Author: Kenneth Nii Tete Annan
The Eastern South Police Command has arrested a man identified as Coffie Agyemang for allegedly attempting to sell his three-year-old son for an amount of GH¢1 million. The suspect, a resident of Kwamang in the Denkyembour District of the Eastern Region, was arrested following intelligence gathered by the Akwatia police. Residents in the community disclosed that the suspect had confided in a friend about plans to sell his child due to severe financial difficulties. The information was subsequently relayed to the police, who initiated an operation by placing the suspect under surveillance. Police officers reportedly posed as prospective buyers and…
Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul says the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has already made up its mind on who must lead it into the 2028 elections. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, the Bimbilla MP said the party has no time to sell a new face to the Ghanaian voter and cannot afford the risk that comes with a fresh candidate. “We have no time to market a new candidate,” he said. Mr Nitiwul was emphatic that Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia remains the NPP’s safest option and the only candidate with a clear electoral advantage going…
A US-based immigration lawyer Jonelle Ocloo has indicated that former Ghanaian Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, could still be allowed to remain in the United States despite his recent detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Ken Ofori-Atta’s detention has raised questions about his legal status in the US. However, his legal team has confirmed that he is fully cooperating with ICE while efforts are underway to resolve the matter. The former minister currently has a pending petition for adjustment of status, a legal process that allows an individual to remain in the US beyond the duration of an initial…
Global sensation and US-based Ghanaian artiste, Amaarae, has dismissed claims that she identifies as Ghanaian only when it benefits her. She has labelled such suggestions as rubbish. In an interview on the ‘Stay By Plan’ podcast, which went live on January 9, 2025, Amaarae questioned the logic behind that narrative. She noted that she is from Ghana, did her first project in Ghana, and still carries out most of her work here. ” think it’s bullshit. Like literally. First of all, my first EP was here. I was actually in the streets hustling my first EP. Fountain Baby, I…
Manchester United has reached an agreement in principle to appoint former captain Michael Carrick as interim manager until the end of the season. The move comes after a week of intense negotiations following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim on January 5. Carrick, who was pictured arriving at the Carrington training ground on Tuesday morning, is expected to be officially unveiled later today. In a significant coup for the club, Carrick will be joined by Steve Holland as his assistant head coach. Holland, 55, is widely regarded as one of England’s premier tactical minds, having served as Gareth Southgate’s right-hand man…
Former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, has cautioned the New Patriotic Party (NPP) against re-electing former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as its presidential flagbearer, warning that such a decision could severely damage the party’s future. Speaking in an interview, Prof. Frimpong-Boateng expressed deep concern about the current direction of the NPP, saying the party no longer represents the values he once believed in and served. He strongly criticised the party’s internal electoral processes, alleging that the selection of its previous presidential candidate was marred by intimidation, bribery, and undue pressure on delegates. According to…
The Ghana cedi opened the second week of January 2026 trading at GH$10.71 to the US dollar on the Bank of Ghana’s interbank foreign exchange market. Data released by the central bank on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, showed the dollar buying at GH$10.70 and selling at GH$10.71. Other major currencies also recorded slight movements. The euro traded at GH$12.50 (buying) and GH$12.51 (selling), while the pound sterling was quoted at GH$14.42 (buying) and GH$14.43 (selling). At forex bureaus, however, rates were significantly higher. The dollar was being bought at GH$11.90 and sold at GH$12.25, showing a much wider ithan the…
Former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, has stated that the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has two branches, one he calls “fake” and the other “real.” According to him, he no longer considers himself part of the “fake” NPP. Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV on January 12, 2026, Professor Frimpong Boateng stated that the party’s current approach to handling affairs is tantamount to corruption. He cited the last NPP presidential primaries, which elected a flagbearer to lead the party in the 2024 general elections, as an example. He made several allegations about…
Akosua Serwaah has filed an appeal at the Court of Appeal in Kumasi against a High Court decision that recognised both her and Priscilla Ofori, also known as Odo Broni, as the lawful surviving spouses of the late highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba. In a notice of appeal, Ms Serwaah is challenging the entire judgment of the Kumasi High Court, contending that the trial court erred in rejecting and declaring inadmissible a marriage certificate she tendered in support of her claim. She further argues that the High Court committed an error of law when it…
The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted a total of 1,613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs in a well-coordinated operation along the Akosombo-Tema road. The breakthrough, which occurred in the early hours of 11th January 2026, is part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement to curb drug trafficking in the region. The operation followed intelligence received on January 10, indicating that suspected narcotics were being transported from the Volta Region toward Tema. Police quickly mounted surveillance along the Agomeda Junction area, ultimately intercepting two vehicles—a white Toyota Highlander (GS 2013-13) and a black Mitsubishi Pajero (GC 400-22)—at…