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Dr Abubakari Sidick Ahmed has dedicated over two decades to building talents at Radio Univers
A group of past volunteers of Radio Univers, the University of Ghana’s campus-based radio station, is set to honour the station’s long-serving manager, Dr Abubakari Sidick Ahmed, with a grand retirement celebration on Friday, June 6, 2025.
The event, themed “The Touchdown”, will take place at the Great Hall of the University of Ghana at 6:00 PM, and is strictly by invitation.
It will bring together dignitaries, mentees, colleagues, friends, and family — all united by one purpose: to celebrate a man whose leadership and mentorship have shaped countless lives in Ghana’s media space and beyond.
Affectionately known as Alhaji, Dr Sidick Ahmed has served at Radio Univers for over two decades, rising from a student reporter to Station Manager.
Throughout his journey, he has nurtured talent, built confidence, and transformed Radio Univers into a respected training ground for young broadcasters.
Speaking ahead of the event, Albert Quashigah, Esq, Chairperson of the Central Planning Committee, reflected on the purpose and emotion behind the celebration:
“When people, despite the odds, dedicate themselves to influencing their communities as did Alhaji, we, those he directly impacted, have to recognise him, while it is still possible.
“We, volunteers old and new, do not believe in deferring this. We either do it now or we lose the opportunity. Under his embracing arms, we learnt, built our confidence,” he added.
Lawyer Quashigah concluded his remarks by expressing deep appreciation for the team and reflecting on the broader significance of the occasion. According to him, “It is an honour to be part of this planning and to be the Central Planning Committee Chair.”
“This single act of recognition would encourage others to shine in their respective little or big corners. My sincerest gratitude to the 16-member planning committee that worked tirelessly to make this day possible.”
As the curtain draws on an era, The Touchdown promises not just to mark a retirement, but to enshrine a legacy — that of a mentor, visionary, and selfless servant whose impact will echo far beyond the walls of Radio Univers.
Nigerian Air Force helicopters in Lagos, Nigeria, in May 2025
A military air strike in northwest Nigeria has killed at least 20 people, according to the military and local residents, prompting calls from human rights groups for an investigation into the attack.
The strike occurred over the weekend in Zamfara state, one of the regions worst worst-affected by violence from armed groups, commonly referred to as “bandits”.
Nigerian Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame said the strike followed intelligence that “a significant number of terrorists were massing and preparing to strike unsuspecting settlements”.
“Further intelligence confirmed that the bandits had killed some farmers and abducted a number of civilians, including women and children,” Ejodame said in a statement, adding that two local vigilantes were killed and two others injured in the crossfire.
However, according to residents cited by the AFP news agency, a group of local vigilantes pursuing a gang was mistakenly bombed by a Nigerian military jet.
The air force had been called in by villagers who had suffered an attack earlier in the weekend. Locals said an unknown number of people were also wounded in the strike.
“We were hit by double tragedy on Saturday,” said Buhari Dangulbi, a resident of the affected area. “Dozens of our people and several cows were taken by bandits, and those who trailed the bandits to rescue them were attacked by a fighter jet. It killed 20 of them.”
Residents told AFP that the bandits had earlier attacked the villages of Mani and Wabi in Maru district, stealing cattle and abducting several people. In response, vigilantes launched a pursuit to recover the captives and stolen livestock.
“The military aircraft arrived and started firing, killing at least 20 of our people,” Abdullahi Ali, a Mani resident and member of a local hunters’ militia, told the Reuters news agency.
Another resident, Ishiye Kabiru, said: “Our vigilantes from Maraya and nearby communities gathered and went after the bandits. Unfortunately, a military jet struck them.”
Alka Tanimu, also from the area, added: “We will still have to pay to get those kidnapped back, while the cows are gone for good.”
Amnesty International condemned the strike and urged a full investigation.
“Attacks by bandits clearly warrant a response from the state, but to launch reckless air strikes into villages – again and again – is absolutely unlawful,” the rights group said.
Nigeria’s military has previously acknowledged mistakenly hitting civilians during air operations targeting armed gangs.
In January, at least 16 vigilantes were killed in a similar strike in Zamfara’s Zurmi district.
In December 2022, more than 100 civilians were killed in Mutunji village while pursuing bandits. A year later, an attack on a religious gathering in Kaduna state killed at least 85 people.
Kumawood actor, Longface has expressed disappointment in the NDC Government over the Cedi appreciation.
Longface stated emphatically in an interview with Razak Ghana that he is not happy about the fact that the Cedi continues challenging the dollar.
Longface claimed he is affected badly by the Cedi appreciation, hence, his unhappiness about the Cedi appreciation.
The general secretary of the NPP, Justin Kodua, has sent a message to the NDC and Ghanaians at large following the release of Chairman Wontumi.
Speaking with the press, Justin Kodua expressed disappointment in the NDC government over the arrest of Chairman Wontumi.
Justin Kodua noted in the interview that he still does not understand why Chairman Wontumi was arrested and intimidated.
Chic and classy outfits are timeless staples that exude elegance and sophistication. Whether you’re dressing for the office, a brunch date, or an evening event, these styles ensure you look polished and fashion-forward.
1. Tailored Blazers and Trousers: A well-fitted blazer paired with matching trousers creates a powerful and refined look. Opt for neutral tones like beige, navy, or black for versatility. Pair with a silk blouse or a crisp white shirt to complete the ensemble.
2. Midi Dresses: Midi dresses strike the perfect balance between formal and casual. Choose styles with subtle prints or solid colors. Wrap dresses or those with a defined waistline enhance the silhouette, offering a feminine touch.
3. Pencil Skirts: A classic pencil skirt, when paired with a tucked-in blouse or a lightweight sweater, offers a sleek and professional appearance. Materials like tweed or high-quality cotton add texture and depth to the outfit.
4. Monochrome Outfits: Dressing in a single color palette can elongate the figure and present a cohesive look. Experiment with different shades and textures within the same color family to add interest.
5. Statement Accessories: Elevate simple outfits with statement accessories. Think pearl necklaces, structured handbags, or classic pumps. These pieces add a touch of luxury without overwhelming the ensemble.
6. Quality Fabrics: Investing in garments made from quality fabrics like silk, wool, or high-grade cotton ensures longevity and a polished appearance. These materials drape well and maintain their shape over time.
Incorporating these elements into your wardrobe will help you achieve a chic and classy style suitable for various occasions. Remember, the key lies in simplicity, fit, and attention to detail.
By Iddi Yire
Accra, June 3, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama has assured the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and Asanteman of more development projects.
The President said his vision for the Ashanti Region was to complete the dualisation of the Accra-Kumasi road and expand all key road infrastructure projects.
Also, the completion of the Afari Military Hospital, the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Maternity Block and Phase 2 of the Kejetia Market project.
He said feasibility studies would soon be carried out on the dualisation of the Accra-Kumasi Road, and that sod cutting for the construction works would be done early next year.
President Mahama said this during a courtesy call on him by Otumfuo Osei Tutu at the Presidency in Accra.
The Otumfuo with his retinue was at the Presidency to congratulate President Mahama on his election victory in the December 7, 2024, general election and to return the President’s visit to Manhyia within the first two weeks of his assumption of office.
The President said Otumfuo’s presence at the Presidency with his beautiful and large retinue brought to bear the timeless wisdom of the Golden Stool, the integrity of his reign, and the collective dignity of the Asante Kingdom and the entire Chieftaincy Institution.
“We are deeply honoured to welcome you here today. Since your installment in April 1999, Your Majesty has distinguished yourself as a national icon of wisdom, of peace, and visionary leadership,” President Mahama said.
He said during his previous administration, they worked together to build the iconic Kejetia Market Phase 1, and other several satellite markets in the greater Kumasi area.
He said they expanded and upgraded the Kumasi International Airport and that they also started construction of several hospitals in Ashanti, including Sewua and Afari Ministry Hospitals, which sadly were abandoned by the previous administration over the last eight years.
President Mahama said his previous administration constructed several community day senior high schools in various parts of Ashanti, completed the 3K water project, which gave Konongo and Kumawu water, and reconstructed several roads in the Kumasi Metropolitan and surrounding districts.
The President said under the Big Push Infrastructure Programme, they were once again about to start investments in major infrastructural projects across the country.
“And as the second most populous region in Ghana, Ashanti will not be left out. Your Majesty, I’m happy to report to you that we will soon undertake the feasibility study and design of the new Accra-Kumasi Expressway,” the President said.
“We hope to be able to cut the sword early next year for work on this transformational project to commence.”
He told Otumfuo that their intention to continue and complete the Phase 2 of the Kejetia market project, which had been affected by the debt exchange programme.
He said the Government would also commence construction of the Kumasi Outer Ring Road project, a project that takes a road around Kumasi through Ejisu and appears on the Mampongten and Techiman roads.
He said they would start the first quadrant to take big trucks through Ejisu to come out at Mampongten and onto the Techiman road, so that they don’t go through Kumasi City, thereby reducing the volume of traffic in the city.
President Mahama said work would soon start on extending the runway of the Prempeh International Airport in Kumasi to allow bigger wide-bodied aircrafts to land and take off.
He said they would also undertake the Kumasi City traffic improvement programme, which would include completion of the Suame interchange and associated bridges.
On his part, the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu hailed President Mahama for his humility, and he further urged him to keep on being humble.
He urged President Mahama to be bold and to do what he could to fulfill the mandate that the people of Ghana gave him.
Present at the meeting was Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang.
GNA
Edited by Christian Akorlie
The two suspects
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with a gruesome murder case reported within the Tema Harbour enclave in the Greater Accra Region.
According to the police, the arrest followed a distress call received on May 30, 2025, alerting them to the discovery of a lifeless male body in the vicinity of the harbour.
While officers were investigating the initial crime scene, they received further intelligence indicating that a man had been apprehended by members of the public for allegedly carrying a human head.
