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OTHERS

Prof Frimpong-Boateng Speaks After OSP Arrest

The celebrated Heart Surgeon and former minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof Frimpong-Boateng, has been in the news in recent times following the release of the Inter Ministering Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM) report. The Office of the Special Prosecutor indicated its readiness to investigate the people mentioned in the IMCIM report, hence, the reason for inviting the Chairman of the IMCIM to assist the investigators. In honouring the invitation, Prof Frimpong-Boateng, accompanied

  4 hours ago ago
Prof Frimpong-Boateng Speaks After OSP Arrest

JUSTICE

I'm Not Sacred Of Prosecution - Professor Frimpong-Boateng.

Professor Frimpong-Boateng has disclosed that he is not scared of being prosecuted by the Office of the Special Prosecutor(OSP). The former chairman of the now dissolved Inter - Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM) disclosed this in an interview with JoyNews. Professor Frimpong-Boateng was arrested by the Office of the Special Prosecutor last month to provide answers to some questions about suspected cases of corruption regarding the activities and expenditure of the dissolved Inter - Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining.

  4 hours ago ago
I'm Not Sacred Of Prosecution - Professor Frimpong-Boateng.

SOCIETY

I feel like a victim; what have I done wrong in this country? - Prof. Frimpong-Boateng

Professor Frimpong-Boateng, a former Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology, claims he feels victimized as a result of his invitation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor, which led to his detention and release on bail of GHS 2 million cedis. Given his unselfish efforts for the country, he was startled by the treatment meted out to him, he said.

  5 hours ago ago
I feel like a victim; what have I done wrong in this country? - Prof. Frimpong-Boateng

SOCIETY

I didn’t get the protection I needed - Professor Frimpong-Boateng

The former Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on illegal mining, Professor Frimpong-Boateng, says he did not feel protected in his fight against illegal mining in the country. The issue of illegal mining has been on the front burner for decades, due to its devastating effects on the environment; especially water bodies nationwide.

  5 hours ago ago
I didn’t get the protection I needed - Professor Frimpong-Boateng

ECONOMY-FINANCE

Why is Ofori Atta Deceiving Ghanaians?

Ghana’s finance minister, Ken Ofori has been in joyous mood since the approval of the IMF loan. His tweet account has been all encapsulating on the approval deal. In his latest statement on the subject, minister Ofori Atta again showed his boisterous disposition by arguing that the approval offers an indication how Ghana can easily enter the international capital market for more funds.

  17 days ago ago
Why is Ofori Atta Deceiving Ghanaians?

POLITICS

Galamsey Report: Akufo-Addo's Head of Security Files GH¢5m Defamation Lawsuit Against Frimpong.

Edmund Kwadwo Koda, also known as Captain Koda, a member of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's security team, has filed a defamation lawsuit against former Environment Minister Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng. The lawsuit comes in response to allegedly defamatory statements made by Frimpong-Boateng in a recently leaked report on illegal small-scale mining, known as "galamsey."

  2 days ago ago
Galamsey Report: Akufo-Addo's Head of Security Files GH¢5m Defamation Lawsuit Against Frimpong.

SOCIETY

Tragic Collision At Ritz Junction Shakes Madina-Adenta Road: Drivers Fighting For Their Lives

In a harrowing turn of events, the tranquility of the Madina-Adenta road was shattered as a ghastly accident involving three vehicles unfolded at Ritz Junction. The collision, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, left the community in shock and disbelief. As the dust settles and details emerge, the extent of the tragedy becomes apparent.

  7 days ago ago
Tragic Collision At Ritz Junction Shakes Madina-Adenta Road: Drivers Fighting For Their Lives

POLITICS

ELECTION 2024: I Will Break The 8 For NPP - Dr Bawumia says

The race for the flagbearership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) gets intense as the "day of reckoning" gets closer. The leadership of the NPP has opened nominations for eligible party faithfuls to pick up forms to enable them contest for the upcoming presidential primaries.

  8 days ago ago
ELECTION 2024: I Will Break The 8 For NPP - Dr Bawumia says

SPORTS

The Rise of Ghanaian Football: A Journey to Success.

Football has always held a special place in the hearts of every Ghanaian. It is a sport that unites the nation, brings joy to millions, and serves as a source of inspiration for the youth. Over the years, Ghanaian football has experienced a remarkable rise, marked by numerous successes and a growing reputation on the international stage.

  16 days ago ago
The Rise of Ghanaian Football: A Journey to Success.

POLITICS

Mahama to Select Running Mate for 2024 Election.

The camp supporting Prof Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, the 2020 running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), is engaged in intense lobbying to retain her position despite calls from John Mahama for her to be replaced. Following the conclusion of the party primaries that elected John Mahama as the NDC flagbearer, several names are being mentioned as potential candidates.

  17 days ago ago
Mahama to Select Running Mate for 2024 Election.

ECONOMY-FINANCE

GH POLICE: Fake Currency Dealers Arrested In Dansoman.

Five persons have been arrested by the police department in Dansoman in the Greater Accra region for dealing in the fake currency which goes against the law of the country. Akwesi Boateng, Michael Ohene Marfo, Bismarck Tawiah, Richard Walker, and Prince Nketsiah were the names that were provided by the police as suspects engaging in such unlawful activity.

  1 year ago ago
GH POLICE: Fake Currency Dealers Arrested In Dansoman.