Author: Krobea

The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has launched a scathing attack on the deal between Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML) Ghana and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). He said the payments made to SML Ghana were not valid as there was no proper contract signed between the two parties. He has, therefore, assured that six persons including former Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta involved in the fishy deal will be charged for corruption and corruption-related offences before the end of November. Mr Agyebeng stressed that this is aimed at recovering around GH¢125 million from the individuals for the state. The Special Prosecutor…

A security guard who was the last person being treated for injuries caused in the Manchester synagogue attack has been discharged from hospital. Bernard Agyemang was working when a car was driven into him by Jihad Al-Shamie on 2 October in the attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall. The attacker proceeded to fatally stab worshipper Melvin Cravitz, 66, and wound volunteer security guard Andrew Franks, who was released from hospital earlier this month. Al-Shamie was killed by police after he tried to batter his way into the synagogue where worshippers had gathered to mark Yom Kippur, the…

President John Dramani Mahama and French President Emmanuel Macron have held extensive bilateral talks at the Élysée Palace on Thursday, discussing security cooperation, economic development, and regional stability on the sidelines of the 2025 Paris Peace Forum. The meeting opened on a solemn note, with President Macron offering condolences for the recent passing of Ghana’s former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. Both leaders praised the Paris Peace Initiative and the strengthening of relations between Ghana and France. A key focus of the talks was Ghana’s request for French assistance in combating piracy in its territorial waters. President Mahama sought support…

The former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has been granted bail at an Accra High Court. He was granted bail to the tune of GH¢100 million with six sureties. Out of these sureties, four are to be justified. His wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, has also been granted bail to the tune of GH¢50 million with four sureties, three to be justified. Both suspects have been placed on the Stop List of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) preventing them from travelling abroad during the period of the trial. The two have…

Hurricane Melissa has continued its devastating sweep across the Caribbean, destroying homes and infrastructure, flooding neighbourhoods and leaving dozens dead. The impact in Jamaica was clearer on Wednesday, after the island nation was hit squarely by the category five storm – one of the most powerful hurricanes ever measured in the region. At least five people have been confirmed dead there. At least another 20 died during flooding in Haiti as Melissa, now a category two storm, tore through the region. In Jamaica, people remain stranded on roofs and without power. Prime Minister Andrew Holness noted the “total devastation” across…

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed the arrest of a soldier who assaulted an attendant and a customer in a pharmacy on Wednesday, October 29 in an incident that has since gone viral. Name withheld, the soldier in plain clothes was captured on CCTV assault the customer, a lady, and hit the attendant in the abdomen before giving him several slaps in the face. He even picked a ladder frame in attempt to unleash further violence. Not even attempts by others later to restrain him kept him calm. “The arrest of the suspect was carried out by Ghana Military…

Final year electrical Engineering students from the Regional Maritime University (RMU) have toured Karpowership Ghana’s Powership stationed at the Sekondi Naval Base to gain practical insights into power generation operations. The educational visit on Wednesday, October 29 formed part of the university’s hands-on training initiative designed to expose students to the real-world application of energy and marine engineering principles. The tour aligns with Karpowership Ghana’s commitment to supporting science, technology, and engineering education in Ghana through learning and industry engagement. Welcoming the students aboard, Communications Manager of Karpowership Ghana Sandra Amarquaye expressed the company’s excitement at hosting the future generation…

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia appears poised to sweep the Western North Region in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Primaries in January, following series of endorsements from delegates across constituencies in the region. The 2024 NPP flagbearer, on the 4th leg of his nationwide tour, having already visited the Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo Regions, has seen rising support on his tour of the Western North Region, which began on Tuesday, October 28. On the opening day in Sefwi Akontombra, Aowin and Suaman, Dr Bawumia received enthusiastic welcome from delegates and constituency executives, who rolled the red carpet;…

Minister for Roads and Highways Kwame Governs Agbodza has assured Parliament that work on the Kasoa-Winneba Road is progressing steadily. He stated that the contractor has not slowed down, contrary to complaints from some Members of Parliament and residents about delays in the project. Responding to concerns raised in the House, Mr Agbodza explained that the contractor remains on schedule to complete construction by 2027, adding that the project is proceeding in accordance with the agreed timelines. He acknowledged, however, that the ongoing works have caused some inconvenience to motorists and residents. To address this, the Ministry, he said, would…

The Minority in Parliament has filed a motion to draw the Speaker’s attention to the obligation of the legislative arm of government to abide by court proceedings regarding the Chief Justice role. According to the six New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament, who signed the motion, the House must be briefed on the status of all litigations regarding the removal of Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo before proceeding to vet the President’s nominee. On Tuesday, October 28, the Appointments Committee decided on Monday, November 10 as date to vet Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. But the six MPs are urging the…