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Energy Minister John Jinapor has revealed concerning financial mismanagement at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), disclosing significant overspending that has severely impacted the company’s financial stability. According to Jinapor, ECG’s planned procurement budget for 2014 was GH¢1.397 billion, but actual spending surged to GH¢8.2 billion by the end of the year. A similar pattern emerged in 2023, where ECG initially budgeted under GH¢1 billion, yet expenditures ballooned to GH¢8.3 billion—overshooting the budget by over GH¢7.3 billion. “This represents an alarming 700 percent increase from what was originally budgeted,” Jinapor stated. “In 2022, ECG procured GH¢1.3 billion worth of goods.…

Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has revealed that 40 of the more than 1,300 missing ECG containers have been recovered after being traced to an Indian national. He added that the retrieved containers have been secured at a safe location. The Minister assured that law enforcement agencies are continuing their investigations and affirmed that all missing containers will be recovered, with those responsible being held accountable. “The update I received this morning, and I must commend the National Security operatives and law enforcement agencies, is that they have already traced 40 containers to a terminal warehouse in…

Ibrahim Traoré: “I’m Not Afraid to Die for My People” In a recent statement, Ibrahim Traoré boldly declared that he fears no death, drawing comparisons to revolutionary leaders like Muammar Gaddafi and Thomas Sankara, both of whom were killed for challenging Western dominance. Since assuming office in September 2022, Traoré has been at the forefront of a campaign against neocolonialism, positioning himself as a strong advocate for Burkina Faso’s independence from foreign influence. Under his leadership, Burkina Faso has taken significant steps to distance itself from France, with the government withdrawing French troops and fostering stronger ties with other African…

Former Railways Minister John Peter Amewu Arrested in Connection with Failed 2 Million Sky Train Project John Peter Amewu, the former Minister for Railways Development, has reportedly been arrested by National Security in connection with the failed2 million Sky Train project. The arrest of the former Member of Parliament for Hohoe comes as investigations continue into the controversial project, which aimed to introduce a modern urban rail transport system in Ghana but ultimately failed to materialize. According to reports, the previous Akufo-Addo administration allocated $2 million for the project, which has since been deemed unsuccessful. Amewu, who played a key…

Ghana Revenue Authority Places Interim Tax Assessment on Richard Nii Armah Quaye for Unpaid Income Tax The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has issued an interim tax assessment of at least GH₵30 million on Richard Nii Armah Quaye, the founder of Bills Micro-Credit and Quick Credit and Investment Micro-Credit, for unpaid personal income tax. Officials have indicated that this amount could increase as investigations progress. In a related move, the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has frozen all company accounts of Bills Micro-Credit and Quick Credit, as well as the personal accounts of Quaye and the firm’s CEO, Romeo-Richlove Kweku Seshie. This…

Otto Addo Names Benjamin Asare as Ghana’s First-Choice Goalkeeper Following Strong World Cup Qualifier Performances Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has officially appointed Benjamin Asare as Ghana’s first-choice goalkeeper after his impressive performances in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Hearts of Oak shot-stopper, who earned his first call-up for these qualifiers, made a significant impact with his stellar displays in recent matches against Chad and Madagascar, keeping clean sheets in both games. At 32 years old, Asare seized the opportunity to cement his place in the starting lineup, ultimately displacing Lawrence Ati-Zigi as the first-choice goalkeeper. Speaking to…

Manasseh Azure Awuni Reacts to Corruption Allegations Against Former NSB Boss Kwabena Adu-Boahene and His Wife Ghanaian investigative journalist and author, Manasseh Azure Awuni, has weighed in on the recent corruption allegations involving former National Signal Bureau (NSB) boss, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, and his wife, Angela Adjei-Boateng. In a social media post on Monday, March 24, Awuni criticized the ongoing culture of impunity among public officials, noting that corruption continues to thrive because those involved rarely face consequences. He expressed hope that the couple would not receive any interventions from influential figures attempting to shield them from justice. “People steal so…

*Blogger Ebegyeso Media Set to Release *Kasoa: Beyond the Negative Narrative* to Change the Perception of Kasoa* Ebegyeso Media, a prominent blogger and media company, is on a mission to reshape the narrative surrounding Kasoa, a city often known for its negative portrayal in the media. Through their upcoming project, Kasoa: Beyond the Negative Narrative, Ebegyeso Media aims to highlight the positive stories, vibrant culture, and untapped potential of the city, offering a fresh perspective that has long been overshadowed. Kasoa, a growing urban area in the Central Region of Ghana, has often made headlines for the wrong reasons, from…

Franklin Cudjoe Urges Adwoa Safo to Share Corruption Findings with ORAL Franklin Cudjoe, President of IMANI-Africa, has urged former Gender, Children, and Social Protection Minister Adwoa Safo to present her claims of corruption within the school feeding programme to Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL). He emphasized that full disclosure of her findings is vital for ensuring accountability and promoting governance reforms. Speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on March 22, Cudjoe stressed the need to make Safo’s allegations public and to ensure a thorough investigation. “I was really interested in Adwoa’s account of what might have happened…

Ashanti Regional Fire Commander Responds to Minister’s Remarks on Firefighters The Ashanti Regional Fire Commander, ACFO II Peter Tetteh, has expressed disappointment over comments made by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, regarding the conduct of firefighters at the scene of the recent Adum fire, calling them both unfair and unfortunate. ACFO II Tetteh explained that the Minister’s remarks had a demoralizing effect on the firefighters, prompting commanders to step in to uplift their spirits. A viral video captured Dr. Amoakohene instructing firefighters to move their fire engines if they insisted on having a standby tanker supply water to…