Author: SAMUEL
While this marks a new chapter, I must express my deep concern about the state of affairs at PBC. The company has, sadly, been brought to its knees by mismanagement and corruption. It is unacceptable that PBC cannot even pay its workers. This must not continue. To the newly sworn-in Board, led by Mr. Nana Meisu Adu, the task ahead is enormous but necessary. You have a critical responsibility to restore transparency, efficiency, and public confidence in this institution. The future of PBC depends on your actions. You must not fail. He said The new Board Members: 1. Mr. Nana Meisu…
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has confirmed the seizure of a luxury Lamborghini Urus SUV from popular Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale. The vehicle is said to be linked to convicted Ghanaian-American fraudster Nana Kwabena Amuah, also known as Philip Osei Tutu. The high-end vehicle, which was in the possession of Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale at the time of the seizure, was reportedly acquired using proceeds from Amuah’s multi-million-dollar romance and business email compromise schemes in the United States. In a statement, EOCO revealed that the confiscation followed a formal request from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)…
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect for the unlawful possession of a foreign pistol and ammunition in the Ashanti Region. The suspect, Osman Abdul Majeed, was apprehended on 29th July 2025 at the Tweapease Police Barrier near Obuasi during a routine vehicle search operation. He was on board a Toyota minibus travelling from Kumasi to Tarkwa when officers discovered an unregistered Bruni Model 92 pistol concealed in his backpack. The weapon was loaded with three (3) rounds of live 9mm of ammunition. During interrogation, the suspect stated that the firearm was handed to him in Tamale…
As part of activities commemorating the 20th anniversary of Intelligent Card Production Systems (ICPS) as a licensed Free Zones Enterprise, a delegation from the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), led by Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mary Awusi and Deputy CEO for Finance and Administration, Mr. Musah Sibiri Hamidu, paid a working visit to the company’s premises at Spintex, Accra. The GFZA delegation was warmly welcomed by the management of ICPS and taken on a guided tour of the facility. During the tour, the team witnessed firsthand the state-of-the-art technologies and robust security protocols that define ICPS’s operations. From biometric integrations…
The Minority in Parliament has sharply criticized the government’s newly announced cocoa producer price of GH₵3,228.75 per bag, describing it as a betrayal of Ghanaian cocoa farmers and a broken campaign promise. On August 4, 2025, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson revealed that the producer price of cocoa had been increased from US$3,100 per tonne to US$5,040 per tonne, effective Thursday, August 7. The announcement was presented as a significant progress for the cocoa sector, but the Minority remains unconvinced. Addressing the media at a press briefing in Parliament on Tuesday, August 5, Ranking Member on the Food, Agriculture,…
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), paid a working visit to two major mining companies, Gold Fields Tarkwa Mines and AngloGold Ashanti’s Iduapriem Mines, on Monday, 5th August, 2025, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the government and large-scale mining firms. The visit, which took place in the Western Region, served two key purposes: to familiarize the Minister with the companies’ operations and to formally invite them to the upcoming launch of the government’s alternative livelihood initiative, the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) During meetings with the management and…
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources is set to officially launch the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) on Wednesday, 6th August 2025 at Black Park, near the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi. …
Ghanaian YouTuber and philanthropist Wode Maya has donated an amount of GH¢30,000 to a young man who recently went viral for expressing suicidal thoughts after losing his business capital to a scam. The presentation took place on Friday, August 3, 2025, when Wode Maya invited the young man, identified as Mohammed, to meet him in person. During the brief meeting, Wode Maya handed over a cheque and cash totalling GH¢30,000 to Mohammed and encouraged him to use the money wisely. “I want you to invest this wisely. The next time we speak, I want us to talk about your success…
After years of a turbulent relationship marked by public drama, emotional outbursts, and a mental health crisis, Ghanaian comedian and actor Funny Face and his ex-partner Vanessa Nicole have finally come together to co-parent their children peacefully. The reunion took place at the residence of Ghanaian magicians and spiritual figures, the Mystic Twins. In a video seen online, the former couple were cozied up as they watched a video of their children together. Vanessa broke down in tears, visibly overwhelmed with emotion, and was consoled by Funny Face, who gently embraced her in an effort to comfort her. This moment…
The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has expressed deep concerns about the current state of politics in Ghana, particularly the prevalence of violence and the dominance of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In a statement, Enoch Donald Sakpa, National Deputy Secretary for the CPP, emphasized the importance of free and fair elections, devoid of violence, and called for a more inclusive and peaceful political environment where other voices and opinions would also matter. He highlighted the challenges in the recent election rerun in Ablekuma North, including lack of resources and organized vigilant groups. Despite these…