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– East-Legon Sakawa Kings Under Siege – Indicted In US$100m Global Fraud Scheme – CID, Police Silent Amidst Alleged Complicity Front Desk Report A bombshell indictment from the Southern District of New York has ripped the lid off a sophisticated Ghanaian-led cybercrime syndicate, exposing a staggering US$100 million fraud operation that preyed on vulnerable individuals and businesses across the United States. While the US Department of Justice has unmasked the alleged masterminds, whispers from confidential sources within CID and the Ghana Police Service suggest a deeper, more troubling narrative surrounding the long-running scam. The indictment, seen by The New Republic…

By Prince Ahenkorah A political earthquake just hit the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a move that could send tremors across the nation’s political landscape, Dr. Richard Amoako Baah, a respected political analyst and once-prominent NPP figure, has dramatically announced his departure from the party. But he’s not just leaving; he’s launching a brand-new political force: the New Patriotic Front (NPF). Dr. Amoako Baah, who was instrumental in the NPP’s 2016 electoral triumph – serving on the party’s manifesto committee and as a key member of the Ashanti Regional campaign team – didn’t hold back. He openly declared that…

 …Gold Smuggling Cartels Rob Nation Of $11.4 Billion Annually – Report Reveals Shocking Scale Ghana, a titan in Africa’s gold production, is hemorrhaging a staggering $11.4 billion each year due to rampant gold smuggling, with a significant chunk of the illicit wealth ending up in the glittering vaults of the United Arab Emirates. A bombshell report by Swissaid, a Swiss-based non-profit specializing in agroecology and gender equality, has ripped the lid off this multi-billion dollar illicit trade, exposing a gaping hole in Ghana’s national coffers. The report, a damning indictment of the nation’s porous borders and regulatory loopholes, meticulously details…

By Prince Ahenkora In a move hailed as a “noble precedent,” Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has stepped up, facilitating a crucial GH₵20,000 medical donation to save a 12-year-old girl desperately needing liver treatment. This significant intervention, made in collaboration with Citizen Eye Ghana (CITEG), underscores a rare display of leadership prioritizing human life over typical bureaucratic red tape. The timely donation, earmarked directly for the child’s urgent medical care, was orchestrated following a direct and personal plea to the Chief of Staff. Alex Tetteh, President of Citizen Eye Ghana, confirmed that Debrah’s response was “swift and wholehearted,” a stark…

In a rare moment of relief for beleaguered Ghanaian motorists, several Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have finally bowed to market pressures, slashing fuel prices at the pumps. This welcome development, coming amidst persistent economic struggles, is primarily linked to the resurgent Ghana cedi and the eleventh-hour suspension of the contentious GH¢1 Energy Sector Levy. The move offers a much-needed breathing space for consumers grappling with the brutal reality of global crude market volatility, a crisis that has continuously pushed up the cost of living. Leading the charge, Star Oil is now offloading petrol at a more palatable GH¢10.99 per litre,…

In a powerful display of compassion and civic responsibility, Onua Foundation has fed 2,000 underprivileged children in honor of His Eminence, the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu. But beyond the plates of food served, the event stirred a deeper national conversation on how Ghana can unlock greater private sector support for social causes — starting with tax reform. Speaking at the event, held under the theme “Feeding with Dignity, Giving with Purpose”, the Head of Onua Foundation A. Issa Monnie, called on the Government of Ghana to urgently revise its tax policies to make corporate social responsibility (CSR)…

Chairman of the Council of Elders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in South Africa, Mr. Benjamin Kofi Quashie, has advised Ghanaian politicians to adopt humility in public service, warning that arrogance and loud posturing will not shield anyone from eventual accountability. Speaking in an interview on Ghasa Radio, Mr. Quashie said: “Because, you see, at the end of the day, being loud doesn’t help as a politician because as President Mahama indicated, you are there to serve the people. “You’re not better than the people. But when you make it look as if you are better than the people,…

Blay Rallies in support, Prof. Asare Parries By Leo Nelson Former NPP Chairman, Freddy Blay has sparked a controversial debate on whether or not the presidential term limit provided in the 1992 constitution is absolute. The shocking comments from the veteran politician have ignited fears of a full-blown constitutional crisis. Blay brazenly claimed that presidential term limits “may not be absolute” because, in his astonishing words, “the law is in the bosom of the judge”. Suggesting that judges could simply IGNORE presidential term limits. A revocation of the Presidential term limit could give President John Mahama a rear chance to…

The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has confirmed the successful repatriation of the remains of Nigerian boxer, Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, who tragically passed away in Ghana in March this year. The body was airlifted today, June 17, from Kotoka International Airport and is en route to Lagos, Nigeria, with a brief stopover scheduled in Lomé, Togo. The GBA, in a statement issued by its Communications Directorate, expressed profound gratitude to Ghanaians, members of the boxing fraternity, journalists, and media houses for their unwavering support since the incident occurred. The authority also assured the public of continued updates on the body’s arrival…

Ghana is losing billions of dollars in revenue annually to smuggling from its booming artisanal gold mining sector, with much of the gold flowing to the United Arab Emirates, according to a report by nonprofit Swissaid. The report found a staggering 229 metric tonne trade gap, equivalent to $11.4 billion, between Ghana’s gold exports and corresponding imports over just five years, with most of the smuggled gold ending up in Dubai. “This is just the tip of the iceberg,” said Ulf Laessing, head of the Sahel programme at Germany’s Konrad Adenauer Foundation, who analyses insurgency and artisanal mining operations in…