Day: July 30, 2025

Accra: Patricia Asiamah, known as Agradaa, along with her co-accused, has filed a notice of plea bargaining in a case concerning the alleged non-consensual sharing of nude images. Agradaa, who is the founder of Heaven Way Champion International Ministry, and her co-defendant, Charles Omane, also known as One Gig, have submitted their notice in relation to the distribution of nude images belonging to Prophet Emmanuel Appiah Fomum. According to Ghana News Agency, a third accused in the case, Enock Owusu Kissi, is challenging a High Court decision that dismissed his submission of no case and mandated him to open his

Accra: An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a 28-year-old salesgirl to 10 years’ imprisonment for possessing cocaine concealed in her underwear. Sumaiya Amidu was found guilty of unlawful possession of narcotic drugs after trial. The court, presided over by Mr. Isaac Addo, also imposed a fine of GHC120,000. In default, she will serve an additional three years. According to Ghana News Agency, Amidu was arrested on March 15, 2022, at Abbosey Okai Sabon Zongo following intelligence gathered by officers of the Drug Law Enforcement Unit, CID Headquarters. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Seth Frimpong stated that Amidu was picked up

Accra: Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), has allayed fears of businesses and investors of a shortage of Dollars for their daily transactions following recent concerns. According to Ghana News Agency, the Central Bank has observed some reduction in remittances since April 2025. Governor Asiama noted that in instances where investigations were conducted, it was found that there was no appropriate documentation by some importers. Speaking at the 125th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) press briefing in Accra, he emphasized that there is no expected shortage of Dollars at the bank. Investigations revealed that delays were

Accra: The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced the implementation of more stringent measures targeting Banks, Dedicated Electronic Money Issuers (DEMIs), Enhanced Payment Service Providers (EPSPs), and Money Transfer Operators (MTOs) in an effort to combat non-compliance with inward remittance guidelines. According to Ghana News Agency, the central bank’s decision follows persistent violations of the Foreign Exchange Act, 2006, and the Updated Guidelines for Inward Remittance Services by Payment Service Providers, despite previous warnings. The issues identified include the termination of inward remittances through unapproved channels and engagement in Foreign Exchange Swaps within the context of Inward Remittance Business. Additionally,

Ashaiman: The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), under the Feed Ghana Programme, has presented 3,000 bags of fertiliser to the Ashaiman Farmers Union to support food production. According to Ghana News Agency, the donation, which forms part of the government’s broader strategy to boost agricultural productivity across the country, was handed over at a brief ceremony in Ashaiman, attended by farmers, government officials, and stakeholders in the agriculture value chain. Mr Bright Demordzi, the National Coordinator for the Feed Ghana Programme, who presented the items on behalf of MoFA, said the initiative was in line with the government’s commitment

Accra: Dr Emmanuel Kofi Mbiah, Country Lead of the UN Global Compact’s Ocean Initiative, has announced the establishment of a multi-stakeholder platform by ocean centres to promote ocean safety and sustainability. The initiative aims to foster collaboration among various industry players, including academia, government, and non-governmental organizations, despite the lack of a physical presence for the ocean centres. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Mbiah emphasized during a media engagement organized by the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority that the ocean centres will function as virtual hubs. These hubs will create opportunities for stakeholders to exchange ideas, address challenges specific

Sunyani: Stakeholders at a public engagement have called for constitutional provision to bind successive governments to continue and complete physical development projects initiated by their predecessors. They said the provision would not only improve the nation’s physical infrastructure development but prevent wastage and save the public purse. According to Ghana News Agency, the stakeholders made the recommendation when they took turns to share their views at the Ninth Zonal Public Engagement, organised by the 2025 Constitution Review Committee (CRC) at Sunyani in the Bono Region. Mr. Kofi Ansah, the Bono Regional President of the Association of the Persons with Disabilities