Author: SAMUEL
Self-proclaimed Ghanaian prophet Ebo Noah, who previously captured national attention for constructing several wooden “arks” ahead of a predicted global flood, has once again found himself at the center of public debate following a new and controversial statement. Speaking to his followers, Ebo Noah warned that no one should attempt to go near the ark unless they have been personally invited. According to him, the structure is sacred, and unauthorized access could have serious consequences. “Don’t get closer to the ark if you have not been invited,” the prophet cautioned. He also addressed critics who have questioned his prophecy, issuing…
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has highlighted the ongoing reforms in Ghana’s fisheries sector, stating that the government is working toward a more coordinated and sustainable approach to managing aquatic resources. Speaking after a visit to the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, she noted that the ministry outlined the roles of its key agencies, including the Fisheries Commission and the National Premix Fuel Secretariat, as well as plans to establish a Blue Economy Commission. “These institutional reforms show government’s commitment to sustainability,” she said, pointing to recent developments such as the passage of a new Fisheries and Aquaculture Act…
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for greater respect, protection and investment for Ghana’s fisherfolk, insisting that their work must never be treated with disdain but recognised as central to national survival and growth. Sharing reflections from a working visit to the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, she said her engagement was meant to deepen understanding of how the ministry operates and to strengthen collaboration at the highest level of government. Drawing from her own background, the Vice President stressed the importance of lived experience and indigenous knowledge in shaping policy. “Coming from a fishing community myself, I…
Spokesperson for the Dr Mahamudu Bawumia campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye insist that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia remains focused on his goal to win the January 31, 2025, primaries. According to him, their campaign will not be distracted, indicating that they are staying on the message and keeping their eyes on the key stakeholder, the delegate. He noticed that as the days go by, “you can sense the fear in the voices of our opponents, the frustrations in their actions and the Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia message”. Making this position known in a post shared via social media, he said, “It’s been a…
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has assured journalists that Parliament will not enact laws designed to suppress media work under his leadership. The pledge was conveyed in a speech delivered on his behalf by La Dade-Kotopon MP and Deputy Minister for Local Government, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, at the Ghana Journalists Association’s 3rd Annual Dinner Night in Accra on Monday, December 23. Mr Bagbin acknowledged deepening concerns that digital and electronic communications laws are being applied in ways that intimidate journalists and weaken press freedom. He said any legislation found to undermine media rights would be reviewed. His…
Public Relations Officer for the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Abass Imoro, has expressed concern over the ongoing controversy surrounding unauthorized fare hikes by drivers, causing chaos at transport terminals and lorry parks across the country. In an interview with Channel One TV on Tuesday, December 23, Imoro emphasised that it is illegal for drivers to charge unapproved fares and called on law enforcement agencies to take swift action. He assured the public that the union is taking steps to address the issue, including planned discussions with the Ministry of Trade to curb unauthorized fare increases. “The leadership is…
The Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has stated that the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) performance in the 2024 general elections revealed that its parliamentary candidates significantly outperformed the party’s presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Speaking on Face to Face on Channel One TV on Tuesday, December 23, in an interview with Umaru Sanda Amadu, Dr. Acheampong attributed the party’s electoral defeat to challenges with both governance and its presidential candidate. “We went into the 2024 elections, and the results reflected two things: we had a governance challenge, and we also had a candidate challenge,” he said. He…
The Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has criticised the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for failing to inspire hope among voters during the election campaign. Dr. Acheampong said the party’s defeat in the 2024 general elections was partly due to Dr. Bawumia’s inability to galvanise public support, despite serving as Vice President at the time. Speaking on Face to Face on Channel One TV on Tuesday, December 23, in an interview with Umaru Sanda Amadu, the Abetifi MP compared Dr. Bawumia’s candidature in 2024 to that of former President Nana Addo Dankwa…
The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has arrested 132 suspects and recovered several items, including motorcycles, following a series of special swoops and motor traffic operations across Accra. At a press conference on December 23, the Regional Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Juliana Obeng, stated, “The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a total of 132 suspects and retrieved various exhibits, including narcotics, suspected stolen items, and motorcycles, during special swoop and motor operations conducted across multiple jurisdictions in the metropolis. These efforts form part of our sustained drive to combat crime this Christmas and beyond.” She detailed some of the…
The Accra Regional Police Command, in collaboration with the Accra Central Division, has arrested a suspect following a series of thefts reported during the Diaspora Summit 2025 at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). The summit, which drew numerous local and international participants, was marred by several incidents of theft, prompting heightened police vigilance and the launch of an undercover operation. According to the police, on Friday, December 19, 2025, officers responded to complaints from attendees about stolen personal belongings, including mobile phones, iPads, and credit cards. In response, a covert operation was carried out at the event to enhance…