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FDA investigates alleged use of plastic in frying plantain chips

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has launched a nationwide investigation into claims that some vendors are using polyethene (plastic) in frying plantain chips to enhance crispiness and extend shelf life, warning that the practice poses serious health risks to consumers.

Court sets March 16 to decide whether Chairman Wontumi should open his defence

The High Court of Ghana in Accra has set March 16, 2026, to determine whether the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, should open his defence in a case in which he is accused of permitting two individuals to mine on his concession without ministerial approval.

Police confirm arrest of Counsellor Lutterodt

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has taken into custody Cyril George Carstensen Lutterodt following comments he allegedly made in a viral video, in which he called on some young people to march to the residence of the late highlife icon Daddy Lumba.

Charges dropped against 4th accused in NPA case; set to testify for prosecution

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has dropped charges against Albert Ankrah, the fourth accused person in the ongoing corruption and money laundering case involving former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and nine others, and will instead present him as a witness for the prosecution.

Five arrested over fake DV plates

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), in collaboration with National Security, has arrested five suspects for allegedly manufacturing and distributing fake vehicle registration plates across Ghana.