Audit Service corrects payroll report, apologises to public servant over GH¢427.9m error

The Ghana Audit Service has issued a correction to its Auditor General’s report on the nationwide payroll audit, clarifying that a GH¢427,995,661.40 figure wrongly attributed to a public servant was due to a transpositional error. In a press release dated April 21, 2026, the Service explained that the amount earlier linked to Frank Oliver Kpodo does not belong to him.…

Teshie ‘spiritualist’ gets 3 years for fraud

An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced Nana Adwoa Yamoah, a 35-year-old self-styled spiritualist, to three years’ imprisonment for defrauding a man of GH¢95,100. Yamoah, who operated at Teshie in Accra, pleaded guilty to defrauding by false pretences and practising without registration and a licence. Assistant Superintendent of Police Augustine Kingsley Oppong, prosecuting, told the court, presided over by Dennis Eyram…

KNUST RAIL project harnesses AI to tackle challenges in Ghana

By Rachel Kakraba The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, through its Responsible Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (RAIL), is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to address real-world challenges in Ghana. The project applies innovative approaches across sectors including agriculture, health, energy, water and education. It also promotes disability inclusion through initiatives such as “SignTalk”, a tool designed to bridge communication gaps…

Carlos Queiroz to be unveiled on Thursday as Black Stars coach ahead of 2026 World Cup

Ghana rsquo;s new head coach, Carlos Queiroz, will be officially unveiled on Thursday, April 23, 2026, as he begins preparations to lead the Black Stars into the FIFA World Cup in North America. The Portuguese manager takes over following the dismissal of Otto Addo last month, after Ghana suffered consecutive defeats against Austria and Germany during their build-up to the…

Kwesi Arthur backs Black Sherif for Artiste of the Year

Ghanaian rapper Kwesi Arthur has endorsed Black Sherif for the Artiste of the Year award at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards. His comments, which have gained traction online, suggested that Black Sherif’s impact over the past year makes him the frontrunner, adding that anything short of a win would spark outrage among fans. Black Sherif has maintained a strong presence…

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