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File photo of a romance scam A Ghanaian woman based in the United States has shared her heartbreaking story of being scammed by a Ghanaian television presenter.Speaking on Kumasi-based Sompa FM, the lady, who gave her name as Auntie Ophelia, revealed how she was deceived into sending over $30,000 and two cars to the presenter.Auntie Ophelia explained that her ordeal began when she called into KB Media, a media outlet where the presenter, identified as Elisha Malope, was hosting a programme.During the show, Elisha was appealing for financial aid, and Auntie Ophelia decided to donate.“After the show, a strange number…

Donald Trump said he planned to hit goods from China with a new 10% tariff, the latest salvo in the US president’s steadily escalating trade fights. Imports from China already face taxes at the border of at least 10%, after a Trump tariff order that went into effect earlier this month. Trump also said on Thursday he intended to move forward with threatened 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, which are set to come into effect on 4 March. His comments came as officials from Mexico and Canada were in Washington for discussions aimed at heading off that…

In a decisive address to Parliament, President John Mahama outlined a comprehensive strategy to restore stability in Ghana’s energy sector while accelerating the nation’s transition to renewable energy. His vision focuses on economic efficiency, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience, positioning Ghana as a leader in Africa’s green energy revolution.Energy Sector Reforms: Restoring Stability and EfficiencyAcknowledging the current challenges in Ghana’s energy sector, President Mahama reaffirmed his commitment to restoring stability through strategic reforms. He directed the Minister for Energy and Green Transitions to implement transformative measures, including: Enforcing a single revenue collection account to enhance financial transparency. Strict adherence to…

Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has called for the establishment of specialized anti-corruption courts to expedite the handling of corruption cases.He said the courts should be manned by judges with special training in corruption-related cases to ensure swift and efficient trials.“We must set up specialized anti-corruption courts manned by especially trained judges in the field to swiftly and efficiently deal with corruption cases,” Mr. Agyebeng said.He made the remarks during a public lecture in Accra on Friday, February 28, organized by the One Ghana Movement in partnership with the UPSA School of Law to mark this year’s Constitution Day.The Special Prosecutor…

Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu is a former Member of Parliament of Suame The former Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has opened up about voter apathy in the stronghold of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the Ashanti Region, which contributed to the party’s inability to secure a significant number of votes from the region, thereby hindering their electoral chances.Speaking on the findings following a probe into why the NPP lost the 2024 general elections on February 25, 2025, Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu revealed how Ashanti electorates were not hesitant to admit that they voted for the NDC in the elections, despite being long-time supporters and associates of…

US President Donald Trump has said he has a “lot of respect” for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on the eve of their talks at the White House. Asked by the BBC if he would apologise for recently calling him a “dictator”, he said he could not believe he had said this. He also called Zelensky “very brave”. Trump was speaking after talks with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer about ending the war between Ukraine and Russia. He predicted a “very good meeting” with Zelensky on Friday, saying efforts to achieve peace were “moving along pretty rapidly”. This week’s meetings…

June 12, 1993 marked a significant setback for Nigeria, harking back to the January 15, 1966, coup-d’etat. This unfortunate event pushed the country back by at least a century, primarily due to the suspension of the 1963 Republican Constitution. Although the masterminds behind the coup never explicitly stated that they had abolished the constitution, the consequences of its suspension continue to manifest in Nigeria’s persistent underdevelopment.Ayo Ademiluyi, a civil rights lawyer and political activist, recently pointed out that the General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida government, similar to previous and succeeding military administrations, was characterized by diarchy. This system of governance, which…

Some beneficiaries of the Alternative Livelihood Project with organizers and community leaders Meridian Port Services Ltd (MPS), has appointed Global Communities Inc. to collaborate with the Ghana TVET Service to launch the Alternative Livelihood Project, an initiative aimed at equipping 100 individuals from five coastal fishing communities with vocational skills to enhance their economic opportunities. The initiative will benefit members of Nungua, Sakumono, Tema, Kpone, and Prampram communities. As part of the project, a baseline study will be conducted to assess participants’ strengths before they undergo an intensive skills training program. The training will cover various vocational fields, including welding,…

West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of provisional results for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, Second Series.A total of 38,316 candidates participated in the examination, including 17,596 males and 21,131 females. However, 1,354 registered candidates were absent.According to John Kapi, Head, Public Affairs, WAEC in a statement on Friday February 28, during the examination and subsequent marking process, WAEC detected instances of malpractice.As a result, the subject results of 303 candidates and the entire results of 108 candidates have been withheld, pending the conclusion of investigations.Candidates can access their results…

US President Donald Trump has been invited to the UK for a second state visit by the King. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer used his trip to the White House to present Trump with the invitation letter from King Charles. Sir Keir said the president’s last state visit in 2019 had been a “tremendous success” and that the invite for a second visit was “truly historic” and “unprecedented”. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office after reading the letter, Trump said he accepted the invite and that it would be an “honour” to visit the “fantastic” country. He added that…