Evangelist Mama Pat, widely known as Agradaa, has publicly heaped praise on Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), following an unexpected encounter that, according to her, ended with a heartfelt gesture—and an $800 cash gift. In a video circulating online, Agradaa recounted meeting Gyamfi and using the opportunity to…
Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has issued an apology following public backlash over a viral video showing him handing out cash to Nana Agradaa, the controversial former fetish priestess turned evangelist. The video, which has sparked widespread commentary online, shows Nana Agradaa—born Patricia Oduro Koranteng—approaching Mr. Gyamfi’s vehicle…
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has summoned the Acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, in connection with a widely circulated video showing him publicly handing over a cash gift to evangelist and former fetish priestess, Nana Agradaa—legally known as Patricia Oduro Koranteng. In the viral footage, Mr. Gyamfi is seen giving…
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has officially begun its annual one-month ban on drumming and noise-making, effective today, May 12, and running through to June 12. This traditional exercise is an integral part of the lead-up to the Homowo Festival, a cherished cultural event of the Ga people. According to a statement signed by Gilbert…
Mr. Victor Adawudu, a private legal practitioner, has raised concerns that Mr. Kwabena Adu-Boahene, former Director General of the National Signals Bureau, may have violated his oath of secrecy by publicly sharing confidential information about his previous role. Speaking on a current affairs programme over the weekend, Mr. Adawudu stressed that public officials are bound…
Ghana’s Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak, has officially inaugurated a newly reconstituted Governing Board for the National Identification Authority (NIA), charging the team with the responsibility of strengthening the country’s national identification system to ensure it is secure, inclusive, and reliable. The 10-member board is chaired by Mr. Moses Afetsi Positive and comprises…
The identity of the new pope has been revealed as U.S.-born Robert Francis Prevost. He will take the papal name Leo XIV (Leone XIV in Italian). His election as the new pontiff came on the first full day of voting by the 133 cardinal electors. The momentous announcement was made known to the world through…
White smoke rose above the Sistine Chapel on Thursday afternoon, signaling to the world that the Catholic Church has chosen a new pope following the death of Pope Francis last month. The College of Cardinals is expected to announce the name of the new pontiff shortly. He will then step out onto the central balcony…
The Tarkwa Circuit Court has sentenced a 32-year-old Nigerian woman, Patience Gold, also known as “Gold,” to 20 years in prison for human trafficking and related offences involving four young women trafficked from Nigeria to Ghana for prostitution. According to court proceedings presided over by Judge Hathia Ama Manu, Gold lured the victims from Benue…
Twelve individuals have been remanded into custody by the Accra High Court for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities without the necessary licenses at Aboi-Nkwanta in the Western Region, leading to the pollution of the River Tano. The accused include a diverse group of individuals: Evans Atanga Agana, a motor mechanic; Stephen Tuffour Bempah, a…
