American authorities shipped wealthy Ghanaian businessman Joseph Kwadwhile Badu Boateng back to face serious criminal charges. The man known as Dada Joe Remix stands accused of wire fraud and money laundering crimes. Federal prosecutors claim he ran romance and inheritance scams that cheated elderly Americans out of their money. Ghanaian police grabbed him on May 30 after receiving an official request from United States officials. The arrest happened under international agreements and Ghana's 1960 Extradition Act.
Four more Ghanaian citizens will soon follow Dada Joe to American courtrooms for similar internet fraud allegations. Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak ordered their arrests and transfers to US custody. Isaac Oduro...
The People's National Party ran straight to the Asantehene with serious complaints about their suspended Chief Justice. Party members delivered a petition to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at Manhyia Palace last Tuesday. They accused President John Dramani Mahama and his NDC party of plotting against Justice Gertrude Araba Torkornoo for political revenge. The PNP claims the government wants to control all three branches of government through dirty tricks. Party leaders say the whole suspension process looks fake and unfair.
Janet Nabila leads the PNP and she told reporters the president targets women leaders on purpose. She said watching the Chief Justice suffer made her cry because the treatment seemed cruel and wrong. Nabila believes Mahama...
A school principal shocked parents during a recent meeting when she put confiscated student items on display for everyone to see. The headmistress at Mrs. Dorothy Adentwi-Hayford Aggrey Memorial Senior High School placed condoms and pills right on the main table. Parents stared in disbelief as she explained why she wanted them to witness what teachers had taken from their children. She said the dramatic move would help families understand how serious student behavior problems had become. The Cape Coast school leader refused to name specific students but promised they would face punishment and receive counseling.
Most students still follow rules and work hard on their studies according to the principal. She blamed a small group of...
President John Dramani Mahama fired up crowds at Ghana's first National Prayer and Thanksgiving Service on Republic Day. The leader told citizens they better hold tight to their peaceful nation and build stronger democracy. Mahama spoke at the State House event on July 1st about how lucky Ghana stays compared to other troubled places. He painted a grim picture of conflicts and disasters happening across Africa and around the world. The president called Ghana a calm spot surrounded by chaos.
Mahama gave major credit to religious groups for keeping the country stable through constant prayers. He said good policies and smart leadership help but faith communities deserve the real praise for peace. The president called religious harmony...
Ghana's lands minister threw some serious praise at Republic Day during Tuesday celebrations. Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah represents Ellembelle and comes from the same area where Ghana's first president grew up. The politician posted his thoughts on social media about July first meaning everything to the country. He called the holiday the building blocks that made modern Ghana what it is today. Kofi-Buah thinks this date shows how Ghana broke free from outside control.
The minister wrote about how Ghana rose up from colonial rule to find its real identity. He said Republic Day proves the nation has an unstoppable fighting spirit that never gives up. The celebration marks when Ghana took complete charge of its politics and money matters...
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak gave the new Ghana Immigration Service bosses their marching orders Thursday. He told the fresh council members they need to beef up the agency and make it work better for national safety. The ceremony happened at the capital city where officials gathered to watch the handover. Mohammed-Mubarak stressed how important these leaders will be for guiding policy and keeping everyone accountable. The minister wants them to help bring in money and support for the service.
Ghana Immigration Service created a master plan to get stronger and protect borders better. The strategy aims to make legal movement easier for people crossing into the country. Officials want to use more technology and smarter...
Cape Coast faces another scary day as two more buildings came crashing down on Friday. The ancient city has seen seven structures collapse within just one week. Nobody got hurt when these latest buildings fell apart on June 27. People who live nearby felt lucky that no one was inside when disaster struck. The community continues to worry about more accidents happening.
One building made of mud crumbled at Brofoyedur where fishermen live and work. The other structure was a two-floor building that workers were still putting together at 3rd Ridge. Both areas saw emergency teams rush to make sure everyone stayed safe. Local people gathered around to see what happened to their neighborhood buildings. Fear spreads as residents wonder which...
Ghana's parliament chief Alban Bagbin wants lawmakers to speak their native tongues during official meetings. The Speaker believes African nations cannot grow strong when they depend on foreign languages for important business. Bagbin made these comments during a recent event about making parliament more open to the public. He thinks it's time for Ghana's traditional languages to take center stage in government halls. The plan will help connect everyday citizens with their elected representatives.
Parliament already has rules allowing members to use local dialects during debates and discussions. Standing Order 63 permits any lawmaker to speak their home language as long as someone translates the words into English for everyone else...
Marvel and NetEase just announced their third season for Marvel Rivals. The new content drops on July 11 with Phoenix as the latest playable hero. Players can explore a fresh map called Klyntar where Celestial Husk waits for battle. The company plans to release new seasons every two months from here on out. Season 3 brings special events and team combinations between different characters.
Phoenix teams up with Jean Grey to fight against dark forces threatening the universe. The powerful duo travels across space helping people throughout the galaxy. Evil darkness has already corrupted many gods according to the game story. Phoenix decided to burn away this terrible threat at its source. The character joins the Duelist category for...
