Ghana’s Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations Minister, Sam George, has ordered the National Communications Authority (NCA) to shut down seven radio stations.

Six of these stations were operating without valid frequency authorizations, and one was closed on security grounds.

This action was taken to ensure compliance with frequency authorization laws and to maintain national security.

The minister has emphasized the importance of all broadcasters adhering to licensing regulations to avoid future enforcement actions.

“Today, in two separate cases, I have directed the National Communications Authority to suspend and enforce a prohibition of broadcast on seven (7) radio stations in total.

In one instance, on national security grounds and in six other cases on the grounds of broadcasting without a valid frequency authorisation based on the recently requested frequency audit. Enforcement of the directive is immediate. Further action would be taken in the coming days.

Once again, I reiterate my commitment to sanitising our airwaves and ensuring strict adherence with the law concerning frequency authorisations. I urge all media houses to ensure they are complying with ALL the terms of their frequency authorisations.

In service to God and Country.”

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has removed Ken Ofori-Atta from its wanted list after he confirmed a definite date for his voluntary return to Ghana.

This decision was made following a communication from his legal team, indicating his intention to return in May 2025.

The OSP had previously declared him a fugitive due to his failure to respond to earlier invitations for questioning related to corruption allegations.

However, with the assurance of his return, his status has been reviewed, and he is no longer considered a fugitive, provided he returns as agreed. If he fails to return or misses the scheduled meeting, his name will be reinstated on the wanted list, and legal action will be taken to ensure his appearance.

The newly appointed Executive Director of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation Foundation, Helga Josephine Miranda Boadi, has assured GNPC Foundation’s scholarship beneficiaries at TTU of sustained support from the scholarship scheme to aid their academic work.

Speaking during her first interaction with TTU students benefiting the GNPC Foundation scholarship since her appointment as the Executive Director of GNPC Foundation, said she will ensure a new chapter in the Foundation’s efforts to empower deserving students across Ghana.

She added that she is being guided by the briefing received from her predecessor, Dr. Dominic Eduah.

“Dr. Edua has briefed me on some of the challenges you face, particularly the delays in your disbursements. They have also informed me that the school has been written to, so you should not have problems with being allowed to write exams. The only assurance we can give you is that, as has been done for you previously, the funds will come. Due to the change in government, things aren’t the same, but I’m not here to change what has been done. I am here to hopefully make it bigger and better for all of us,” she assured.

While emphasizing the need to support persons with disabilities and calling for more women to be included in the scholarship programme, she urged students to give their best.

“I’m also very happy that we are supporting persons with disabilities because it’s very important. I’m happy that I’m seeing women, and I hope to see more women. I know you have exams, so do what you do and give us your best. Trust the process; they have brought you this far, and we will carry you further,” she emphasized.

Helga Josephine Miranda Boadi, in addition to her interaction with the students also paid a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor of TTU, Rev. Prof. John Frank Eshun. They discussed the future of GNPC Foundation’s collaboration with TTU to further enhance educational opportunities for students, particularly those in underserved communities.

The Vice Chancellor, Rev. Prof. John Frank Eshun, on his part expressed gratitude to GNPC Foundation for its relationship with TTU but called for more help to address some of the challenges of the University.

“We have been working with the GNPC Foundation for a long time, and as a University, we have pressing needs. We have a student population of about 18,000 and three campuses. This is the only Technical University in the Western Region, so you can see the huge number of students we take care of. We really need the GNPC Foundation,” he said.

The Pro Vice Chancellor, Prof. Victor Bondzie Micah, also speaking during the courtesy call requested for GNPC Foundation’s support for the construction of the Akatekyi campus road and additional equipment for student training.

TTU’s Officer In-charge of Scholarships, Olivia Agyemang also thanked the GNPC Foundation, noting the benefit of its scholarship for students.

“On behalf of our scholars, we want to thank the GNPC Foundation for your continued support of our students. Had it not been for the scholarship, most of them would have dropped out, so we are grateful,” she noted.