Police immediately responded at the second location, where they rescued and arrested the suspect, identified as Ali Mustapha.
Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Zakaria Mohammed. The deceased’s body has since been deposited at the Police Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy, while efforts are underway to confirm the victim’s identity. Both suspects remain in police custody as the investigation continues.
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The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has fingered several high-ranking officials of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) over an alleged corruption scheme involving more than GH¢280 million.
The OSP has accused the accused of exploiting their regulatory powers for personal enrichment.
According to Kissi Agyebeng, senior and other officials of the NPA arranged and implemented a corrupt scheme by capitalising on their regulatory authority.
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The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has cautioned the public against a fraudulent recruitment scheme being promoted online via the website GOLERNERSHUB.COM, warning that it has no affiliation with the site or any ongoing recruitment process.
In an official press release dated June 2, 2025, signed by Assistant Commissioner of Immigration M. Amoako-Atta, the GIS emphasized that it has not opened any recruitment portal, nor authorised any individual or third-party to conduct recruitment or sell protocol forms on its behalf.
“The Ghana Immigration Service has not received government clearance for any form of recruitment,” the statement read.
“Any legitimate recruitment exercise will be advertised through official GIS platforms, national newspapers, and credible media outlets.”
The GIS assured the public that its Intelligence Section, working with other security agencies, is actively investigating the source of the fraudulent activity and is determined to identify and prosecute the perpetrators.
The Service strongly urged the public to disregard any messages or offers from GOLERNERSHUB.COM and similar unofficial platforms, warning that anyone who engages with such schemes does so at their own risk.
Gary Nimako (L) has accused Andy Appiah-Kubi (R) of lying about Wontumi’s bill variation application
The Director of Legal Affairs of the New Patriotic Party, Gary Nimako, has lambasted Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi, the lawyer of Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.
Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM on Monday, June 7, 2025, Gary Nimako accused Appiah-Kubi of telling lies about not knowing of a bail variation application he filed for the court to reduce the GH¢50 million bail set by EOCO for Wontumi’s release.
He added that Appiah-Kubi’s assertion that Wontumi was not granted bail on Friday, May 30, 2025, because of the variation application he (Nimako) filed was totally wrong.
“A variation application is not an injunction application that could have stopped the ongoing process. It was a plea to the court to reduce the bail amount because it was too much, so we could meet the condition of release. So, if by God’s grace someone was able to meet the conditions, why don’t we sign and just go?
“The bail condition was GH¢50 million with two sureties to be justified. If you met it, why didn’t you go ahead to sign it? At 8 pm, were the documents sent to the Lands Commission, and who at the Lands Commission was working at 8 pm? Let’s ask questions for Andy Appiah-Kubi to come and answer. He cannot throw it in the air, that the process has been frustrated because someone has filed a variation – the process has stopped. That is disingenuous,” he said in the Twi dialect.
He added; “How do you do this? It is not right, it is not fair. I had spoken to you (Appiah-Kubi) and discussed this with you before filing (the bail variation application). And you came out to say you don’t know anything about this… I have blocked his number.”
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The DigiVibe training programme has been launched, aimed at bridging gender gaps in digital skills, industry exposure, and gender representation in tech.
The initiative will in two years train 1,000 women, engage 45 companies, and place over 400 graduates in tech roles and national service positions to bridge gender gaps in the tech industry.
Female graduates will receive training, mentorship, and job placements through a consortium of business associations, educational institutions, and tech partners.
The IT and tech industry in Ghana faces significant divides, with urban areas benefiting from digital infrastructure and access to tech hubs, while rural regions struggle with limited access.
The sector is also male-dominated, with a few women holding a fraction of tech roles due to systemic barriers.
The DigiVibe initiative by Ghanaian business associations, Oxford Africa Women Leadership Institute and WERise Network, aims to address three critical divides.
These include the digital gap, exposure gap and gender gap to promote and to empower underrepresented women in tech, especially in leadership roles, including female graduates through female-focused programmes.
Project Lead of AFOS Foundation, Hanna Schlingmann says the initiative will help build a future-ready workforce for Ghana.
“Over the next two years, DigiVibe aims to create awareness for at least 4000 students about digital upskilling opportunities, train over 1,000 women in ICT and soft skills, engage over 45 companies in mentorship and placements, turn 270 graduates into junior consultants, place more than 400 women in tech-related jobs and fitting national service positions. These numbers aren’t just statistics. They represent lives transformed, careers launched, and businesses empowered—all working together to build a future-ready workforce,” she said.
DigiVibe is built on four key pillars to ensure success, skills development, thus upskilling opportunities for young female professionals.
There will be consultancy services where graduates are trained as junior consultants to support businesses, mentoring which will provide structured guidance for career growth, and job placement, thus connecting skilled female graduates to decent employment and National Service opportunities.
Founder and CEO of Women’s Haven Africa, Adwoa Fosua Owusu Ofori, is encouraging young females to eschew tech misconceptions and aspire to take advantage of opportunities in the industry.
“It’s important that young women are encouraged to believe in themselves. Many don’t believe tech is for the. The first thing is for them to believe in themselves that they can build up to be tech ready,” she said.
WERise Network Senior Project Coordinator, Eunice Adjei, explained that stakeholders have been engaged to facilitate the progress of the project.
“We are linking young women who would be trained and given employability skills through our programme, to institutions that aspire to put together an integrated and tech-based structure that helps their business grow. This time we have gone beyond public institutions and engaged private entities as well,” she said
DigiVibe has developed two flagship upskilling initiatives and a mentorship programme. These are: Career essentials initiative, an AI-driven virtual training programme designed to train at least 1,000 female students and graduates.
SheConsults initiative, a programme that pairs tech-savvy female graduates with businesses to develop affordable digital solutions, creating a win-win for both sides. Additionally, DigiVibe’s mentoring programme will support 800 female graduates during their first year of employment, ensuring a smooth transition into professional life.
The Director of KNUST E-Learning Centre, Prof Eric Appau Asante, indicated that KNUST is committed to supporting the efforts and implementation of the DigiVibe project.
“KNUST is indeed glad to support. The E-Learning centre is ready to provide expertise, infrastructure and environment that enables people to learn virtually and apply them in physical space as well,” he said.
DigiVibe is backed by a consortium of partners, namely AFOS Foundation for Entrepreneurial Development Cooperation (AFOS), WERise Network, Oxford Africa Women Leadership Institute (OAWLI), Women’s Haven Africa Innovation Hub, Universities, among others: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Accra Technical University (ATU), University of Cape Coast (UCC) and the National Service Authority.
The initiative is funded by the German Ministry of International Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through Sequa and the German Special Initiative Decent Work for a Just Transition.
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Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and members of the newly inaugurated MIIF board
The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has revealed that Ghana earned over $1.1 billion in foreign exchange during the first full month of operations under the Goldbod gold purchase programme.
The inflow, generated from the purchase and export of more than 11 tonnes of gold, marks a major milestone in the country’s efforts to stabilise the cedi and enhance local participation in the gold trade.
Dr Forson made the announcement during the inauguration of the new Board of Directors of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) in Accra.
He urged the new board to build on the gains made through Goldbod and help deliver long-term value from Ghana’s mineral resources.
“This is a clear demonstration of the value that can be realised when our mineral wealth is properly structured and managed. MIIF must align with this new vision,” the minister said.
“We saw significant abuse of public resources. That era must not be repeated. If the board restores discipline and puts resources to proper use, government will reconsider its stance,” Dr Forson stated.
He challenged the new board to return the Fund to its core mandate of responsible and transparent mineral investment. B
etween 2019 and 2024, he noted, MIIF suffered from severe mismanagement, prompting the government to withdraw financial support.
He emphasised MIIF’s role in increasing Ghana’s equity in mining operations and promoting local content across the value chain.
He also revealed plans to collaborate with MIIF and Goldbod to further expand the gold purchase initiative and bolster Ghana’s gold reserves.
As part of broader sector reforms, Dr Forson announced a renewed crackdown on mineral smuggling, pledging intensified oversight to ensure that no precious mineral leaves the country without due process and benefit to the state.
The newly inaugurated MIIF board is chaired by Richard Kwame Asante. Other members include Justina Amiorkor Nelson, Berl Yaa Asantewaa Asante, Mawusi Ama Mawuenyefia, Yakubu Mohammed, Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije, Robert Wisdom Cudjoe, Edward Appenteng Gyamerah, and Dr Zakaria Mumuni.
Asante, speaking on behalf of the board, pledged their commitment to rebuilding public confidence in MIIF and ensuring that its operations align with Ghana’s national development priorities.
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Accra, June 3, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama has recounted the pivotal role Otumfuo Osei Tutu, the Asantehene, played leading to his acceptance to partner Professor John Evans Atta Mills in the 2008 general election.
Prof Mills, who was the flagbearer of the then opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and his running mate Mr Mahama, subsequently, led their Party to victory in the 2008 Presidential and Parliamentary election.
President Mahama made the revelation during a courtesy call on him by Otumfuo Osei Tutu at the Presidency in Accra.
The Otumfuo and his retinue were at the Presidency to congratulate President Mahama on his election victory in the December 7, 2024, general election and to return the President’s visit to Manhyia within the first two weeks of his assumption of office.
Recounting the circumstances leading to his acceptance to partner the candidate Mills in the 2008 general election, President Mahama said the first time, Professor Mills sent Mr Kwasi Sainti Baffoe-Bonnie of blessed memory, and a team to inform him that Mills wanted him as his running mate.
“And at that time, I had made my plans to leave politics. So, my response was, no, I won’t do it. So later he sent (Mr) Ato Ahwoi, (Mr) Totobi Kwakye and (Mr) Kwamena (Ahwoi) to come and ask me to accept to be his running mate. Again, I said no,” President Mahama said.
