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Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that 5,309 Ghanaians remain in Côte d’Ivoire following the Gbinyiri conflict, as efforts to repatriate displaced citizens continue. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, September 15, he noted that “During my visit, I discovered that about 8,000 Ghanaians have safely returned home. “The latest census conducted reveals that the remaining number of Ghanaians is 5,309. No more 13,253.” The Minister, who visited displaced communities in Côte d’Ivoire, delivered a peace message from President John Mahama, urging all remaining citizens to return home. “I delivered a special message from…
The 2025/26 Ghana Premier League kicked off with drama, resilience, and early statements of intent across the country. Champions Bibiani Gold Stars were made to work hard for their opening win, while Asante Kotoko, Karela United, and Nations FC all secured strong victories to set the tone for the season. At the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday night, Hearts of Oak were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Premier League debutants Hohoe United in the season opener. The Phobians dominated for large spells but could not find a breakthrough against the newly promoted side, who battled bravely despite finishing…
NDC parliamentary candidate for the Tamale Central by-election, Prof. Alidu Seidu, has dismissed suggestions that either he or his party influenced the withdrawal of the People’s National Congress (PNC) and Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) candidates from the race. Seidu stated, “I don’t have a hand in it. No one told me they had negotiated with somebody or something happened. I filed in the morning but I didn’t even know there were candidates. “I think it was later on around 4pm to 5pm then I heard that two more people have filed from PNC and LPG.” He added that he…
Outspoken politician Kennedy Agyapong says he is turning a new page in his political journey, promising to channel his energy into practical solutions rather than rhetoric. In a message shared on social media, the Assin Central MP reflected on his reputation as a bold speaker who never shied away from controversy. “You know me. You’ve heard me speak my mind for years. I’ve always spoken from the heart, sometimes with fire, because I love this country,” he stated. According to him, experience has taught him that while passion can draw attention to problems, it takes a different set of skills…
Tyler Robinson, the alleged killer of Charlie Kirk, once surprised coworkers by boasting about his long-range shooting skills. A former colleague recalled working alongside Robinson in 2023 at a St. George, Utah, construction site. Usually quiet and withdrawn, Robinson lit up only when the topic of firearms came up. “He mentioned making a 450-yard shot,” the coworker said. “It was one of the few times he ever showed real excitement.” That memory resurfaced after Robinson was arrested for allegedly firing the rooftop shot that killed Kirk as he spoke to a crowd at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10. The…
Eric Agyeman, 46, of Mace Street, London, has been sentenced to two years and two months in prison for fraudulently securing £130,000 through the UK government’s Covid-19 Bounce Back Loan scheme. The Old Bailey heard that Agyeman submitted three separate applications under the name of DOK Logistics UK Ltd, a company that never traded. The scheme allowed businesses to take only one loan, but Agyeman inflated turnover figures of up to £375,000 to justify multiple claims, later admitting they were “just something I just made up.” Investigators found that more than £40,000 of the money was used to ship goods…
A wedding celebration in Zamfara State in Nigeria ended in tragedy after a vehicle transporting a bride and her relatives plunged into a river when the weakened Gwalli bridge collapsed at Fass community in Gummi Local Government Area. The accident, which occurred around 4:45 pm on Saturday, September 13, 2025, claimed at least 19 lives, including men, women and children. The victims were family members of the late Sheikh Dauda Fass, a former lawmaker in the State House of Assembly. “My newlywed sister was being taken to her husband’s home in Jega when the car fell from the bridge into…
One person has died and four others are receiving treatment at the Eastern Regional Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital in Koforidua after a head-on collision on the Koforidua-Nyamekrom road. The crash involved a speeding Opel Astra taxi (GS 4492-Z) and a Honda Civic (GR 5529-22). Eyewitness Enoch Boahene, Assemblyman for the Nyamekrom Electoral Area, said he narrowly escaped while riding his motorbike near the Jehovah’s Witness Church. He said the taxi driver attempted to overtake at high speed, causing the collision. https://lovinghananews.com/govt-to-boost-naval-capacity-for-maritime-security-and-blue-economy-prof-opoku-agyemang/ Source:Lovinghananews.com Share this post
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has pledged increased government support to strengthen the operational capacity of the Ghana Navy, as part of efforts to enhance maritime security and promote the country’s Blue Economy agenda. Addressing personnel at the 11th Ghana Navy Memorial Day parade held at the Western Naval Command in Sekondi, the Vice President praised the Navy’s role in safeguarding Ghana’s territorial waters and acknowledged the contributions of fallen service members. While commending the Navy’s achievements, the Vice President acknowledged persistent logistical and infrastructure challenges affecting its operations, including the lack of platforms and critical facilities. She assured…
The border town of Hamile in the Lambusie District of the Upper West Region has been plunged into violence following allegations that a Ghana Immigration Service officer conspired with security operatives from Burkina Faso to kidnap the wife of a wanted Burkinabe national. The unrest has left property destroyed and forced the deployment of police and military reinforcements to restore order. Hamile West Assembly Member, Mohammed Fatawu, told Citi News that tensions flared after residents discovered the alleged plot. He accused the officer of tracking the woman’s movements to aid her capture. “One of the immigration officers conspired with some…