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The Herald, has obtained a confidential document from the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) instructing the immediate freezing of accounts associated with two micro-credit institutions and two individuals, as part of an ongoing investigation into potential financial irregularities. In a letter dated March 21, 2025, the FIC, invoked Section 56(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (Act 1044), directing financial institutions to freeze all accounts linked to Bills Micro-Credit, Quick Credit, and Investment Micro-Credit. The directive affects Richard Nii Armah Quaye (born March 21, 1984) and Romeo-Richlove Kweku Seshie (born February 5, 1984). Richard Nii Armah Quaye, threw the most expensive…

This year, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is set to mobilize stakeholders in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, and Zimbabwe to improve urban living conditions through UN-Habitat’s Quality of Life Initiative. As African cities grow rapidly, ensuring that urbanization leads to better living standards remains a pressing challenge. The Quality of Life Initiative equips local authorities with the data and insights they need to ensure that urban expansion benefits every resident. Central to the Initiative is the Quality of Life Index, which gives local authorities a pulse-check of urban life across nine critical domains, including access to basic services,…

Family Health University opened its doors to prospective students hosting an engaging and informative Open Day event to showcase the university’s diverse academic offerings, state-of-the-art facilities, and vibrant campus life as part of its launch week activities. Dr Omobolanle Ozoya, Director of Quality Assurance and Head of the Department of Child Health, warmly welcomed the students, emphasizing that the institution had achieved its current university status through dedicated hard work. She also highlighted the impactful contributions of the vibrant alumni making significant strides across the nation as healthcare professionals. Ms. Bridget Afedo, the Librarian at FHU, introduced students to the…

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Akweley Ocloo, has made a case for the Assemblies share of the 1% levy which is charged power consumers by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) . The call is to help the region, maintain the street lighting project which she has embarked upon since becoming the regional boss. The Minister, made the call in a remarks before going on an inspection of some stretch light installation in some districts in the capital on March 25, 2025. She said, there is the need for the power sector to work on the modalities to release…

…Bawumia and Ken Agyapong Turn Adum Market Fire Tragedy into NPP Campaign Stage The fiery aftermath of the recent Adum market blaze has seemingly evolved into a battleground for the two competitive figures eyeing the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential ticket for the upcoming 2028 election. Former NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia wasted no time and made a bold appearance at the scene, while Ken Agyapong, the runner-up in the NPP primaries, dispatched a team to the area to express condolences and offer aid to the affected traders. Both political heavyweights are strategically staking their claim in the Ashanti Region,…

….At meeting with Western Region Chiefs Dr Toni Aubynn, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), has reaffirmed President John Dramani Mahama’s vision to transform Jomoro into the “Rotterdam of Ghana”, a global energy hub. He emphasized that, beyond infrastructure development, PHDC is committed to training and preparing local youth to seize the employment opportunities that will arise when construction begins. “With the right training, the youth will not only qualify for jobs within the hub, but also become competitive for similar roles elsewhere,” Dr Aubynn assured while addressing traditional leaders in the Western Region, who have…

The Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has announced that a farewell interaction and memorable picture-taking session were held in honour of the outgoing Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) and his Service Chiefs at the Ministry of Defence (The Square). The event, which took place ahead of their final handing-over, marked the end of their tenure, during which they played key roles in safeguarding national security and upholding the integrity of the Ghana Armed Forces. As part of the transition, President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang also took turns to express their gratitude…

By Innocent Samuel Appiah In a thought-provoking homily delivered during the second Mass of the Third Sunday of Lent, Rev. Fr. Joy Senanu Ofori-Kemani, Associate Priest of the Holy Spirit Cathedral, Adabraka, addressed the congregation with a powerful message centered on the theme of repentance. Drawing from the day’s readings—Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15, 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12, and Luke 13:1-9—Fr. Ofori-Kemani emphasized the urgent need for individuals to confront their sins and make a conscious decision to turn away from them. Fr. Ofori-Kemani began his homily with a relatable and compelling story about a man named Kwamena. After a bitter fight…

A member of the legal team of suspect Daniel Owusu Koranteng, also known as Amakye Hussien, in the murder of late investigative journalist, Ahmed Hussien-Suale, has said that Ghana would have been shaken if the journalist had revealed secrets behind Tiger Eye Investigations. She indicated that these details were captured in some text messages at their disposal from the deceased. The lawyer added that in those text messages, Suale stated that the exposure by the former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, on Tiger Eye’s operations titled, “Who Watches the Watchman,” would have hit in the country substantially.…

Five persons have been put before an Accra High Court for allegedly stealing fuel worth GH¢834,300 belonging to A-Bek Company Limited. The four of the accused persons, Bashiru Mohammed, Isaac Donkor, all drivers, Abdellah Dauda a driver’s mate, and Yaw Gerald a transporter and businessman, were present in court. The Court presided over by Justice Kizita Naa Koowa Quarshie issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Alhaji Iddrisu, the first accused person, who is also a driver for failing to attend court. Despite the presence of counsel for Iddrisu, the court went ahead to issue the bench warrant. Two…