“And so, one day, I was in Accra, I got a call. He says, Otumfuo wants you in Mahyia. Who am I to refuse? So, I got up and went. And when I went, he (Otumfuo) said, hey, you are the one when Professor Mills says come and be his running mate and become a Vice President and you said no. Hey, you lie. He says, when your country calls you, you can’t refuse.”
“He (Otumfuo) says, I was sitting in London somewhere, and my kingdom called me to come and be with Otumfuo. You think I don’t want to enjoy the free life that is out there. I had to do it, so you cannot refuse.
“So, he (Otumfuo) said, okay, I’m going to South Africa, I’m going to meet President Mills. When I come to Accra, I want your response, because I promised him, I’ll bring your response.
“So, when Otumfuo came to Accra, when Otumfuo makes a request, who are you to refuse? So, when he came to Accra, I went to him, and he said, yes, have you made up your mind? And I said, yes, I’ve made my mind, but tell Professor Mills I’ll do it for only one term. And then Nana said, even if you do it for only one day, we’ll accept it.”
President Mahama reiterated that Otumfuo was instrumental in him becoming Professor Mills’ running mate and they went on to win the 2008 general election, adding that everything else was history.
He expressed gratitude to the Otumfuo; saying “So, Your Majesty, thank you very much. And I appreciate your friendship”.
The President also thanked the Otumfuo for the instrumental role he played in securing the International Monetary Fund (IMF) extended credit facility for Ghana during his tenure as the Vice President.
On his part, the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu hailed President Mahama for his humility, and he further urged him to keep on being humble.
He urged President Mahama to be bold and do what he could to fulfill the mandate that the people of Ghana gave him.
The Otumfuo advised the President’s appointees to uphold integrity and to put the nation first in their service.
He urged them to emulate the President’s humility, avoid complacency, and focus on their responsibilities.
Present at the meeting was Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang.
GNA
Edited by Christian Akorlie
The OneGhana Movement has renewed its call for justice for victims of the June 3 fire and flood disaster, as the nation marks ten years since the tragedy that claimed over 150 lives and injured more than 100 others.
For the past decade, the group has consistently pushed for compensation for affected persons and pursued legal action against GOIL, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), and the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), holding them accountable for their alleged roles in the incident.
Speaking to Citi News during the 10th-anniversary commemoration at the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange GOIL fuel station on Tuesday, June 3, where the disaster occurred, Leader of the Movement, Senyo Hosi, expressed disappointment over the lack of accountability and urged the state to deliver justice.
On the legal front, counsel for the victims, Sampson Lardi, who filed a class-action suit in 2018, remains optimistic about a favourable court ruling.
“They are in court, 69 of them seeking help for themselves and over 100 others. They are seeking about GH¢42 million. With inflation, the value isn’t the same today. Even if they are granted the amount, the government can still intervene meaningfully to provide solace,” he stated.
Meanwhile, some victims, while recounting the tragic events, appealed for the government’s support beyond the court process.
“It was a sad day for me. I lost my wife and child. It’s only by God’s grace that I’m still alive. The government should take care of the injured and the victims,” one survivor shared.
Another survivor stated, “I was coming to buy fuel and met with this unfortunate incident. My whole body got burned. The government paid our hospital bills, but since then, there’s been no support. We plead with the government to come to our aid.”
The call for justice and compensation remains unresolved a decade after Ghana’s worst disaster that hit the capital, Accra.
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The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has been released from the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after meeting his bail conditions.
Wontumi was granted bail in the sum of GHS 50 million and fulfilled the conditions around 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 2.
Matheus Cunha
Manchester United have announced an agreement for the signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolves.
Cunha will become Ruben Amorim’s first signing of the summer as he looks to rebuild a squad that finished 15th in the Premier League – and the club have moved swiftly to seal the transfer on the opening day of the window.
The 26-year-old is set to sign a five-year deal at United with the option for a further year.
Cunha leaves Wolves as a club-record sale after United met his £62.5m release clause, agreeing to a structure of payment over two years. His signing is subject to visa and registration, say United.
Cunha, who is set to play as a No 10 for United, scored 17 goals and provided six assists for Wolves last season.
Wolves are happy Cunha’s move has gone through as quickly as possible. The release clause which was inserted in his new contract in January has protected their position.
United have been keeping an eye on Cunha’s development since his impressive display for Wolves at Old Trafford in the opening match of the 2023/24 season.
Despite interest from other teams, Cunha wanted to play for United. He thinks United are one of the biggest clubs in the world and was not deterred by them missing out on Champions League football following their defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final.
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The Bank of Ghana (BoG) in partnership with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other stakeholders is finalising a framework on how to regulate crypto currency and digital assets in Ghana.
When completed, the framework is expected to bring clarity, mitigate risk, and support responsible innovation in line with global standards for digital assets regulations.
“Crypto currency is an emerging area that requires our attention. I want to encourage all banks and financial institutions to begin preparing now because we have no choice but to embrace,” the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama said at a meeting with heads of banks on Tuesday [June 3, 2025].
Mother of Dr Osei Kwame Despite talks about the luxury vehicle she once drove in her youth
Mother of Dr Osei Kwame Despite has revealed the luxury vehicle she once drove in her youth.
Speaking at the official launch of Despite’s newly opened auto museum on June 1, 2025, she stated that before her son attained his current level of success, she used to drive a sports Mercedes-Benz.
In a video that has gone viral on social media on June 3, 2025, she expressed joy and pride in her son’s achievements, noting that he has accomplished far more than she did.
“I am so emotional. My son is a very wise person. Do you know why he likes me? I used to drive a sports Mercedes. I’m happy that he has been able to do more than I ever had,” she said.
Dressed in an all-white outfit, Despite’s mother was visibly emotional as she praised her son for fulfilling his dream of becoming a wealthy and accomplished individual.
The launch of the ‘Despite Automobile Museum’ in East Legon, Accra, was a grand affair, attracting numerous dignitaries and high-profile personalities from across Ghana.
Notable attendees included the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, business mogul Ibrahim Mahama, NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia, and several entertainment figures such as Kwaku Manu, Efia Odo, and others.
The museum features a curated collection of vintage classics, modern supercars, and an interactive driving simulator that offers visitors a fully immersive experience.
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L-R: Kwabena Agyepong, Ken Ofori-Atta and Kissi Agyebeng
A former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, has strongly criticised Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng for re-declaring former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, as a fugitive from justice.
According to Agyepong, since the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) announced it had begun investigating Ofori-Atta, it has yet to outline any charges it intends to prosecute him for.
As a result, he argued Ofori-Atta cannot be considered an accused person, as no formal charges have been filed against him.
In a statement sighted by GhanaWeb on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Agyepong expressed the view that although the Special Prosecutor regards the former minister as a person of interest in a series of cases, this alone does not justify labeling him an accused.
“So, what is wrong with this OSP? Is he conducting a public and media trial of Ken Ofori-Atta? As at now, no charges have been brought against Ken, so he’s not an accused person yet, even if the OSP sees him as a person of interest.
“If the OSP has what he’s claiming he has, why hasn’t he charged Ken with all the assembled facts and evidence and started prosecution in a proper court of law? After all, people have been tried in absentia several times in the past,” he stated.
The politician further argued that the OSP’s decision to re-declare Ofori-Atta a fugitive from justice after he failed to appear on the agreed date, June 2, was unlawful.
He maintained that such a designation can only be made by a court, not by the prosecutor.
He added that the OSP should instead focus on executing its core mandate as a prosecutor by presenting its case against Ofori-Atta before a judge and formally outlining any charges it intends to pursue.
“Does he need the physical presence of Ken before he does his job? Only a court of competent authority can declare someone a fugitive from justice if he refuses to appear before the court. That cannot be the mandate of a prosecutor who should be busying himself trying to prove his case before a judge,” he continued.
He went on to say that if the Special Prosecutor was able to operate outside the country’s jurisdiction after claiming his life was under threat, then he should also be able to adopt the necessary means to reach the former minister.
Agyepong further argued that the OSP’s decision to declare Ofori-Atta a fugitive from justice appeared to be an attempt to save face.
He strongly reiterated his view that the Office of the Special Prosecutor should not have been established, asserting that it has failed to fulfill its mandate and instead has become a financial burden on the state.
“When he claimed his life was under threat, didn’t he find it necessary to operate outside the country at our expense? If he could work outside the country, then he can equally reach Ken. This is clearly a PR stunt to justify himself in an office that should never have been set up in the first place, a worthless drain on our overstretched public purse.
“I think Ken’s legal team should call his bluff. Why should Ken provide him with evidence that can incriminate him in a possible trial? The OSP is not a judge and should be stopped from exceeding his mandate,” he indicated.
In his statement, Kwabena Agyepong emphasised his firm commitment to accountability, acknowledging the importance of holding individuals responsible for any misconduct committed while in government.
However, he added that the law must not be violated in the pursuit of accountability, while condemning the approach used by state security agencies in carrying out these arrests.
“As a patriot of our beloved motherland Ghana, I want all who have misconducted themselves whilst in government to face the full consequences of their actions, but in a lawful way, not the high-handed rambo style invasions being systematically carried out in the name of ongoing investigations. We the people will not condone any moves calculated to further damage our party’s brand on the altar of political expediency period,” he added.
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Former Chelsea Football Club owner, Roman Abramovich
Di UK goment don threaten to sue former Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich to make sure say di money from di club sale go to Ukraine.
Di £2.5bn wey be di money wey dem sell Chelsea, authorities hold am for one UK bank account since di sale, and dem sanction Oga Abramovich afta Russia full-scale invasion of Ukraine for February 2022.
UK goment want make di money be for Ukrainian humanitarian aid, but Oga Abramovich say im want am to go to “all victims of di war for Ukraine”.
For inside one joint statement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Foreign Secretary David Lammy say: “While di door for negotiations still remain open, we dey fully prepared to pursue dis through di courts if required.”
