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Raymond Archer, the acting Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), has been accused of presiding over what they claim are politically-motivated investigations and actions under the current administration by journalists affiliated with Movement TV and Wontumi Radio Speaking during a televised media discussion, Gordon Asare-Bediako, a journalist and political commentator, criticized EOCO’s approach in comparison to other law enforcement bodies, particularly the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). ALSO READ: U.S. to Introduce $15,000 Visa Bond Requirement for Nigerians and Other African Nationals “Officers at the CID office are professional through their engagements, but as soon as…
U.S. to Introduce $15,000 Visa Bond Requirement for Nigerians and Other African Nationals. The United States government has announced plans to implement a new visa policy that would require tourist and business visa applicants from certain countries including Nigeria to post bonds of up to $15,000 as part of a strategy to curb visa overstays. The new measure, part of a pilot programme introduced under President Donald Trump, is set to take effect on August 20, 2025. According to a notice published in the Federal Register, U.S. consular officers will be authorized to demand bonds of $5,000, $10,000, or…
Shoprite Holdings, South Africa’s largest grocery retailer,, has officially announced plans to exit the Ghanaian market, signaling yet another phase in its gradual withdrawal from several African countries. In a trading statement covering the 52-week period ending June 29, 2025, Shoprite disclosed that it received a binding offer in June for the acquisition of its assets in Ghana. These include seven trading stores and one warehouse, all of which have now been classified as “discontinued operations” in the company’s financial reporting. “The Group received a binding offer during June 2025 to dispose of the assets and liabilities in relation to…
Former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has officially declared his intention to contest in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2026 presidential primaries. READ ALSO: Thomas Partey Granted Conditional Bail Over Multiple Rape and Sexual Assault Charges The announcement was made via a Facebook post on Tuesday, August 5, by his campaign spokesperson, Kwasi Kwarteng. “Official Update: Hon. Ken Ohene Agyapong has officially picked nomination forms to contest in the 2026 NPP Flagbearership race,” the statement read. READ ALSO: FDA Suspends Tasty Tom Enriched Tomato Mix Production Amid Safety Concerns in Ghana Agyapong’s latest move comes…
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail after appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday morning to face multiple serious charges, including five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. Also Read : Ghana Starts Military Training for NSS Graduates The 32-year-old Ghanaian international, who officially departed Arsenal in June following the expiration of his contract, is accused of offences involving three women. According to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), the alleged incidents occurred between 2021 and 2022, during Partey’s time with the North London club. Details presented in court allege that Partey raped one…