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The National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) has detained Isaac Crentsil, former Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), in connection with ongoing investigations into the controversial contract awarded to Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML). Sources familiar with the matter confirmed that Mr Crentsil was picked up earlier this week for questioning regarding his role in the award and operationalisation of the SML deal, which has been under intense public scrutiny. The NIB’s action follows growing concerns over possible irregularities and suspected collusion by top officials in designing and implementing the revenue assurance contract, reportedly worth millions of Ghana…

…Threatens legal action The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has formally demanded a retraction and apology from New Patriotic Party (NPP) activist P.K. Sarpong, over what he describes as false and defamatory claims. He is contesting allegations that he received a luxury Lexus vehicle, as a gift from a businessman, in violation of President John Dramani Mahama’s newly introduced Code of Conduct for government appointees. He has since produced two critical letters from Parliament and the Finance Ministry to support his position that he did nothing wrong. They were dated December 20, 2024 and January…

By Paul Mamattah The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), has officially inaugurated its 52nd operational branch, located at Takyi Plaza in Spintex Road, within the Greater Accra Region. This strategic expansion aims to bring SSNIT’s services closer to clients in the Spintex enclave, enhancing accessibility and convenience in line with the Trust’s broader mission to improve service delivery across the country. The new branch, is expected to serve residents and businesses in the rapidly growing Spintex enclave, reinforcing SSNIT’s commitment to making social security services more accessible to all Ghanaians. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Director-General of…

Access Bank Ghana, has rewarded the first set of winners in its ongoing “Fa Ketewa Bɛgye Kɛseɛ” promotion, an initiative designed to promote financial literacy and encourage a stronger savings culture across the country. At a lively mini draw event held on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Bank’s Head Office in Osu, 21 lucky customers were selected from a pool of eligible savers nationwide. The winners walked away with a range of prizes including cash rewards, souvenirs, and—for young participants—a full year’s subscription to streaming services like Netflix, Amazon, and Spotify. The “Fa Ketewa Bɛgye Kɛseɛ” promotion, which translates…

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has developed a new policy to improve fuel tanker drivers’ working conditions and remuneration nationwide. According to the NPA’s Chief Executive, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, the draft policy, seeks to standardise the payment structure for tanker drivers, ensuring consistency and fairness. However, the policy, awaits approval from the yet-to-be-constituted Governing Board of the Authority. Mr Tameklo, announced during an interaction with gas tanker drivers at the Quantum Terminals in Anokyi. The news was met with enthusiastic applause and visible relief from the drivers. He explained that the NPA, already pays allowances to tanker drivers through the…

The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Apaak, received the UK Trade Envoy to Ghana, Bellavia Janet Ribeiro-Addy (MP), at the Ministry on Monday, May 19, 2025. The meeting, primarily focused on Transnational Education (TNE), aiming to strengthen the UK-Ghana educational partnership and explore other areas for deeper collaboration. Dr Apaak, was supported by the Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai; the Director for Tertiary Education, Dr Emmanuel Newman; and officials from the Ministry’s Protocol Department. In his remarks, the Deputy Minister, expressed his gratitude to the UK Envoy for selecting Ghana as a…

By Paul Mamattah The Africa Coalition for Academic Freedom (ACAF) has organised a capacity-building training workshop in Accra for University students aimed at empowering student leaders in Ghana to understand and defend their academic rights within the university and tertiary education space. The workshop, themed “Students’ Rights to Academic Freedom in Africa”, brought together student leaders from major national student bodies including the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), the Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG), the Ghana Union of Professional Students (GUPS), the Ghana National Union of Technical Students (GNUTS), the Private University Students Association of Ghana (PUSAG), and…

A Togolese robbery suspect has been referred to the Accra Psychiatric Hospital for a comprehensive mental evaluation after exhibiting signs of coprophagy, a condition involving the consumption of one’s own faeces. The suspect, Adinda Akpo Abdou Moudjibou, a self-styled businessman residing in Ghana, is accused of orchestrating a series of robberies in Accra’s East Legon area. According to the charge sheet, on 13 April 2024, Moudjibou allegedly robbed a medical doctor of several valuables, including US$200,000 in cash, a gold waist chain valued at GHS20,000, a gold necklace worth GHS18,000, gold earrings, and a registered pistol belonging to the complainant’s…

The High Court, trying the two million dollar Sky Train case involving former chairperson of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi and former CEO of GIIF, Solomon Asamoah, has been informed of a medical emergency concerning the second accused, Prof. Ameyaw Akumfi. Defence lawyer, Duke Aaron Sasu on Tuesday morning, told the court, lawyers for the former GIIF, chairperson, informed prosecution that he was rushed to the ward Tuesday dawn. Prof Ameyaw Akumfi, and Solomon Asamoah were formally charged, on Thursday May 13, for allegedly causing financial loss to the state in the two million dollar “Sky Train” project.…

President John Dramani Mahama has attributed the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi to a significant increase in the country’s gross international reserves, which have risen from $8.9 billion in December 2024 to $10.6 billion by April 2025. This boost in reserves has been instrumental in stabilizing the local currency and restoring investor confidence. Speaking at the Ghana–EU Business Forum in Accra on May 20, President Mahama emphasized that the strengthened reserves reflect growing investor confidence and enhanced external financial buffers. He noted that fiscal consolidation efforts are underway, with the fiscal deficit on a commitment basis reduced from 7.5%…