Dem say dem want “to ensure say pipo wey dey suffer for Ukraine fit benefit from these proceeds as soon as possible”.
Dem add say: “Di goment dey determined to see di money from di sale of Chelsea Football Club reach humanitarian causes for Ukraine, following Russia illegal full-scale invasion.
“We dey deeply frustrated say im no dey possible to reach agreement on dis wit Oga Abramovich so far”.
Di delay in releasing di funds na sake of disagreement between di UK goment and im lawyers.
Oga Abramovich – na Russian billionaire wey make im money from oil and gas – dem give am one special licence to sell Chelsea afta Russia invasion of Ukraine, provided say im fit prove say om no go fit benefit from di sale.
Im dey alleged to get strong ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, something wey im don deny.
Im no fit access di £2.5bn sale proceeds under UK sanctions but di money still legally belong to am.
Wen im bin announce im decision to sell di club, im say di money from di sale go dey donated via one foundation “for di benefit of all victims of di war for Ukraine”, wey go include those for Russia.
Di UK goment pushback and argue say di funds suppose only dey spent on humanitarian efforts inside Ukraine.
One House of Lords committee tok last year say e dey “incomprehensible” say Oga Abramovich neva fufill im promise to use di funds to support Ukraine, and dem add say di assets still dey frozen.
“Dis situation reflects badly on both Oga Abramovich and di goment, wey suppose don push for a more binding commitment,” di report say.
Background of how Abramovich sell Chelsea
Funds from Roman Abramovich sale of Chelsea wey bin suppose go to victims of di war for Ukraine authorities neva release am.
For 2023, one official say di “disagreement” wey cause di delay na sake of how to use di funds na im dey delay di release of £2.5bn from di deal.
Dem no comment on whether na Abramovich dey behind di delay.
“We no want to speculate,” Daniel Drake, deputy director of di sanctions taskforce for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, bin tok.
“I think di disagreement na between those involved in running dis fund and di goment”
Chelsea £4.25bn sale to one consortium wey bin dey led by American investor Todd Boehly and private equity firm Clearlake Capital dem complete am for May 2022.
Abramovich bin say di money go dey used “for di benefit of all victims of the war in Ukraine” wen im bin announce im decision to sell for March 2022, a month afta Russia invasion of Ukraine.
However, UK goment refuse to release di money unless im guarantee say di money go only goe to Ukrainians for Ukraine, not elsewhere.
“Di money from di sale dem freeze am for one UK bank account,” Europe Minister Leo Docherty tell di House of Lords European Affairs Committee.
Russian billionaire Abramovich bin buy Chelsea for £140m for 2003.
Im chop sanction from UK goment as part of dia response to Russia invasion of Ukraine
Popular Nollywood actor Daniel Etim-Effiong has opened up about the personal journey that led to his marriage to Toyosi, sharing how a rejection from his former girlfriend unexpectedly cleared the path for their love story to blossom.
In a candid conversation with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Etim-Effiong reflected on the moment in his life when he was ready to settle down but found himself with someone who wasn’t.
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Consumers are breathing a sigh of relief as Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) across the country have reduced fuel prices at the pumps.
The reduction follows a relative stability in the exchange rate of the cedi against major trading currencies, especially the US dollar, which is one of the key determinants of fuel pricing in the country’s deregulated petroleum market.
The latest adjustments, which took effect at the start of the month, see petrol now selling at GH¢11.77 per litre at Star Oil, with diesel also seeing a drop from GH¢13.99 to GH¢12.49.
GOIL has reduced a litre of petrol from GH¢13.27 to GH¢12.52. Diesel is now selling at GH¢12.98 from its old price of GH¢13.27, whilst Allied Oil is selling a litre of petrol at GH¢12.15. It is also selling a litre of diesel at GH¢13.35.
Some other OMCs have already adjusted their prices, with the rests expected to follow suit in the coming days.
Industry experts have raised concerns about the margin of reduction by the OMCs.
the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, in its Price Outlook Report, attributed the reduction to the cedi’s appreciation.
This is because prices of crude oil and finished petroleum products have been going up, albeit marginally, on the international market.
According to the Chamber, in the second half of May 2025, the Ghanaian cedi appreciated significantly against the US dollar, strengthening from GH¢13.99 to GH¢12.15, a gain of approximately 13.11%.
The cedi has continued its impressive run on the interbank market, registering substantial gains against major trading currencies, particularly the US dollar.
The Chamber maintained that Brent crude price is recovering after dropping to just over $60 per barrel in April 2024 due to the rising U.S. tariffs and increased OPEC+ supply.
The improved market sentiment, driven by the U.S.-UK trade deal and a 90-day accord with China, has also helped stabilise prices around $64 per barrel.
Looking ahead, the EIA forecasts Brent crude could average $65.85 in 2025 and decline to $59.24 in 2026, as global oil production is expected to outpace demand.
In a scathing critique, former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has accused the current Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), led by Kissi Agyebeng, of politicised law enforcement and opportunism, following its recent pursuit of Ken Ofori-Atta.
Amidu alleged that the OSP’s renewed interest in Ofori-Atta, long after his departure from government, is part of a strategy to win the new administration’s favour and secure continued funding.
The Italian Ambassador to Ghana, Laura Ranalli, has reaffirmed her country’s commitment to continued collaboration with Ghana in the area of security, with a shared resolve to stabilise the Gulf of Guinea region.
She noted that Italy would support this collaboration through bilateral, multilateral, and European partnerships with Ghana in pursuit of that objective.
The Ambassador made this known while proposing a toast at a reception held at her official residence in Accra last Friday (May 30, 2025), to mark Italy’s National Day.
The event was attended by a large number of members of the Italian community, ministers of state, traditional rulers, and members of the diplomatic corps.
Ambassador Ranalli stated that Italy and Ghana share profound and multifaceted ties, and to deepen those ties, the Italian government had recently included Ghana in the “Mattei Plan”—a strategic and tangible framework designed to enhance Italy’s cooperation with African nations on a peer-to-peer basis.
Under the plan, Italy’s projects in Ghana focus on agribusiness, particularly a “Strengthening Agri-Food Ecosystems” partnership with the private sector in the Volta Region, and an extensive health initiative aimed at strengthening hospital infrastructure and improving access to quality healthcare.
“The framework also includes the Digital Flagship Initiative, which aims at designing bankable, multi-year initiatives focused on digital connectivity and public infrastructure, and several initiatives on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) with Ghanaian institutions, universities, and non-governmental organisations,” said Ambassador Ranalli.
Touching again on security, she announced that the Italian Navy ship Bettica, currently on a patrol mission in the Gulf of Guinea, is scheduled to visit the Port of Tema in mid-June this year.
Providing an overview of the bilateral relations between Italy and Ghana, the Ambassador reported that trade between the two countries had reached €800 million in 2023, and €700 million in 2024.
She recalled Italy’s early support for Ghana’s independence and its integral role in the country’s modernisation journey.
“Notable examples include the construction of the Akosombo Dam and the establishment of the Tema Oil Refinery by Italian companies. The tradition of cooperation in energy, infrastructure, and construction continues to this day, with Italian firms also playing a key role in agriculture,” she said.
Ambassador Ranalli further noted that numerous Italian families had settled in Ghana over the past century, contributing significantly to the country’s economic development. Likewise, she said, Italy continues to benefit immensely from a vibrant, active, and well-integrated Ghanaian community, whose cultural and entrepreneurial influence enriches Italian society.
The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Emilia Arthur, who represented the Government of Ghana at the reception, paid glowing tribute to the Ambassador.
She said since Ambassador Ranalli’s arrival in Ghana in December 2024, her dedication to strengthening Ghana–Italy relations had been evident.
“We have already witnessed significant engagements in our relations; your commitment is making a difference, and we are eager to collaborate further to deepen the warm and long-standing ties,” she said.
The Minister also praised Italy’s active participation in multilateral initiatives and its support for European Union programmes in Ghana, describing them as clear testimony of Italy’s strong belief in international cooperation.
Among the dignitaries present at the reception was the Agbogbomefia of Asogli, Togbe Afede XIV.
Fuel prices have reduced at the pumps
The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers, Duncan Amoah, has noted that the reductions in the prices of petroleum products at the pumps in the latest pricing window were inadequate.
According to him, the rate of appreciation was wide enough to trigger a higher rate of reduction than what was given.
He noted that fuel prices should have been selling below GH¢12 instead of the current prices at which some OMCs are selling.
“The reduction that has been passed for the first window in June is good but woeful. As of Friday, you had BDCs selling around GHȼ8 a litre for petrol and between GHȼ8.50 and GHȼ9 for diesel. If you add the cumulative tax incidence of GHȼ3.27 and the OMC margin of 40-50 pesewas a litre, you do not expect any OMC to do anything about GHȼ11.70 at this point. But you still have some selling at GHȼ12 and above. It tells you that there is clearly a challenge somewhere,” he was quoted by citinewsroom.com.
The prices of petroleum products reduced marginally at the pumps at the beginning of the first pricing window of June.
The drop follows the constant appreciation of the cedi against the dollar on the interbank and forex markets.
Checks by GhanaWeb Business show that as of Monday, June 2, 2025, at 9:00 AM, Goil, the leading oil marketing company, has adjusted its price to reflect the gains of the cedi.
The new rates are as follows:
Super XP is selling at GH¢12.52
Diesel XP is selling at GH¢12.98
Super XP/RON 95 is selling at GH¢14.34
TotalEnergies has also adjusted its prices from its previous pricing window of May 2025.
Super XP is selling at GH¢13.30
Diesel XP is selling at GH¢13.99
Ron 95 is selling at GH¢16.10
Also, some smaller OMCs have adjusted their prices in accordance with that of Goil.
New prices at Star Oil stations are GH¢11.77 for petrol, down from GH₵12.57, and GH¢14.89 for its Ron 95.
