Author: SAMUEL

IMANI Africa’s Kofi Bentil has questioned why Shatta Wale has been detained by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO). He is of the view that it doesn’t make sense for the institution to keep the dancehall artist in their custody, especially when he is not a flight risk. In a post shared via social media, he explained why he thinks EOCO erred in keeping the artiste in detention. His post read, “WHY IS SHATTA WALE IN DETENTION??? Laws are made so everyone will be treated equally!! Whether you like someone or not is not a reason to apply the…

Ghanaian politician Comfort Doyoe, has reiterated her call for government to prioritize the purchase of a new presidential jet, insisting that Ghana must stop politicizing the issue and face reality. The First Deputy Majority Whip stressed that a functioning and reliable presidential aircraft is not a matter of extravagance but of necessity for a sovereign state. “If we truly mean business, then we must invest in a new presidential jet, not a used one. Certain tools and equipment are essential for the proper functioning of any government, and this is one of them,” she said on Starr FM. She further…

First Deputy Majority Whip, Comfort Doyoe, has stressed the urgent need for Ghana to invest in a new presidential jet, arguing that the country’s current fleet of aircraft is no longer reliable. Doyoe urged Ghanaians to be truthful about the state of the presidential aircraft fleet and avoid politicizing such a sensitive national matter. “Let’s be honest with ourselves,” she said. “Former Defence Minister, Dr. Omane Boamah, clearly stated that all the presidential jets, planes, helicopters, and choppers were experiencing issues and are currently under assessment. “Then Mr. Dominic Nitiwul came out saying everything is in good condition, but the…

Youth Advocate Ralph Saint Williams has described the nurse who insisted that she was manhandled by him and his colleagues who stormed the Ridge Hospital as an actress. According to him, neither he nor any of the people who stormed the Greater Accra Regional Hospital attacked any of the staff of the facility. He indicated that the CCTV footage released by Ridge Hospital supports his claim and only exposes Ridge Hospital for not accepting responsibility; they are failing at their duty of serving the nation. In a Facebook Livestream on Thursday, August 21, 2025, he said, “They don’t know what…

The management of dancehall artist Shatta Wale (Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr.) is issuing this statement following his detention by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) today. This follows an inquiry related to tax obligations of a yellow Lamborghini vehicle. Mr. Mensah presented himself voluntarily at the EOCO offices this afternoon along with his lawyer Cephas Biyuo, to assist with investigations. We want to assure all fans and the general public that his legal team is fully engaged and actively working with the authorities to resolve this matter. They are taking all necessary steps to secure his release at…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has set September 6, 2025, for its parliamentary primaries in the Tamale Central Constituency ahead of the upcoming by-election. A statement signed by General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey outlined the process, indicating that nomination forms will be available only at the Party’s Northern Regional Office. Aspirants must pay GH¢5,000 for forms and GH¢40,000 as a filing fee, though women and persons with disabilities will enjoy a 50 percent reduction. Payments are to be made exclusively into the Party’s account at UMB Bank, Adabraka branch. The timetable released by the NDC opens nominations on August 21…

Renowned lawyer and broadcast journalist, Samson Lardy Ayenini, has urged Ghanaians to take ownership of the country’s democracy beyond the ballot box and not leave it for only the political elites. Speaking at this year’s Seminar of the Communication and Media Studies Students’ Association (CoMSSA), dubbed CoMSSAFest 2025 under the theme “The Role of Effective Communication Deepening Our Democracy,” he delivered a powerful message about the true meaning of nation-building. The Newsfile host on Joy News said, “Events like this are more than academic exercises. They are critical spaces for reflection, interrogation, and reawakening of our individual and collective duties…

Former South African President Jacob Zuma has called for stronger unity among African nations to secure sustainable development and shield the continent from external exploitation. He stressed that Africa must chart its own path rather than remain dependent on systems designed during colonial rule. “I do not think there is a continent that has suffered more than Africa; the time has come for Africa to stand on its own,” he said at the 2025 University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) annual leadership lecture series on Tuesday. Zuma urged political and economic integration, warning that neo-colonial influences continued to divide African…

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has pledged strict oversight of public expenditure in 2024, vowing to safeguard state resources and strengthen citizens’ confidence in financial administration. Chairperson Abena Osei-Asare said the committee would build on the foundation laid by its predecessors. “We are determined not only to raise the bar, but to strengthen oversight and demand greater consequences for mismanagement of public funds,” she stated at its first sitting on the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report, She emphasised that recommendations adopted by Parliament would be binding on ministries, departments and agencies, with the Attorney-General called in where necessary to enforce…

Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has moved to allay fears ahead of the Akwatia by-election, assuring journalists that they will be fully protected in the line of duty. “We’re ready to work with you. I can assure you that Akwatia will be very safe. We will protect you. No policeman will attack you; we are there to protect you. “It is our duty to protect you. We’re assuring you that these things will not happen,” Mr. Yohuno said. The police chief gave the reassurance during a meeting with the leadership of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in Accra…