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A devastating fire tore through shops in Adum Kumasi early this morning, causing millions of Ghana Cedis in damages in the Ashanti Region. The raging flames led to shop owners crumbling in despair, with some sustaining injuries as they tried to salvage their goods from the engulfed stores. Clothing, shoes, jewelry, mobile phones, and accessories were among the items consumed by the inferno that reportedly started around 6am near Despite media’s Hello FM before rapidly spreading to multiple shops, leaving traders in disbelief. Multiple two-story blocks have been reduced to ashes, with the blaze continuing to consume more of the…

Furious former Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister, Sarah Adwoa Safo has unleashed a scathing attack on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and former President Akufo-Addo over a corruption scandal involving the late wife of minister Courage Quashigah. In a shocking revelation, Adwoa accused Gertrude Quashigah of orchestrating corrupt deals within the School Feeding Programme, implicating top NPP officials in a web of deceit. Speaking exclusively on a radio show owned by NPP bigwig Bernard Antwi-Boasiako alias Wontumi, Adwoa blasted the rot within the Programme, calling for a thorough investigation to cleanse the corruption infesting the system. The former MP…

The Herald’s investigations into the purchase of five armoured vehicles by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), which have been compromised by some outgoing military chiefs, have revealed troubling developments, implicating the outgoing Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, in what appears to be a bribery scandal. On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, the CDS sent a letter to the Customs office in Tema to pay duty on a Lexus LX 600 2023 Model Black, chassis number JT JPB7CX2P4023225. However, investigations revealed that ,this Lexus was one of six armoured vehicles imported by Akanni Logistics, a private company owned by…

….As La Dadekotopon Municipal Assembly Members induced with foreign trip The takeover of the 37 Lorry Station, has taken a dramatic turn, with soldiers in uniform deployed to protect an unidentified private developer, purportedly constructing a project called, “Energy City.” Despite the transaction’s lack of transparency, surveyors, have frequently visited the site to demarcate areas currently occupied by traders, mechanics, and food vendors in preparation for the project’s execution. They have not been told where to ply their trade, after obeying the eviction order. Insider sources, have revealed that the private developer, has sent a significant number of assembly members…

The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) Workers’ Union, has declared Professor Amin Alhassan, the GBC’s Director-General, a persona non grata. It accuses him of turning the state broadcaster into a crime scene and overseeing a catastrophic decline in its financial and operational performance. At a press conference in Accra, the Union Chairman, Samuel Nathaniel Kevor, cited severe financial mismanagement and maladministration under Professor Amin Alhassan’s leadership. According to the Union, GBC, reported a staggering loss of over eight million Ghana Cedis in the previous financial year, an explosive increase from a loss of 270,000 Ghana Cedis in 2021. This represents a…

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, on Thursday, March 20, 2025, made a significant donation to the Ghana Prisons Service on behalf of businessman and philanthropist Mr Ibrahim Mahama. The donation is aimed at supporting the feeding of inmates during the Ramadan season. The contribution, which includes 1,000 bags of rice, 417 boxes of cooking oil, 200 boxes of mackerel, and 300 boxes of tin tomatoes, will be distributed across ten prisons nationwide. Beneficiary facilities, include Nsawam, Ankaful, Kumasi Amanfrom, Kumasi Central, Kumasi Manhyia, Sekondi, Koforidua, Tamale, and Sunyani Prisons. Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Mohammed-Mubarak, reaffirmed the government’s…

Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, is facing growing criticism over the appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Frank Abrokwah, as Deputy Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). Concerns have been raised about DCOP Abrokwah’s track record, with critics pointing to his tenure as Ashanti Regional Police Commander, during which he was accused of failing to maintain order in several instances. His most recent controversy, which reportedly led to his transfer to Police Headquarters in Accra, was the chaos surrounding the Council of State elections in the region. Members of the public and security analysts, have questioned…

By Patrick Biddah A start of a 3-day capacity workshop for Police Public Relations Officers, has reignited more Jubilation among a section of the Police. The Jubilation, follows the suspension of the role of these officers by the immediate past Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo-Dampare for over four years, when he centralised police information and communications. The Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, who reactivated the role of the Police Public Relations Officers by organising a three-day workshop, highlighted the importance of the role of decentralised communications. He said, the workshop is the first step in the…

The Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, held a crucial meeting yesterday with over 22 bank Managing Directors to discuss the future of Ghana’s economy. The engagement, focused on restoring macroeconomic stability and fostering sustainable growth amidst ongoing financial challenges. Dr Forson, described the conversation as candid and constructive, highlighting the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline. He announced significant investment cuts and a reset of goods and services expenditure to 2023 levels. The government aims to achieve a primary surplus of 1.5% as part of its strategy to consolidate economic gains and rebuild confidence in the financial system. “As part…

Ahead of Ghana’s crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad, Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah, former Minister of Youth and Sports, has made a significant contribution to support the Black Stars by donating 1,000 match tickets to the National Sports Authority (NSA). The donation was presented on behalf of Afriyie-Ankrah by Lazio Yusif, a Sports Analyst, and was officially received by veteran sports journalist, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah on behalf of the NSA. The gesture aims to boost attendance at the stadium, ensuring that the Black Stars receive the passionate support they need as they battle for qualification. Speaking on behalf of Afriyie-Ankrah, Lazio,…