Allied Oil, another smaller OMC, is also selling its Super XP for GH¢12.15, Diesel XP for GH¢13.35.
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Man United reportedly wanted Kudus (L) in a swap deal for Sancho (R)
Manchester United and West Ham United held exploratory talks over a potential swap deal involving Jadon Sancho and Mohammed Kudus, according to transfer expert Graeme Bailey.
Sancho, who is set to leave Chelsea after a loan spell, was reportedly open to joining West Ham in a bid to revive his career.
Kudus, meanwhile, had shown a strong desire to make the switch to Old Trafford, intrigued by the opportunity to play under Ruben Amorim, who has long admired the Ghanaian midfielder.
However, despite initial interest from all parties, the proposed swap fell through after West Ham’s management team raised doubts over Sancho’s fit within their tactical setup.
Concerns over his defensive work rate, consistency, and how he would integrate into Graham Potter’s system ultimately led the Hammers to back away from the deal.
The development comes at a pivotal time for Sancho, who is now on the lookout for a new club. His loan stint at Chelsea will not be made permanent after the two parties failed to agree on personal terms.
As a result, Chelsea are obligated to pay Manchester United a £5 million penalty, per the terms of the original loan agreement, adding another layer of complication to Sancho’s future.
Manchester United remain eager to offload the winger permanently this summer, but with the West Ham route closed and the Chelsea chapter over, the 25-year-old will need to assess his options quickly ahead of pre-season.
For Kudus, the breakdown of the swap deal may not end his hopes of a Premier League move, with Manchester United still interested and monitoring his situation closely.
The Ghanaian star finished the season strongly and remains one of West Ham’s prized assets.
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A TRAGIC incident occurred on April 13, 2025, at approximately 12:10 a.m. near the overpass at Mallam, resulting in the death of a male pedestrian.
According to the Odorkor Divisional Command of the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Police Service, the victim, described as a dark-complexioned man in his early fifties, about 5 feet 6 inches tall, wearing a black and white top over black trousers, was rushed to the Police Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
The Regional Police Command is appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the deceased. Anyone with relevant information or who may know the victim is kindly requested to contact the Unit Commander, Odorkor Divisional MTTD, or call 0554318753 or 0243333086.
In a statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs, Accra Region, Supt Ms. Juliana Obeng stated that relatives of the deceased or individuals with information about the deceased are urged to come forward to support ongoing investigations and facilitate the identification process.
In other related development, the Ghana Police Service has stated that on May 23, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., a male adult, believed to be in his forties, was found dead at a location around Abelenkpe. The deceased was not carrying any form of identification.
The deceased, who is also suspected to be a taxi driver, is dark in complexion and about 6 feet 4 inches tall, with black hair and a shaved beard.
According to a statement by the police, he was found dead wearing a red T-shirt with black and white designs over a pair of khaki trousers, pink boxer shorts, and white socks.
The Regional Police Command has also called on the general public to assist in identifying the deceased by contacting the Kotobabi Police Station, District, or Divisional or call the telephone numbers 0264162980, 0244992201 to support ongoing investigations.
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Former Nollywood actor, Linc Edochie’s new wife, Yinka, has taken to social media to tackle Nigerians trolling her.
The news of her marriage to Linc, one of the sons of veteran actor Pete Edochie, broke online recently, and it appears she has been receiving heat from some Nigerians.
Linc, who was previously married to Amaka Paula Lincoln-Edochie, married Yinka in a low-key ceremony in May 2025. Since coming online to disclose their marriage, some trolls appeared to have attacked her and sent her distasteful messages.
She took to her Instagram page this morning to address them. Read what she wrote below…
It is a normal practice for law enforcement bodies such as the Ghana Police Service to issue wanted notices for persons being pursued for various criminal offences.
However, the unprecedented declaration of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta as a wanted fugitive in one of the top high-profile cases in the Fourth Republic by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in February 2025 cast a spotlight on how investigative bodies manage individuals who fail to cooperate with ongoing cases.
The OSP said he had failed to honour multiple summons for questioning related to several corruption allegations, including those concerning Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) contracts, the National Cathedral project, and others.
This declaration was widely publicised via an OSP press release. Mr Ofori-Atta’s name was subsequently removed from this status after he communicated a firm date for his voluntary return to Ghana, which was set for today, June 2, 2025. Failure to appear would trigger a re-declaration and a potential INTERPOL Red Notice.
Now trending, taking centre stage in media discussions (both traditional and new) and on the streets again, is the word “Wanted” as the ultimatum issued to Mr Ofori-Atta elapses today.
With sudden public interest on the matter, many Ghanaians have expressed curiosity about whether other individuals might secretly be on the OSP’s list of wanted persons, beyond those cases that gain significant media attention.
The OSP uses targeted press releases to declare individuals wanted or fugitives from justice on a case-by-case basis and maintains a public “wanted persons” directory on its website.
As of midday on the deadline set for Mr Ofori-Atta, there were four persons officially wanted by the anti-graft body.
Three males and one female are being pursued for various corruption and corruption-related offences.
They are: Derrick Asomang, 37; Anthony Gyasi, 34; Sadia Alhassan, 41; and Francis Asare, 27.
The details of the suspects and the reasons for being on the “Wanted” list are boldly displayed on the official website of the OSP, together with their photos.
These individuals are part of active investigations and may be subject to arrest or prosecution after evading legal processes.
The OSP’s mandate, established under the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959), empowers it to investigate and prosecute specific cases of corruption and corruption-related offences, recover proceeds of corruption, and take steps to prevent it.
Its declarations, such as “wanted person” or “fugitive from justice”, are tools used to compel cooperation and ensure accountability, particularly when subjects attempt to elude the investigative process.
Mr Gary Nimako Marfo, the Director of Legal Affairs of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), yesterday filed an application at the High Court in Accra to discontinue his pursuit of bail for the beleaguered Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Mr Bernard Antwi Boasiako.
The lawyer had earlier filed a motion seeking the court to vary the bail condition of Mr Boasiako, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, who is currently in the Economic and Organised Crime Organisation (EOCO) for alleged criminal offences.
Mr Marfo was expected to move his motion before the court today, to impress on the court to review the bail condition which was pegged at GH¢50 million by EOCO.
On Friday, May 30, Mr Boasiako got sureties, including Bryan Acheampong, NPP’s Member of Parliament for Abetifi in the Eastern Region to fulfil his bail bond.
Before then, Mr Marfo had filed a motion in court, against the backdrop that the GH¢50 million set by EOCO was too high and unreasonable.
Mr Boasiako was arrested by EOCO on May 26, after attending to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters in Accra.
His party, the NPP, had said that the arrest was politically motivated to teach the Ashanti Region Chairman a lesson.
Mr Alexander Kwabena Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader and stalwarts of the NPP, boycotted parliamentary proceedings to picket at EOCO.
Some of allegations levelled against him included; money laundering and causing financial loss to the state.
At the time of filing this report, Mr Boasiako was still in custody.
BY MALIK SULLEMANA
Ghanaian business mogul Osei Kwame Despite
A video capturing a moment of cultural reverence has sparked attention on social media following the launch of Osei Kwame Despite’s Automobile Museum on June 1, 2025, in East Legon, Accra.
The video captures the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who attended the event as a special guest, being respectfully followed by Despite and a group of distinguished personalities as he exited the venue.
In a notable moment, Despite was seen kneeling before Otumfuo, a gesture widely interpreted as one of gratitude and deep respect for tradition.
Following the act, the Asantehene briefly interacted with him and other dignitaries present.
Meanwhile, the museum’s launch drew an impressive list of high-profile attendees from across Ghana, including business magnate Ibrahim Mahama, NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia, actor and politician John Dumelo, and several entertainment figures such as Kwaku Manu, Efia Odo, KOD, and Sarkodie.
The Despite Automobile Museum captures a stunning collection of vintage classics, cutting-edge supercars, and includes an interactive driving simulator designed to offer visitors a fully immersive automotive experience.
Watch the video below:
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Gary Nimako (L) has accused Andy Appiah-Kubi (R) of lying about Wontumi’s bill variation application
The Director of Legal Affairs of the New Patriotic Party, Gary Nimako, has lambasted Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi, the lawyer of Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.
Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM on Monday, June 7, 2025, Gary Nimako accused Appiah-Kubi of telling lies about not knowing of a bail variation application he filed for the court to reduce the GH¢50 million bail set by EOCO for Wontumi’s release.
He added that Appiah-Kubi’s assertion that Wontumi was not granted bail on Friday, May 30, 2025, because of the variation application he (Nimako) filed was totally wrong.
“A variation application is not an injunction application that could have stopped the ongoing process. It was a plea to the court to reduce the bail amount because it was too much, so we could meet the condition of release. So, if by God’s grace someone was able to meet the conditions, why don’t we sign and just go?
“The bail condition was GH¢50 million with two sureties to be justified. If you met it, why didn’t you go ahead to sign it? At 8 pm, were the documents sent to the Lands Commission, and who at the Lands Commission was working at 8 pm? Let’s ask questions for Andy Appiah-Kubi to come and answer. He cannot throw it in the air, that the process has been frustrated because someone has filed a variation – the process has stopped. That is disingenuous,” he said in the Twi dialect.
He added; “How do you do this? It is not right, it is not fair. I had spoken to you (Appiah-Kubi) and discussed this with you before filing (the bail variation application). And you came out to say you don’t know anything about this… I have blocked his number.”
Watch a video of Nimako’s remarks below:
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At di age of 24, Nafisa Salahu dey in danger of becoming just anoda number for Nigeria, wia woman dey die wen dem give birth evri seven minutes, on average.
Going into labour during doctors strike mean say, despite say you dey hospital, no expert go fit help on hand once complication start.
Her baby head hook and dem just tell am make she just lie down during labour, wey last for three days.
Eventually dem recommend Caesarean and dem prepare one doctor make im carry am out.
