Two people have been arrested in a raid on the home of the controversial Gupta family in South Africa as part of a government influencing investigation. The wealthy India-born Gupta family have been accused of “state capture” – using their friendship with President Zuma to wield enormous political influence for their business interests. Both Mr Zuma and the Guptas deny ...

The Special Prosecutor nominee, Martin Amidu, has said that failings within Attorney General’s office contributed to Alfred Agbesi Woyome’s initial acquittals between 2012 and 2015, in the midst of the GHc 51 million judgment debt saga. Without naming any individuals, Mr. Amidu was of the firm belief that Mr. Woyome should have been prosecuted alongside his “accomplices”, in reference to ...

At least two Russian fighters were killed in US air strikes in north-eastern Syria last week, their associates have told the BBC. The mercenaries are said to have been hired by private military firms backing Syrian pro-government troops. Russia has not confirmed the deaths that were first reported by US media, saying such reports should not be treated as “primary ...

Controversial NPP Member of Parliament for Assin Central Honourable Kennedy Agyapong has lashed out at Mr Martin Amidu who appeared before parliament to be vetted for the Special Prosecutor job. The outspoken lawmaker said in his usual candour: “that man will collapse NPP, mark my words. I have had that intuition. My instincts are not wrong. God has given me ...

At least four churches have been banned from holding religious service at the Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale. Stadium authorities have refused to renew their license to operate from the national sports facility. The affected churches are Grace Gospel Church, Holy Hill Worldwide, Converted Christian Ministry and Prophetic Fire Ministry. They have over 700 congregants in total. They were given ...

The Special Prosecutor nominee, Martin Amidu has categorically stated he has no presidential ambitions. Answering questions during his vetting at the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Tuesday, the former runningmate of the Late John Evans Atta Mills in the 2000 elections stated that his only interest now is to help fight corruption and prosecute looters. “Mr chairman, I was running mate ...

One thing that was profound at Coach Herbert Addo’s funeral was the discord between his wife Mrs. Gifty Acquah Addo and his family. The disunity and enmity that existed between the two factions was one that everyone who attended the burial and funeral ceremony of the late coach noticed. Nearly a year after the former Hearts coach died, trouble is ...

Andre Ayew has paid tribute to the death of popular artist Priscilla Opoku Kwarteng. Priscilla Opoku Kwarteng a popular artist who was known for her passion for music died in a road accident at Sunyani-Kumasi road which occurred on late Thursday evening. She was a well-known dancehall artist and known for her various hits and was commonly known as Ebony ...

Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has stated that the death of sensational female dancehall artiste, Priscilla Opoku Kwarteng aka Ebony Reigns as an act of God. Hon. Agyapong who was speaking on Adom TV’s Morning Show “Badwam” Tuesday said the death of Ebony was her destiny, adding that no one could have prevented the death on ...

MANCHESTER UNITED reportedly have different plans for loan stars Tim Fosu-Mensah and Andreas Pereira Manchester United sent Fosu-Mensah and Pereira out on loan at Crystal Palace and Valencia respectively. The duo have impressed during their time away from Old Trafford, with Fosu-Mensah helping boost Palace’s hopes of staying in the Premier League. Pereira, meanwhile, has blossomed over in La Liga, ...