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Ghana Arrest And Detains 141 Nigerians For Fraud, Cybercrime

Ghana Arrest And Detains 141 Nigerians For Fraud, Cybercrime

December 29, 2025 2:26 am

Ghanaian authorities raid Accra suburbs, seizing laptops, phones, and detaining 141 Nigerians linked to online fraud and cybercrime networks.

Ghanaian Government have arrested 141 Nigerians in a pre-dawn crackdown on alleged cybercrime networks operating in the capital. The operation, intelligence-led and coordinated across multiple suburbs, targeted Lashibi and Tabora, resulting in 100 arrests in Tabora and 41 in Lashibi.

Officials also detained a Ghanaian landlord who reportedly housed approximately 100 of the suspects. Authorities recovered 38 laptops and 150 mobile phones believed to have been used in a range of cybercrime activities, including mobile money fraud, romance scams, sextortion, business …

Ghana Reparations Slavery Talks Gain New Push

Ghana Reparations Slavery Talks Gain New Push

December 20, 2025 3:19 am

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has met with an international delegation pressing African leaders to intensify calls for reparations for transatlantic slavery and colonial rule, as the African Union works to shape a common position on the issue.

The talks, held in Accra, brought together experts from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, and the United States. The group urged Mahama to encourage fellow African heads of state to support the reparations campaign and to place unity at the center of the effort, according to a statement released Friday.

The delegation presented Mahama with priority proposals aligned with the African …

“Australia, Canada, UK Campaign Against Visa Fraud In Ghana”

“Australia, Canada, UK Campaign Against Visa Fraud In Ghana”

November 19, 2025 10:58 am

High Commissions of Australia, Canada and UK, unite to raise awareness on visa scams, urging Ghanaians to use official channels and avoid fraudulent agents.

The High Commissions of Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom in Ghana have launched a collaborative public awareness campaign to combat visa fraud, a growing issue that continues to affect many Ghanaians.

The week-long initiative, which coincides with International Fraud Awareness Week (16–22 November 2025), aims to educate the public about the dangers of fraudulent visa practices. The campaign emphasizes the use of official government channels for applications, warns against deceptive agents, and encourages safe and …

Francis Abu Begins Recovery After Successful Surgery

Francis Abu Begins Recovery After Successful Surgery

November 16, 2025 6:42 am

Ghanaian midfielder Francis Abu has taken the first major step on his long road back to football after undergoing successful surgery in Japan. The operation followed the devastating injury he suffered during Ghana’s recent friendly against the Blue Samurai—an incident that immediately silenced the stadium and left teammates visibly shaken.

The challenge, an accidental but forceful contact as both players attacked a loose ball, resulted in a serious leg injury that required urgent medical intervention and swift transfer to a specialized facility.

Doctors in Japan confirmed that the procedure went according to plan, noting that the early response and timely …

Ghana: Mobile Payments Soar To $280 Billion Over Last Decade

Ghana: Mobile Payments Soar To $280 Billion Over Last Decade

November 11, 2025 6:28 pm

Mobile payments now power half of Ghana’s formal transactions, with 24 million users and 74 million accounts transforming financial inclusion.

Ghana has witnessed a dramatic surge in digital payments over the past decade, as mobile money has become a cornerstone of the country’s financial landscape. The total value of transactions has soared to 3.02 trillion cedis ($280 billion), marking an extraordinary increase of more than 1,135,000% since 2015, the Bank of Ghana revealed.

Speaking at the MOBEX Africa Tech Expo and Innovation Conference in Accra, Matilda Asante-Asiedu, deputy governor of the Bank of Ghana, highlighted the transformative role of mobile …

Ghana: Mourns Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

Ghana Loses Its Former First Lady, ‘Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings’

October 23, 2025 5:06 pm

Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, influential advocate for women’s empowerment and widow of Ghana’s ex-president Jerry John Rawlings, dies at age 76.

Ghana is in mourning following the death of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, a prominent political figure and former First Lady, who passed away on Thursday morning, October 23, 2025, at the age of 76 after a brief illness.

Nana Konadu, the widow of Ghana’s longest-serving leader, Jerry John Rawlings, was widely regarded as a powerful voice for women’s empowerment and social progress. Her death marks the end of an era that shaped Ghana’s modern political identity.

