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So, what’s in the bag today?
Crime: EOCO just did the Lord’s work, 200+ souls rescued from a Cyber Scam party in Oyarifa.
National: 30 years? You dey do mining or marriage?” – Ghana tells Gold Fields, enough is enough.
Crime: When IT boys stop fixing laptops and start fixing lies - six months in jail for one big fib.
National: “Ctrl + Shift + Future” Over 90k Ghanaians apply for Coding Programme in just 48 hours.
Regional: Togbe Afiatsoa III just got booted from the royal group chat. Asogli State says “enough is enough.”
Fact of the Day: Does red make bulls angry?
National: Ghana’s utility bills wanna glow up but the Consumer Protection Agency says, “Wait, who asked us?”
Economic: Ghana’s oil drip is drying up, and apparently, even the rigs are ghosting.
QUICK BYTE
You know how someone promises you jollof and you pull up, only to find white rice with stew that has trust issues? Yeah, that’s what over 200 people got when they came to Ghana thinking they’d secured job offers. EOCO just busted a whole trafficking syndicate that lured folks in with sweet career dreams, only to lock them up in an Oyarifa compound. Laptops everywhere, WiFi routers stacked like Indomie boxes, people cramped in small rooms, hustling fraud scripts like it’s a 9-to-9 job. One Nigerian guy said he’s been in there for a whole year. One. Whole. Year. Eating once a day, trapped inside, watching dreams fade like his MTN data. He even said he prayed for this rescue. Read more
Imagine being in a situationship for 30 years, and the person still doesn’t want to put a ring on it. That’s basically the vibe the Minerals Commission caught from this whole Damang lease saga. Gold Fields has been chilling in Ghana, mining gold and making bank for three decades straight. Now, they want to extend the stay like it’s an Airbnb and no one else dey line up. But Ghana said, “Nah fam, you’ve eaten. It’s time to pass the spoon.” Want the deets in full? Check out the Deep Dive section.
You know that one friend who says, “Trust me, I got you,” and next thing you know, your money is gone, your calls are ignored, and your blood pressure is high? Yeah, that’s Gideon Elliam. Dude convinced an innocent mechanic to part ways with GH¢53,000 promising an auto diagnostic machine. Only to ghost him faster than a crush who found someone taller. Get the 411 in the Deep Dive section below
You know how some people say “Ghana youth are lazy”? Yeah… tell that to the 91,000+ people who sprinted to apply for Mahama’s One Million Coders Programme in under 2 days. The digital economy knocked, and the youth replied: “Where the Python at?” With the first batch of 560 trainees starting in Accra, Kumasi, Sunyani, and Bolgatanga, the programme is going all out including the regions, the vulnerable, and even remote villages. The Kofi Annan ICT Centre is leading the training with plans to scale. Basically, if you’ve got a laptop, a dream, and data, your time might just be now. Read more
FACT OF THE DAY
Red doesn’t make bulls angry. They are colour-blind.
Let it be known: tradition still has teeth. The Asogli State Council didn’t just take away Togbe Afiatsoa III’s seat, they ritually unplugged his title, complete with the age-old rites of ram slaughter and libation. The message? You don’t get to wear a crown and clown the culture. The decision, announced at the Ho Palace on April 17, came after what the council described as months of insubordination, public attacks, and cultural sabotage. Their statement pulled no punches: the ex-chief allegedly disrespected the Agbogbome Stool (which is big sacred energy), and dragged the Asogli name through social media like it was a personal TikTok beef. Read more
If you were hoping your utility bills would stay the same next month, well... plot twist. The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) plans to increase electricity and water tariffs starting May 3 — but the Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) is not having it. Electricity’s going up by 14.75%, and water by 4.02%, but the CPA is like, “Where’s the consultation?!” They’re demanding the tariff hikes be paused until the PURC revives its Technical and External Committees; the squads responsible for reviewing utility applications and standing up for consumers. Without them? CPA says the decision lacks transparency, proper scrutiny, and vibes. And no, they’re not paying more for less. Read more
So apparently, Ghana’s oil game is on life support. Like, you know that feeling when your momo account reads GH₵0.36 and you have to pretend you’re on a fast? Yeah, that’s our oil sector right now. Edward Bawa didn’t mince words. He was like, “This oil thing? It's not giving.” In fact, production has dipped more than 25% since 2019. Twenty-five, fam. That’s not a drop, that’s a whole nosedive. And the drama isn’t even new-new. It’s been creeping up like when ECG takes light in the middle of your shower. The rigs are either not working or just chilling with their licenses like they’re NFTs; just holding them for vibes, not drilling. So basically, Ghana has oil, but it's acting like that rich uncle who never picks your calls. Read more
DEEP DIVE
Please, Go Away!
Deputy CEO Isaac Tandoh went on live TV basically said: if you’ve made profit for 30 years, cool. Clap for yourself. But now let’s talk about what the locals actually gained. Like, can we see some tarred roads, schools, or even a borehole at least?
And no, this wasn’t some random decision. The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources backed it too, shutting that renewal request down like a strict headmaster cancelling Our Day. They’re reviewing all leases now, and if yours is expiring, better come correct. Those who brought real value to Ghana — you’re safe. But if your whole contribution is just 1 job, 2 laptops, and a plaque in the office? Pack your bulldozers and go.
Bottom line? Ghana’s tired of playing side-chick to multinationals. No more "forever" deals with no exit plans. This is now a “chop and go” economy. Tandoh said it best: “30 years is enough.” And honestly, he might be onto something. Even some marriages don’t last that long. Read more
Bro Promised Scanner, Delivered Scam
Mr. Otu, a humble mechanic from Kasoa, was just trying to get his business out of 2001. He needed tech. He got tricked. For months, he tried everything calls, texts, maybe even prayers but Gideon was more offline than MTN network during rain. Turns out our IT bro had been using the money for "personal use". Translation? He probably bought vibes, brunch, and maybe one iPhone 11 Pro Max.
After playing hide and seek for nearly two years, Elliam was finally caught on April 1st (yes, April Fool’s Day, the universe has jokes). In court, he tried to reduce the drama by saying he only took GH¢37k, not GH¢53k. Bro, does it matter? That’s still enough to start a solid kenkey factory. The judge didn’t even blink; six months in hard labour. No WiFi. No vibes. Just you, the sun, and concrete.
And while Elliam faces sweat and regrets, Otu’s still without his machine or his money. The court told him to file a civil suit after the sentence. That’s legalese for “Go and hustle again”. Sigh. In this Ghana, even when you win, you fit still chop L. Mechanic just wanted diagnostic, he ended up needing therapy.😭Read more
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