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So, what’s in the bag today?
Crime: At the end of the day, whether it’s a clout chase or just a major misstep, Koranteng’s saga is giving us major Netflix vibes.
National: MPs be treating Parliament like Wi-Fi—disappearing when it’s time to work!
Politics: Adwoa Safo says she uncovered corruption, but Akufo-Addo suddenly lost interest
National: New IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno isn’t wasting time—big names moved in major police reshuffle!
Regional: When life gives you curfews, you expect safety… not a WWE smackdown with the military.
Fact of the Day: You could go to jail for this!
National: 10 years without new fire trucks? GNFS says ‘finally!’ but also ‘do more!
National: Small scale miners are ready to throw hands. But why?
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For years, NACOC had their eyes on Uchechukwu Chima, a man they say is no small fry in Ghana’s drug trafficking scene. But on March 18, the game was finally up. In a well-planned operation at Oyarifa, Accra, officers stormed his hideout, uncovering a massive 192kg of cocaine and 0.42kg of heroin—street value? A cool $2.1 million. That’s not small sachet water money. But the question remains: Was Chima the last boss in Ghana’s drug trade, or just one piece of a larger puzzle? Read more
Our guy Daniel Koranteng aka Nana Amakye who admitted he snapped photos with the late Ahmed Suale. But hold up: he’s flat-out denying that he sold those pics to MP Kennedy Agyapong. It’s like saying, “I took the selfie, but I ain’t flexin’ it for clout,” and the court is here like, “Bruh, that sounds sus!” Now, the prosecution isn’t buying his innocent-guy routine. They’re waving call logs in the air like, “Sir, please explain why you were right there near Suale’s house when he was murdered.” But Koranteng is in court doing the verbal equivalent of dodging bullets, saying, “Yeah, I knew him, yeah, I visited Kennedy Agyapong, yeah, I took the pics... but I didn’t sell them.” Read more
Former Gender Minister Adwoa Safo isn’t holding back. In a bombshell revelation, she claims that former President Akufo-Addo personally ordered her to audit the School Feeding Programme, only to back away when the findings exposed deep-rooted corruption. Speaking on Movement Radio, she detailed how she was tasked with the audit immediately after her appointment, before even receiving funds to run the ministry. Get the 411 in the Deep Dive section below
Less than a week after taking office, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno has wasted no time in stamping his authority with a sweeping reshuffle of top police officers. The shake-up affects several Regional Commanders and members of the Police Board, signaling a fresh approach to leadership in the Ghana Police Service. Among the high-profile changes, COP Maame Yaa Tiwa Addo-Danquah now heads R&P, while COP Paul Manly Awini moves to the Service Workshop in Accra. Read more
FACT OF THE DAY
You could go to jail for collecting eagle feathers in the U.S.
Imagine going to bed thinking you’ll wake up to another normal day, only to get a midnight visit from the military except they’re not there for small talk. Bawku residents say soldiers stormed their homes, dished out free beatings, and left them looking like extras in an action film. The reason? Someone shot a soldier, and apparently, everybody in town had to answer for it, guilty or not. Now, residents are pleading with the government to step in because this wasn’t part of the security package they signed up for. Read more
After a whole decade of managing fires with aging trucks, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) is finally seeing some light at the end of the tunnel. The Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has announced that plans are in motion to purchase new fire tenders, pending approval from the Finance Ministry. If all goes well, these trucks could be included in the mid-year budget review, and the firefighters can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The GNFS is hyped about the news but say it’s not enough. They are pushing for a dedicated insurance package for firefighters who get injured on duty. Read more
If there’s one thing Ghanaians are tired of, it’s fraudsters who think they can walk around in fake uniforms and do anyhow. Small-scale miners in the Ashanti Region are the latest victims of these ‘low-budget security operatives’ who have been shaking them down for cash under the pretext of fighting illegal mining. The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners is fuming, and this time, they’re ready to throw hands if these imposters don’t stop playing “military.” According to the association, these fake officers—allegedly linked to some ruling party members. Who gave these guys the confidence? You can’t just wake up, wear camo, and decide to be national security for vibes and extortion. Ah! Read more
DEEP DIVE
Adwoa Safo tells it all
Her investigations allegedly met resistance, with key players avoiding scrutiny. One individual, she claims, ignored multiple invitations and later messaged her, questioning why she was trying to "destroy" her government connections. Safo, however, pushed forward, submitting the audit report to Cabinet—where she found that the worst cases of corruption were centered in the Central Region.
But then, things took a turn. According to Safo, once the findings triggered public backlash, Akufo-Addo distanced himself, allegedly telling her to shelve the report. That, she says, was when her troubles began. To make matters worse, she alleges that the same person who initially refused to cooperate later suggested a scheme to add ghost schools and inflate figures for personal gain.
Now, with a new administration in charge, Safo is calling on President Mahama to investigate the programme. She insists that without accountability, the corruption will only continue. But will Mahama take up the challenge, or will this just be another political hot potato? Read more
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