Her passing was confirmed by …

Senegalese Teen Footballer Killed After Kidnap Ransom Fails

Senegalese Teen Footballer Killed After Kidnap Ransom Failed

October 22, 2025 3:08 am

Senegalese goalkeeper, Cheikh Toure, murdered in Ghana after being lured by fake football recruiters; authorities launch joint probe into the tragedy.

The Senegalese football community is reeling after the killing of 18-year-old goalkeeper Cheikh Toure, who was kidnapped and later found dead in Ghana following a ransom demand his family was unable to meet.

Senegal’s Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs confirmed the teenager’s death in a statement released on Saturday October 18, 2025, describing the incident as a “tragic loss” and expressing “deep compassion” for the grieving family.

According to officials, Toure — who trained at the Esprit …

US Have Restored Long-Term Visas For Ghanaians After Deal

US Have Restored Long-Term Visas For Ghanaians After Deal

September 29, 2025 2:28 am

US decision to restore long-term visas for Ghanaians, follows Ghana’s agreement to accept deportees, easing tensions and boosting travel between the two nations.

The United States has lifted visa restrictions on Ghana, reinstating five-year, multiple-entry visas for Ghanaian citizens after more than a year of diplomatic tension.

The move, announced during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, comes after Ghana agreed to accept citizens deported from the United States and other West African nations. The restrictions, imposed in July 2025, had limited Ghanaian travelers to single-entry visas valid for only three months, drawing criticism from business leaders, students, …

Ghana To Accept West African Deportees from US

Ghana To Accept West African Deportees from US

September 11, 2025 9:44 am

Ghana – Ghana has agreed to accept undocumented West Africans deported from the United States, President John Mahama confirmed Wednesday, marking a controversial shift in U.S.-Africa migration policy.

Speaking to journalists in Accra, Mahama said the agreement applies to citizens of West African nations covered by a regional visa-free travel pact.

“We were approached by the U.S. to accept third-party nationals who were being removed from the U.S. And we agreed with them that West African nationals were acceptable,” Mahama explained.

According to the president, the first batch of 14 deportees has already arrived in Ghana, including several Nigerians and …

Ghana President Fires Chief Justice Over Abuse Allegations

Ghana President Fires Chief Justice Over Abuse Allegations

September 2, 2025 10:22 am

Ghana’s President John Mahama has fired the country’s Chief Justice, Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkonoo, following an investigation that found her guilty of alleged abuse of office. The decision was announced on Monday, marking the first time a sitting chief justice in Ghana has been investigated and removed.

Torkonoo, 61, became the third woman to lead Ghana’s Supreme Court in 2023. Her tenure was marred by multiple complaints alleging misconduct, including falsifying judicial records and misusing public funds. These complaints prompted President Mahama to set up a five-member commission, chaired by a fellow Supreme Court judge, to examine the allegations.…

NYCAR Global Learners Unite In Ghana For Discovery And Growth

April 30, 2025 11:55 am

At the New York Center for Advanced Research (NYCAR), education is not confined to textbooks and virtual classrooms; it is a vibrant, living experience that transcends borders. In keeping with its mission to produce global citizens equipped with both intellectual excellence and cultural intelligence, NYCAR recently organized a remarkable cultural exchange program in Ghana, leaving an indelible impact on its learners.

The event was nothing short of extraordinary. A cohort of NYCAR learners—primarily from Nigeria, but part of a broader international community—embarked on a journey that blended rigorous intellectual exploration with rich cultural immersion. This exchange is a shining example …

Ghana’s Coastline Crisis Prof. MarkAnthony Nze Explains

Ghana’s Coastline Crisis: Prof. MarkAnthony Nze Explains

February 12, 2025 1:00 am

At the New York Learning Hub, one of the most influential forums for research and policy discussion, Prof. MarkAnthony Ujunwa Nze, a distinguished journalist and editor-in-chief of People & Polity Incorporated in New York, delivered an urgent and compelling presentation on the escalating crisis of coastal erosion in Ghana’s fishing communities. A strategic management and leadership expert with a proven track record in addressing complex global challenges, Prof. MarkAnthony Nze presented findings from his latest study, which investigates the human cost of coastal erosion in Ghana—a phenomenon he described as not just an environmental issue, but a profound socio-economic …

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