Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, the Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, has discredited accusations that he, along with his entire nuclear family, fled Ghana amid the $100 million SML corruption scandal. Upon returning to the country from a brief family visit abroad, he asserts that he is actively performing his duties as the Commissioner-General of GRA. During an inspection tour in the Greater Accra region, he emphasizes, “I have not forsaken my position due to the SML deal.” Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, alleges on social media platform ‘X’ that Dr. Owusu-Amoah and his nuclear…
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By Alex Ababio In a somber announcement, the International AIDS Society (IAS) expresses deep sorrow over the passing of former IAS Governing Council member, Dr. Adaora Adimora. A distinguished figure in the field, she served as the Sarah Graham Kenan Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Professor of Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After dedicating and practicing over 25 years to clinically treating individuals with HIV, Dr. Adimora , was not only a seasoned researcher but also a fervent advocate for the marginalized. In a statement issued, IAS President Sharon Lewin lamented the loss, emphasizing Adimora’s…
Apostle Michael Kwabena Ntumy, the former chairman of The Church of Pentecost, has passed away, according to sources within the Christian community. The fourth chairman of the global Pentecostal church, headquartered in Ghana, died on Wednesday, as reported by Newstitbits. Apostle Ntumy embarked on his full-time ministry at the age of 26 with The Church of Pentecost. He assumed the role of an Apostle at 33 and, six years later, became the fourth chairman of the church. After serving two terms totaling 10 years, he handed over leadership to Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah. Throughout his tenure, Apostle Ntumy faced numerous…
Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, challenges President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s assertion that he refrains from meddling in investigations involving his appointees. Kpebu maintains, “The president interferes with the investigations of his appointees accused of engaging in corruption.” He cites the Cecilia Abena Dapaah case as an example, where Akufo-Addo expressed confidence in her clearance even before investigations concluded. Kpebu argues, “If this comment of the President does not amount to interference, then I cannot tell exactly what is meant by interference.” President Akufo-Addo denies being a “clearing agent” for his appointees amid corruption probe allegations. Despite Akufo-Addo’s denial, Kpebu…
Nana Amoako Poku, a 68-year-old member of the Offinso Ahyirem Royal Family, has received the title of Offinsohene-elect. At a meeting of the Asanteman Council in Kumasi on December 18, 2023, Nana Amoako Poku, a 68-year-old royal from the Offinso Ahyirem Royal Family, was introduced as the chosen Offinsohene. The announcement of Nana Amoako Poku as Offinsohene-elect took place during the last Asanteman Council gathering of 2023, with Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II presiding. During the session addressing the Offinso vacant stool, the Offinso Queen mother was notably absent, leading to the Kwakwaboa Abusuapanyin, Opanyin Yaw Nkrumah Adusah, explaining…
Former Jasikan Circuit Court Judge, Alfred Kwabena Asiedu, ousted over alleged misconduct, has initiated legal action against the Judicial Service, Chief Justice Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, and the Attorney General. His dismissal by the Chief Justice, who accused him of abusing power and sexually exploiting a client seeking legal redress, has prompted Mr. Asiedu to challenge the decision, now claiming his removal was ‘unlawful.’ Initially dismissing the accusations as the petitioner’s imagination, Mr. Asiedu is now petitioning the court to declare his removal outlined in the November 13, 2023 letter, signed by the 2nd Respondent (Chief Justice), as unlawful.…
By Alex Ababio The Ashanti regional branch office of Pacminer Blockchain Technology Company Limited, a mining platform, has donated food items, assorted drinks, as well as reading and text books worth thousands of Ghana cedis to Kumasi Children’s Home. The items donated include bags of rice, crates of eggs, biscuits, toffees, toilet rolls, and current science curriculum textbooks, among others. Presenting the items on behalf of the Ashanti regional management of Pacminer, the team leader, Daniel Oppong, emphasized that this gesture is part of the company’s corporate social responsibility drive to assist the vulnerable in the country. “As part of…
Aisylu Chizhevskaya Mingalim, 53, and her adopted son Daniel Chizhevsky, 22, got married on October 20 at a restaurant in Kazan, Tatarstan Republic, Russia. Child welfare experts expressed concern about the decision, as the two first met when Aisylu was giving singing lessons at the orphanage where Daniel lived, and he was just 13 at the time. Aisylu, a musician, raised him from the age of 14 and mentioned that their romantic relationship blossomed after she took him home. She insisted that their relationship is perfect, claiming they can’t live without each other and are on the same wavelength. Following…
Transgender Jay Boogie, a prominent Nigerian influencer, has used social media to detail the dire consequences of a failed cosmetic surgery, a procedure that has left him contending with health issues and rapidly diminishing savings. The self-proclaimed most beautiful transgender individual in Nigeria, who recently publicly called out the surgeon accountable, revealed the ongoing challenges during a candid Instagram Live session. A few days ago, Jay Boogie made headlines by denouncing a doctor for a poorly executed surgery, one that not only jeopardized his health but also wreaked havoc on his life and career. A video titled “Crossdresser Jay Boogie…
In the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Ghana’s vice president, emerged victorious, positioning himself for a 2024 general election showdown with the former president and NDC flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama. Dr. Bawumia triumphed over three other candidates, which included the outspoken Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong, former Minister for Agriculture and former Mampong MP, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, and Francis Addai-Nimoh. The provisional results released so far indicate that Dr. Bawumia secured 118,210 votes, equivalent to 61.43%, while his closest rival, Mr. Agyapong, garnered 71,991 votes, representing 37.41%. Dr. Afriyie Akoto came in third place with…