More details are emerging about the alleged visa racketeering scandal involving Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which led to the suspension of Yaw Ampofo Ankrah as the director of the National Sports Authority (NSA). The latest details show how the former National Sports Authority (NSA) Chief Operations Officer (COO), Yaw Gyamfi Kusi Awere, allegedly snitched on his partners in the racketeering, including Ampofo Ankrah and the CEO of TRIBE Culture Fest, Nana Boateng Gyimah. Gyamfi reportedly petitioned the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to implicate himself and name the other alleged beneficiaries of the visa facilitation scandal because…
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A female student who was allegedly a victim of sexual misconduct by the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, Zakaria Abdulai, has opened up about her ordeal. A snippet of a yet-to-be-released video shared by JoyNews shows at least two female students recounting how they were allegedly forced into sexual acts by the headmaster. One of the female students said the headmaster forcibly removed her underpants to check whether she was menstruating after she told him she was on her period. She added that he allegedly slapped her and coerced her into the sexual act. “He pushed me onto…
Award-winning investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni, has given details of the investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of female students of Obuasi Senior High Technical School by their headmaster. Speaking in an interview on JoyNews on October 13, 2026, Manasseh said that 14 female students of the school were sexually abused by the school’s headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai, over the past year. The journalist described the situation as particularly disturbing because the alleged incidents were reportedly known to several people and institutions expected to intervene, yet no decisive action appeared to have been taken for an extended period. “The very disturbing…
Ghanaian actor Van Vicker has sued his colleague Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as LilWin, for defamation, demanding GH¢10 million in damages.In a writ of summons dated October 10, 2026, Van Vicker accused LilWin of making false and damaging statements about him in a video, which he claims have harmed his reputation as an actor, film producer and director.The actor is seeking a court declaration that the statements made by LilWin were defamatory, as well as general and exemplary damages.He is also demanding a public retraction and apology on news portals with the same prominence as the original publication for four…
The Adenta-Abokobi Divisional Police Command is investigating a shooting incident involving a police officer at Ritz Junction that left two people with gunshot wounds. The incident occurred on Sunday, October 11, following a confrontation between General Sergeant Mathew Aboase, who is stationed at the Madina Police Station, and some drivers of the Ritz Junction Taxi Drivers Union. According to preliminary investigations by the Police, the confrontation escalated after the officer allegedly threatened the drivers with his pistol, prompting them to attempt to disarm him. During the ensuing struggle, the weapon reportedly discharged accidentally, hitting two people who were nearby. The…
The Member of Parliament for Yendi, Alhassan Abdul Fataw Jofa, has donated 1,500 mono desks to the Ghana Education Service (GES) to ease furniture shortages affecting schools in the municipality. The intervention is expected to improve classroom conditions in schools where inadequate furniture has forced some pupils to share desks, while others sit on classroom floors during lessons. The shortage has raised concerns about the learning environment in affected schools, with school authorities indicating that the conditions could undermine effective teaching and learning. Presenting the desks to the Yendi Municipal Education Directorate, Mr Jofa said the donation reflected his commitment…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised Ghana’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to 5.7% from 4.6%. The revised outlook, contained in the Fund’s October 2026 World Economic Outlook, points to stronger growth prospects and a continued moderation in price pressures. However, Ghana’s ability to sustain the recovery will depend on fiscal discipline, export diversification and the resilience of domestic economic activity. The projections were released on October 13, on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand. The revised growth forecast represents an upward adjustment of 1.1 percentage points from the IMF’s April projection.…
The highly anticipated track is set to officially drop on 16th October, bringing together Pencil’s Jamaican influence and Terry Apala’s distinctive Nigerian sound for what promises to be a vibrant cross-cultural musical experience. “Summer Body” arrives as Pencil continues to build momentum and expand his musical footprint beyond borders. The collaboration with Terry Apala adds even more excitement to the project, pairing Pencil’s artistry with the Nigerian star’s unique delivery and infectious energy. The record is expected to carry a feel-good, energetic vibe perfectly suited for parties, summer playlists and music lovers looking for something fresh. With Pencil representing the…
Newspaper Headlines Of Tuesday, October 13, 2026