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.…
Day: April 21, 2026
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…
GH¢5 billion released to MMDAs in 2025 unprecedented – Local Gov’t Minister
Mr Ahmed Ibrahim, Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has described the released of GH cent;5 billion to the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in 2025, as unprecedented in the history of the Fourth Republic of Ghana. Source link
Prince Yaw Owusu resigns as Asante Kotoko interim coach amid mixed results
Ghanaian tactician Prince Yaw Owusu has stepped down from his position as interim head coach of Asante Kotoko, bringing a brief and turbulent spell at the helm to an end. Owusu was appointed to the role following the sudden resignation of Karim Zito, who left after Kotoko rsquo;s FA Cup defeat to Aduana FC at the Baba Yara Stadium. Source…
President Mahama is my crush, he is tall and handsome – Mzbel
Ghanaian musician, Belinda Nana Ekua Amoah, popularly known as Mzbel, has named President John Dramani Mahama as her celebrity crush. The singer, who has long been a vocal advocate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and President Mahama, made the remarks during an interview with Bullet TV. Source link
Hamza Obeng takes interim charge of Asante Kotoko until the end of the season after Prince Yaw Owusu's resignation
Asante Kotoko have appointed assistant coach Hamza Obeng as interim head coach for the remainder of the 2025/26 season following the resignation of Prince Yaw Owusu. Owusu stepped down from his role after a spell in charge that was defined by inconsistent results. Source link
We're committed to providing the needed investments in the power distribution chain – Energy Minister
Overall, this intervention is aimed at easing network pressure Source link
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…
