the actor chose not to let…
A story straight out of a thriller is unfolding in real life, and one Ghanaian man is desperately trying to make sense of it all. The man, whose identity remains unknown, has taken to social media to share a bizarre and unsettling experience involving his late sister. According to him, his sister passed away some time ago and is scheduled to be laid to rest on March 19, 2026. But here’s the twist: he keeps receiving phone calls from doctors who claim she asked them to contact him. Yes, the same sister who is no longer alive. “My sister is…