Defence Minister-designate, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has emphasized the need for a comprehensive strategy to tackle illegal mining, or galamsey, in Ghana. Speaking during his vetting by the Appointments Committee on January 28, Dr. Boamah cautioned that relying solely on military intervention would not provide a long-term solution to the issue. His comments come amid…
Former Cocobod CEO, Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni & businessman Seidu Agongo have been acquitted and discharged of all the criminal charges brought against them by the State. It follows a request by the State that the charges be withdrawn. A State Attorney, Enam Loh Mensah, told the court on Tuesday; “My Lord, pursuant to this,…
On Saturday 26th January, 2025, a second division team by name Soccer Babies FC in Tumu in the Sisaala East Municipality generously donated to the maternity ward of the Sisaala East Municipal Hospital in Tumu. This donation, the first of its kind, was in line with the philanthropic philosophy of the club, which sees the…
I have saved lives and wish to be saved, too, says a dying and breastfeeding nurse from Pulima. Help Save the Sinking Life of A Nurse I have saved lives and wish to be saved, too, says a dying and breastfeeding nurse from Pulima. Ashida Abass Nyasu is a 29-year-old nurse who worked at the…
The Paramount Chief of Lower Dixcove, Nana Akwasi Agyeman IV, has refuted claims made by former Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko Mensah, suggesting that the chiefs of the Western Region funded the controversial statue of former President Akufo-Addo, which was placed in front of the Effia-Nkwanta Hospital in Sekondi. The statue was unveiled during…
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Acting Spokesperson for President John Dramani Mahama has explained the circumstances surrounding the Gender Minister’s late arrival for her swearing-in ceremony. Ofosu emphasised that the criticism directed at the Minister was unjustified, as she was dealing with a family emergency that took her out of Accra. In an interview on TV3 on…
Fatimatu Abubakar, former Minister for Information has called on members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to stop the blame games and focus on regrouping and strategising to regain power. In an interview on Asempa FM on Friday, January 24, 2025, Abubakar emphasised the importance of unity and reflection in the party’s efforts to recapture…
At just 13 years old, Melchizedek Adio Baafawiise has earned a spot as one of the youngest undergraduates at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). With an outstanding A1 in five subjects, including Physics and Mathematics, in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), Melchizedek’s choice to pursue a bachelor’s degree…
Ghana’s sports stars, Rose Yeboah Amoanimaa and Edwin Gadayi on Friday, January 24, 2025 at the 49th SWAG Awards were honored as the Female and Male Athletes of the Year, respectively. Their remarkable performances throughout 2024 have not only brought glory to the nation but have also set the stage for future athletic endeavors. The event was…
Alka GH and Superboy Santana have officially released their much-anticipated track, Sissala Unity. This powerful anthem, produced by the talented Smart Beatz under the Alka GH Movement, is more than just music—it’s a heartfelt call for harmony and togetherness. With its infectious rhythm and thoughtful lyrics, Sissala Unity blends Afrobeat and hip-hop to deliver a…
