Ghanaian dancehall superstar, Shatta Wale, has commended the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after being released from custody following investigations surrounding the importation of his yellow Lamborghini. Taking to his social media shortly after his release, Shatta Wale expressed gratitude to EOCO for what he described as a “respectful and lawful” process. He commended…
Ghana’s agricultural sector is poised for a significant technological transformation following the announcement of a $100 million investment by Japanese agritech firm Degas Limited. The four-year initiative aims to establish Ghana as a hub for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven agriculture. The investment was confirmed by President John Dramani Mahama following a meeting with Degas Limited’s Founder…
The Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis Xavier Sosu, has urged Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale and his legal team to treat ongoing investigations by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with the utmost seriousness. His comment follows days of legal proceedings tied to allegations concerning the acquisition…
The legal defence of popular Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale in the ongoing Lamborghini saga is “extremely weak”, Head of Chambers at Clinton Consultancy, Amanda Clinton, has said. Commenting on the development, international lawyer Ms Clinton dissected the complexities of the case, highlighting the significant legal hurdles the musician faces and the crucial role of…
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has announced a ban on all funeral activities in the Ashanti Region from September 2 to September 18, 2025. The period has been reserved exclusively for the funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, who passed away on August 7, 2025. The main rituals are scheduled to begin on…
Liverpool and Egypt star Mohamed Salah has made football history after being named the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Men’s Player of the Year 2025, becoming the first player to win the coveted award three times. The 33-year-old forward capped off a remarkable 2024/25 season in which he led Liverpool to the Premier League title, finishing…
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has outlined seven major corruption cases its office is currently prosecuting involving state officials, private individuals, and corporate entities. In its half-year update as of July 2025, the OSP reported that there “were seven (7) convictions and one (1) acquittal in respect of cases pending before the criminal…
Prof. Michael Ayamga-Adongo, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), has urged the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to focus its efforts on individuals deliberately abusing Ghana’s academic system, rather than public officials whose titles may have been conferred under different academic jurisdictions. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Tuesday,…
Ghana winger Christopher Antwi-Adjei was subjected to racist abuse during Schalke 04’s DFB-Pokal first-round clash against Lokomotive Leipzig on Sunday. The incident occurred in the 13th minute when the 31-year-old moved to the touchline to take a throw-in. At least one home supporter is reported to have directed racist insults at him, prompting the referee…
The Ghana cedi recorded mixed performance against the US dollar last week, appreciating in the retail market but weakening on the interbank market. Data from the forex market showed that in the retail segment, the local currency gained 1.06 percent, trading between GH¢11.40 and GH¢11.90 to the dollar. This modest advance pushed its year-to-date gain to 31.85…
