Author: SAMUEL
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced that, together with the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD), it has commenced a corruption risk assessment and investigation into suspected corruption and related offences in the administration of the Government Payroll. According to the OSP, the assessment and investigation aim to isolate and remove the names of non-existent, ineligible, and undeserving persons from the government payroll; recover wrongful payments and unearned salaries; prosecute those suspected of wrongdoing; and implement internal controls to strengthen payroll processing and salary payments. To facilitate the nationwide roll-out, a pilot exercise was conducted in the…
Ofori-Atta (Right) and Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced that it is investigating suspected corruption and corruption-related offences in connection with the National Cathedral project, particularly regarding the procurement of contractors and materials, payments made by former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta, disbursements by the National Cathedral Secretariat, and other activities related to the construction of the Cathedral. The OSP is also probing suspected corruption in contractual arrangements between Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) and Tema Energy and Processing Limited, as well as issues surrounding the operation and management of TOR between…
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has stated that the fight against corruption cannot be waged and won solely through punitive measures and incarceration. According to him, the legislative framework establishing the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) places significant emphasis on corruption prevention, asset recovery, and the disgorgement of tainted property. He explained that the OSP is pursuing sustainable anti-corruption outcomes by pairing enforcement with robust prevention measures and asset recovery, particularly under Ghana’s unique plea-bargaining regime. “In this spirit, the Office has scaled up its preventive mandate through active engagement with public institutions, private…
Kissi Agyebeng is Special Prosecutor The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced that it is investigating suspected corruption and corruption-related offences in respect of the large-scale sale of appointment letters to prospective teachers and laundering of the proceeds of the unlawful enterprise. This was revealed in the 2025 half-year report released on Tuesday, August 19. The report also stated that the Office is investigating the operations of National Commission on Culture between 2020-2024 with particular focus on suspected corruption and extortion in relation to the payment of staff salaries and salary arrears. The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, in…
Ghanaian actress, Belinda Naa Ode Oku, well-known in Ghana’s entertainment circles as Adwoa Smart, has revealed that her journey to the screen was far from ordinary. She credited her breakthrough to the guidance of television icon Grace Omaboe, popularly called Maame Dokono. Before fame, Adwoa Smart was a young school dropout striving to survive. She explained in an interview with Adom FM that she worked as a trader at the Kaneshie Market, determined not to rely on others for support. “I didn’t want to depend on anyone, so, I was hustling at the market. I sold anything and everything, and…
Shatta Wale has once again spoken out about the controversy surrounding his 2019 Lamborghini Urus, insisting the luxury car rightfully belongs to him. In a post on X on August 17, 2025, the dancehall artiste stressed that he holds all the official paperwork to back his ownership claim. He further dismissed speculation that the car was stolen. “God willing, yes, I will receive it. Cuz I have every document proving it’s mine, forget rumours. For your info, it’s not stolen, please, thank you,” Shatta Wale declared. The latest remarks follow a June 2025 move by the Economic and Organised Crime…
Ghanaian actor, James Gardiner, has weighed in on a subject that often sparks debate, dating older women. His candid remarks during an interview with Nollywire, posted on Instagram, quickly stirred reactions online. Gardiner explained that age, to him, is not a barrier when it comes to relationships. What truly matters is whether he and the woman share a meaningful connection. “It depends… There is this picture we try to give women who are like that. If the person thinks the criteria for who I am looking for, I am not all about looks, by the way. But at least it…
Gospel singer Selina Boateng has pulled back the curtain on the industry, revealing that behind the stage lights and music, her journey has been riddled with obstacles. Speaking in an interview with MX24 TV, she reflected on the challenges she faced as a young woman trying to build a career in Gospel music, noting that the path was far from smooth. Selina recalled how, in her early years, some industry figures often tried to exploit her beauty whenever she sought opportunities. “I would say this work is not easy. Sometimes when you want to get some chance at a place…
Dancehall powerhouse, Stonebwoy, has once again set social media abuzz with a thought-provoking post condemning what he has described as a growing culture of “disrespect for cheap entertainment” online. In his message, the ‘Not Again’ hitmaker expressed frustration over the tendency of some individuals to hide behind social media platforms to spew hate, ridicule, and negativity, often using such behaviour as a coping mechanism for their own misery. He stressed that while many might laugh at such antics in the digital space, they remain completely unacceptable in real life. Stonebwoy further reflected on his own career journey, pointing out that…
Roads and Highways Minister, Governs Agbodza Construction work on the stalled Ofankor -Nsawam stretch of the Accra -Kumasi Highway, is not likely to begin anytime soon, according to the National Road Contractors Association, despite calls for the completion of the road. For the past three months, construction work on the project has come to a standstill. The current bad state of that stretch, which is riddled with gullies and resulting in heavy traffic congestion, frequent vehicular breakdowns, has considerably increased travel time much to the discomfort of commuters. Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, told 3FM he…