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NIA investigates extortion allegations in viral TikTok video
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The National Identification Authority has responded to a viral TikTok video in which a man known as Sefwi Biggest Trapper accused some officers at the Bono Premium Centre of extorting money from him and other applicants.
In a public notice, the Authority expressed concern about the claims and condemned the individual’s disruptive behaviour at the centre on 11 November 2025, which it indicated created risks for other applicants.
The Authority stressed that the Executive Secretary, Wisdom Kwaku Deku, and Management remain firmly against any form of extortion or misconduct by staff.
According to the Authority, several attempts have been made to reach the man and his companion, Appiah Comfort, to support ongoing inquiries, but all efforts have so far been unsuccessful. The matter has now been referred to the Internal CID for a full and independent investigation.
Management also introduced measures to strengthen security at all operational centres to protect both staff and applicants.
The Authority urged the individual to provide any evidence he claims to have to support the investigation. It assured the public that disciplinary and legal action will be taken against anyone found culpable when the investigation is completed.
The Authority reminded the public that fees at Premium Centres are different from those charged at District Offices. At Premium Centres, first time registration is GHS 310, personal information update is GHS 355, and replacement of a lost or damaged card is GHS 420.
The Authority encouraged applicants to be aware of the approved charges and report any attempt at extortion.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Over 20 structures built within the 50-metre buffer zone of the Kpeshie Lagoon at the Laboma Beach Resort in the La Dade-Kotopon Municipality were on Sunday demolished by the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC).
Buildings such as single-unit semi-detached under construction and completed chalets at the resort were pulled down while portions of a newly constructed perimeter wall were also demolished. Read More
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About 120 golfers from clubs across Ghana participated in an 18-hole competition, dubbed ‘MTN 30th Anniversary CEO Invitational Golf Tournament’ held at the Achimota Golf Club on Saturday.
At the end of the hectic day, Frederick Semenu Duvor won the Men’s Group A event with 39 points, while Julienne Afi claimed the Ladies’ Group A title with the same score.
Yaw Mireku Jnr. won the Men’s Group B with an impressive 45 points, while Kous Louanges Mang took the Ladies’ Group B title with 38 points.
Kofi Mangesi won Men’s Group C with 40 points while Elorm R. Akuash Bonney claimed the Ladies’ version with 42 points.
In the Seniors Division, Jan Vogel emerged winner of the men’s category with 39 gross, while Helen Appah topped the ladies’ category with 44 gross.
Addressing participants, the company’s Board Chairman, Mr Ishmael Yamson, urged the company to approach its next phase with the same resilience, discipline and determination that have defined its success over the past three decades.
He drew a striking parallel between the game of golf and MTN Ghana’s three-decade journey, describing both as long games in which success depends less on one spectacular moment than on consistency, patience, judgment and the ability to recover from setbacks.
He said, golf had taught him a lesson that extended far beyond the fairways, thus, a round cannot be won on the first hole.
In golfing terms, he said, MTN Ghana had encountered its share of regulatory bunkers, competitive hazards and unexpected storms that had forced the company to pause, reassess and change its approach.
But those challenges, he suggested, were part of the journey rather than reasons to abandon it.
By Andrew Nortey
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