“I thank God becos I almost die. I no get any strength again, I no get anytin,” Ms Salahu tell di BBC from Kano state for di north of di kontri.
She survive, but tragically her baby die.
Eleven years on, she don go back to hospital to give birth several times and take e dey depressing. “I know [each time] I dey between life and death but I no dey fear again,” she tok.
Ms Salahu experience na normal tin.
Nigeria na di world most dangerous nation to give birth.
According to di most recent UN estimates for di kontri, wey dem compile from 2023 figures, one in 100 women dey die in labour or in di following days.
Dis put am at di top league table of kontris wey dey di data.
In 2023, Nigeria account for well ova one quarter – 29% – of all maternal deaths worldwide.
Dat estimate total of 75,000 women wey dey die in childbirth in one year, wey make am one death every seven minutes.
Warning: Dis article contain foto of new born pikin .
Di frustration for many be say large number of di deaths – nafrom things like bleeding afta childbirth (wey pipo sabi as postpartum haemorrhage) – e dey preventable.
Chinenye Nweze bleed to death at age 36 for one hospital in di south-eastern town of Onitsha five years ago.
“Di doctors need blood,” her broda Henry Edeh tok. “Di blood wey dem get no dey enof and dem dey run around. Losing my sister and my friend na sometin wey no go wish on my enemy. Di pain dey unbearable.”
Among di oda common causes of maternal deaths na obstructed labour, high blood pressure and unsafe abortions.
Nigeria “very high” maternal mortality rate na di result of a combined number of factors, according to Martin Dohlsten from di Nigeria office of di United Nations children organisation, Unicef.
Among dem, e tok say, na poor health infrastructure, shortage of medics, costly treatment wey many no fit afford, cultural practices wey fit lead to some distrusting medical professionals and insecurity.
“No woman deserve to die while she dey give birth to her child,” Mabel Onwuemena, national co-ordinator of di Women of Purpose Development Foundation.
She explain say some women, especially for rural areas, believe “say visiting hospitals na total waste of time” and choose “traditional remedies instead of seeking medical help, and e fit delay life-saving care”.
For some, dem no fit reach hospital or clinic on time becos of lack of transport, but Ms Onwuemena believe say even if dem manage to, dia problems no go finish.
“Many healthcare facilities lack di basic equipment, supplies and trained personnel, e make am difficult to provide quality service.”
Nigeria federal goment currently spend only 5% of dia budget on health – well short of di15% target wey di kontri commit to in 2001 African Union treaty.
For 2021, na 121,000 midwives dey for population of 218 million and less dan half of all births na im skilled health worker dey involve. Di kontri need estimate of 700,000 more nurses and midwives to meet di World Health Organization recommended ratio.
Also dem dey experience lack of doctors.
Di shortage of staff and facilities put some off seeking professional help.
“I honestly no trust hospitals much, we get many stories of negligence, especially in public hospitals,” Jamila Ishaq tok.
“For example, wen I born my fourth child, complications dey during labour. Di local birth attendant advise us make we go to di hospital, but wen we get dia, no healthcare worker dey available to help me. I go back home, and na dia I eventually give birth,” she explain.
Di 28-year-old from Kano state dey expect her fifth pikin.
She add say she go consider going to private clinic but di cost dey high.
Chinwendu Obiejesi, wey dey expect her third pikin, fit pay for private health care for hospital and ” she no go consider to give birth anywia else”.
She tok say among her friends and family, maternal deaths dey rare, whereas she don dey hear about dem quite frequently.
She dey live in wealthy suburb of Abuja, wia hospitals dey easier to reach, good roads dey, and emergency services dey work. More women in di city also dey educated and know di importance of going to di hospital.
“I always attend antenatal care… E allow me to speak wit doctors regularly, do important tests and scans, and keep track of both my health and di baby,” Ms Obiejesi tell di BBC.
“For instance, during my second pregnancy, di doctors dey expect say I fit bleed heavily, so dem prepare extra blood in case we need transfusion. Thankfully, I no need am, and evritin go well.”
However, one of her family friend no dey lucky.
During her second labour, “di birth attendant no fit deliver di baby and try to force am out. Di baby die. By di time dem rush am to di hospital, e don late. She still undergo surgery to deliver di baby’s body. e dey heart-breaking.”
Dr Nana Sandah-Abubakar, director of community health services at di kontri National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), acknowledge say di situation bad, but e tok say new plan dey in place to address some of di issues.
Last November, di Nigerian goment launch di pilot phase of di Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (Mamii). Eventually dis go target 172 local goment areas across 33 states, wey account for more dan half of all childbirth-related deaths in di kontri.
“We identify each pregnant woman, know wia she dey live, and support her through pregnancy, childbirth and beyond,” Dr Sandah-Abubakar tok.
So far, 400,000 pregnant women in six states wey don find house-to-house survey, “wit details of weda dem dey attend ante-natal [classes] or not”.
“Di plan na to start to link dem to services to ensure say dem get di care [dem need] and dem go deliver safely.”
Mamii aim to work wit local transport networks to try and get more women to clinics and also encourage pipo make dem sign up to low-cost public health insurance.
E dey too early to say weda this get any impact, but di authorities hope say di kontri fit eventually follow di trend of di rest of di world.
Globally, maternal deaths don drop by 40% since 2000, thank to di expanded access to healthcare. Di numbers also don improve in Nigeria ova di same period – but only by 13%.
Despite Mamii, and oda programmes, being welcome initiatives, some experts believe say dem need to do more – including greater investment.
“Dia success depend on sustained funding, effective implementation and continuous monitoring to ensure say di intended outcomes dey achievable,” Unicef Oga Dohlsten tok.
In di meantime, di loss of each mother in Nigeria – 200 every day – go continue to be tragedy for di families wey dey involved.
For Oga Edeh, di grief ova di loss of im sister still dey fresh.
“She step up to become our anchor and backbone becos we lost our parents wen we dey grow up,” e tok.
“In my lone time, wen she cross my mind. I dey cry bitterly.”
Shortage of trained health personnel dey for Nigeria
Nigerian social commentator Oriretan Honour has sparked discussions online regarding veteran actor Pete Edochie.
The conversation is linked to the recent second marriage of Linc Edochie, Pete Edochie’s son.
Linc Edochie was previously married to Amaka Paula Lincoln-Edochie.
Nigerian social commentator Oriretan Honour has stirred conversation online by involving veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie in the ongoing buzz surrounding his son, actor Linc Edochie’s recent second marriage.
The Special Prosecutor, Mr Kissi Agyebeng, has called for a complete rethinking of how Ghana tackles corruption.
He urged stakeholders to abandon borrowed Western models and instead adopt local, practical solutions that address the country’s specific challenges.
Mr Agyebeng said tackling corruption required sector-focused solutions and not broad, imported strategies.
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Assin Fosu (C/R), June 3, GNA- Mr Gariba Adams, President’s nominee, secured 100 per cent endorsement for the position of Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Assin Fosu Municipal Assembly of the Central Region.
All the 22 Assembly Members, made of15 elected members and seven government appointees, voted in favour of the nominee.
The election was attended by traditional leaders, high ranking members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the clergy and residents.
In his acceptance speech, Mr Adams expressed gratitude to the assembly members for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to address some challenges confronting the Municipality.
Key among the challenges, he mentioned were sanitation, youth unemployment and infrastructure.
Mr Ekow Panyin Okyere Eduamoah, Central Regional Minister, tasked the MCE to work with the assembly members and the chiefs in the municipality to speed up development to reflect in the lives of the people.
He pledged his support for the MCE and wished him well in all his endeavours.
The first nominee, Mrs Charlotte Boakye, failed in her bid for the position of MCE, securing only five out of the 22 votes cast.
GNA
Edited by Alice Tettey/Christian Akorlie
The Bank of Ghana is preparing to roll out a stringent set of directives targeting opaque bank charges, unsafe digital lending practices and governance lapses within the banking sector.
This is part of new measures to protect customers and strengthen regulatory oversight.
The Central Bank is signalling a tougher stance on commercial banks that continue to impose arbitrary fees under the guise of operational cost recovery, warning that the era of unchecked charges will no longer be tolerated.
Governor of the Bank of Ghana Dr. Johnson Asiama, disclosed this at the opening session of a post-Monetary Policy Committee meeting with Heads of Banks where he announced that authorities are finalising a comprehensive policy directives that will set clear benchmarks on pricing disclosures across licensed banks.
In addition, the Bank is tightening controls on interest charges across digital platforms, enhancing transparency in foreign exchange (FX) pricing, addressing non-performing loans (NPLs) and ensuring the recapitalisation of commercial banks.
“We have received reports that some banks continue to apply interest charges on credit accounts that remain inactive. This results in cases where accrued interest exceeds the original principal.”
“Let me clear, such practices are unacceptable and must end. This distorts customer outcomes and misrepresent the true profitability of lending portfolios and violates the principles of fair treatment and transparency. We expect all banks to review their pricing models and ensure that customer charges reflect ethical and commercially defensible standards”, the Governor said.
The implementation of all these new regulations will be phased.
Some are taking effect from July and August 2025, while others such as a 10% cap on NPL ratios are expected to become operational in 2026.
One key component of the measures is a directive requiring commercial banks to publish details of “blacklisted” borrowers and entities with a history of default in their annual accounts.
This is to improve credit risk management and deter chronic defaults that continue to threaten the stability of the banking system.
Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena Agyapong, has criticised the growing trend of government officials using their personal social media accounts to communicate matters of state, describing the practice as unethical and a violation of public service standards.
His comments follow a post made by Deputy Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Justice Srem-Sai, on his personal X (formerly Twitter) account, explaining the circumstances of the arrest of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Mr. Agyapong expressed concern over the blurring of personal and official channels, especially in sensitive cases involving state institutions.
According to him, the usage of personal platforms to share state information not only breaches ethical norms but also undermines public trust in official communication structures.
