Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem has expressed confidence that President John Mahama’s administration will complete its four-year term without being tainted by scandal. Speaking at the Annual Conference of the African Association of Accountants General in Accra, Mr. Ampem said the government is firmly steered by the President’s consistent and stern admonitions to appointees...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
Post
Post
Nigerian Murder Suspect Arrested in Akwatia After Weeks on the Run
The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old Nigerian national alleged to have murdered a woman and her daughter in Nigeria before fleeing to Ghana to evade authorities. The suspect, identified in the police statement as Victor Benjamin Fejemirokum, was arrested following the interception of a viral video circulating online. The video alleged...
Post
MPC Opens 127th Meeting with Focus on Stability and Growth
The 127th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting commenced today at Bank Square, with Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama outlining the priorities that will shape deliberations over the next three days. Addressing the opening session, Dr. Asiama emphasized three key areas guiding the Committee’s work: Managing the pace of disinflation and real interest rates Strengthening foreign exchange...
Post
Veteran Actor William Addo, ‘Akpatse’, Dies at 72
Ghana’s creative arts industry is mourning the loss of veteran actor William Addo, affectionately known as “Akpatse”, who passed away peacefully on November 22 at the age of 72 after a prolonged battle with health complications. Addo was a towering figure in Ghanaian theatre and film, celebrated for his unforgettable performances on GTV’s Thursday Theatre...
Post
Man Arrested After Viral Video Shows Him Giving Child a Cigarette
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man captured in a widely circulated video allegedly giving a cigarette to a child—a development that has sparked public outrage over child safety and welfare. According to a statement issued by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on November 22, 2025, the suspect, identified in the release as Samuel...
Post
EC Staff Petitions President Mahama Over Alleged Misconduct by Chairperson and Deputies
A staff member of the Electoral Commission (EC), Joseph Blankson Adumadzie, has formally petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to initiate proceedings for the removal of EC Chairperson Jean Mensa and her two deputies, Dr Bossman Eric Asare and Samuel Tettey. Mr Adumadzie, in a statement issued Monday, November 24, said the petition was filed under...
Post
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang Represents Ghana at AU–EU Summit in Luanda
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is in Luanda, Angola to represent President John Dramani Mahama at the ongoing 7th African Union–European Union Summit. Her Excellency is expected to deliver Ghana’s national statement at the high-level gathering, which brings together African and European leaders to deliberate on shared priorities. The statement will highlight Ghana’s focus on...
Post
Kotoko Charged Over Social Media Posts After Samartex Draw
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has charged Asante Kotoko SC following comments posted on the club’s official social media platforms after their goalless draw against FC Samartex on Matchday 11 of the Ghana Premier League. The incident stems from a controversial late penalty awarded to Samartex, which Kotoko goalkeeper Mohammed Camara saved to preserve the...
Post
Court Adjourns Ofori-Atta, GRA–SML Case
The Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra has adjourned the case involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and seven others over their alleged roles in the controversial Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) revenue assurance contract with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The matter, which was scheduled for hearing on Monday, November 24, 2025, could...
Post
US Rescinds Tariffs on Ghana’s Cocoa and Agricultural Exports
The Government of Ghana has welcomed the decision by the United States Administration to rescind the 15 percent tariffs previously imposed on Ghana’s cocoa and selected agricultural products. In a Facebook announcement, Minister for foreign affairs, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, disclosed that Washington has officially communicated the tariff reversal to Accra. He noted that the...