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Police arrest five suspects impersonating NAIMOS officials

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 admin

Police in the Eastern South Region have arrested five individuals for allegedly posing as operatives of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Squad (NAIMOS) and extorting money from some miners.

The suspects were taken into custody on Friday, January 2, after a complaint at Akwadum in the Abuakwa South District.

The police in a press statement dated January 3, 2026 said the suspects, Moses Tapiam, 43, Christopher Amakor, 29, Casimir Nunekpeku, 29, Wisdom Miwonuko, 35, and Paul Agbanu, 53, were dressed in security uniforms and claimed to be NAIMOS officials from Accra.

Tema Oil Refinery procures ‘fresh’ vehicles to enhance operations of refinery

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 admin

The management of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has procured and handed over fresh operational vehicles for the refinery.

The new vehicles are to significantly enhance and strengthen the operational efficiency of the refinery.

They comprise eight brand new Mitsubishi pickups, three Toyota Coaster buses, two industrial forklifts and other essential vehicles to support the day-to-day activities of the refinery.

Koforidua MCE Targets Illegal Drain Covers to Tackle Flooding

October 6, 2025 Jasmine Adjei

New Juaben South Municipal Chief Executive, Ransford Owusu Boakye, has announced plans to remove unauthorized concrete slabs built by shop owners over drainage systems in Koforidua. These structures, he said, are obstructing water flow and complicating routine maintenance. Speaking during the National Sanitation Day exercise on Saturday, October 4, Mr. Owusu Boakye revealed that many traders have illegally constructed permanent covers over drains, making desilting efforts nearly impossible. He intends to meet with municipal engineers to assess the extent of the problem and determine which structures must be demolished. “What…

E/R: Akwatia by-election; constituents vote today

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 Jasmine Adjei

Eligible voters in the Akwatia constituency are voting today, Tuesday, September 2, to elect a new Member of Parliament in respect to the death of their original appointee, Ernest Kumi. The Electoral Commission has opened 119 polling places throughout the constituency to facilitate the electoral process. Approximately 50,000 registered voters will participate in the by-election. They, however, assured the public of transparency and credibility in the exercise, and special arrangements have been made to guarantee the timely delivery of electoral materials, close monitoring, and efficient collation of results. The National…

PENTECOST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, KOFORIDUA MARKS 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 admin

Koforidua, Ghana – 25th/08/2025 – Pentecost Senior High School (PENSEC), Koforidua, one of the distinguished educational institutions founded by The Church of Pentecost, is set to celebrate its 25th Anniversary this September under the theme 25 years of nurturing future leaders of excellence and virtue. THE PENSEC STORY.

Established on 16th February 2000, the school was founded with the vision of shaping future leaders who embody both academic excellence and moral virtue. The foundation stone was laid by the late Apostle M.K. Ntumy, then Chairman of The Church of Pentecost. Originally managed by the Pentecost Social Services Directorate, the school was officially absorbed into the public education system in 2016.

(Suhum- ER) Welcome to Golden Horse – Electrify Your Journey!

August 4, 2025August 4, 2025 admin

Suhum City, Eastern Region, Ghana – Golden Horse, a leading name in Ghana’s electric vehicle industry, proudly announces the continued growth and innovation of its state-of-the-art electric vehicle manufacturing facility, operated by Yike (Tianjin) Management Consulting Company. Strategically located along the Accra–Kumasi highway in Suhum City, the Golden Horse Electric Vehicle Factory is ideally positioned just 88 kilometers from Accra and 185 kilometers from Kumasi, ensuring unmatched accessibility for logistics, distribution, and customer service.

Tee Rhyme: The Rising Star from Tafo in the Eastern Region

July 26, 2025 admin

From the vibrant suburb of Tafo in Ghana’s Eastern Region emerges one of the country’s promising rap talents — Tee Rhyme. Known in private life as Kweku Oteng Oliver, the rapper was born on October 31st, and has steadily built a name for himself in Ghana’s music scene through raw lyrical talent, community spirit, and entrepreneurial drive.

A Voice for the Streets: His Music Style

Tee Rhyme is widely recognized for his energetic hip-hop and rap style, often blending local influences with contemporary beats. His discography includes several fan-favorite tracks like “Way Up”, “Dear Lord”, “Me Alone”, and “Why Me” — songs that speak to personal struggles, ambition, and faith.

Redefining Governance to Power a 24-Hour Economy

July 19, 2025 admin

At the launch of his much-publicised 24-Hour Economy initiative on July 2, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama proposed that the newly envisioned 24-Hour Economy Plus Authority should report directly to the Presidency, both during his tenure and under future presidents.

On the surface, this proposition appears logical and strategic; anchoring a flagship national initiative within the highest office conveys commitment and political urgency.

Given Ghana’s long history of policy inertia and bureaucratic delays, the President’s intention could be perceived as a way to insulate this important initiative from red tape, inter-ministerial conflicts and administrative complacency.

OSP exposes GH₵280million corruption scheme: Former NPA CEO accused of pocketing GH₵24m

July 17, 2025 admin

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has charged seven individuals and three companies before the High Court in Accra for their alleged involvement in a massive extortion and money laundering scheme amounting to over GH₵280 million.

The accused include Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Jacob Kwamina Amuah, Coordinator of the Unified Petroleum Pricing Fund (UPPF), and Wendy Newman, an NPA staff member, among others.

Mustapha Abdul-Hamid – Former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA)

My journey through Graphic 13

July 15, 2025 Ramar Tee

My thinking was, as we say in Akan (wofro dua pa na y3 pea wo), to wit, he who climbs well deserves a push.

So if a Ghanaian company was helping solve a national problem, the story was not only worth telling, but also worth sharing with all through a write-up.

So much later, after the meeting in February 2014, I conducted a successful interview with Mr Solomon at Graphic and did the feature. I was required to write features as well as several stories every month as part of my job schedule.