Author: SAMUEL

Tension erupted in the Ejisu Municipality on Tuesday when the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Jerryne Asante, was reportedly confronted in her office by a group linked to local National Democratic Congress (NDC) executives. The incident followed the MCE’s decision to stop an alleged illegal warehouse and land sale. According to accounts from the scene, the group stormed her office, issued threats of physical assault, and tried to force her out. Police officers stepped in quickly to calm things down and prevent the situation from getting worse. Videos circulating online show the chaotic moments, including a standoff at the warehouse site…

Kwame Governs Agbodza, has voiced strong dissatisfaction with Arab Contractors for the slow pace of work on the 47-kilometre Kumasi Outer Ring Road project. During an on-site visit, the minister highlighted significant delays that are hindering progress on this key infrastructure initiative under the government’s “Big Push” programme aimed at easing heavy traffic congestion in the Kumasi metropolis. The project is expected to provide much-needed relief to commuters by creating an alternative route around the city. However, Agbodza pointed out challenges including insufficient advancement on the ground and issues related to compensation for affected residents. Under the contract terms, the…

President John Dramani Mahama is expected to be briefed this week by the National Airline Taskforce he constituted to drive efforts toward the re-establishment of Ghana’s national carrier.Ghana Investment Report The briefing is expected to present a concrete roadmap for restoring Ghana’s presence in the aviation sector. President Mahama said reviving a national airline would not only rekindle national pride but also create employment opportunities for pilots, cabin crew, engineers, and other aviation professionals. He made the remarks on Monday, April 27, during a ceremony at the Accra International Airport, where he arrived to cut sod for the expansion of…

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor has reaffirmed government’s commitment to restoring stable electricity supply following a recent fire outbreak at the Akosombo Substation, which disrupted operations and resulted in the loss of over 1,000 megawatts of power to the national grid. The Minister disclosed that he undertook a late-night visit to the facility to personally assess the progress of ongoing restoration works after the incident, which significantly affected the control room operations.During the inspection, he engaged with engineers and technical personnel working on-site, many of whom have been operating under intense pressure to bring the…

Residents in several communities have received a major boost in essential social services following the official commissioning of key infrastructure projects in the Tolon district on Monday, 27 April 2026. The commissioned projects include the Yipelgu CHPS Compound, Waribogu Kamonayili CHPS Compound, the Nangbagu Borehole, and the Nyankpala St. Monica’s KG Block facilities expected to significantly improve access to healthcare, clean drinking water, and early childhood education in the beneficiary communities. Addressing community members during the commissioning ceremony, the DCE for Tolon, Hon. Braima Seidu described the projects as a critical investment in human development and grassroots transformation. He emphasized…

Ghana has emerged as one of the destinations linked to a major international car theft syndicate dismantled by authorities in the United States. According to U.S. prosecutors, the network, uncovered in Washington, D.C., is accused of stealing over 100 vehicles and exporting many of them overseas, with West African countries, including Ghana, identified as key markets. Investigations reveal that the group used sophisticated electronic tools to bypass vehicle security systems, allowing them to steal cars within minutes without forced entry. The stolen vehicles were then moved to holding locations, where identifying features such as licence plates were altered and tracking…

Ghanaian media personality MC Yaa Yeboah has delivered a bold critique of pastors who refuse to compensate their church workers, likening them to armed robbers. Her comments, made during a discussion about mandatory tithing on the show United Showbiz on April 25, 2026, have sparked significant conversation. Yaa Yeboah emphasized that the biblical idea of tithes was not intended to pad the pockets of church leaders but rather to assist the vulnerable members of the congregation, including widows, orphans, and the elderly. “Tithes should go towards helping the less privileged in the church and supporting those who serve within it,”…

The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has moved to defuse tensions following the recent controversy over remarks by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr. Mavis Awusi, stating that the incident has only amplified the church’s visibility.Ghana Investment Report Dr. Awusi’s comments triggered backlash after she responded sharply to concerns raised by the Church of Pentecost Chairman about the environmental damage caused by illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. In the wake of the controversy, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah publicly apologised on behalf of Dr. Awusi during his birthday thanksgiving service…

The Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has called on district assemblies in the Upper West Region to revive tomato production in Sankana, to boost local supply and reduce reliance on imports. She noted that the area was once a major hub for tomato farming and still has the potential to regain that status. he call forms part of government’s efforts to strengthen local production, particularly following recent attacks on Ghanaian tomato farmers in Burkina Faso which led to the death of eight.Ghana Investment Report Speaking at the Sankana Festival, the Vice President urged local authorities to work closely with…

Ghanaian business magnate Richard Nii Armah Quaye has finally broken his silence following the social media talks surrounding his divorce from his ex-wife, Joana Coffie. In snippets of an upcoming interview with media personality Deloris Frimpong Manso, popularly known as Delay, shared online on Friday, April 24, 2026, the founder of Bills Micro Credit Limited strongly refuted claims that his ex-wife played a defining role in building his wealth. According to him, narratives suggesting that Joana Coffie sacrificed significantly to help him achieve success are largely inaccurate. He emphazised that he had already established his business and had begun making…