“EOCO is an intelligence gathering organisation, just looking at economic crime. Apart from the Deputy AG, Srem-Sai, who took this his personal social media handle to explain what Wontumi was being investigated for. His personal handle is not an official handle; that again is wrong.
“It is very wrong for state officials to be promoting their personal social media presence using official issues. That is completely unethical and should go against the code of conduct that the president has put in place.
“If the Attorney General’s Office has a social media handle and officially posts information there, we can accept, as the current position of the Minister of Justice. But not on your personal social media handle, it is incorrect, unethical, and wrong,” he stated.
He called for all official updates to be disseminated through institutional or verified government channels to avoid misinformation and speculation.
“As of now, there is all manner of rumours going around, but they must be official.”
A similar concern was raised by the Minority in Parliament, when the Minister for Foreign Affairs announced the closure of Ghana’s Embassy in Washington, D.C., via his personal Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
Led by Ranking Member Samuel A. Jinapor, the Minority on Tuesday, May 27, criticised the approach as a sharp departure from Ghana’s tradition of quiet diplomacy.
“We were utterly shocked and surprised to learn of the decision through public announcements, rather than through prior engagement with the Foreign Affairs Committee,” Jinapor said.
“Such a significant action should have been preceded by a briefing to the committee and addressed through tactful diplomatic channels.”
By Kingsley Mamore
Dambai (O/R) June 3, GNA-A total of 1,792 candidates will take the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), a crucial milestone in their academic journey in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti region.
According to the Municipal Examination Coordinator, Mr. Michael Asun, the candidates are drawn from 70 Junior High Schools (JHS), comprising 57 public schools and 13 private schools.
The candidates include 824 females and 968 males.
Mr. Asun made this known in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), highlighting the preparations underway for the examination.
He said there would be six examination centres across Krachi East Municipality to facilitate the writing of the BECE.
He said the move was to ease the burden on both teachers and students, who would otherwise have to travel to Dambai, the capital of Krachi East to sit for the exams.
Mr Asun said the arrangement is expected to ensure a smooth conduct of the exams.
He said the multiple exam centres would allow the candidates to sit for the exams closer to their locations, reducing logistical challenges and promoting a conducive examination environment
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Christian Akorlie
In a country where nearly a quarter of all loans go unpaid, Ghana’s credit market faces serious challenges. But one local fintech solution is quietly rewriting the script.
According to the latest myCreditScore Defaulter Pattern Analysis Report, loans backed by data from myCreditScore show significantly lower default rates than the national average of 23% non-performing loans (NPL).
Thanks to the predictive, data-driven scoring models, lenders using myCreditScore’s platform are making safer, smarter decisions – unlocking financial access for thousands while reducing risk.
Let’s explore why this matters and what the data reveals.
The National Problem: Default Rates at 23%
The Bank of Ghana reports a non-performing loan rate of approximately 23% – meaning nearly one in four loans go unpaid. These defaults cost banks billions of cedis annually, increase interest rates, and limit credit access for responsible borrowers.
The Smart Solution: Predictive Credit Scoring That Works myCreditScore analysed a sample of over 21,000 credit records, including 2,061 confirmed defaulters, to detect behavioural patterns and demographic risk factors. The findings weren’t just insightful – they were game-changing.
Who Are the Typical Defaulters?
National Default Rate vs. myCreditScore-Backed Loans
Loans filtered through myCreditScore’s predictive engine see up to 65% lower default rates compared to the national average.
Why People Default: The Traps
The data shows that defaulting isn’t random – it follows patterns:
1. Micro-loan traps: 73% of defaulters had loans under GHS 25,000
2. Income instability: 68% worked informally or seasonally
3. Over-leveraging: Average defaulter had 3+ loans and 45%+ debt-to-income ratio
4. Short credit histories: 67% defaulted within 6 months of opening an account
How Does myCreditScore Work Its Magic?
myCreditScore applies a real-time scoring system that factors in:
1. Age, occupation, location, marital status
2. Social media footprint and payment behaviour
3. Tiered risk categorisation and credit limits
4. Rewards for positive repayment behaviour
Predictive Scoring Benefits:
Real Impact: Safer Lending, More Inclusion
According to projections in the report, myCreditScore-backed lenders can expect:
• 25–30% reduction in defaults in 6 months
• 40% faster loan decisions
• 50% lower operational costs for small loans
• A growing customer base built on trust
A Path Forward: Smarter Lending for Ghana’s Future
Ghana’s economic growth depends on accessible, reliable credit, especially for small traders, informal workers, and young entrepreneurs. myCreditScore is proving that with the right data, default is not destiny.
Lenders, banks, and savings & loans companies looking to reduce risk while expanding credit access should take therefore take note. The future of lending in Ghana is data-driven – and the results are already speaking for themselves. If you’re a lender or financial institution in Ghana, consider integrating myCreditScore into your credit assessment workflow.
No developed economy operates without credit and loans. With more than 95% of transactions in Ghana processed as debit transactions, it is very clear that smarter decisions today will build stronger credit systems for our growing economy.
Inaki Williams (L), Antoine Semenyo (M) and Thomas Partey (R) excelled for their clubs
GhanaWeb Feature by Benjamin Sackey
The 2025 Ghana Footballer of the Year Award will be keenly contested among three brilliant players who carved out their niche during the year under review for their respective clubs and the national team.
The much-coveted Ghana Footballer of the Year award will be competed for by Inaki Williams of Athletic Bilbao, Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth, and Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey.
The nominees contributed to their various teams and the Black Stars in the year under review by scoring, providing assists, and playing other roles to aid their teams.
This feature throws light on the performances of the nominees and their chances of clinching the accolade.
Antoine Semenyo
Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo had a fantastic season in the Premier League as well as for the Black Stars in the 2024/2025 season.
In the Premier League, he played 37 games, scoring 11 goals and providing six assists; in the FA Cup, Semenyo made four matches, netting two goals and one assist.
In the English Football League (EFL) Cup, he played one match without registering any goals or assists. Throughout the season, the striker played 42 matches, scoring 13 goals and providing seven assists.
In the 2025 World Cup qualifiers, Semenyo played a significant part in most games and scored against Chad during Ghana’s 5-0 thrashing.
His statistics put him in a strong position to compete for the award.
Inaki Williams
Athletic Bilbao’s pacy attacker, Inaki Williams, starred for his club side after leading them to qualify for the next season’s UEFA Champions League and the semi-finals of the 2024/25 Europa League.
In the Spanish La Liga, the forward played 35 matches, scoring six goals and providing eight assists; in the Europa League, he played six matches, scoring five goals and one assist; in the Copa del Rey, he scored two goals with no assists; and in the Super Copa, he played one game with no goals or assists.
His overall statistics for the season for his club side are 50 matches, 11 goals, and nine assists.
Inaki Williams played a key role for the Black Stars despite his initial struggles, netting once in Ghana’s 5-0 massive win over Chad in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Thomas Partey
Arsenal midfield maestro Thomas Partey might be the most popular among the nominees following his performance in the UEFA Champions League, especially against Real Madrid in the quarter-finals.
In the Premier League, he played 35 games, recording four goals and two assists; in the Champions League, he played 12 games with no goals but one assist; in the EFL Cup, he played four matches with no goals or assists; and in the FA Cup, he played one match with no goals or assists.
He played 52 games in total, scoring four goals and making three assists.
He played a crucial part in the Black Stars’ away victory against Madagascar by scoring twice and making brilliant midfield interceptions to keep the game intact in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
With none of the nominees winning a major trophy with their respective clubs, the race remains wide open, and any of them could be given the accolade based on their performances.
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The Director of Strategy, Research and Communication Division at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Sammy Darko, has dismissed the medical report released by the lawyers of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta as an “afterthought.”
This comes after Mr. Ofori-Atta’s legal team purportedly submitted a letter from the Mayo Clinic—where he is receiving treatment—to the OSP, detailing his health condition amid ongoing investigations.
The report, which was also shared with sections of the media, revealed that the former minister had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is scheduled to undergo surgery in June 2025.
The letter stated: “The former finance minister has undergone an MR-guided biopsy and has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Surgical intervention has been deemed necessary after the testing and MRI biopsy procedure in March 2025, as I indicated in my February letter. This surgical procedure has been scheduled for June with Dr. Paras Shah of the Department of Urology.”
However, Sammy Darko questioned the timing and authenticity of the disclosure.
In an interaction with Citi News, he criticised the decision to make the document public through the media while failing to submit it formally to the OSP.
“If you have this and you won’t show this to the SP or the office, but you can share it with Asaase Radio—fake afterthought,” Darko remarked.
The former finance minister was scheduled to meet the OSP physically on Monday, June 2, but failed to honour the invitation, prompting the OSP to issue a wanted notice on Ken Ofori-Atta, and formally requested an INTERPOL Red Notice, which could lead to Mr. Ofori-Atta’s international arrest and extradition.
According to the OSP, the move follows the former minister’s repeated failure to honour invitations for questioning in connection with ongoing corruption investigations.
Key Issues Under Investigation
Petroleum and Minerals Revenue Assurance
– Contractual arrangements between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
Electricity Company Contract Termination
– Termination of a contract between the Electricity Company of Ghana and Beijing Xiao Cheng Technology (BXC).
National Cathedral Project
– Procurement procedures and financial transactions related to the National Cathedral.
Ambulance Procurement
– A Ministry of Health contract with Service Ghana Auto Group Limited for the purchase and maintenance of 307 ambulances.
GRA Tax P-Fund Management
– Handling and disbursement of funds from the Tax P-Fund Account of the GRA.
Timeline of Events
January 2025
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) officially notified Mr. Ofori-Atta that he was a suspect in five separate cases and requested his appearance on February 10, 2025.
31st January 2025
His lawyers informed the OSP that he was abroad indefinitely for medical reasons and offered to represent him in his absence.
