Author: SAMUEL
Vice-President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has called on Ghanaian students studying abroad to remain connected to their roots and contribute to the nation’s progress. Addressing members of the Ghanaian Association in Iowa at Drake University, the Vice-President encouraged students to “appreciate the solid foundation provided by Ghana’s educational system,” describing it as one that continues to prepare young people for global excellence. Joined by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, and Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Victor Smith, she met with Ghanaians from Iowa and neighboring states, using the platform to discuss the government’s vision…
Ghana’s Former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings has reportedly passed away. She is said to have died on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at the Ridge Hospital in Accra. She was 76 years old. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings was the wife of the later former President Jerry John Rawlings while he served as President of Ghana. Details surrounding her death are yet to be disclosed as the family is yet to issue an official statement. She served as Ghana’s First Lady from June 4, 1979, to September 24, 1979, under the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC), and again from December 31, 1981,…
The government has confirmed the passing of former First Lady and Founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. A statement issued by the Presidency and signed by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, said Mrs Rawlings died on Thursday morning, October 23, 2025, after a short illness. “The Government announces with deep regret and profound sorrow, the untimely passing of former First Lady and Founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement, Her Excellency Mrs. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. Mrs. Rawlings passed this morning after a short illness,” the statement read. The government expressed its condolences to…
The immediate family of Ghana’s former First Lady has informed the President John Mahama about the death of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at the Ridge hospital in Accra. Shortly after news of her death, he immediate family comprising her first child, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, her son, Kimathi Rawlings, former National Security Coordinator, Larry Gbevlo Lartey and close relatives paid a visit to the Presidency to notify President Mahama and the Chief of Staff about the death of the former First Lady. She is said to have died on Thursday, October 23,…
Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings is a two-time presidential candidate for NDP The Majority Caucus in Parliament has expressed profound shock and sorrow over the sudden passing of former First Lady, Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, wife of the late former President, Flt Lt. Jerry John Rawlings, and mother of Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Member of Parliament for Klottey-Korle. In a statement signed by the Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, Dr Mahama Ayariga, the Caucus described the news of her death as “deeply saddening” and “a great loss to the nation.” The statement noted that the former First Lady reportedly passed…
Reigning Ghana Premier League champions Bibiani Gold Stars are set to host Berekum Chelsea in their outstanding clash at the Dun’s Park today, October 23, 2025. The Miners returned to winning ways with an emphatic 3-1 win over in-form Heart of Lions on Monday and will hope to continue that streak against Samuel Boadu’s side today. That win eased the pressure on interim boss Nana Yaw Amankwah after suffering back-to-back domestic defeats to Asante Kotoko and Vision FC. Those two losses came after the team exited the CAF Champions League preliminary round with a heavy loss to JS Kabylie. Meanwhile,…
Eleven illegal miners have been arrested in the Aowin municipality of the Western North region. The suspects were apprehended by the Blue Water Guard team during an operation at the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve near Omanpe community. According to information from the team’s commander, Desmond Armoh, the operation was carried out on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, following intelligence about ongoing galamsey activities in the forest reserve. With the support of three Immigration officers, the team stormed the area, which was reportedly occupied by about 2,000 illegal miners. However, 11 individuals were successfully arrested during the operation. The suspects have been…
The Takoradi-Agona road contractor, Justice Amoh has said government has assured his company, Justmoh Construction Limited of payment of debt soon to enable completion of the ongoing project. In an interview with TV3 on October 21, he said the rehabilitation and dualization of Takoradi-Agona Nkwanta road have reached a 70% completion. He is optimistic that of payment is settled as planned, the project will be completed by July 2026. “All assurances have been given to us and we are hoping that very soon funds will be released to us. You know as of now that I’m speaking we haven’t seen…
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building a modern, safe, and inclusive transport and logistics system to drive Ghana’s economic transformation and regional integration. Speaking at the opening of the inaugural Ghana Transport and Logistics Fair 2025 in Accra, President Mahama said the government was investing heavily in rail, road, maritime, and aviation infrastructure to ensure seamless movement of people and goods across the country and the West African subregion. “We are modernizing Ghana’s rail, road, maritime, and aviation systems, while enhancing intermodal connectivity to ensure that passengers and freight move seamlessly across our country and…
The Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency (MoFFA) has issued a directive to all unlicensed mortuaries and funeral homes, both public and private to regularize their operations within a week from the date of its notice. The Agency in a statement issued on October 22, 2025 said it was concerned about the fact that a number of mortuaries and funeral homes were still operating without the necessary licenses, which is against Section 55 of the Health Institutions and Facilities Act, 2011 (Act 829). “The Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency (MoFFA), established under Part Two of the Health Institution and Facilities Act,…