5th February 2025
The OSP rejected the claim of indefinite absence and demanded a firm return date by 10 February 2025, warning of legal consequences. It also reminded that legal representatives cannot respond to criminal charges on behalf of clients.
10th February 2025
His lawyers submitted a doctor’s note (not addressed to any specific party), indicating he was undergoing tests and possibly surgery, with no clear return date.
12th February 2025
With no further cooperation, the OSP declared Mr. Ofori-Atta a fugitive from justice, acting on an arrest warrant.
18th February 2025
Mr. Ofori-Atta appealed to the OSP for removal from the ‘Wanted List’ and, for the first time, provided a definite return date in May 2025. The OSP accepted this assurance and removed his name from the list.
Legal Challenge
March 2025
Mr. Ofori-Atta filed a lawsuit against the OSP and the Special Prosecutor, seeking compensation for what he described as an unlawful declaration of him as wanted. He also requested the removal of related content from the OSP’s social media platforms.
28 March 2025
The Human Rights Court heard an interim application from Mr. Ofori-Atta, asking the court to restrain the OSP from declaring him wanted again.
Nigerian singer Simi has politely asked fans to stop referring to her daughter as Duduke.
In a recent interview with media personality VJ Adams, Simi explained that Duduke isn’t her daughter’s name and doesn’t mean anything.
“Some people call my daughter Duduke, which I don’t like. That’s not her name. It doesn’t mean anything,” she said. “Assuming it even means something good like blessing… but Duduke doesn’t mean anything. It’s just a beat — that’s what I meant. My heartbeat like a drum.”
She added that while she knows it comes from a good place, it’s still uncomfortable for her as a parent.
“I try not to react too much to that, but stop calling my child Duduke.”
Simi and her husband Adekunle Gold welcomed their daughter in 2020.
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President John Mahama has opened up on his long-standing relationship with the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, revealing that their bond dates back to their childhood days in Ringway Estates, Osu, Accra.
Speaking when the Asantehene paid a courtesy call on him at the Jubilee House on Monday, Mr. Mahama recounted fond memories of growing up opposite the home of Nana Aduhene, where Otumfuo also spent time during school holidays.
“Our relationship goes back to when I was a child. I was a little boy growing up in Ringway Estates, Osu, and my father’s house was directly opposite Nana Aduhene’s house. Nana Aduhene’s children—Kojo Botsuo, Kwame Nkrumah and others—were our friends,” he said.
Mahama also revealed that Ato Ahwoi and Kwame Ahwoi were part of Nana Aduhene’s extended family and frequently visited the estate, adding to the vibrant environment.
“There was another of Nana’s children who came to spend holidays—we used to call him ‘Kweku Kweku’. It turned out that he was Otumfuo,” he recalled.
He noted that Otumfuo and the older boys would often send him and his peers on errands. “They were a bit older than us, so they used to send us to buy ice cream and all kinds of things for them,” he said with a smile.
Mr. Mahama said he was surprised years later when Otumfuo Osei Tutu II was enstooled, believing at the time that he was from Sefwi.
“When I became a minister and they were enstooling the next Otumfuo, I said, ‘But this is Aduhene’s boy—he’s from Sefwi. How does he become the paramount chief of the Ashantis?’”
He explained that Otumfuo had been deliberately placed in the care of the Omanhene at Ringway for royal grooming. “Apparently, his uncle sent him to be groomed as a king. That’s why he used to come to Ringway on holidays,” he said.
Press Secretary at the Office of the Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the Obaasima Foundation, Ama Pratt, has called for collective action to tackle social challenges facing young women in Zongo communities.
Speaking at the Obaasima Zongo Girls Summit on Tuesday, June 3, Pratt highlighted issues such as teenage pregnancy and early marriage, which tend to hinder young women from achieving their goals.
She urged young women to break through these barriers and pursue their dreams, stressing the need for strong community support to drive meaningful change.
“This conversation is for that Zongo perspective, to ensure that whatever barriers there are that I’m constantly hearing about, the women who have lived through these barriers and have excelled will come and share their experience and share their knowledge with the younger Zongo girl so that all of us can achieve together.
“So my prayer is that, at the end of the dialogue, if the ladies have some questions on their minds and hearts for a long time, these women can help and assist them. So for me, it’s about what you can do with your circumstances, regardless of what those circumstances might be,” she advised.
The Deputy Women’s Organiser for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dzifa Tegah, speaking on the theme, “Reimagining the future of today’s woman”, called for a shift away from discussions surrounding affirmative action law, toward campaigning for new initiatives that benefit women.
“Thirty years ago, sending your girl child to school was a priority because females were home, and the men were being taken to school. Today, it has reduced significantly, so we can’t go with the same campaign again. We have to aspire for higher things, better things.
“Affirmative action, how many years was it in Parliament? Today, it’s no longer our problem. It is time to reimagine the future for today’s women. That means that the campaign has indeed worked. That is why it is important that, yet again, we have to sit down and put together something to think about today. An agenda to push again”, she added.
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Mother of Dr Osei Kwame Despite talks about the luxury vehicle she once drove in her youth
Mother of Dr Osei Kwame Despite has revealed the luxury vehicle she once drove in her youth.
Speaking at the official launch of Despite’s newly opened auto museum on June 1, 2025, she stated that before her son attained his current level of success, she used to drive a sports Mercedes-Benz.
In a video that has gone viral on social media on June 3, 2025, she expressed joy and pride in her son’s achievements, noting that he has accomplished far more than she did.
“I am so emotional. My son is a very wise person. Do you know why he likes me? I used to drive a sports Mercedes. I’m happy that he has been able to do more than I ever had,” she said.
Dressed in an all-white outfit, Despite’s mother was visibly emotional as she praised her son for fulfilling his dream of becoming a wealthy and accomplished individual.
The launch of the ‘Despite Automobile Museum’ in East Legon, Accra, was a grand affair, attracting numerous dignitaries and high-profile personalities from across Ghana.
Notable attendees included the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, business mogul Ibrahim Mahama, NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia, and several entertainment figures such as Kwaku Manu, Efia Odo, and others.
The museum features a curated collection of vintage classics, modern supercars, and an interactive driving simulator that offers visitors a fully immersive experience.
Watch the video below:
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Ken Ofori-Atta is a former Minister of Finance
Former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, is back in the spotlight after failing to appear before the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on June 2, 2025, the deadline set for his return and appearance.
Due to this, the OSP has redeclared him as wanted and a fugitive, stating that Ofori-Atta’s conduct demonstrated a lack of cooperation with the ongoing investigation.
This has sparked varied conversations among Ghanaians on social media, particularly on X.
Netizens have expressed the view that the former minister may be attempting to evade accountability.
They argue that the medical reasons provided by Ofori-Atta’s legal team appear to be an excuse to avoid appearing before the OSP.
Others have also suggested that the OSP should take it upon itself to verify the former minister’s medical status following a disclosure that he has been diagnosed with cancer.
On the other hand, some netizens have speculated that the recent ordeal of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who was arrested and detained by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over alleged crimes might have unsettled Ofori-Atta, possibly influencing his decision not to honor the OSP’s invitation.
Meanwhile, the OSP has accused Ofori-Atta of acting in bad faith, emphasising that suspects cannot dictate the terms of an investigation.
Read some of the posts under the trending topic below:
Looking at this, if you were Ken Ofori Atta, would you come?! Would you?!!! 🤣🤣 https://t.co/HIVkgMEmCR
— 🇬🇭 (@TheGbark) June 2, 2025
Not gonna lie. Would be nice seeing ken ofori atta in jail. If this turn beans,then I get confirmation say nothing go happen under Ndc and okudzeto ablakwa exposés was for nothing.
— Ohene-Dave (@Mrrr_Asante) June 3, 2025
If Kissi could travel to the UK to interview Samuel Adam Foster Mahama — @JDMahama’s brother, whom he aided in brokering the Airbus deal — with the sole aim of persuading him to return and settle in Ghana, why can’t he travel to the USA to interview Ken Ofori-Atta?
— 𝒮𝒶𝓂𝓊𝑒𝓁 𝐵𝓇𝓎𝒶𝓃 𝐵𝓊𝒶𝒷𝑒𝓃𝑔 (@Sambryanbuabeng) June 3, 2025
How special is Ken Ofori Atta that all of a sudden all of you are devising a matter way the OSP should have followed. The law is the law and citizens are equal
— Abodi3 Dbee (@abodi3_dbee) June 3, 2025
The excuse of unverified sickness cannot steal the storm of accountability from the boat of Ken Ofori-Atta but can only help to anchor the sail of justice and expeditious probe by the OSP. pic.twitter.com/IN2iygjtuu
— Ehunabobrim (Boo Zaah) (@boo_zaah) June 3, 2025
Ken Ofori Atta has cancer?
This is verifiable. If he has cancer, he can be cured. If he does not have cancer and lied that he has cancer to escape accountability, he must be found and picked without any further question. And he must be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
— newage (@newagepioneers) June 3, 2025
This OSP thing with Ken Ofori-Atta is nothing but pure gimmickry.
So, the NDC and Mahama are going to allow these NPP guy to continue to manipulate this rather serious case?
You continue to take this so-called reset agenda by JDM at your own peril.
— Alfred McBenedict (@1_mcbenedict) June 3, 2025
Look at Chairman Wontumi closely ; now be honest, would you really tell Ken Ofori-Atta to pack his bags and come back to Ghana if he was your uncle?.
— marshkay_99 (@marshkay_99) June 2, 2025
No need to go for sliming course just get arrested by EOCO. Look at Chairman Wontumi closely ; now be honest, would you really tell Ken Ofori-Atta to pack his bags and come back to Ghana if he was your uncle?. pic.twitter.com/hqk3PK8VGU
— NanaYaa Prempeh (@PrempehNanayaa) June 2, 2025
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